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Prof. Shiv Shankar Das

Designation: Assistant Professor
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Email: shivshankar.das@bgu.ac.in
Area: Journalism and Mass Communication

  • Educational Qualifications

    PhD

    • Pursuing (Utkal University)

    Masters

    • Journalism & Mass Communication, Utkal University

    Bachelors

    • Psychology (Honours), BJB College,Bhubaneswar

    Others

    • UGC-NET (Journalism & Mass Communication)
  • Teaching and Research Interest

    Teaching Areas

    • Public Relations and Corporate Communication
    • Introduction to Mass Communication
    • Development Communication
    • Media Literacy
    • Global Journalism
    • Business Communication
    • Political Communication
    • Media and Cultural Studies

    Research Interest

    • Public Relations and Corporate Communication
    • Documentary Films
    • Development Communication
    • Media Literacy
  • Training and Courses
    • Poynter News University, USA
    • Film Appreciation Course – FTII, Pune
  • Academic Experience
    • May 2013 onward: Assistant Professor and HOD, Birla School of Communication, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar.
    • Dec 2009- April2013: Senior Faculty, Sambad School of Media and Culture, Bhubaneswar
    • Jun 2008-Dec 2009: Lecturer, Orissa Institute of Media Sciences &Culture, Bhubaneswar.
    • Sep 2005- Apr 2008: Faculty, P.G Dept. of Journalism, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.
    • Guest Faculty- Biju Patnaik Film & Television Institute of India, Odisha, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bhubaneswar Kendra, ICFAI, Cuttack, Odisha.
  • Professional Experience
    • Faculty Coordinator, PR and Media Relations, 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.
    • Moderator, External, Examiner & Question-Setter (Journalism & Mass Communication) for various universities and colleges of Odisha.
    • Invited by NABM(P) AIR & Doordarshan for conducting a workshop for the programme officers.
    • Invited by CIFA as Media Expert for ‘Effective Science Communication’.
    • Invited by Gopabandhu Academy of Administration for training OIS officers.
    • Resource person for FDP conducted by BIMTECH, Greater Noida in 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”.
    • Rapporteur for various seminars of Central Sahitya Akademi, and BIMTECH at Bhubaneswar.
  • Professional Affiliation
    • Executive Member, Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), Bhubaneswar Chapter
  • Academic Presentation & Workshop Participation

    Academic Presentation

    • Presented a paper titled ‘ Getting Success in Public Relations- A Primer’ at the national seminar organized by PRCI in association with East Coast Railway.
    • Presented a paper titled ‘ Ethical Practice- The Life Blood of Journalism’ National Conclave on Media and Social Responsibility organized by Institute of Media Studies. ISBN No.9789381693077
    • Presented a paper titled “Redefining PR in the Digital Age” at the national seminar organized by Public Relations Council of India, Bhubaneswar Chapter
    • Presented a paper titled “Leveraging Edutainment for Inclusive Development” at the ICSSR sponsored two- day national seminar organized by Dept. Of Sociology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.
    • Presented a paper titled “Media as a Catalyst for Rural Development”, at the UGC sponsored national seminar organized by Dept. of Economics, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack
    • Presented a paper titled “Ethical Communication-Sine Qua Non for Building Corporate Reputation”, at the UGC sponsored national seminar organized by St. Joseph’s College, Hyderabad
    • Presented a paper titled ‘ Understanding the Strategic Role of Public Relations in the Present Era’ at a national seminar organized by PRCI, PR dept., Eastern Railway and Birla Global University, at Kolkata.
    • 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, Bhubaneswar.
    • Presented a paper titled ‘Documentary Films as Tools of Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy’ at the three day International conference organized by Institute of Media Studies,ICHR & ICSSR Bhubaneswar ISBN No: 9788193216767
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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’,
    • Book Chapter: ‘Studies in Management’ – The Role of Public Relations in Corporate Image Management: An Insight ISBN No-9789382885931
    • ‘Creating New Age Communicators’ – an article for Shiksha.com, a leading academic portal (https://www.shiksha.com/mass-communication-media/articles/creating-new-age-communicators-blogId-12693)

    Workshop Participation

    • Participated in the Two Day Faculty Development Program on ‘Developing Collaborative Proposal’ conducted by Birla Global University.
    • Participated in the national workshop on “Research Methodology for Research Scholars” organized by BIMTECH and ICSSR.
    • Attended the national conclave on ‘Employability through Skill Development & Vocationalisation” organised by BIMTECH.