Designation: Associate Professor & Dean, School of Journalism Mass
Media & Head, Department of Journalism and
Communication
and
New
Creative Writing, Central University of Himachal
Pradesh.
Contact Details: [email protected].
Mobile +91-9805525101
Academic Qualifications:
 PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication from Andhra University-Visakhapatnam-India.
 Master of Journalism and Mass Communication and secured Gold Medal and University 1st
Rank - Andhra University.
 Master of Laws-First Class.
Qualified:
 UGC-NET in Journalism and Mass Communication.
 SLET in Journalism and Mass Communication. (Accredited by UGC)
 SLET in Law (Accredited by UGC)
Other Academic Qualifications:
 Post graduate Diploma in Human Rights and Social Development.
 Post graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management.
Administrative Experience: 7 years (As Head and Dean)
Positions Held:
1. Dean, School of Journalism, Mass Communication and New Media, Central University of
Himachal Pradesh, from April 2012 till date.
2. Head, Department of Journalism and Creative Writing, Central University of Himachal Pradesh
from April 2012 to till date.
3. Member - Executive Council - Central University of Himachal Pradesh.
4. Member - Academic Council - Central University of Himachal Pradesh.
5. Chairman and Convenor - School Board for the School of Journalism, Mass Communication and
New Media, Central University of Himachal Pradesh.
6. Chairman and Convenor - Board of Studies for the Department of Journalism and Creative
Writing, Central University of Himachal Pradesh.
7. Subject Expert-School Board -Media Studies, Central University of Kashmir.
8. Head/Coordinator-Department of Journalism and Communication, Yogi Vemana University
(State Government University), Andhra Pradesh from 2009 to March 2012.
Teaching Experience - 18 Years
(2 State Govt. Universities, 1- Foreign University, 1 Central University)
 Presently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism and Creative Writing,
Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
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 Worked as Assistant Professor and Head/Coordinator in Communication and Journalism, Yogi
Vemana University, (in Regular Post), Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. (State Government University)
 Worked as Assistant Professor in Journalism and Mass Communication in Hawassa University,
Ethiopia under United Nations Development Programme. (Ministry of Education-Government
of Ethiopia)
 Worked as Faculty member in the Department of Communication and Journalism, Sri
Venkateswara University, (State Government University) Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Examiner, Adjudicator for several universities. To name a few
Examiner for Central University of Rajasthan, Central University of Kashmir, University of
Mumbai, Himachal Pradesh University-Shimla, Acharya Nagarjuna University, etc.
PhD Adjudicator to Rajiv Gandhi University-Arunachal Pradesh, Periyar University, M.S.
University-Tamil Nadu, Andhra University, Rajashri Tandon Open University, Allahabad, etc.
Teaching Areas of interest
 Public Relations
 Advertising
 News Report Writing
Research Interest
 Media Ecology
 Mc Luhan’s Theories
 Advertising
 Cultural Communication
Academic activities- Total -110
Publications:
Books: 6
 Communication and New Media
 Advertising at a Glance
 News Reporting: Techniques and Trends
 Editing: Principles and Practices
 Mass Communication Laws and Ethics
 History of Telugu Journalism Print & Electronic Media,
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Articles: 42
Conferences, Workshops, Invited lectures, Keynote address - 62
To name a few participated in National Consultation on Critical Appraisal Skills for Media ReportingMedia & Public Health with Special focus on Routine Immunization, Organized by UNICEF &
Oxford University & The George Institute for Global Health on-6th February 2015, Chandigarh,
Chaired Technical Session in the Training cum orientation Programme on Media and Accessibility
Organised by AYJNIHH-Mumbai (Govt. of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment) in
Collaboration with School of Journalism, Mass Communication and New Media, Central University of
Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, Kangra.
Course Director for the 10 Day Research Methodology Course/Workshop Sponsored by ICSSR, New
Delhi, Organised by Central University of Himachal Pradesh, 20-29 May, 2013, Delivered Inaugural
Address in the Three day Workshop on Community Radio Awareness, its role and how to obtain the
license Organised by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Govt. of India and Commonwealth
Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) 16-18th March 2013-at Asia Health Resorts, Strawberry
Hills, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
Chaired a Session in the UGC-National Seminar on Media, Technology and Society-Interface and
Implications held on 26 March, 2012 Organized by Department of Communication and Journalism,
Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, Co-Chaired in the International Conference on
Social Rights, Social Justice & Social Policies Organised by University of Applied Sciences,
Frankfurt (Germany) German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) & CUHP, Dharamshala on August
29, 2013, Chaired
Technical Session at the National Seminar-Organised by Himachal Pradesh
University, Shimla Oct-3rd and 4th on Mass Media in Indian Public Sphere–Issues and Challenges,
Delivered Lecture and Chaired a Session at the North Zone Conference on Corporate Social
Responsibility-Corporate Communications, Organised by Public Relations of India-Shimla Chapter,
on 4-5th October, 2014, Shimla.
Dr. Rabindranath was Director for the Workshop on Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences
organized by ICSSR-Southern Region and Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa; Delivered Keynote
Address in National Seminar on Media perspectives Organized by The Kadapa District Journalists
Association, Kadapa, (AP); acted as Coordinator and Resource Person in the Two Day Workshop for
Rural Journalists jointly organized by Andhra Pradesh Press Academy and Yogi Vemana University, AP.
He was nominated by the university to participate in a Workshop on Survey of Higher Education in the
State of Andhra Pradesh organized by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education.
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He also participated in Professional Development Programme for Senior Faculty organized by Academic
Staff College, University of Hyderabad; participated in Radio Bridge Live panel discussion on
‘Present Trends in Journalism’ organised by PRASAR BHARATI, AIR; participated in the workshop,
"Orientation Training on Methods of Teaching and Psychology of Adult Learners." Organized by
University of Hawassa in cooperation with the Institute for International Cooperation of German
Adult Education Association from October 13-15, 2006 Awassa, Ethiopia; participated in the workshop
on “Media and Good Governance” organized jointly by the Graduate School of Journalism and
Communication of Addis Ababa University in collaboration with UNESCO, 24 March, 2006.
Membership of Professional Bodies: Public Relations Society of India.
Awards & Honours Received:
1. Gold Medal - Master of Journalism and Mass Communication.
2. Best Teacher Award - Received from Prof. Yash Pal former UGC Chairman.
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