Guest Faculty- Biju Patnaik Film & Television Institute of India, Odisha, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bhubaneswar Kendra, ICFAI, Cuttack, Odisha.
Professional Experience
Imparting Pre-Placement Training in association with Centre for Corporate Relations at Birla Global University.
Member, PR and Media Relations Cell, Birla Global University.
Invited as a Trainer and Keynote Speaker for the five day Training Programme of Government PR Officers by IIMC, Dhenkanal.
Invited as Speaker in the National Conference on Public Relations organized by Institute of Media Studies, I & PR Department, Govt. of Odisha and Utkal University.
Created and Delivered a short term course on PR and Image Management in association with PRCI and Rotary.
Moderated a session in the National Conclave on Media and Social Responsibility organized by Institute of Media Studies.
Invited by NABM(P) AIR & Doordarshan for conducting a workshop for the programme officers.
Invited by Gopabandhu Academy of Administration for training OIS officers.
Invited by CIFA as Media Expert for ‘Effective Science Communication’.
Moderator, External, Examiner & Question-Setter (Journalism & Mass Communication) for various universities and colleges of Odisha.
Resource person for the FDP organised by BIMTECH, G.NOIDA at Bhubaneswar.
Invited as Guest Faculty by Biju Patnaik Film and Television Institute, Cuttack, Odisha.
Rapporteur for various seminars of Central Sahitya Akademi, BIMTECH at Bhubaneswar.
Resource person for the workshop on ‘News Report Writing’ organised by Red Cross for teachers of various colleges of Odisha.
Addressed the sub-editors and reporters of ‘The Samaja’ a leading Odia daily on ‘Mass Media Research and its Relevance for ‘The Samaja’.
Translated twenty stories from Odia to English for the UNFPA sponsored programme ‘Dignity of Girl Child’ and ‘Role Models from Backward Regions of Odisha’ published in Sambad newspaper
Journal Articles/Monographs/ Book Chapters/ Conference Proceedings/Webinars
Journal Articles
International journal (Peer reviewed)
International Journal of Communication and Media Studies.
ISSN:2250-0014
Title of the Paper: Documentary Films- Creating Narratives of Social Change Through Factual Storytelling. (Vol-9, Issue-4 Edition –Aug2019) Certificate of Publication: 13.06.2019
National Journal
Public Administration Review, Utkal University
Vol No XXI ,2020, ISSN: 2249-3360 January-June 2020
Paper: Diffusion of Good Governance Practices through Documentary Films for Social Change- An Exploration
Monographs
Media in the time of COVID-19 (IIMC,Dhenkanal)
Chapter: ‘Deconstructing the Infodemic during Covid-19 Pandemic- Characterization and Detection’
ISBN No. 9789354077388
Chapter in books (With ISSN/ISBN Number):
Communication 4.0-Communication in a Digital Age (IMS & CEC)
Book Chapter: ‘Web Documentaries-The Synergy between Documentary Films and Digital Technology’
ISBN No.9789353910464
Studies in Management (BGU Publication)
Book Chapter: ‘The Role of Public Relations in Corporate Image Management: An Insight
ISBN No.9789382885931
Conference Proceedings:
1)‘Documentary Films as Tools of Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy’ at the three day International conference Indian Trade & Commerce: Past, Present and Future organized by Institute of Media Studies, ICHR & ICSSR at Bhubaneswar on 17-19 March, 2018. ISBN No: 9788193216767
2)‘Ethical Practice- The Life Blood of Journalism’ at the National Conclave on Media and Social Responsibility organized by Institute of Media Studies at Bhubaneswar on 3-4 May, 2017 ISBN No.9789381693077
Papers Presented
1)Presented a paper titled “Ethical Communication-Sine Qua Non for Building Corporate Reputation”, at the National seminar on Emerging trends in Commerce- An Edge organized by Dept. of Commerce ,St. Joseph’s College, Hyderabad on 19th December, 2013.
2)Presented a paper titled “Media as a Catalyst for Rural Development”, at the national seminar on ‘India’s approach to Rural development in 21st Century organized by Dept. of Economics, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack on 18–19 October, 2014
3) Presented a paper titled “Leveraging Edutainment for Inclusive Development” at the ICSSR sponsored two- day national seminar Reconstructing Development and its Discontents in India: Problems, Paradoxes and Possibilities organized by Dept. Of Sociology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack on 14- 15 November, 2015
4) Presented a paper titled “Redefining PR in the Digital Age” at the national seminar ‘New challenges for PR professionals in the Changing Paradigm’ organized by Public Relations Council of India, at Bhubaneswar on Dec 19,2015
5) Contributed an article titled ‘Creating New Age Communicators’ to www.shiksha.com, the leading education portal of the country.(https://www.shiksha.com/masscommunicationmedia/articles/creating-new-age-communicators-blogId-12693) Date: May 26, 2106
6) Presented a paper titled ‘ Getting Success in Public Relations- A Primer’ at the national seminar Public relations: An Effective Tool for Peace and Progress organized by Public Relations Council of India in association with East Coast Railway at Bhubaneswar held on Nov 26, 2016.
7) Presented a paper titled ‘Documentary Films, Social Change and Good Governance: An Exposition’ at the national conclave on Public Relations: An Effective Tool for Good Governance organized by Birla Global University and Public Relations Council of India at Bhubaneswar on 20 Jan,2018.
8)Presented a paper titled ‘ Participatory Videos as Instruments of Social Emancipation’ at the one day national workshop on ‘Media and Society’ organized by Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication, Utkal University at Bhubaneswar on 7th April, 2018
9)Presented a paper titled ‘Media on the Watch- Making Public Services Delivery Accountable’ at the two day national seminar on Governance of Public Service Delivery in India- Issues and Challenges organized by Department of Public Administration, Utkal University and ICSSR at Bhubaneswar on 14 & 15 April,2018
10)Presented a paper titled ‘Unravelling the Symbiosis between Public Relations, CSR and Corporate Reputation’ at the one day national PR conclave organized by Institute of Media Studies, I&PR Dept., Govt. of Odisha and Utkal University on the theme ‘Strengthening Democracy and Role of PR’, at Bhubaneswar on April 21,2018
11)Presented a paper titled ‘Documentary Films as Instrument for Amelioration- Understanding their Strategic Role in Disaster Preparedness’ at the two-day ICSSR sponsored international seminar on ‘Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Resilience:Developing Policy Options’ organized by PG Dept. of Public Administration, Utkal University and OSDMA at Bhubaneswar on 20th-21st September,2019
Webinars Attended: National
Navigating the Covid-19 Infodemic (FactShala)
Emerging Communication Scenario and its Impact on Digital Public Relations
Rigour in Communication and Mass Media Research: Theories and Praxis
Unfolding Opportunities (Public Relations, Advertising and Event Management)-2020
Investigative Journalism
Webinars Attended: International
New Wave in South Asian Cinema
Digital and Media Literacy in Disinformation Age (Six Days)
Countering Fake News, Misinformation and Sensationalism
International Media and Covid 19: Challenge for Journalists and Educators-1
International Media and Covid 19: Challenge for Journalists and Educators-2
Indian Mass Media with special reference to New Media
Public Health Management: COVID 19
Film Making through Mobile: Opportunities during Lockdown
IAMCR India: Media and Communication Research (Five Days)
Need for Gender Research on COVID-19 Global Pandemic: Challenges and Prospects
Leveraging Platforms, Pots and Posters: Breakthroughs in Communication for Social Change
Artificial Intelligence in Journalism
Professional Affiliation
Executive Member, Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), Bhubaneswar Chapter
Refresher Programme/FDP/ Workshop Participation
Cleared ARPIT Examination (Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching)- 2019 with the highest grade A(>80) in the course – COMMUNICATION EDUCATION AT CROSSROADS, conducted by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India on 30/03/2019.
Completed two-weeks Faculty Development Programme on ‘GENDERED CONTOURS OF THE PANDEMIC : REINVENTING PUBLIC POLICY AND LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION’ organized by Rama Devi Women’s University, Odisha & Miranda House, University of Delhi from August 24- September 7 , 2020
A TWO-WEEK ONLINE INTER DISCIPLINARY REFRESHER COURSE IN FILM STUDIES from 23 August – 4 September 2021 organized by RAMANUJAN COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI under the aegis of the Ministry of Education,Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching
Successfully Completed Online Two Week Interdisciplinary Refresher Course in “Contemporary Media Skills, Scope and Challenges” from 7 to 21 September, 2021 organized by Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
Completed successfully AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on “Branding of Higher Education Institutes for Enhanced Outcomes” from 13/09/2021 to 17/09/2021 at National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research.
ATAL-AICTE Online FDP on “CINEMATIC COMMUNICATION” from 2021-06-14 to 2021-06-18 at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication (MCNUJC) Bhopal.
ATAL-AICTE Online FDP on “INCULCATING CREATIVITY: TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE THINKING” from 2021-07-07 to 2021-07-11 at National Institute of Fashion Technology,Hyderabad.
ATAL-AICTE Online FDP on “BASIC COURSE IN SMARTPHONE JOURNALISM” from 16/08/2021 to 20/08/2021 at Film and Television Institute of India.
Two-Week Lecture Series on ‘Contemporary Critical Theories’ by Daath Voyage, International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in English. 25 August – 07 September, 2020.
Two Day Faculty Development Program on ‘Developing Collaborative Proposal’ conducted by Birla Global University.
National workshop on “Research Methodology for Research Scholars” organized by BIMTECH and ICSSR.
