Education

A training across media, law & commerce.

Fifteen years of study across four cities and three countries — moving steadily from commerce, through journalism and media law, to a doctorate in the creative industries. Trace the route below.

The route

From a Mumbai commerce degree to a Brisbane doctorate.

Leads to → Groningen, NL · Assistant Professor

Degrees in full

Qualifications

2017 — 2021

PhD, Creative Industries

Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Dissertation on the digital transformation of the Indian screen industries.
Conducted and analysed 90+ interviews with media practitioners.
Published insights across 5+ empirical papers and 10 conference presentations.
Co-developed curriculum, tutored & graded media courses for 100+ students.

2013 — 2014

Post Graduate Diploma in Media Laws (A Grade)

National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSAR), distance diploma

Key topics: media laws, advertising laws, public policy.

2011 — 2013

MA, Mass Media & Communications (Journalism)

Symbiosis Institute of Mass Media & Communications, Pune, India

2006 — 2011

Bachelor of Commerce

R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai, India

Teaching qualifications

Accredited to teach across four countries.

Qualification

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Recognised teaching qualification across the United Kingdom and Australia. Issued Aug 2019 · Credential ID PR172078.

Certification

University Teaching Qualification (UTQ / BKO)

Certified University Teaching Qualification in Higher Education, the Netherlands.

Eligibility

National Eligibility Test (UGC NET & JRF)

Qualified for Assistant Professor, University Grants Commission, India. Issued May 2017.

Eligibility

State Eligibility Test (SET)

Qualified for Assistant Professor, Government of Maharashtra, India. Issued Sep 2016.

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