H.O.D Profiles (JEMTEC)

Experience : 20+ Years

A media academician and communication professional, Dr Ajitabh is the Professor and Head of Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at GGSIP University-affiliated JIMS, Greater Noida. He carries over two decades of blended glocal experience in academics, corporate, media and research. Prof Ajitabh has been leading from the front in academic, communication, marketing and sales domains in his professional journey to excellence.

Having done his PhD and MPhil from India's premier Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Professor Ajitabh possesses double Masters in Mass Communication as well as in Indian History. He also holds Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication. Being a polyglot, he has undertaken certifications in some foreign languages.

Well-known for his academic and administrative acumens, he has been guiding media and communication brains in Delhi NCR's prominent media institutions for several years.

Dr Ajitabh's illustrious graph includes more than a decade-long overseas stint in the West Asia. He served as the Head of Marketing and Communications with a Doha-headquartered technological conglomerate having business stakes in technology, oil and gas engineering and mobility domains across the Middle East and India. His foreign sojourn and association with top-notch technological MNCs such as Nokia, Microsoft, Cisco, Huawei and Siemens enabled him to work closely and amalgamate the American and European work cultures and ethics while handling Media, Marketing, Branding, Advertising and Event management, Corporate Communications & PR, Sales Promotional Campaigns among others. Liaisoning with such leading tech giants took him to over a dozen countries in Africa, Europe, Middle East and South East Asia, thus enriching his glocal vision, knowledge and perspectives.

As for journalistic experience, Dr Ajitabh was associated with India public service broadcaster All India Radio, Central Monitoring Services, Doordarshan, PIB, Employment News among others for several years. He is a frequent panellist with news channels on political, social, economic and international affairs. He has also been contributing to various print publications.

Prof Ajitabh has delivered lectures at many reputed institutions in India and overseas, including JNU, DU, JMI, BHU, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Agra and Stenden universities, NMML, etc in Orientation, Refresher courses, conferences and FDPs. His publications include a co-edited book - 'Understanding World Media' and several research papers. Besides being Convenor of several national seminars and conferences, he has also participated in national/international seminars, webinars, conferences and workshops.

An avid reader, traveller and sports enthusiast, he keenly follows developments related to political, socio-economic and international affairs, technological innovations and space explorations besides gardening as hobby.