Dr. Atanu Mohapatra

Professor

Centre for Diaspora Studies (CDS),

Independent Centre

Central University of Gujarat
Gandhinagar- 382030

Telephone: (Mobile) +91 9558892817, 7982737592

Email:  atanu.mohapatra@gmail.com

Current Status
Presently working as Associate Professor and Chairperson in Centre for Studies and Research in Diaspora, CSRD (Independent Centre), Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar.

Additional Responsibility
Member - Academic Council
Chairman - Committee for Advance Studies and Research (CASR)
Chairman and Nodal Officer - Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB), MHRD
Chairman - Center Board, CSRD
Member - Admission Committee

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Extension & Communication, Faculty of Family & Community Sciences, M S University of Baroda, Gov. of Gujarat (May 2013 - January 2017)

Additional Responsibility:

OSD (Dean), Faculty of Journalism and Communication, The M S University of Baorda (Aug 2015-Feb 2016)

Director - Communication Cell, The M S University of Baorda

Joint Coordinator - Fashion Communication Program under Institute of Fashion Technology, Since 2014 to 2017

Member, University unfair means committee since 2015 till 18 April 2017

Member, Board of Sports since 2015 2015 till 18 April 2017

Member, Board of Studies, Fashion Communication Program and Dep. of Extension & Communication

Worked as Assistant Professor & Head of Department, Faculty of Media Studies, Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad (Aug 2008 - May 2013)

Worked as Research Assistant (Teaching & Research), Dept. of Communication Research, Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, an autonomous body under Min. of I & B, Govt. of India. (March 1999 - June 2008)

PUBLISHED WORKS

Books

1. Nation-State and Ethnicity: A Study of Ethnic Chinese in Indonesia after Independence, Surendra Publications, New Delhi, 2012
2. The Gandhian Struggle Against Corruption: Lokpal and Beyond, Surendra Publications, New Delhi, 2014
3. Swami Vivekanada and National Education (Ed), Surendra Publications, New Delhi, 2014
4. Contemporary Development Issues in India: Issues and Perspectives (Ed), Manglam Publications, New Delhi, 2014
5. Children and Media: Issues and Perspectives (Ed), Manglam Publications, New Delhi, 2014

Chapters in Book

1. Swami Vivekananda and National Education in Vivekananda and National Education (Ed.), Dr. Atanu Mohapatra, SurendraPublications 4561/16, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, Delhi - 02, 2014
2. Rural Development Programs in India in Development Issues in India: Policies and Perspectives, (Ed.), Dr. Atanu Mohapatra, Manglam Publications, Delhi
3. Trend and Pattern of Health Expenditure of Elderly in India: An Analysis on NSSO 52nd and 60th Round Data in Development Issues in India: Policies and Perspectives, (Ed.), Dr. Atanu Mohapatra, Manglam Publications, Delhi
4. Reality Shows in Indian Television and its Psychological Consequences on Children in Children and Media: Issues & Perspectives (Ed), Pandya Rameshwari and Mohapatra Atanu, Mangalam Publications, 2015
5. Women Entrepreneurship in Indian Cinema in Women Issues & Initiatives in India (Ed), Pandya Rameshwari et al, Manglam Publications, 2015
6. India's New Middle East Policy: Opportunities and Challenges in An Outline of Indian Foreigh Policy and Relations (Ed.), Biswanath Chkraborty and Debasis Nandy, Mitram Publisher, Kolkata, 2016
7. China's Gain and India's Himalayan Frontiers' in An Outline of Indian Foreigh Policy and Relations (Ed.), Biswanath Chkraborty and Debasis Nandy, Mitram Publisher, Kolkata, 2016
8. Value of Collecting and Archiving Folklore in Tribal Zones: A Study of Odisha in Repositioning Folklore and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (Ed), Centurion University Press, Bhubneswar, 2016

Research Articles

1. The Legacy of Dictatorship: the Philippines Press, published in The Communicator, Journal of Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi Vol. xxxix No.2, July - Dec. 2004.
2. Understanding Health Communication: Concept And Approach, published in " Vision Catalyst", Vol. 1. No.1, 2011 - an International Research Journal on Communication & Management.
3. Social media: A Connecting Tool for One and All, Challenges and Opportunities - Research Article under publication in Media Critique, Oct-Dec 2012 issue, In-house Quarterly Journal of Indian Media Center, Delhi
4. Media and Terrorism: Issues and Perspectives, "Communication Today", Quarterly Research Journal, July - Sep. 2013
5. Portrayal of Disability in Hindi Cinema: A Study of Emerging Trends of Differently- abled, Vol.1, Issue 7, December 2012, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR), An International Journal.
6. Politicians as Media Barons: A Case Study of Odisha - Research Article published in Media Critique, Oct-Dec 2012 issue, An-house Quarterly Journal of Indian Media Center, Delhi
7. Lokpal and The Role of Media In Propping up Anti Corruption Movement In India, published in International Journal of Social Science & Interdisciplinary Research , IJSSIR, Vol. 2 (3), MARCH(2013)
8. Agenda Setting in Social Media: A Study of Its Application, accepted for publication, Media Mimansha, Official Research Journal of Makkhanlal Patrkarita Viswavidyalay, Bhopal
9. Emerging Trends of Political Ownership of Media, IMS Manthan, Vol VIII, Issue 2, Dec. 2013
10. Evaluation Techniques in Health Communication: Issue and Perspectives, IMS Manthan, Vol VIII, Issue 2, Dec. 2013
11. Mid-day meal scheme in Gujarat: Empirical analysis of implications and impact, Journal of Social Vision, June 2014
12. Climate Change on Tibetan Plateau and It's Implication on South Asia, International Journal of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Research (ISSN Online: 2277-3630), June 2014
13. China's Gain and India's Loss: Himalayan Frontiers, Sub-Continent Review, June 2014
14. South Asian Environmental Diplomacy: Species Conservation and Beyond, Intellectual Resonance, June 2014
15. Puppetry as a Medium of Communication and Development in India: A Study of Problems and Prospects, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research, Vol. 3, Issue. 6, June 2014
16. Disability and Media in India: a Critical Study, accepted for publication in Sep. 2014 Issue, Communication Today
17. Cultural Nationalism In Indian Perspective, Indian Journal of Political Science, July 2014
18. Contribution of Female Directors in Bollywood Movies, International Journal of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Research (IJSSIR), Vol.3, Issue, 6, June 2014
19. Sanctifying Violence : Jihad Terrorism in India, Asian Journal of Multimensional Research (AJMR), Vol.3, Issue, 6, June 2014
20. Emerging Trends of Reality Shows in India, Excel International Journal of Multidisciplinary Management Studies (EIJMMS). Vol.4 (10)
21. Regional News Channels in India : A study of Viewers Perspective, Media Watch, Vol.5, No.:3
22. India's Energy Security Aspirations and Changing Equations in Indo-African Relations, Zenith International Journal of Multi Disciplinary Research (ZJMR), Vol.4 (11)

Research Papers in Seminars & Conferences

1. Research Paper presented on " Evaluation Research in Health Communication: Issues & Perspectives",z in the National Seminar entitled "Cultivating Research in Media", organized by Makkhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Mass Communication, 6-7 April, 2013, New Delhi
2. Steel is the national power: A case study of Pohang Iron and Steel Corporation (POSCO), paper presented in the Conference entitled "Investment, Opportunity and Challenges" in Orissa, held at Ashoka Hotel, 23rd - 24th August 2005, organized by Association for Development Initiative in support with Planning Commission, New Delhi.
3. Paper presented "Women & Media: Challenges and Opportunities" , National Seminar on Women & Media in India, Faculty of Media Studies, Manav Rachna International University, Fardiabad, March 2011
4. Paper presented "Media & Cultural Nationalism", National Seminar on Cultural Nationalism: Indian Perspective, Organised by - Center for Study of Religion and Society, India Foundation, 9-10 Nov. 2012.
5. Paper Presented "Swami Vivekananda and National Education", UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Incorporation of Swami Vivekanada's Thoughts in the Curriculum of Contemporary Education System, 21 October 2013
6. Paper Presented "Trends and Patterns of Health Expenditure of Elderly in India: An Analysis on NSSO 52nd and 60th Round Data", on " 100 Years of Home Science: Retrospect and Prospects" , XXX Biennial Conference of Home Science Association of India, Baroda, 19-21 December 2013
7. Paper Presented " Role of Media in combating Violence Against Women in India" , International Conference on Women and Millennium Development Goals: A Social Response, organized by Faculty of Social Work, The M S University of Baroda, 13-14 February 2014
8. Paper Presented " The Psychological Consequences of Children on Reality Shows", National Seminar entitled Children and Women in Media: Issues & Perspectives", Organized by Home Science Extension and Communication Alumni Association, The M S University of Baroda, 26-27 March 2014.
9. Paper Presented " Emergence of Children as a Target Audience in Advertising: A Case Study of Kashmir Valley", National Seminar entitled Children and Women in Media: Issues & Perspectives", Organized by Home Science Extension and Communication Alumni Association, The M S University of Baroda, 26-27 March 2014
10. Paper Presented " Media Discourse and Representation of Women in Indian Media", National Seminar entitled Children and Women in Media: Issues & Perspectives", Organized by Home Science Extension and Communication Alumni Association, The M S University of Baroda, 26-27 March 2014
11. Paper Presented "Politicians as Media Barons: A Case Study of Odisha", National Seminar on Communication: Emerging Trends and Future Perspectives", 21-22 April 2014, Faculty of Media Studies, IMS University, Dehradun
12. Paper Presented on" The Advent of soft power in Indo-US Relations" international Conference on Indo -US relations held at BITS Pilani, Goa, 31st Oct. - 0nd Nov. 2014
13. Paper presented on "Indian and Western Nationalism : Commodities and Contrasts", National Conference entitled "Indian Thought : Development and Policy-Making", 26-28 Dec., 2014, National Social Science Association (NSSA) in collaboration with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi University, Bhopal and M.P. Council of Science and Technology.
14. Responsibility of Media in Eliminating Corporal Punishment : A Study of Community Radio Intervention in India, National Seminar entitled "Discipline with Dignity and Child Rights", 14-15 October 2014, M.S. University of Baroda and UNICEF.
15. Challenges of Ethics in Indian Television News Channels, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on News and Content Strategizing on National Television Channels, Feb, 5-6, 2015, Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara.
16. Social Media for Social Change :International Communication Management Conference (ICMC on Digital Future : Content, Community and Communication, 19 Feb. - 21 Feb. 2015, Murda Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad (MICA).
17. Role of Social Media in Establishing a vibrant Democracy: Prospects and Challenges paper presented in All India Media Educators Conference, April 2-4, 2015, Rajasthan University, Jaipur
18. Media and Dalit in India: Issues and Perspectives, paper presented in National Seminar on New Dalit Agenda for 21st Century, April 11-12, 2015 at Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice, IIPA, New Delhi
19. Relevance of Media for aged care: A Glimpse of Odisha, International Conference on Communication for Social Change and Development: Imperatives and Constraints, Sep 18-19, 2015, Shimla University, Shimla

Session Chaired

1. Chaired Technical Session on " Emerging Issues and Challenges in Rural Development", National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge, 3-4 April 2014, PDPU, Ahmadabad
2. Chaired Technical Session in the ICSSR sponsored National Conference on " Media Past, Present and Future" 5-6 Dec. 2014, Alwar Government College, Alwar, Rajasthan
3. Chaired Technical Session "Media and Society" in International Conference on Communication for Social Change and Development: Imperatives and Constraints, Sep 18-19, 2015, Shimla University, Shimla
4. Chaired Technical Session II, Women in Indian Cinema, National Conference on Women and Media: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, March 8, 2016, Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad

Research Guidance (Ph D supervision)

1. Presently supervising one Ph D students of Media Studies (Thesis Submitted)
2. Two Ph D Scholars have been awarded (One in 2012 and other in 2015)

Research Project

Impact of RTE Act on the enrollment ratio among the children from BPL families in Gujarat, ICSSR, New Delhi

PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Studies at IIMC

Evaluation "Radio Program - Jivan Hai Anmol on HIV/AIDS" - Sponsored by NACO

Evaluation of Multi Media Campaign on ICTC and PPTCT (HIV/AIDS) - Sponsored by NACO

People Perception of Right to Information: A Case study of Delhi, an IIMC's in-house research study

Role of Media in Election: Gujarat & Delhi Assembly Elections. An IIMC's in-house research project

Media & Politics: Film/TV Personalities entering in to Politics: A Case Study of Delhi's Chandni Chowk LokSabha Constituency. An IIMC's in-house research project

Evaluation of Media Campaign on AIDS, sponsored by Min. of I&B, Govt. of India, conducted by IIMC

Assessment of NACO Film Hit parade Program, sponsored by NACO, and conducted by IIMC.

Sex and Violence in Films: A Study of impact on society, sponsored by Central Board of Film Certification, Govt. of India, conducted by IIMC

Nai Rah Apnao: An Assessment Study of Mass Media Campaign, Radio programs aired in Northeastern states (on Non-Conventional Energy Source) conducted by IIMC.

Reproductive of Child Health: An Evaluation in Four States (Assessment of Impact and Awareness of People regarding the Video Spots prepared and Telecast by Delhi Doordarshan.

Pulse Polio: Impact Assessment of Mass Media Campaign through advertisements in print and electronic media, sponsored by Min. of I&B, Govt. of India, Conducted by IIMC.

Content Analysis: Media & the Kargil War, conducted by IIMC.

Content Analysis: IIFA, Delhi 2004, conducted by IIMC.

Worked as Consultant

• Evaluation of Information Education & Communication (IEC) reporting format of NACO, carried out by MaRS, Mumbai-Commissioned by UNDP
• Evaluation of Information Education & Communication (IEC) materials for HIV/AIDS in Uttar Pradesh - Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI - UP Chapter)
• Artisan Cluster Development for Mojari Footwear in Jaipur and Alwar district, carried out by Sahyog Research Pvt. Ltd., Commissioned by Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
• Tax and Stamp Duty evasion on property transaction in Delhi, carried out by Sahyog Research Pvt. Ltd, commissioned by Transparency International India.
• Evaluation of SHG (Self Help Group) movement in Rajasthan, carried out by Sahyog Research Pvt. Ltd., commissioned by National Commission for Women (NCW)
• Status of Widow Women in Orissa- an Evaluation Study conducted by Association for Development Initiatives, New Delhi, commissioned by National Commission of Women, Govt. of India

Research Project 01 Major Research project entitled sponsored by ICSSR Research Supervision 02 Ph D scholars awarded and 01 thesis submitted 07 Ph D scholars have been registered ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Ph. D. Southeast Asian Studies, School of International Studies, JNU Topic: Ethnic Chinese in Indonesian Society - A Study of their Problems Since 1965

M. Phil, East Asian Studies, Korean Division, School of International Studies, JNU

M A - International Politics, School of International Studies, JNU

Graduation - Political Science with History from Utkal University, Orissa

MA- Mass Communication, Guru Jambheswar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana

Areas of Interest/Specialization

Diaspora Studies, Media Studies, International Relations, Development Studies, Research Methodology.