Dr. Manas K. Kanjilal
Assistant Professor and Researcher in Media and Communication, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-MGMT-KA-IND-2026-2248
Profile Summary
Dr. Manas K. Kanjilal is an academic specializing in digital storytelling, media research, media management, and disaster communication. He completed his Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Hyderabad with research on ICTs and disaster management in Odisha.
He is currently working as Assistant Professor at Christ University, Bangalore. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at REVA University. His research areas include disaster communication, community radio, media and marginality, women and gender, and crisis management.
He has published in reputed journals such as Media Culture and Society and Media Asia and has presented at international conferences organized by IAMCR.
Subject Matter Expertise
Subject Matter Expertise
Communications
• Media Studies
• Journalism
Education
• Higher Education
Sociology
• Gender Studies
Communications
• Media Studies
• Journalism
Education
• Higher Education
Sociology
• Gender Studies
Mentorship Offered
Services Offered
Consulting
• Digital Strategy Consulting
• Business Strategy Consulting
Research
• Scientific and Technical Research
Writing
• Technical Writing
• Newswriting
Consulting
• Digital Strategy Consulting
• Business Strategy Consulting
Research
• Scientific and Technical Research
Writing
• Technical Writing
• Newswriting
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Manas K. Kanjilal has a strong academic and professional background spanning teaching, research, and journalism. He currently serves as Assistant Professor at Christ University, Bangalore, and previously held the same position at REVA University. His academic career also includes experience as a Course Auditor at the University of Hyderabad and as a Teaching Assistant at the Central University of Orissa. Earlier in his career, he worked as a City Reporter for Orissa Post English Newspaper, gaining practical experience in reporting and editing.
Work Experience
Christ University, Bangalore
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Duration: June 2025 – Present
REVA University, Bangalore
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Duration: June 2023 – May 2025
University of Hyderabad
Job Title: Course Auditor
Duration: July 2017 – December 2017
Central University of Orissa
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Duration: January 2015 – May 2015
Orissa Post (English Newspaper)
Job Title: City Reporter
Duration: May 2014 – July 2014
Christ University, Bangalore
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Duration: June 2025 – Present
REVA University, Bangalore
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Duration: June 2023 – May 2025
University of Hyderabad
Job Title: Course Auditor
Duration: July 2017 – December 2017
Central University of Orissa
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Duration: January 2015 – May 2015
Orissa Post (English Newspaper)
Job Title: City Reporter
Duration: May 2014 – July 2014
Educational Summary
Dr. Manas K. Kanjilal has a strong academic foundation in Communication and Journalism. He earned his Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Hyderabad in 2023. Prior to that, he completed both his M.Phil. and M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Central University of Orissa. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science from Berhampur University in 2011.
Education
University of Hyderabad
Degree Title: Ph.D. in Communication
Completed: June 2023
Central University of Orissa
Degree Title: M.Phil. in Journalism and Mass Communication
Completed: November 2016
Central University of Orissa
Degree Title: M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication
Completed: August 2014
Berhampur University
Degree Title: B.A. (Political Science Hons.)
Completed: May 2011
University of Hyderabad
Degree Title: Ph.D. in Communication
Completed: June 2023
Central University of Orissa
Degree Title: M.Phil. in Journalism and Mass Communication
Completed: November 2016
Central University of Orissa
Degree Title: M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication
Completed: August 2014
Berhampur University
Degree Title: B.A. (Political Science Hons.)
Completed: May 2011
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Manas K. Kanjilal has qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) multiple times (2017, 2019, 2021), demonstrating his academic competence for lectureship. He was also awarded the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in 2014 and the Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) in 2016 by the University Grants Commission, Government of India, recognizing his research excellence.
➢ Influential Women Leaders Award – 2023
➢ International Peneleh Ambassador for India (Indonesia)
➢ Young Researcher Award – 2022
➢ S. N. Malhotra Memorial Gold Medal (M.Com) – 2018
➢ UGC NET & JRF Qualified (Cleared in 1st Attempt) – 2018
➢ International Peneleh Ambassador for India (Indonesia)
➢ Young Researcher Award – 2022
➢ S. N. Malhotra Memorial Gold Medal (M.Com) – 2018
➢ UGC NET & JRF Qualified (Cleared in 1st Attempt) – 2018
Publication Summary
Dr. Manas K. Kanjilal’s publications focus on media, disaster communication, and social issues. His research explores the role of community radio in disaster resilience, the representation of marginalized communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and contemporary public safety concerns related to digital device usage. His work reflects a strong engagement with media studies, crisis communication, and societal impact.
Research Publications
• Plugged In, Tuned Out: How Earbuds on Roads Are Becoming a Silent Menace
Authors: Chanda, N.; Kanjilal, M. K.; Gupta, I.
Journal: Traffic Injury Prevention (Taylor & Francis)
Status: Upcoming (November 2025)
Indexing: Scopus – Q2
• Women’s Collectives and Community of Practice for Disaster Resilience: Reflections from Odisha, India
Author: Kanjilal, M. K.
Publication Type: Edited Book Chapter (Routledge)
Status: Accepted / In Press (2025)
• Doing Field-Based Communication Research in India: Negotiating the Challenges of Rapport-Building
Authors: Jena, A.; Awtar, R. A.; Kanjilal, M. K.
Publication Type: Edited Book Chapter (Oxford University Press)
Status: Accepted / In Press (2025)
• Fostering Resilience: Community Radio and Disaster Communication in Odisha, India
Authors: Kanjilal, M. K.; Malik, K. M.; Kapoor, P.
Journal: Media, Culture & Society (SAGE)
Volume: Online First, pp. 1–17
Year: 2024
Indexing: Scopus – Q1, ABDC-B
Link: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/01634437241282243
• Media and Marginalised Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India
Authors: Kanjilal, M. K.; Jena, A.; Awtar, R. A.
Journal: Media Asia, Vol. 49(1), pp. 70–75
Year: 2021
Indexing: Scopus – Q2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01296612.2021.1980674
• Plugged In, Tuned Out: How Earbuds on Roads Are Becoming a Silent Menace
Authors: Chanda, N.; Kanjilal, M. K.; Gupta, I.
Journal: Traffic Injury Prevention (Taylor & Francis)
Status: Upcoming (November 2025)
Indexing: Scopus – Q2
• Women’s Collectives and Community of Practice for Disaster Resilience: Reflections from Odisha, India
Author: Kanjilal, M. K.
Publication Type: Edited Book Chapter (Routledge)
Status: Accepted / In Press (2025)
• Doing Field-Based Communication Research in India: Negotiating the Challenges of Rapport-Building
Authors: Jena, A.; Awtar, R. A.; Kanjilal, M. K.
Publication Type: Edited Book Chapter (Oxford University Press)
Status: Accepted / In Press (2025)
• Fostering Resilience: Community Radio and Disaster Communication in Odisha, India
Authors: Kanjilal, M. K.; Malik, K. M.; Kapoor, P.
Journal: Media, Culture & Society (SAGE)
Volume: Online First, pp. 1–17
Year: 2024
Indexing: Scopus – Q1, ABDC-B
Link: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/01634437241282243
• Media and Marginalised Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India
Authors: Kanjilal, M. K.; Jena, A.; Awtar, R. A.
Journal: Media Asia, Vol. 49(1), pp. 70–75
Year: 2021
Indexing: Scopus – Q2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01296612.2021.1980674