Curriculum Vitae Dr Ramakrishna Challa Assistant Professor Dept of Journalism & Mass Communication Phone: (Off): 91-0891-2844000 Andhra University Residence: 91-0891-2746976 Visakhapatnam-530 003 e-mail: challa39@yahoo.com Andhra Pradesh, INDIA Academic Qualifications Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication, Andhra University Qualified in SLET (State Level Eligibility Test for Lecturership in Journalism Conducted by Andhra Pradesh State College Service Commission). Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) Andhra University Master of Arts in Political Science, Andhra University Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations (PGDPR), A.P. State Open University. Bachelor of Law (B.L.), Andhra University Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Nagarjuna University Ph.D Thesis Historical Perspective of Freedom of the Press in India: An Analytical Study (2000) Specialization 1. Print Journalism 2. Media Laws 3. International Communication 4. Public Relations
5. Traditional and Cultural Communication 6. Political Communication 7. Human Rights and Media Professional Experience Worked as a Journalist in an English Daily, Deccan Chronicle for 5 years(1987-1993) Worked as Press Relations Officer of the Andhra University for 13 years Teaching Experience Sr.No. Designation Degree Institution Years 1. Assistant Professor MJMC Andhra University Since Sept.18, 2006 2. Part-time Faculty MJMC Andhra University 2000 to Sept 18 Member 2006. 3. Guest Faculty MJMC Andhra University 1995 to 1999 Research Director Ph.D under progress: Sl.No: Name of the Scholar Title of the Ph.D. Topic 1. Mr. Ch.S.N.Murthy (Ph.D.Awarded) "Media Education as Development Communication in Third World Countries with reference to Eritrea (a Sub-Saharan African Nation): An Analytical Study" 2. Mr. G.L.V.Prasada Rao Contribution of Vernacular News Dailies for the development of North Andhra Region: A Case study of Eenadu Newspaper 3. Mr. M.Nagaraju The Role of Press Council of India in upholding Ethics and standards in Journalism: An Analytical Study
4. Mr. R.V.Krishna Rao Trends in Reporting in Telugu Newspapers 5. Mr. G.Balakrishna Impact of Regional Television Channels on Rural Women: A study of ETV and TV-9 6. Mr. G.V.Ramanamurthy Telugu Newspapers and editorial contents: A case study of Eenadu Newspaper 7. Ms. B.Sridevi Satellite Television Channels in Andhra Pradesh: A comparative Study of ETV and Teja TV. 8. Mr. P.Mohana Rao Role of Newspapers in Development in Tribal Areas 9. Mr.Manasa Ranjan Dalai Changing face of Public Relations in Indian Railways 10. Mr. Sudarsan Sahu Non-Economic News in Economic Newspapers-Readers priorities and satisfaction. Research Director of 30 Master s dissertations Memberships Member, Research Forum, Andhra University Member, Society of Professional Journalists, USA Member, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication, Andhra University. Member, Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) s PR, Marketing and Communications Network. Member, PG Board of Studies of Journalism and Mass Communication, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur. Vice-Chairman, Public Relations Society of India, Vizag Chapter. Founder Member, Vizag Journalists' Forum, Visakhapatnam
Life Member, Indian Red Cross Society Vice-Chairman, Journalism and Mass Communication Alumni Association, Andhra University Editorial Responsibilities Peer Reviewer, GLOSSA, a Multi-disciplinary International Journal. Associate Editor, Andhra University News Bulletin Visiting Fellow Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur Lectures delivered: International Delivered a Lecture on Fundamental Human Rights in the recent economic evolution in India and social effects thereof at the International Symposium on Fundamental Human Rights put to the test of Globalization organized jointly by the Institute of Catholique D Etudes Superieures(ICES) and Vendee Consul General, at La Roche Sur Yon in France during 16-17, March, 2006. Participated in the Inaugural Conference of the Association of Commonwealth Universities Public Relations, Marketing and Communications Network and delivered a lecture on PR in Indian Universities during July 17-19, 2006 at Toronto in Canada. Participated in the Journalism Conference and Annual Convention of the Society of Professional Journalists at Atlanta in USA during 4-7, September, 2008. Delivered a Lecture on Political Communication: Indian Perspective at the Department of Communication, Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia, USA on 12 th September, 2008.
Awards International Received the Best PR Award at the Inaugural Conference of the ACU PR, Marketing and Communications Network at Canada under University Bulletin Category during July 17-19, 2006. Books Historical Perspective of Press Freedom in India, Published by Andhra University Press and Publications, Visakhapatnam, with the financial assistance of the University Grants Commission, Govt. of India in 2002 ( A reference book for MJMC students). Publications International Role of Public Relations and Marketing in Indian Universities ACU Education Magazine, March, 2006. Fundamental human rights in the recent economic evolution in India and the social effects thereof, International Journal of ICES, France, 2006. Articles 1. Freedom of the Press: Historical Perspective, AU Research Forum Bulletin, June 2000 2. Ensure Social Justice: KC Reddy, Pre-Budget DC Survey. 3. A short-cut to Polavaram water supply to Visakhapatnam, Deccan Chronicle. 4. Book Review: Indepth Study of Case Law, Deccan Chronicle. 5. Vizag Today-Bad Roads, a typical trait, Deccan Chronicle. 6. Inject Efficiency Funds into KGH, Deccan Chronicle 7. Economist sees recession trends: DC Pre-Budget survey. 8. Rains bring cheer to farmers in Vizag District, Deccan Chronicle 9. Youth can be led astray, Deccan Chronicle 10. No longer a child s garden of joy, Deccan Chronicle 11. Campus Montage, Deccan Chronicle 12. Gavaskar to play in more benefit matches, Deccan Chronicle 13. China on path of progress, AU Research Bulletin 14. Press in Vizag-A view, Visakha Utsav Souvenir 15. The dry (Daba)gardens and beyond Vizag Today, Deccan Chronicle 16. Congestion in the heart of the city, Deccan Chronicle 17. Bad Roads, Poor Sanitation, Deccan Chronicle 18. Mosquito menace rampant, Deccan Chronicle. 19. Prof.Chandrasekhar for 2-year plan holiday, Deccan Chronicle 20. A neglected abode of the wise, Deccan Chronicle
21. Town Hall to breathe again, Deccan Chronicle 22. This is All India Radio.Visakhapatnam, Deccan Chronicle 23. A monument of hospitality, Deccan Chronicle 24. Emerging trends and challenges in Indian Banking, AU Research Bulletin 25. Rajiv Gandhi: His Last Message, Deccan Chronicle 26. Suicides among cotton farmers in AP, AU Research Bulletin 27. JD-TDP Poll Pact likely, Deccan Chronicle 28. Samajaanni Peetistunna Dhumapanam, Andhra Bhoomi 29. Dronam: Radical Measures vital-pre-budget Survey, Deccan Chronicle 30. It will be welfare oriented, DC Pre-Budget survey, Deccan Chronicle 31. Athidyhaniki Pratika Turner chowltry, Andhra Bhoomi 32. All about Structural Mill, Deccan Chronicle 33. All that spicmacay stands for, Deccan Chronicle 34. Journalism Education in Andhra University, Deccan Chronicle 35. Halt price hike, Deccan Chronicle 36. Stabilize prices, Deccan Chronicle 37. How long this fiscal deficit? Deccan Chronicle 38. A peep into the life of primitive tribal groups, Deccan Chronicle 39. Avert new taxes, DC Survey, Deccan Chronicle 40. Overhaul tax structure, DC Survey, Deccan Chronicle Seminars/Conferences "Role of Press in Tribal Development" October 27-28, 1991. Organized by the Andhra Pradesh Union of Working Journalists. "PR and Press", Organised by Public Relations Society of India, 1992. "Trends in Journalism", Jointly organized by the Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication, Andhra University and Vizag Journalists' Forum, 1993. Acted as Resource Person in Group Discussion on the role of Public Relations in National Service Scheme during 35 th Orientation Training Program for National Service Scheme National Public Relations Conference of Public Relations Society of India, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 1995. Three-day Workshop on "Professionalism in Journalism", February 3-5, 1996, Organised by the Indian Institute of Professional Studies and Vizag Journalists Forum 3rd National Science Communication Congress (NSCC-2003) organized by the Indian Science Writers Association in Visakhapatnam August 29-30, 2003. Workshop on Science Writing in Telugu organized by National Council for Science and Technology Communication, New Delhi, AP Council of Science and Technology and Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Andhra University Sept 23-26, 2006.
National Seminar on Corporate Communications The Mirror or Corporate Image organized by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies, AU in association with PRSI, ISTD and Visakha Management Association November 17-18, 2006. Refresher Course in Social Sciences Political Economy organised by UGC-Academic Staff College, Andhra University during 2-22, July, 2007. 95 th Indian Science Congress organized in Visakhapatnam during 3-7, Jan, 2008 Orientation Course organized by the UGC Academic Staff College during 12 Feb-10 March, 08. Participated in the Journalism Conference and Annual Convention of the Society of Professional Journalists at Atlanta in USA and delivered lecture on Citizen Journalism during 4-7, September, 2008. Delivered a Lecture on Political Communication: Indian Perspective at the Department of Communication, Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia, USA on 12 th September, 2008. Address for Communication Name : Dr Ramakrishna Challa Date of Birth : July 2, 1961 Address : H.No. 2-27-15 MIG II 31, Sector 6 M.V.P.Colony Visakhapatnam-530017 Andhra Pradesh INDIA Mobile: 9441663874