Faculty
Dr. Aquil Ahmad Khan
Program Coordinator & Assistant Professor
Bio
Dr. Aquil Ahmad Khan believes that education in media and communication should effectively bridge theory, practice, and critical inquiry to foster students' intellectual and professional growth. He strives to create an interactive, research-driven learning environment that connects academic concepts with real-world media practices. His teaching approach combines conceptual clarity with experiential learning, enabling students to engage in newsroom simulations, fieldwork, and collaborative projects through courses such as Television Journalism, Digital Journalism, and Media Production. Drawing on his industry experience, he enriches classroom discussions with practical insights and contemporary perspectives. Aligned with MIT World Peace University's philosophy of life transformation, Dr. Khan emphasizes ethical responsibility, social awareness, and value-based education, nurturing skilled, reflective, and socially responsible media professionals.
Educational Qualifications
*PhD in Mass Communication from Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India.
5 Year Integrated M.A. in Mass Communication at Centre for Mass Communication, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
PG Diploma course in Teaching Skills from Pondicherry University, Puducherry
Diploma in Urdu from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Areas of Expertise : Digital Journalism Studies, Political Economy of Media, Labour Studies, Newsroom diversity etc.
Teaching Experience : 5 Years MIT-World Peace University, Pune, India since July 2023 and prior to that Worked as an Assistant Professor at Pandit Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak, India for more than 2 years.
Industry / Research Experience : Worked as Copy Editor at ETV- Hyderabad for 15 months
Publications and Research Work : Published a paper titled “Counted out or taken in: mapping out diversity in three Indian digital native English newsrooms” in ‘Critical studies in media communication’ of Routledge: Taylor & Francis. (Scopus Indexed)
A paper titled “Digital news economy: Business models and financial challenges in three Indian digital native news websites” is accepted for publication in ‘International Journal of Indian Culture & Business Management’ of Inderscience Publisher. (Web of Science Indexed)
Published a paper titled “Analysing the discourses of ‘Fake News’ in televised debates” in Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Published a paper titled “Political Economy factors shaping news culture of hyperlocal news website www.ippodhu.com” in the journal Social Networking.
Published a paper titled “Multimedia, Multitasking, and Multiskilling: A trajectory towards overburdening for journalists in Indian digital native newsrooms” in the Global Media Journal.
A book chapter titled “Journalistic practices and algorithmic governance” is published in ‘Platform capitalism in India’ by Palgrave Macmillan & Springer, pp.153-175.
Published a book chapter titled “Higher Education for Muslim Women in India: Problems and Perspectives” by Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Bhopal.
Awards and Recognitions :
UGC-NET JRF in Mass Communication and Journalism (Jan. 2017)
Senior Research Fellow of UGC-Maulana Azad National Fellowship.
Qualified Andhra Pradesh SET in 2016.]
Professional Affiliations : Editorial Board member of Global media Journal.
Subjects Taught : Television Journalism, Television & Radio Production, Digital Journalism, Mobile Journalism, Specialised Reporting, Advanced Reporting, Basics of Photography, Professional Photography, Media Law & Ethics, Media Economics, Specialised Journalism, Basics of Video production, Communication Research Methodology, Co-creation for problem solving.
Research Profiles and Links :
Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=juYywLMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
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