I am an accomplished academic with over seven years of teaching and research experience in the field of Mass Communication Studies at both national and international universities. I have worked with a diverse community of students and faculty members across various academic environments, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate education. I have extensive experience teaching adult learners and am proficient in conducting both offline (face-to-face) and online classes. As an effective educator and demonstrator, I am committed to creating engaging learning environments that integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Academic background/Qualification
- Doctorate: Date of Awarded: 01/04/2019, Full Time. Topic: “Representation of Caste in Digital Banners: A Study of Socio-Cultural Dimensions in Tamil Nadu”. Supervisor: Prof. (Dr.) V. Ratnamala, Dept. of. Mass Communication, Mizoram University (A Central University), Aizawl, Mizoram, India.
- Master of Philosophy: Date of Awarded: 30/04/2015 with CWA: 64.19, Grade: A+, Full Time. Topic: “A Socio Cultural Introspective Reflected on the flex Banner Communication.” Supervisor: Prof. (Dr.) S. Jenefa, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication. Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
- Master: Year of completion: 30/04/2014 with CGPA: 6.581, Grade: A+. Department of Journalism and Science and Communication, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
- Bachelor: BA-English, Year of completion: 30/04/2012 with CGPA: 5.688, Grade: B+. Mary Matha College, Periyakulam, Theni (Dt). Affiliated University by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Teaching
Courses taught by the faculty member
- UG: Introduction to Mass Communication, Print Media/Journalism, Basics of Photography, Adobe Premier Pro, Radio Journalism, Data Journalism, Development for Communication, Theories of Mass Communication, Public Relation.
- PG: Research Methodology for Media studies, Media Representation, Media Management, Professional Photography, Folk Media and Culture, Media Theories.
- Ph.D.: Mass Media Research, Film Studies, Mass Media Theories.
Teaching Philosophy / Approach
· Student-centered and outcome-based approach fostering critical thinking across UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels.
· Integration of theory and practice to ensure conceptual clarity and industry relevance in Mass Communication.
· Experiential and skill-based learning through hands-on training in photography, editing, radio, and data journalism.
· Research-oriented learning and academic guidance in writing, data analysis, and scholarly inquiry.
· Critical media analysis and reflective discussions to develop socially responsible media professionals.
· Use of digital tools and blended learning for effective offline and online teaching.
· Ph.D. mentoring with emphasis on research ethics and theory.
· Inclusive and academically rigorous environment promoting independent thinking and professional competence.
Innovative Teaching Methods and Technologies Used
- Blended Learning integration combining face-to-face teaching with digital platforms to enhance engagement and flexibility.
- Use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) for assignments, discussion forums, and continuous assessment.
- Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Data Journalism, Radio Journalism, Public Relations, and Development Communication to develop real-world problem-solving skills.
- Industry-oriented software training, including Adobe Premiere Pro, for video editing and production-based learning.
- Practical workshops and live demonstrations in Photography and Professional Photography to strengthen technical competencies.
- Case study and media content analysis in Media Representation, Media Management, and Mass Media Theories to enhance critical thinking.
- Research-oriented pedagogy in PG and Ph.D. courses through data analysis exercises, academic writing workshops, and research proposal development.
Research Interests
- Media Ethnography, focusing on media practices, audience behaviour, and cultural contexts through qualitative and field-based research.
- New Media Research, examining digital platforms, technological transformations, and their impact on communication patterns and media industries.
- Digital Culture in Media, analysing identity formation, social interaction, representation, and participatory practices in contemporary digital environments.
Publications
Journal Articles
- Suresh, M. (2023). Assessing cancer communication and identifying prospective health interventions among the ethnic Mizo population. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 23, Article 101383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101383
- Suresh, M. (n.d.). The digital banner studios become the cottage industries in Tamil Nadu. Global Media Journal, 20(47), 283. ISSN 1550-7521.
- Suresh, M. (n.d.). The impact of social media among the youth of Nagaland, India. International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies (IJAHSS). ISSN 2582–3647.
- Suresh, M. (2019). The ethnography approaches on digital banner culture in Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Media, Journalism and Mass Communications (IJMJMC), 5(4), 24–31. https://doi.org/10.20431/2454-9479.0504003
- Suresh, M. (2018). Representation of caste identities in digital banners of Tamil Nadu. Mizoram University Journal of Humanities & Social Science, 4(1)*. ISSN 2395-7352.
- Suresh, M. (2018). Street media trends: Women and men rights in public spaces usages through digital banner in Tamil Nadu. International Research Journal of Social Sciences, 4(1), 48–54.* ISSN 2395-0544.
- Suresh, M. (2015, November 2–3). A socio-cultural introspective reflected on the flex banner communication. In Proceedings of the National Conference on Media Education. Assam Don Bosco University & Mizoram University, Guwahati, Assam.
Chapter/s in Books
- Suresh, M. (n.d.). Representation and reality: Women’s empowerment and family dynamics through Anupama. In N. Kumar & R. Gogoi (Eds.), Women, culture and power. AR Publication. ISBN 978-93-49834-61-3.
- Manoharan, S., & Ratnamala, V. (n.d.). Imagined caste in digital banners of Tamil Nadu. In B. Das & D. P. Majhi (Eds.), Caste, communication and power. SAGE Publications India Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 978-93-91370-82-4.
- Suresh, M. (n.d.). Street media trends: Self-identity, self-publicity and political entry for displaying the digital banner in Tamil Nadu (pp. 594–602). In M. Rabindranath (Ed.), Mediascape in 21st century. IGNTU, Amarkantak.
- Suresh, M. (2017, December 18). Street media trends: Self-identity and self-publicity, youths displaying the digital banner in Tamil Nadu. In Proceedings of the National Seminar on Recent Trends in Media. ISBN 978-93-8671-2-20-2.
Articles in the Media
Suresh, M. (2025, September). Journalism education must be digital-native, ethically grounded and future-facing. Higher Education Plus. https://highereducationplus.com/journalism-education-must-be-digital-native-ethically-grounded-and-future-facing-dr-m-suresh/
Conferences/Seminars
International
Chair: “Media’s Role in Realizing Viksit Bharat 2047: Advancing Digital Communication, Public Awareness, and Policy Advocacy” on Viksit Bharat @2047: Progress and Development organized by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Kalinga University, Raipur, held on 21-22 March 2025.
International Paper Presentation
- Suresh, M. (2026, January 9). Digital media research in the age of AI: Tools, analytics, and ethical considerations [Paper presentation]. International Conference, School of Media Studies and Fashion Design, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, India.
- Suresh, M. (2026, January 16–18). Artificial intelligence driven media ecosystems: The critical study of journalism and mass communication practices [Paper presentation]. International Conference, Department of Journalism and Communication, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
- Suresh, M. (2025, December 8–9). Persuasion by algorithm: Ethical frontiers of artificial intelligence in advertising [Paper presentation]. International Conference, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal, India.
- Suresh, M. (2025, February 5–6). Portrayal of police personnel in Jailer in Tamil cinema [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Media, Design & Language for Sustainable Future, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India.
- Suresh, M. (2025, January 22–23). The rise of generative AI and its ethical challenges: A review of deepfake impact in India [Paper presentation]. Two-Day International Conference, Holy Cross College, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Suresh, M. (2024, October 9). A conceptual study on positive impact of artificial intelligence on language acquisition [Paper presentation]. One-Day International Conference, P.G. Department of English, Sree Abiraami Arts and Science College for Women, Gudiyattam, India.
- Suresh, M. (2023, March 23–25). Misinformation and disinformation influence present political space in India [Paper presentation]. ISMER 2nd International Symposium on Media Education and Research, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India.
- Suresh, M. (2023, March 11). Symbolic interactionism of caste through digital banners in Tamil Nadu, India [Paper presentation]. DGMC IQAC International Virtual Conference on the Changing Dynamics of Human Security, Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies, Mumbai, India.
- Suresh, M. (2023, February 10). Representation of women in the digital banners of Tamil Nadu [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Gender and Politics in Media and Literature, Amity University, Gwalior, India.
- Suresh, M. (2021, November 27–28). The digital banner studios become the cottage industry in Tamil Nadu [Paper presentation]. Eurasian Conference on Business, Management, Social and Economical Achievement, Warsaw, Poland.
- Suresh, M. (2018, April 13–14). Street media trends: Women and men rights in public space usages through digital banners in Tamil Nadu [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Advances in Women Entrepreneurship, Gender Equality, Law, Business and Social Science, Shri Ram College of Commerce & Science, Mumbai, India.
- Suresh, M. (2016, March 1–2). The digital banners and caste conflicts in Tamil Nadu [Paper presentation]. Symposium on Communication for Peace and Non-Violence, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti in collaboration with Mizoram University, India.
National Paper Presentation
- Suresh, M. (2026, February 21). Media and communication as catalysts of social change: Evidence from Indian case studies [Paper presentation]. National Conference on Sustainable Futures: Culture, Society and Governance in Transition, Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Kalinga University, India.
- Suresh, M. (2024, August 28–30). Cinematic depictions of immigrant workers’ struggles in Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) [Paper presentation]. Three-Day National Webinar on Indian Diaspora, Migration and Development, Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University, Raipur, India.
- Suresh, M. (2024, July 19–20). Analyzing the impact of speed-transaction mobile payment applications: A development communication perspective [Paper presentation]. National Conference on Viksit Bharat@2047 Digital Transformation and Media Convergence for Transforming India, Tumkur University, Karnataka, India.
- Suresh, M. (2024). The digital shift: YouTube’s influence on the behavior and development of infants and toddlers [Paper presentation]. ICSSR & ICSSR-NERC Sponsored National Seminar on Children’s Media Culture in the Digital Age, Mizoram University, India.
- Suresh, M. (2020, January 29–31). Caste and communication through digital banners [Paper presentation]. Three-Day National Seminar on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar & Ideological Journalism, Telangana University, India.
- Suresh, M. (2018, January 17). Representation of caste identities and caste conflict through digital banners in Southern Tamil Nadu [Paper presentation]. UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on Rethinking Contemporary India, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, India.
- Suresh, M. (2017, December 18). Self-identity and self-publicity: Youths displaying the digital banners in Tamil Nadu [Paper presentation]. National Seminar on Recent Trends in Media, Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai, India.
- Suresh, M. (2015, November 2–3). A socio-cultural introspective reflected on the flex banner communication [Paper presentation]. National Conference on Media Education, Assam Don Bosco University & Mizoram University, Guwahati, India.
Training/Workshops
- Suresh, M. (2025, January 27–February 8). Integrating global perspectives: Addressing environmental, cultural, and economic challenges through sustainable development and knowledge
- systems [Refresher course]. Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Online. (Grade: A+)
- Suresh, M. (2025). NEP 2020 orientation and sensitization programme [Orientation programme]. Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP), Ministry of Education, Government of India, Online.
- Suresh, M. (2021, November 8–22). Managing online classes & co-creating MOOCs 9.0 [Interdisciplinary refresher course]. Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Satyawati College (M), University of Delhi, Offline. (Grade: A)
- Suresh, M. (2022, December 28–2023, January 3). Research methodology: Analysis, tools & techniques [Faculty development programme]. Quality Assurance Cell & PG and Research Department of Mathematics, Theivanai Ammal College for Women.
- Suresh, M. (2020, July 20–25). Design, development, delivery of e-content and online assessment [Teaching learning workshop]. Unit of Educational Studies and Research, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh.
- Suresh, M. (2020, June 29–July 3). Fundamentals of research writing and publications [Faculty development programme]. REVA University, Bengaluru, India.
- Suresh, M. (2019, November 14–20). Research methodology and data analysis using SPSS/R [Faculty development programme]. Shivaji College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, India.
- Suresh, M. (2020, June 4–10). Research methodology [International faculty development programme]. Department of Communication Media, Auxilium College in association with Shri SS Shasun Jain College for Women.
- Suresh, M. (2018, August 8–14). Gender sensitization [One-week short-term course]. UGC–Human Resource Development Centre, Mizoram University, India.
- Suresh, M. (2017, July 25–29). Critical social science perspectives: Understanding theories and praxis [Orientation programme workshop]. Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS) in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Chennai & New Delhi, India.
- Suresh, M. (2016, March 22–31). Research methodology workshop [Workshop]. Department of Mass Communication, Mizoram University, sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), India.
- Suresh, M. (2016, February 26–March 8). Identities, exclusion, justice: Theory, practice and methods [Workshop]. Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), New Delhi, India.
- Suresh, M. (2016, January 27–28). Derrida’s philosophy from a communication perspective [Master class workshop]. University of Madras in association with ACT-TNP, Chennai, India.
- Suresh, M. (2015, December 9–19). Research methodology workshop on communication studies and social sciences [Workshop]. Centre for Culture, Media & Governance (CCMG), Jamia Millia Islamia, sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, India.
- Suresh, M. (2015, September 7–12). Applied statistics [Short-term course]. UGC–Human Resource Development Centre, Mizoram University, India.
- Suresh, M. (2014). Assistant director [Professional experience]. Out of the Box Private Limited, Chennai, India.
- Suresh, M. (2013). Intern [Professional experience]. Puthiyathalaimurai (24X7 News channel), India.
- Suresh, M. (2013). Intern [Professional experience]. Dinamani (Tamil daily), India.
EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL
- Suresh, M. Associate Editor on the editorial board of Indiana Journal of Arts and Literature of Indiana Publications. Editorial Membership Id- IP-IJAL-2020-03. (https://indianapublications.com/Journals/IJAL).
