Strategic Academic Advisory Board

Strategic Academic Advisory Board

ABOUT SAAB

The SAAB plays a crucial role in providing guidance and support to the School of Communication in its mission to provide high-quality education and research in the field of communication. With the expertise of its members from academia, industry, and other media institutes, the SAAB helps the School to stay abreast of the latest developments and trends in the field, and to ensure that its courses and research programs are relevant and in line with industry demands.

The SAAB also provides an opportunity for the School to seek advice and feedback on its plans and initiatives, and to receive constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement. This helps the School to maintain a high standard of excellence and to continuously strive for improvement.

Furthermore, the SAAB helps to strengthen the School’s connections and partnerships with other institutions, organizations, and industries, thereby increasing its opportunities for collaborations, funding, and networking. Overall, the SAAB serves as a valuable resource for the School of Communication, providing insights, guidance, and support in its pursuit of academic excellence and relevance.

THE MEMBERS OF SAAB ARE :

Dr. V. Vijay Kumar, Dean (Academics), School of Communications, XIM University
Convener
(Ex-officio)
Mr. Amitabh Biswas, Marketing Head of Times Influence, Times Chronicles & Zoom TV - Times Network, Mumbai.
Member (External)
Mr. Antony Sunil, Associate Vice-President & Senior Creative Director, Wunderman Thompson, Bengaluru.
Member (External)
Prof. Debasis Paresh Ranjan Choudhury, Founder, Odisha Design Council, Bhubaneswar
Member (External)
Dr. Dev Vrat Singh, Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi
Member (External)
Dr. Padmakumar K, Professor & Head of PG Programs, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Manipal.
Member (External)
Mr. Raman Venkat, Managing Editor (Consultant) of an Upcoming OTT Platform, Hyderabad. (Former Sr. Executive Producer, Mirror Now, Mumbai.)
Member (External)
Dr. Samir Kapur, Director & Head, Adfactors PR, Delhi
Member (External)
Mr. Samrat Mukherjee, Vice-President, Madison Digital, Kolkata
Member (External)
Mr. Zameer Hussain, Vice-President, BOT VFX, Chennai
Member (External)
Dr. P. V. Padama, Dean (Academics), School of Liberal Arts, XIM University.
Member (Internal)
Prof. Nirmalya Baral, Faculty, School of Communications, XIM University.
Member (Internal)