I bring over 15 years of experience across academia, media practice, academic administration, and institution building. My professional journey combines teaching, research, newsroom exposure, curriculum development, and leadership in media education.
At present, I serve as Associate Professor and Head of the School of Media Studies at Presidency University, Bengaluru. I have contributed to academic planning, curriculum innovation, quality assurance, faculty mentoring, industry collaboration, and student development. I have also played an active role in establishing and strengthening media schools through infrastructure planning, programme design, regulatory alignment, and academic governance.
My academic and professional interests include media literacy, political communication, AI and journalism, misinformation, digital media ethics, and responsible communication practices. I have also worked as a media literacy trainer, including engagement with initiatives focused on responsible news consumption, fact-checking, and awareness against misinformation.
Through ERAI fellowship, I aim to contribute meaningfully to discussions on responsible AI adoption, AI literacy, ethical frameworks, and media literacy for students, educators, and media professionals.