Ann Jacob

To flourish as an academic professional by contributing meaningfully to the field of higher education through innovative teaching, impactful research, and student mentorship. I aspire to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and ethical values. With a strong foundation in communication research, especially in maternal mental health and public health communication, my goal is to inspire and empower the next generation of scholars and professionals.

English – Fluent: Command over academic, professional, and conversational contexts, Malayalam – Fluent: Native speaker with excellent written and spoken proficiency, Tamil – Fluent: Proficient in both formal and informal communication, Hindi – Manageable: Can comprehend and communicate effectively in basic academic and social settings

• Ann Jacob & Dr. S. Dinesh Babu (2025). Silent Screens: Evaluating the Visibility of Maternal Mental Health in Kerala’s WCD Social Media Platforms. Journal of Neonatal Surgery, Vol. 14, Issue 29s, pp. 392–401. [ISSN: 2226-0439].
• Ann Jacob & Dr. S. Dinesh Babu (2025). The Missing Link in Child Health: Medical Practitioners’ Insights on the Role of Maternal Mental Health in Child Well-being. International Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 11, No. 3s, pp. 1004–1011. [ISSN: 2229-7359].
• Ann Jacob & Dr. S. Dinesh Babu (2023). Surviving Solitude: The Treacherous Expedition of a Child Following a Maternal Catastrophe in the Film ‘Pihu’. Chelonian Conservation and Biology, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 1396–1412. [ISSN: 1071-8443].
• The Study of Formation and Development of New Media Over Traditional Media: Online Portal and Its Reach Among the Public – Presented at the 1st Journalism International Conference, Ahram Canadian University, Cairo, Egypt (Oct 28–29, 2020).
• Ann Jacob. A Study on Jewelry and Gem Industry in India. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research.

• Completed Ph.D. research on “Assessing Kerala Government’s Health Communication on Maternal Mental Health for Sustaining Child Well-being”
• Conducted mixed-method research including field surveys, policy evaluation, and interviews with 22 medical experts
• Thematic analysis of Kerala WCD’s social media platforms (2020–2024) on maternal mental health