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, School of Communications, XIM University.
Convener
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)
Mr. Gaurishankar Behera, Animation Director, COSMOS-MAYA, Mumbai.
Member (External)
Dr. Padmakumar K, Associate Professor & Head, Corporate Communication, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University), Manipal
Member (External)
Mr. Sabbas Joseph, Founder - Director, Wizcraft International Entertainment, Mumbai.
Member (External)
Dr. Samir Kapur, Director & Head, Adfactors PR, Delhi.
Member (External)
Mr. Santanu Bhattacharjee, Regional Head, Planning, Motivator - GroupM, Gurgaon.
Member (External)
Dr. Sunil Kanta Behera, Professor of Eminence, Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Tezpur Central University, Tezpur.
Member (External)
Mr. Venkat Raman, Managing Editor (Consultant) of an Upcoming OTT Platform, Hyderabad. (Former Sr. Executive Producer, Mirror Now, Mumbai.)
Member (External)
Dr. Arpita Saha, Faculty, School of Communications, XIM University.
Member (Internal)
Dr. Jyoti Ranjan Sahoo, Faculty, School of Communications, XIM University.
Member (Internal)