Objective

To justify the power of media in this information age as a responsible communicator and academician.

Address

Heinoubam Pareng, Khunyai Leikai, , Kakching, Manipur- 795103

Mobile

7085584560

E-mail

catchrohin[AT]gmail.com

UGC/NET Qualified

December 2011, Roll/No.: 36630106, in Mass Communication and Journalism (Subject Code: 63), certificate number: 112012759

Professional Proficiency

Degree

Title of the Thesis/Desertion/Internship

Department/Institute

Awarded Year

PhD in Electronic Media and Mass Communication with specialization in New Media

Usage patterns of Internet among researchers in doing academic research

Department of Electronic Media under the School of Media and Communication, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India

2017

MPhil in Journalism and Mass Communication

New media in education: Impact of Internet on higher education with reference to MKU

Department of Journalism and Science Communication, Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, India and secured 78.67%

2010

Post Graduate Diploma in English Journalism (PGDJ)

Internship from The Statesman, Delhi

Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal, Odisha, India (IIMC New Delhi)

2001

Educational Proficiency

Degree

Institute

Academic Year

Master in Mass Communication

GJUST and secured 60.1%

2006

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Honors

Kha-Manipur College, Kakching under Manipur University and secured 53%

1999

Career Profile

Total Experience: 9 years

Assistant Professor and Head at the Department of Mass Communication, Manipur University Canchipur (13^th April 2023 till date)

Associate Professor at the Royal School of Communications and Media, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam (20^th September 2019 to 11^th April 2023)

Assistant Professor (AP-III) at the Amity School of Communication, Amity University, Noida (12^th August 2018 to 13^th September 2019)

Assistant Professor at the Department of Mass Communication, Sharda University, Greater Noida (26^th July 2017 to 10^th August 2018)

Assistant Professor at the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Manipal University Jaipur, India. (1^st August 2016 – 14 July 2017)

Assistant Professor (Guest) at the Department of Mass Communication, Rajiv Gandhi University Arunachal Pradesh. (1^st July 2013 – 30^th June 2016)

Administrative Assignments

Head of Department at the Department of Mass Communication, Manipur University since 16^th March 2025

Member of the Board of Studies at the Department of Mass Communication, SCADMS, Sharda University and The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati

Doctoral Research Committee Member in The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati

Coordinator of Curriculum Framework and SLM Design for Online Distance Learning in Sharda University

Coordinator of NEP based curriculum framework design for The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati

Coordinator for the International Club, Whiz Kids in Sharda University

Mentor for MA (J&MC) in Sharda University and The Assam Royal Global University

PhD Supervisor

Guided 2 PhD Scholars (awarded) at the Royal School of Communications and Media, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati in 2023

Area of Interest / Specialization

New Media, Media Ethics, Cultural Studies and Communication Research

Subjects Taught

Media Research, New Media, Culture & Communication, Online Journalism, Theories of Mass Communication, Media Laws & Ethics, Journalism and Conflict Sensitive Journalism

Publications Profile

1. “Re-evaluating Journalism Practices in mainstream TV News Channels”, published in the Peer Reviewed Bilingual Research Journal DOGO RANGSANG RESEARCH JOURNAL. Vol-9, Issue-16, July 2022, (p.456-467), Dogo Rangsang Research Society, India, under the ISSN 2347-7180. (Indexed in UGC-CARE List Sl. No.: 67 in Social Sciences Category); https://ugccare.unipune.ac.in/Apps1/User/WebA/ViewDetails?JournalId=101024265&flag=Search (26 December 2021 accepted & published in July 2022)

2. “Facebook as an agent to tackle climate change with reference to university students in Assam”. Indian Journal of Social Science and Literature (IJSSL); ISSN: 2583-0643, 1(5), September 2022; Pp. 11-23; Bhopal, India. www.ijssl.latticescipub.com

3. “The quest of new media in pursuit of postmodernism in India”, published in the December, 2017 edition of the UGC recognized research journal, THE JOURNAL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT OUTLOOK, published by Department of Business Management, Telangana University. Vol-1, Issue-XII, ISSN: 2277 3789, pp 27-35. [Impact Factor Power by I2OR: 3.010(Sl/No: 5822) & Indexed In Scopus, I2OR, JIF]; www.jgmo.org

4. “Usage patterns of facebook in responding crisis situation”, published in the July, 2017 edition of open access scholarly, online, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and refereed journal, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH, Vol-07, Issue-07, pp.13940-13946. ISSN: 2230-9926 [Impact Factor powered by SJIF: 5.667] www.journalijdr.com

5. “Internet on quality research: research scholars put under closed surveillance”, published at THE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF THE LANGUAGE, MEDIA AND CULTURE 2012, edited by Feng Tao, Vol. 33, ISSN 2010-4626 & ISBN 978-981-07-1589-2, (p.46-49); http://www.ipedr.com. IACSIT PRESS Singapore

6. “Internet: a pathway to quality education”, published in the refereed International research journal, SHODH PRERAK. Vol-2, Issue-2, April 2012, (p.262-265), Poddar Foundation, India, under the ISSN 2231-413X. Old UGC Approved Journal No 47168, (IIJIF) Impact Factor 3.234. www.shodhprerak.com

7. “The information super highway: Internet on research scholars”, published in the refereed International research journal, SHODH PRERAK. S/P.Vol-2, Issue-2, April 2012, (p.253-256), Poddar Foundation, India, under the ISSN 2231-413X. Old UGC Approved Journal No 47168, (IIJIF) Impact Factor 3.234. www.shodhprerak.com

8. “Society of the spectacle: postmodernism and mass culture in the Indian context”, a research paper published at the IJSAS, July–December, 2011, Vol. 4, Issue 2, ISSN: 0974–2514 (p.428-440), published by Society for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University, India. [Impact factor 2.5 under UGC list of journal, 41202] https://www.pondiuni.edu.in/files/publications/IJSAS/IJSAS-18012011.pdf

9. “The poorest of the poor”, a survey report in an article format published at the ‘THE STATESMAN’ 2001, Delhi

Conference / Seminar / Symposium / Presentations

1. “Facebook as an Agent to Tackle Climate Change with Reference to University Students in Assam”, a research paper presented at the Manipal International Media Research Conference 31^st May 2022 on Sustainability, Climate Change, and the Media organized by School of Media & Communication, MAHE, Dubai

2. “Facebook as an Agent of Peace Journalism”, a research paper presented at the International Conference on “Media’s role in facilitating peace in conflict situation in North East India and Neighbouring Countries”, 9-10 October, 2014 organized jointly by the Department of Mass Communication, Rajiv Gandhi University and Eastern Sentinel, Arunachal Pradesh

3. “Internet on quality research: research scholars put under closed surveillance,” presented at the International Conference on Language, Medias and Culture,10-11 March,2012, Chennai, India in association with The International Association of Computer Science & Information Technology Press Singapore (IACSIT)

4. “Quest of New media in the pursuit of post-modernism in India” presented in the national seminar on ‘Journalism in the age of New media,’ 10-11 January, 2012 at Surendranath College for Women, Kolkata in Association with the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Calcutta

5. “The communication superhighway: Internet on research scholars,” presented at the national seminar on ‘Media, Literature and Language,’11-13 November, 2011 organised jointly by Department of Communication & Journalism, University of Mumbai and Department of Journalism & Communication, MakhanlalChaturvediRashtriyaPatrakaritaVishwavidyala, Bhopal

6. “The quest of Internet in the pursuit of quality research”, presented at the national seminar on ‘Media Education: Coping with Technology, Culture & Society,’ 19-20 December, 2011 organised by the Department of Electronic Media and Mass Communication, Pondicherry University, inassociation with The Association of Communication Teachers, Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry (ACT TN&P)

7. Attended at the national conference on “Ethical Issues and IndianMedia”,26-27 November, 2010 organised by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Periyar University, Salem in collaboration with ACT TN&P

8. Participated in the International Symposium on “Role of traditional media in confronting social taboos”, organized by School of Media and Communication, Manipal University Jaipur on 7^th February, 2017

Workshop/Faculty Development Programme

1. Participated in the five days Faculty Development Programme on Media Academics and Industry Interface, organized by the Department of Mass Communication, Scholl of Creative Art, Design and Media Studies, Sharda University from 4 to 9 June, 2018

2. Participated in the interactive workshop on Participatory Learning Approaches, organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Sharda University on 27^th January, 2018

3. Participated in the Faculty Development Program (FDP) organized by Manipal University Jaipur from 14to 16 December, 2016 at the Manipal University Jaipur, India

4. Participated in the workshop on Media & Accessibility, 19-20 March, 2015 at the Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, organised by AYJNIHH-Mumbai

5. Participated in the UGC sponsored all India workshop on Research Methodology held on 4^th and 5^th August, 2011 at the UGC Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University

Resource Person

1. Resource Person at the 5 Days Faculty Development Programme for Social Science Faculty on Psychological Skills and Digital Humanities for Teaching and Learning from 17^th to 23^rd September 2024, organized by School of Social Sciences, St. Joseph University, Dhimapur, Nagaland

Awards and Distinctions

2. Peer reviewer of the Global Multi-Track Conference & Special Minds Global Excellence Awards (SEMA 2022) held between November 18 and 27, 2022 organized by Special Minds, India Unifacvest University, South America & St. Joseph University, India

3. Associate Editor of the International Conference on “Media’s role in facilitating peace in conflict situation in North East India and Neighbouring Countries,” 9-10 October, 2014 at Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, conference proceedings published by Media Watch, ISSN 0976 0911; e-ISSN 2249 8818

4. Winner of Mens’ Double category in the University Table Tennis tournaments 2008 organized by JNU, New Delhi

5. Winner of the Man’s Single Table Tennis Tournament in the 20^th Inter Amity Institutions Sports Meet, SANGATHAN 2018

Event Organize

1. Coordinator of the National Conference on “Changing Media Landscapes and Society (CMLS’24),” 20^th March 2024 at the Department of Mass Communication, Manipur University Canchipur

2. Faculty Coordinator of the 2^nd International Conference on “Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Leadership (ICEIL-2018),” 19-20 December 2018 at Amity University Noida

3. Associate Editor of the International Conference on “Media’s role in facilitating peace in conflict situation in North East India and Neighbouring Countries,” 9-10 October, 2014 at Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, conference proceedings published by Media Watch, ISSN 0976 0911; e-ISSN 2249 8818

Computer Proficiency

IIMC has given an extensive training in Computer Basics & Applications and has been placed at grade B.

Skills

I possess a keen and versatile attitude, excellent inter and intra-personal skills and a dedication to succeed. I am a proponent of excellent research and development service and I am willing to work long and arduous hours to achieve targeted results

Referees

Name

Designation and Association

Contact Number and Email

Dr. S. Arulselvan

Associate Professor, Department of Electronic Media, School of Media and Communication, Pondicherry University, Puducherry

9443954850 and arulselvan.senthivel[AT]gmail.com;

Prof. Kh. Kabi

Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh

9435563362 and

kh.kabi[AT]gmail.com

Dr. Natasha Elangbam

Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur

7005401549 and

natashaelangbam[AT]gmail.com.