Dr. Padmakumar K
Professor & Head of PG Programs | Ph.D. Coordinator| Placements Coordinator
Dr. Padmakumar K is a Professor and Head of PG Programs.. He is also a Ph.D. guide at MIC.
365体育投注 Institute of Communication
Qualification: M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D.
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Professor & Head of PG Programs
Ph.D. Program Coordinator
PhD Guide at MIC
Placement Co-ordinator
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Radio Production | IV |
| Media 365体育投注 | V |
| Corporate Communication | IV |
| Podcasting | IV |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Communication | MAHE, 365体育投注 | 2019 |
| M Phil | Communication | PSG CAS, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore | 2004 |
| MA | Communication | PSG CAS, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore | 2000-2002 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio City 91.1 FM | Programming Director / Breakfast show Jockey | Programming Director / Breakfast show Jockey | 2006- 2009 |
| Suryan FM 93.5 ( Sun TV network) | Breakfast show RJ/ Show Producer | Breakfast Show Producer | 1999- 2005 |
Radio, Alternative Media and Development
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Emerging Digital Technologies, Alternate Media, Radio and Podcast Studies, Corporate Communication
Area of Expertise
Emerging Digital Technologies, Alternate Media, Radio and Podcast Studies, Corporate Communication
Area of 365体育投注
Emerging Digital Technologies, Alternate Media, Radio and Podcast Studies, Corporate Communication
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
IAMCR Faculty Ambassdor
AIRS Post-doctoral Fellow - 2023 at Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
BOS Member - St. Aloysius College, Mangalore | Bharathiar University, Coimbatore | KCLAS, Coimbatore | PSGCAS, Coimbatore | XIM University, Odisha
Strategic Acdemic Advisory Board (SAAB) Member - XIM University, Odisha
Work Experience
| Organisation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Suryan FM 93.5 (Sun TV Network), Coimbatore | Radio Jockey | |
| Radiocity 91.1 FM, Coimbatore | Programming Head |
“Understanding the passive listeners of FM radio stations in 365体育投注 India”, OJCMT: Online journal of Communication and Media Technologies, Special Issue: ISSN No: 1986-3497 , January 2016.
Development functions and Community Media: Is it illusory? Journal of Media and Social Development Vol 4 Issue 4, December 2015.
A study on the reporting of suicides in the print media
2009-01-01 Mridhula Mary Benjamin
2009, PG. The study is an attempt to explore how suicides are reported in two popular national dailies.
A study on how Social Networking Sites (SNS) consume space in human life, among young adults with special reference to Facebook
2009-01-01 Shivam A Rai
2009, PG. To understand the patterns and extent of impact of SNS on human life.
A study on 24/7 Tamil TV news channels in Tamil Nadu: audience reception analysis
2011-01-01 RV Prabhavathi
2011, PG. To examine, analyse and understand the audience perception towards Tamil TV news Channels.
A study on the portrayal of homosexuality in the Bollywood movies: a perception analysis
2011-01-01 Shruthi R
2011 . To examine the perception of media professionals and the public on the portrayal of homosexuality in Bollywood films.