Devesh Kishore, Pradeep K Mathur appointed as professor emeritus at Mangalaytan University
Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Professor Anil Gupta expressed his happiness and hopes that their association will infuse more energy and enthusiasm in the department.
In Short
- Devesh Kishore, Pradeep K Mathur appointed professor emeritus at Mangalaytan University
- Pradeep K Mathur is a stalwart in the field of Media education.
- Kishore has half-a-century of experience in media practice and teaching
Professor Devesh Kishore and Professor Pradeep K Mathur have been appointed as professor emeritus in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of Mangalayatan University.
Expressing his happiness over the development Vice Chancellor Professor Satish C Jain said, "It is a great achievement for the Department. I wholeheartedly welcome them. I am sure that the Department will touch new heights under their guidance".
Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Professor Anil Gupta also expressed his happiness and hopes that their association will infuse more energy and enthusiasm in the department.
Know about Pradeep K Mathur
Professor Pradeep K Mathur is a stalwart in the field of Media education. He possesses a four decades of industrial and teaching experience. He has held several responsible positions in various leading newspapers of the north India before jumping into the media teaching.
He played a vital role to build IIMC New Delhi as a premier institute of Mass Communication. He was also involved in the curriculum design of numerous universities including IGNOU, Aligarh Muslim University, MG International Hindi University, Wardha, Kota University, Rajasthan, and Guru Jambeshwar University.
Devesh Kishore, a veteran teacher
On the other hand professor Kishore has half-a-century of experience in media practice and teaching. He was awarded doctorate in 1967 for his pioneering research on Indian broadcasting. He headed IIMC from 1972 to 1977. There he was also the course director for PG diploma in Development Communication for Developing countries, which attracts participants from a number of Third World countries.
He has worked as the communication head for National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) as well as the director for School of Mass Communication of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Presently, he is the chairman of Committee of Experts on Science Media Resources, Ministry of Science and Technology of government of India.
They will be present in the department on special occasions such as seminars, conferences and workshops as per the terms of appointment. However, they will be available any time for consultations also.