Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Publications
Leadership Roles Considered
Teaching Philosophy
Impact Overview
Remuneration Expectation
Timeline
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Dr. Ramesh Chandra Pathak

Professor & Dean – Media Studies | Academic Leader | Key Contributor to IQAC/ NAAC Benchmarks
Roorkee

Summary

Academic leader with over 19 years of experience in media education, recognized for steering NEP-aligned curriculum reforms, mentoring doctoral scholars, and strengthening academic leadership through active roles in IQAC, NAAC, BOS, and Curriculum Review Committees—including prior engagement with a Central University. Adept at integrating interdisciplinary frameworks, fostering research excellence, and building inclusive, inquiry-driven academic ecosystems.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Dean – College of Media Studies

COER University
01.2024 - Current

Leading NEP-aligned academic restructuring; mentoring doctoral scholars; establishing advanced media lab; contributing to IQAC/NAAC benchmarks

Dean – School of Journalism & Liberal Arts

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
01.2020 - 2024
  • Developed liberal arts programmes with media studies; established and developed media labs; Ph.D. Supervision; chaired academic audits; contributed to the IQAC cell

HOD-Department of Journalism & Mass Communication

Doon Business School (DBS Global University)
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Developed UG & PG Journalism programmes; established media labs; developed media entrepreneurship modules; led cross-disciplinary collaborations; contributed to the IQAC cell

Associate Professor & Ph.D. Coordinator-Amity School of Communication

Amity University Rajasthan
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw Doctoral programs; led curriculum reform; Ph.D. Supervision; contributed to the IQAC cell

HOD-Department of Journalism & Mass Communication

Banasthali Vidyapith
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Founding member of the Department; contributed for Radio Banasthali 90.4 FM

HOD-Department of Journalism & Mass Communication

NISWASS (Affiliated to Utkal University)
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Developed learning models for tribal and marginalized communities via EMRC; Founding member of the Department; established media labs

Public Relations Officer

Clean-N-Chem
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Led strategic PR campaigns and crisis communication

Editor/Reporter

Jharkhandwani
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Awarded Best Investigative Reporter (2006); led editorial coverage

Media Internship

The Statesman (English Daily Newspaper)
01.2004 - 01.2004
  • Covered national elections and political reporting

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Public Relations & Advertising

Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University
Wardha, Maharashtra, IN
02.2013

Doctor of Philosophy - Mass Communication

Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University
Wardha, Maharashtra, IN
08.2012

Master of Journalism And Mass Communication - Public Relations

Jiwaji University
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, IN
05.2007

Bachelor of Journalism And Mass Communication - Public Relations

Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, IN
07.2004

Bachelor of Science - Zoology (Hons.)

Ranchi University
Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN
10.1998

Intermediate of Science - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, MIL, English

Bihar Intermediate Education Council
Patna, Bihar, IN
06.1994

Matriculation - Science, MIL, English, Social Sciences, Eco, MTH

Bihar School Examination Board
Patna, Bihar, IN
10.1992

Skills

  • Research: SPSS, Mixed Methods, Policy Analysis

  • Media Production: Studio Setup, Podcasting, AV Editing

Websites

Certification

Academic Excellence: Dual Gold Medals (MJMC & PG Diploma in Public Relations)

Publications

  • Peer-Reviewed Publications: 37+ (including 15 UGC-CARE, 2 Scopus-indexed)
  • Book Chapters: 4
  • Conference Presentations: 9
  • Selected Works: Meme Elements on Digital Media (2024); Girl Education & Nation Building (2022)

Leadership Roles Considered

  • Open to work: Dean, Director, Head of Department, Professor, Dean/Deputy Dean – Academics, and Dean/Deputy Dean/Director – IQAC.
  • Bringing extensive experience in curriculum reform, institutional quality enhancement, and academic leadership across diverse university ecosystems.

Teaching Philosophy

“Teaching is not a transaction—it is a transformation. I see my classroom as a crucible of ideas, where students are co-creators of knowledge. My pedagogy is rooted in values, driven by inquiry, and responsive to the evolving needs of society.”

Impact Overview

  • Ph.D. Mentorship: Supervised 5 doctoral scholars
  • Curriculum Design: Developed 19 academic programs
  • Institutional Development: Strengthened 8 university ecosystems
  • Strategic Partnerships: Facilitated 12+ MoUs
  • Student Success: Achieved 80% internship placement rate

Remuneration Expectation

Preferred Remuneration: As per institutional norms and designated pay band structures

Timeline

Dean – College of Media Studies

COER University
01.2024 - Current

Dean – School of Journalism & Liberal Arts

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
01.2020 - 2024

HOD-Department of Journalism & Mass Communication

Doon Business School (DBS Global University)
01.2018 - 01.2020

Associate Professor & Ph.D. Coordinator-Amity School of Communication

Amity University Rajasthan
01.2016 - 01.2018

HOD-Department of Journalism & Mass Communication

Banasthali Vidyapith
01.2014 - 01.2016

HOD-Department of Journalism & Mass Communication

NISWASS (Affiliated to Utkal University)
01.2012 - 01.2014

Public Relations Officer

Clean-N-Chem
01.2007 - 01.2009

Editor/Reporter

Jharkhandwani
01.2004 - 01.2007

Media Internship

The Statesman (English Daily Newspaper)
01.2004 - 01.2004

Post Graduate Diploma - Public Relations & Advertising

Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University

Doctor of Philosophy - Mass Communication

Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University

Master of Journalism And Mass Communication - Public Relations

Jiwaji University

Bachelor of Journalism And Mass Communication - Public Relations

Banaras Hindu University

Bachelor of Science - Zoology (Hons.)

Ranchi University

Intermediate of Science - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, MIL, English

Bihar Intermediate Education Council

Matriculation - Science, MIL, English, Social Sciences, Eco, MTH

Bihar School Examination Board

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