Shiva Shankaran K.R
Chennai
Summary
Experienced academician and creative professional with over 15 years in Journalism, Mass Communication, and Visual Media. Specialized in advertising, public relations, graphic design, television studies, and new media. Proven academic leadership as HOD and Ph.D. scholar, with strong publication record and experience supervising student research. Actively involved in global academic networks and proficient in industry-standard design and video software.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
SRM Institute of Science & Technology
06.2013 - Current
- Over 12 years of experience teaching UG and PG students in Journalism & Mass Communication.
- Former Head of Department (2020–2024).
- Supervised over 55 dissertation projects for BA and MA students.
- Roles include Newsletter Editor, Board of Studies Member, and Semester Abroad Program Coordinator.
Graphic Designer
Astral Technologies
07.2009 - 06.2013
- Developed branding content including logos, ads, posters, and brochures for corporate clients.
Creative Designer
Northstar Media Pvt. Ltd.
06.2008 - 04.2009
- Designed magazine layouts and marketing collateral for 'Young Success' youth magazine.
Education
Ph.D. - Journalism & Mass Communication
Madurai Kamaraj University
01.2023
M.Sc. - Electronic Media
University of Madras
05-2012
B.Sc. - Visual Communication
University of Madras
05-2008
Skills
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign and MS Office
- Skilled in video production software
Affiliations
- Member, International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)
- Member, International Association of Broadcast Education (IABE)
- Member, International Association of Academic + Corporate
- Editorial Role: ShodhKosh Journal – Editor-in-Chief (Special Edition, 2023)
Publications
- E-book: Media, Society, and Cultural Representation, Amazon Kindle, 2025
- Recent Articles:
- Digital Echoes of Caste: WhatsApp Communities, The Asian Thinker, 2025
- Women in Tamil Serials, YMER, 2023
- Caste Portrayal in Kanthara, Journalistic & Creative Freedom, 2023
- Celebrity Endorsements & Nutrition Brands, EJMCM, 2020
- 10+ peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers
Teaching and Research Areas
- Specializations: Advertising, Public Relations, Graphic Design, New Media, TV Studies
- Research Guidance: Supervised 55+ dissertations, Doctoral Committee Member at Bharath Institute, Chennai
Academic Roles & Responsibilities at SRMIST
- Camp Officer for On-Screen Evaluations (2024–)
- Faculty Coordinator for Internal Courses (2024–)
- Chief Examiner, BA Journalism & Mass Communication (2021–)
- Editor, SPECTRUM Newsletter (2021–)
- Member, Social Media & Prospectus Committees
- Faculty Coordinator, Semester Abroad Program (2019–)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Malayalam
Elementary (A2)
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I am open to relocation and committed to contributing to academic and institutional excellence in international settings.
Timeline
Assistant Professor
SRM Institute of Science & Technology
06.2013 - Current
Graphic Designer
Astral Technologies
07.2009 - 06.2013
Creative Designer
Northstar Media Pvt. Ltd.
06.2008 - 04.2009
Ph.D. - Journalism & Mass Communication
Madurai Kamaraj University
M.Sc. - Electronic Media
University of Madras
B.Sc. - Visual Communication
University of Madras
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