Dr Pranavakumar R

Assistant Professor

I am currently working as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) in the Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Previously, I have also worked as Assistant Professor across different fields of media and communication namely Visual Communication, Electronic Media, Animation and Visual Effects. I have also completed my PhD in Madurai Kamaraj University, on the topic “Animation in audio visual communication medium, A study of animated visuals as a tool to sensitize Tamil Nadu Government’s select social awareness programs”. and obtained M.Sc. in Animation Design from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi. I have 8 years’ experience in academics from various reputed institutions and 2 years’ experience in the industrial field of Animation & Computer Graphics. I am a keen researcher, and have published, presented research papers at several national and international conferences of repute. I have also assisted & guided students projects and been a placement coordinator for the under-grad students. I am also associated as Board of members in reputed Institutions for syllabus, question paper setting, evaluation. I have organized hands-on workshops and seminars in Graphics & Animation techniques. My areas of interest are Advertising, ICT, Animation and e-learning creation.

Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (DLHS) Bengaluru

Qualification: Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Animation Design

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
Ph.D. Journalism & Mass Communication Madurai Kamaraj University 2021
M.Sc. Animation Design Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi 2011
M.A. (Distance) Journalism & Mass Communication Bharathiar University 2022
B.Sc. Visual Communication PSG College of Arts & Science 2009

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
JJ College of Arts & Science, Pudukottai Assistant Professor TT Co-ordinator, NAAC Criteria, Placement and Documentation 01 year
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore Assistant Professor (Jr.) TT Co-ordinator, Placement and Documentation 03 years
PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore Assistant Professor ICT Trainer and Technical Software Support Co-ordinator 01 Year
Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts & Science, Coimbatore Assistant Professor Exam Co-ordinator (College), TT Co-ordinator (Department), Placement and Documentation Lead, Technical Software Support Co-ordinator and Department Admissions lead 03 years

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

1) Photography; 2) Film Making; 3) Scripting & Storyboarding; 4) Radio & Television Production; 5) Animation & Graphics;

Area of Expertise

1) Photography; 2) Scripting & Storyboarding; 3) Radio & Television Production; 4) Animation & Graphics;

Area of 必威体育betway888

1) Photography; 2) Animation Film & Docudrama; 3) Animation & Graphics;

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

Board of Studies (BoS) Member -?

1. Government Women's Polytechnic, West Bengal

2. Hans Rover College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu

3. Question Paper & Evaluation Member, Bharatiyar University, Tamil Nadu