Dr Padma Rani
Director & Professor
Dr Padma Rani is a senior professor at the Manipal Institute of Communication. MAHE. Manipal. With 20 years of teaching experience specialising in Communication Research, Political Communication and Defence communication. With over 20 Scopus-indexed publications, Padma Rani has significantly contributed to media and communication through research and scholarly work. She has successfully guided several PhD scholars. Further cementing her mentor and thought leader role in media and communication studies. Recognising her expertise and reputation, she was appointed Co Representative for India by the Asian Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) and the Secretary. International Communication Association (ICA), India chapter. Her dedication to education. Research and industry collaboration reflects a commitment to advancing the field of journalism. Media and entertainment. Padma began her academic Journey from Miranda House, Delhi University, and PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Manipal Institute of Communication
Qualification: B.Sc (Zoology), B.Ed, MA (Sociology), MA (Mass Communication & Journalism), PGD (NGO Management), PGD (Human Rights Law), PhD.
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr Padma Rani is the Director and Professor at the Manipal Institute Of Communication
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Defense Communication | V |
| Media Management & Media Policies | I |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Sociology | Jawaharlal Nehru University; New Delhi | 1997 |
| M A (Mass Communication and Journalism) | Mass communication &Journalism | Alagappa University,Karikudi,Tamil Nadu | 2009 |
| MA (Sociology) | Sociology | Centre for the study of Social Systems, School of social science, JNU(Jawaharlal Nehru University)New Delhi | 1989 |
| PG-Diploma (NGO Management) | NGO Management | Annamalai University,Tamil Nadu | 2006 |
| PG-Diploma (Human Rights Law) | Human Rights Law | National Law School of India University, Bangalore | 2004 |
| B.Ed | The University of Kashmir,Srinagar,J&K | 2001 | |
| BSc (Honours) in Zoology | Zoology | Miranda House, University of Delhi, Delhi | 1985 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Communication | Associate Director | Feb 2015-April 2017 | |
| School Of Communication | Joint Director | April 2017 to December 2017 | |
| Technische Hochschule Nurnberg Georg Simon Ohm, Nuremberg,Germany | Visiting Faculty | Taught courses in Journalism & Intercultural Communication | Nov-Dec 2016 |
| University of Applied Sciences. Bremen, Germany | Visiting Faculty on DAAD Scholarship | Taught a course-“Media, conflict, Peace &Human Right” | April to July 2013 |
| School Of Communication | Associate Professor | Teaching & Coordinator of various committees | 2012-2015 |
| Manipal Institute of Communication | Reader | Teaching | July 2010-2012 |
| M.O.P.Vaishnav College For Women;Chennai | Head- Communication | Teaching & managing the activities of MA communication Programme | 2007-2010 |
| Ethiraj College for Women(Autonomous);Chennai | Lecturer | Teaching- M.A Human Rights & Duties Education | 2003-2007 |
Four Candidates completed their PhD under my guidance. Conducted a study on the communication strategies adopted by the Government of India for Social security schemes 2016-17 (Report in Press) A national level survey on the uses and perception regarding social media conducted in 2017 Editor-Global Media Journal(Indian Edition)
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
ICTS, Gender, Media Laws& Policy, Political Communication, Digital Divide, Human Rights
Area of Expertise
Internet &New Media, Political Communication, Media Management& Policy, Communication Research
Area of Research
ICTs, Gender,Media Effects, Human Rights, Alternative Media
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Member of International Sociological Association-Member of Rc14-Sociology of Communication& Culture
- Member of Asian Media & Information Centre(AMIC)
- Member of International Association of Media & Communication Research(IAMCR)
- Chairperson , Communication& Journalism Research Committee; Indian Social Science Congress
- Life Member of Indian Sociological Society-Member of Rc-14
- Life Member Indian Women Studies
R.K.Maya and Padma Rani - “Human Rights of the Mentally Challenged Children - A Case Study of Vasantham” in International Rehab Conference 2006 on Channeling The Challenges Of Disability, Macmillan Series, 2006. Padma Rani, R.K.Maya and R.Nithya - “Genesis of Water as a Human Rights Issue in International Standards and National Legislations” in Urban Planning and Environment, Macmillan Series, 2007. Padma Rani and Vineeta Nair - “Empowering resource poor women to use ICT: The case of Kancheepuram” in Journal of Media Studies; Department of Communication; M.S.University, Tirunelveli. Padma Rani-“Right to information as a tool to promote and strengthen democracy” in Global Media Journal, Indian Edition; Winter December2010. Padma Rani--Chapter 20 “India: College Radio Tackling Participation and Social Inclusion” of the book-Peoples' voices, Peoples' Empowerment: Community Radio in Asia and beyond; Edited by Kalinga Seneviratne;2012;AMIC publications; Singapore.ISBN:9789814136174 9814136174. The Asian conference on Media and Mass communication 2013;official conference proceedings ISSN:2186-5906- Dr.Padma Rani-“Privatisation, Convergence and Broadcasting Regulations: A Case study of the Indian Television Industry” pg 387-396 Dr.Padma Rani-A study on the usage of online media by selected Hindu temples in South India in Religion and Social Communication; Volume 14 No.2,2016;ISSN1686-9184. Vijaykumar, Dr.Padma Rani & Dr.Ravishankar.N.-Systematic literature review of Product Placement in Films-in International Journal of Economic Light(JIEL),Volume6[July-June]17-18;ISSN-2277-3142.
Have consistently guided PG students for their thesis on a wide range of topics