MASS COMMUNICATION RESEARCH SCHOLARS
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Name: Alwyn Rodrigues
Year of Joining: 2016
Registration Number: XUPH16005Short Profile: Alwyn Rodrigues is a Doctoral Research (Ph.D) Scholar at the School of Communications, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. He has completed a BSc in Visual Communication, an MSc in Electronic Media, and a BA in Philosophy. His research interests span across media ethics, mobile learning, Mobile Instant Messaging (MIM) Apps, and social media. He has over ten years of teaching experience in institutions like XIC, Loyola College, XLRI Jamshedpur, and XIM University. He has actively engaged in administrative duties, in XLRI Jamshedpur, XIM University, etc. His research on the use of MIM Apps and students' learning in the context of media education in India explores various variables with TAM and UTAUT models. His study expects to contribute for academic discourse and holds practical implications for educators and institutions that leverage technology for effective learning.
Broad Theme of the Research: Effectiveness of Mobile Instant Messaging Applications for Learning Among Media Students
Supervisor/Facilitator/Advisor Name: Dr. Jyoti Ranjan Sahoo
Level Completed in the Ph.D Studies: Thesis Proposal Seminar -
Name: Rainy Rose
Year of Joining: 2017
Registration Number: XUPH17012Short Profile: Rainy Rose is a Doctoral Research (Ph.D) Scholar at the School of Communications, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai. Her research area focuses on Public Relations. Her research interests focus on Business Communication, Crisis Communication, Communication Management, Public Relations, Social Media, and Strategic Communication. Before her academic pursuits, she gained valuable experience as a media professional working with a reputed media house - Zee News, for a few years. She has also been actively involved in teaching as a visiting faculty at premier institutes such as the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneswar, and XIM University, Bhubaneswar, India. She has done her post-graduation (MBA) in Human Resources and Marketing from Ravenshaw University and her graduation (BTech) in Information Technology (IT) from ITER, SoA University. Broad Theme of the Research: Public Relations Evaluation and Effectiveness Supervisor/Facilitator/Advisor Name: Dr. V. Vijay Kumar & Dr. Lalatendu Kesari Jena Level Completed in the Ph.D Studies: Thesis Submission Seminar
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Name: Subhrata Subhadarsini
Year of Joining: 2017
Registration Number: XUPH17015Short Profile: Subhrata Subhadarsini is a Doctoral Research (Ph.D) Scholar at the School of Communications, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. After post-graduation in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, she has been working with different organisations for the past twenty-five years in the field of Journalism, Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility. The organisations she worked with include Hindustan Times, SunTimes, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Steel Ltd, and Centre for Youth and Social Development (CYSD). Presently, she is working with Essel Mining and Industries Limited of Aditya Birla Group as Assistant General Manager (AGM) - Corporate Communications located in Bhubaneswar.
Broad Theme of the Research: Corporate Social Responsibility Communication from a Public Relations Perspective
Supervisor/Facilitator/Advisor Name: Dr. V. Vijay Kumar
Level Completed in the Ph.D Studies: Domain Review Seminar -
Name: Tessy Jacob
Year of Joining: 2020
Registration Number: XUPH2013Short Profile: Tessy Jacob is a Doctoral Research (Ph.D) Scholar at the School of Communications, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Her area of interest is Media Spirituality, with a research emphasis on Digital Media Gurus. Two important milestones she has crossed in her PhD journey – the Comprehensive Qualifying Examination and the Review of Literature, and currently in the preparing to appearing for the Thesis Proposal Seminar.
Broad Theme of the Research: Media and Spirituality
Supervisor/Facilitator/Advisor Name: Dr. Jyoti Ranjan Sahoo
Level Completed in the Ph.D Studies: Domain Review Seminar -
Name: Vaishali Behera
Year of Joining: 2020
Registration Number: XUPH2014
Financial Support: Receiving University ScholarshipShort Profile : Vaishali Behera is a Doctoral Research (Ph.D) Scholar at the School of Communications, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. She aspires to work around media and environment conservation. She holds a master’s degree in mass communication from the School of Communications, XIM University (Erstwhile Xavier University). She is also a National Eligibility Test (NET) qualified candidate. She seeks to critically question, learn and unlearn knowledge which are a few key aspects to getting good research work done. She has always had a curious mind and an aching aspiration to be able to contribute to the environment which has led her to take up research as a tool to question and identify better ways to understand holistic living with nature and explore environmental communication which is a crucial aspect. Broad Theme of the Research : Environmental Communication Supervisor/Facilitator/Advisor Name : Dr. Nadira Khatun Level Completed in the Ph.D Studies : Domain Review Seminar
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Name: Pereanayagam S
Year of Joining: 2022
Registration Number: XUPH2205Short Profile: Pereanayagam is a Doctoral Research (Ph.D) Scholar at the School of Communications, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. He completed his MSc in Visual Communication from the University of Madras, through Loyola College (Autonomous) Chennai. The MSc in Visual Communication equipped him with the technical, theoretical, and practical experience needed for the practice and academic research in the landscape of filmmaking and visual storytelling. His research focuses on the transformative and creative potentials of involving communities in the filmmaking process.
Broad Theme of the Research: Participatory Filmmaking
Supervisor/Facilitator/Advisor Name: Dr. V. Vijay Kumar
Level Completed in the Ph.D Studies: Doctoral Coursework -
Name: Linto Thomas
Year of Joining: 2022
Registration Number: XUPH2206Short Profile: Linto Thomas is a Doctoral Research (Ph.D) Scholar at the School of Communications, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. He did his MSc in Visual Communication from the University of Madras, through Loyola College (Autonomous) Chennai, and BCom from Calicut University through St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur. He completed a Diploma in Sound Engineering from Chetana Sound Studio, Chiyyaram, Thrissur. He has insightful experience of two years working as an Assistant Director of Chetana Sound Studio and teaching at Chetana Media College, Chiyyaram, Thrissur. Recently he assisted one of the upcoming Malayalam feature films called ‘Kotthu’ as a Sound Designer and Spot (Live-Location) Editor under the guidance of Ganesh Mararar.
Broad Theme of the Research: Music Production
Supervisor/Facilitator/Advisor Name: Dr. V. Vijay Kumar
Level Completed in the Ph.D Studies: Doctoral Coursework -
Name: Saswat Pati
Year of Joining: 2022
Registration Number: XUPH2209
Financial Support: Receiving University ScholarshipShort Profile: Saswat Pati is a Doctoral Research (Ph.D) Scholar at the School of Communications, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. He did his post-graduation in Applied Wildlife Conservation at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK, graduation in Mass Communication from the School of Communications, XIM University (Erstwhile Xavier University). He has five years of industry experience working on several Video Documentation and Advertising projects for notable clients such as World Wildlife Fund, Tata Steel, Sightsavers, Coca-Cola, Curly Tales, Save the Children, German TV, Vedanta, France 24, Human Life Centre, Pradan, Govt. of Odisha and BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods and Development. He is the author of the book titled ‘Vivid Quills - A Tale of 100 Tails’ which was launched by Hon’ble Shri Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Odisha, and acclaimed by his excellency Shri Ganeshi Lal, former Governor of Odisha. His wildlife documentary ‘The Fishing Spy’ - got National and International recognition and was the first ever documentary made on Fishing Cats in India.
Broad Theme of the Research: Communication for Conservation
Supervisor/Facilitator/Advisor Name: Dr. V. Vijay Kumar
Level Completed in the Ph.D Studies: Master-Level Course Work (Non-Domain Candidate) -
Name: Joynes
Year of Joining: 2023
Registration Number: XUPH2305
Financial Support: Receiving University ScholarshipShort Profile: Joynes is a Doctoral Research (Ph.D) Scholar at the School of Communications, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. He did his post-graduation in Audio Visual Communication from NISCORT Media College, Delhi. He interned as a Video Editor at Star Vijay Television owned by Disney Star, a subsidiary of Disney India. Received a diploma in Journalism and Communication, and completed graduation from Manonmaniyam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli with English Literature.
Broad Theme of the Research: Imbalance in International Information Flow
Supervisor/Facilitator/Advisor Name: Dr. V. Vijay Kumar
Level Completed in the Ph.D Studies: PhD Enrolment (Early-Stage Candidate)