Dr Shilpa Kalyan

Associate Professor and Head

A Media & Mass Communication educator with over 17 years' experience in academics. Is instrumental in establishing Media and humanities courses at prestigious colleges and developing the same into reputable institutions. Has worked as project lead for a UGC-sponsored project. Has presented research papers at several national and international conferences and has published papers in journals of repute. Currently the South India Lead for a Global Journalism Trauma Literacy Project - JETREG. Trainer with Google News Initiative India Training Network and DataLEADS (Batch of 2022). Trainer with BBC Young Reporter India – delivering workshops created by BBC News, Internews and DataLEADS (Batch of 2021). As a Media Literacy Trainer, she has delivered several guest lectures and conducted workshops. As an academic expert, is a member of the Board of Studies and Board of Examination in several prestigious colleges and Universities.

Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (DLHS) Bengaluru

Qualification: PhD, MS in Communication

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Associate Professor and Head, DLHS, MAHE-Bengaluru.
    Deputy Director - Student Support, MAHE-Bengaluru

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
Ph.D. Television and Children Bangalore University 2018
MS Communication MES College, Bangalore University 2005

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
Presidency College Associate Professor & HoD Teaching & Academic administration 2011 to April 2022
MES College Assistant Professor Teaching & Academic administration 2005-2007
St. George College Visiting Faculty Teaching & Academic administration 2007-2010
CMR College Visiting Faculty Teaching & Academic administration 2009-2011

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

Media Literacy, Trauma Literacy, Digital Media, Emerging Media Trends

Area of Expertise

Media Literacy, Trauma Literacy, Digital Media, Emerging Media Trends

Area of Research

Media Literacy, Children and Media,Trauma Literacy, Digital Media, Emerging Media Trends

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

*) Public Relations Council Of India (PRCI)

*) International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)