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Dr. Bhawani Shankar

Associate Professor

Dr. Bhawani Shankar is currently working as an Associate Professor in the School of Media and Communication Studies at Galgotias University. He has over 10 years of experience in teaching and research in Mass Communication and has been associated with Galgotias University since 2018. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor (Guest) at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication (MCU), and worked as an Assistant Editor for Chakmak magazine, Bhopal. 

He is an honorary member of the Editorial Boards of the Asian Thinker Journal and Media Scholar Journal, and has contributed numerous opinion pieces and articles on contemporary issues to leading national newspapers and magazines. In addition to teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, he has held several key academic and administrative roles, including Division Chair (Journalism), Exam and Ph.D. Coordinator.

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mass Communication

M.Phil. in Mass Communication

M.A. in Mass Communication

B.Sc. (Zoology & Chemistry)

Research Contributions

Presented over 18 research papers at national and international conferences.

Published 25+ research papers and book chapters in reputed national and international journals.

02 Ph.D. candidates awarded degrees under his supervision.

Currently supervising 03 Ph.D. scholars.

Areas of Interest

Print Media & Writing Skills

Communication Research

Political Economy of Mass Media

Media Law & Ethics

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Other Responsibilities & Achievements

DQAC Coordinator, School of Media & Communication Studies, Galgotias University

Member, Board of Studies (BoS), School of Media & Communication Studies, Galgotias University

Former Member, Board of Studies (BoS), Department of Mass Communication, MGAHV, Wardha, Maharashtra

Member, University Library Advisory Committee, Galgotias University

Member, School Research Committee (SRC), Galgotias University

Member, Flying Squad, Galgotias University

Member, Disciplinary Committee, Galgotias University