Faculty List
Dr. Sumit Kumar Pandey
Assistant Professor Department of Media, Communication and Fine Arts
- sumit.pandey@jaipur.manipal.edu
- Ph.D. Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Varanasi 2020
- M.Phil. (Topper) Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Varanasi 2017
- M.A. in Mass Communication (Gold Medalist) Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Varanasi 2016
- B.Sc. Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Varanasi 2014
- Radio Broadcasting
- Communication Theory
- Communication Reseacrh
- Poltical Communication
- Development Communication
- New Media
- Film Studies
- Film Production
- Published over 30 research papers and chapters in Scopus-indexed, UGC CARE-listed, peer-reviewed journals, and edited books (including topics on AI in media, media literacy, and digital transformations)
- Qualified UGC-NET
- Gold Medal in Master's Degree in Mass Communication from MGKVP Varanasi (2016)
- Authored three books, including "AI and the Future of Print Media: Disruption, Adaptation, and Strategic Transformation" (2025)
- Three designs/patents accepted and published in AI-based multimedia and digital display technologies (2024-2025); Guided six Ph.D. scholars, with one awarded and one submitted (as of 2026)
- Organized over 40 national & international conferences/seminars/webinars/FDPs/FIPs/workshops and participated in over 70 such events (including 12+ paper presentations and invited lectures as resource person)
- Class Coordinator-BA Hons. JMC (2025-2028 Batch)
- Nodal Officer for MoU (National/International)
- Academic Coordinator (UG)
- National Seminar/Conference Coordinator
- Web Page/ Branding/ Reputation Coordinator
- International Communication Association (ICA)
