Mr. Abhirup Bhadra is a committed research scholar and academic in the field of Media and Communication Studies, currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Srinath University, Jamshedpur (2025–present). He has a strong academic foundation, having qualified UGC-NET (PhD) twice with an outstanding score of 91.66%, reflecting his academic rigor and research aptitude. His professional journey demonstrates a balanced blend of teaching, research, industry exposure, and administrative responsibilities, enabling him to bridge theory with practice in media education.

Research Interests & Scholarly Contributions

Mr. Bhadra’s core research areas include media ethics, digital culture, socio-political communication, and contemporary media practices. He has made notable scholarly contributions with 25 research papers published in reputed national and international journals. His research impact is reflected through an H-index of 3, i-index of 1, and 31 citations (as per Google Scholar). In addition, he is the author of two books—Connected yet Detached: The Emotional Turmoil of a Relationship from a Communication Perspective and Between the Milestones: Finding Micro Happiness in a Macro World—which showcase his interdisciplinary approach to communication studies and social analysis.

Industry, Internship & Media Experience

Alongside academia, Mr. Bhadra has gained valuable industry exposure through internships and professional roles. He has worked as an Intern at The Times of India, Bhubaneswar, a Public Relations Intern at Career Domain, and as a Brand Manager and Public Relations Practitioner at Ganesh Jewelry (2022–23). He has also contributed as a freelance field reporter in Hindi journalism for Lok Alok News and Search News, strengthening his applied media and communication skills.

Administrative, Creative & Co-curricular Engagement

Mr. Bhadra has actively contributed to academic administration and creative media production. His roles include Placement In-Charge at the School of Communications, XIM University, Residence Secretary (2022–24), and Discipline Coordinator at Arka Jain University (2019–22). He has also been involved in visual storytelling as a Director of the documentary Murtikars: The Hand of God, Lightman and DOP for film projects, and as an actor in short films. His experience as an event manager and guest coordinator for academic conclaves and lectures further highlights his leadership and organizational abilities.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Mr. Abhirup Bhadra is highly eligible for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels due to his consistent and impactful research output at an early stage of his academic career. With 25 peer-reviewed publications, two authored books, recognized citation metrics, and UGC-NET qualification, he demonstrates strong research originality, academic commitment, and interdisciplinary relevance. His contributions to media ethics, digital culture, and socio-political communication align well with contemporary research priorities, while his teaching, administrative leadership, and industry engagement further strengthen his profile as a promising young scholar deserving of this recognition.