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Md. F i r o z, PhD

Institutional Address: Pioneer Media School, The Pioneer, Link House, 2nd Floor, 3 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002, India
Tel: + 91 11 23755271-74
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.pioneermediaschool.com

Home Address: Flat No. 134, Sector 11, Pocket 1, DDA Flats, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110 075, India
Tel: +91 11 25081285; Mobile: 989 1166189

Education
 PhD in Sociology of Mass Media, Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, April 27, 2001

 M.Phil in Sociology of Mass Media, Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, September o4, 1996

 MA in Sociology, Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, July 31, 1991

 Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication (Advertising & Public Relations), Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, April 24, 1992

 BA in Sociology from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, June 10, 1989

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Teaching Experience (2001-2004)
 Presently working as Assistant Professor & Course Director (Bachelor of Journalism) of Centre for Studies in Mass Communication, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism with Pioneer Media School, New Delhi. May 01, 2004- till date. For more log on to www.pioneermediaschool.com

 Have taught Bachelor and Master of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism courses of Centre for Studies in Mass Communication, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism at IAAN School of Mass Communication, Ne w Delhi from August 08, 2002 to April 2004.

Teaching Assignments as Visiting Faculty since 2001

 Diploma in Mass Media at the Centre for Indian Languages, School of Languages, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

 Development Journalism Course at the Indian Institute of Mass Communications, New Delhi. This course is specially designed for middle level journalists from non-aligned countries.

 Post-Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication & Journalism at Pioneer Media School, New Delhi.

 Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication & Journalism and Master in Arts in Mass Communication & Journalism, at Delhi Institute of Management and Services, New Delhi.

 Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism: Print, TV, Radio & Online & Post-Graduate Diploma in Media Management at Institute for Integrated Learning in Management- Film & Media School, New Delhi in collaboration with National Film & Television School, UK.

Specific areas in which I consider myself competent to teach
Human Communication, Mass Communication, Mass Communication Theories and its applications, Building Communication Skills: Oral & Written; Mass Communication Research, Advertising & Public relations, Media History, Media Management, Print: Reporting & Editing; Electronic Media, Media Writing & Communication for Development

Media Research – International Projects
 Media Researcher -- India (Freelance Assignment), PR Newswire Asia, Hong Kong. Project: Global Media Directory. November 01, 2001 to December 2002

 Consultant, Nordic Consulting Group, Denmark. Project: Support to the Cross-Boundary Media Initiatives in South Asia- Promoting Peace and Stability (UNDP Funded Project). March 2002 to May 2002

 Research Associate cum Coordinator, Dr. David Page & Dr. William Crawley, Institute of Development Studies, Sussex University, Brighton, UK. Publication: Satellites over South Asia: Broadcasting, Culture and the Public Interest, Sage Press, 2000 (funded by the Ford Foundation). February 01, 1998 to January 31, 1999. For more refer to www.mediasouthasia.org

Media Research - National Projects

 Research Associate, INOMY Media Private Limited, New Delhi. Researched extensively for Internet Economy of India Knowledge Year Book 2001 as the Core Research Team Member, November 01, 2000 to August 31, 2001

 Research Consultant, Centre for Advocacy and Research (formerly Media Advocacy Group), New Delhi, November 11, 1999 to January 31, 2000

 Research Associate, Centre for Media Studies, New Delhi. Assisted in research and analytical assistance on the Formulation of Corporate Vision for Indian Broadcasting Corporation, August 01, 1998 t0 July 31, 1999

 Junior Research Fellow, Academy of Third World Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, April 04, 1997 to September 30, 1997

Workshop and Conference Attended
 Workshop: Media in South Asia organized by Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex in Kathmandu, Nepal.

 Conference: South Asian Broadcasting in the Satellite Age organized by Institute of Development Studies, PANOS South Asia and The British Council. New Delhi.

Recent Symposium, and Conference Papers
 “Fundamentals of Effective Writing” at Symposium on Media and Corporate Communication, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, New Delhi, March 01, 2002.

 “Media & Ethics in Contemporary Indian Society” at Conference on Media and Ethics: Concerns and Accountability, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung & Communication Management Foundation, Patna, August 5-6, 2002.

 Participatory Communication for Empowerment: The Case of Community Radio at Training Workshop to help NGOs harness the potential of radio in development work, OneWorld South Asia, New Delhi, July 16-16, 2004

Publications
 ‘Policy ’Watch’ in O. Manzar, Madanmohan Rao and Tufail Ahmad (eds.), The Internet Economy of India, 4Cplus, 2001

 ‘Indian Cultural Traditions under Western Eyes: STAR TV and Otherness,’ Social Action (Special Issue on Media & Social Change in India), Vol. 48, July-September 1998

 Proceedings on National Roundtable on Children and Television in India, November 1998, for Centre for Media Studies, New Delhi.

 Country (Media) Profile, Support to the Cross-Boundary Media Initiatives in South Asia—Promoting Peace and Stability, Nordic Consulting Group, Denmark (project funded by UNDP.)

 Television in India: Values & Concern (The book is complete and with the publisher and is to be published soon)

 Researching for two forthcoming publications: 1. Radio in India; 2. Writing for Media.

Computer Proficiency
 Working knowledge of computer , MSOffice

Scholarships, Fellowships and Honors
 All India Merit Scholarship, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, 1979-1986.

 Merit Scholarship for BA (Hon.), Department of Sociology, Aligarh Muslim University, 1986-1989

 National Merit Scholarship, Department of Special Assistance, University Grant Commission, Government of India, 1989-1991

 National Eligibility for Lectureship, University Grant Commission, Government of India, October 14, 1993
Membership

 Member, Junior Scholars Network, Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania (Rosa Leslie Mikeal, JSN Chair).

 Member, Communication Management Foundation, New Delhi.

 Member, Delhi State AIDS Control Board (Information, Education & Communication), New Delhi.

Hobbies: Reading, Traveling, Sufi Music, Cinema & Squash

Personal Details
Date of Birth: 09 August 1967; Sex: Male; Marital Status: Married; Nationality: Indian