Faculty DBS University

Dr. Asok Biswas

Designation : Professor (Area Chair) - JMC, School of Modern Media, School of Film Production and
School of Liberal Studies
Experience :
  • 10 years of Industrial Experience including, Print, Electronic, New Media and Animation Vfx
    (Disney Animation and DeBono Publication)
  • 20 years of Teaching Experience in Leading Media & Design institutes: NSHM Academy (Kolkata), ISB&M (Kolkata, Pune), Banasthali University (Jaipur), IIS University (Jaipur), Modi University (Sikkar), Manipal University (Bagru), Amity Univeristy (Jaipur), Amity University (Gurgaon), CGC-Jhanjeri (Chandigarh University Group) etc.

Professional Experience:

  • Current Position: Professor (Area Chair, Media, Film & TV and Liberal Studies) at DBS Global University, 2024 onward
  • Previous Positions:
    • NSHM Academy (Kolkata) Media Lecturer, 2005-2010
    • ISB&M (Kolkata/Pune) Assistant Professor, in Media, 2010-2013
    • Banasthali University (Jaipur) Assistant Professor, in Media, 2013-2016
    • IIS University (Jaipur) Sr. Assistant Professor, in Media, 2016-2018
    • Modi University, (Sikkar), Amity University (Jaipur), Manipal University (Bagru, Jaipur), As a visiting Professor, in Media, 2018-2019
    • Amity University (Gurgaon) Associate Professor, in Media, 2019-2022
    • CGC Jhanjeri (Chandigarh University, Group) Professor (HOD), in Media/ Animation, Fine Arts, 2022-2024

Highlight key roles and contributions

Domain Internship and Placement support through HR connection with all leading national news channels and the Bollywood film industry. Association with national Leading Media agencies to conduct Guest Lecture, Conduction of National International Level Seminars/Symposium/Conclave conducting & Industry Visit etc. Working with branding team for Calling, Career Fair and Counselling students, designing creative for branding etc.

Multi dimensional Creative Skills:

A versatile creative individual who is a talented singer, hyper-realistic painter, dynamic sketch artist, and quick fashion illustrator, cartoons, voice over, caricatures, and portrait sculpturing (wood, clay, ice, wet sand & stone), Calligraphy, typography, photography, film making, sound designing, classical animation, embroidery, and passionate skills in cooking.

Dynamic skills in mimicry of 50 legendary voices ranging from PM Modi to Big B and Donald Duck to Oggy, as well as vocal mimicry of 25 renowned singers.

Playing 15 musical instruments and singing songs simultaneously, painting with foot and reverse painting with both hands, and playing end-blow flute with his nostril, make for an extra captivating performance.

Date of Joining: 10.04.2024

Qualification

Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D.: Media Management, Sri Satya Sai University Of Technology And Medical Sciences, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, 16 th Dec 2021
  • MAJMC: Mass Communication, Himalayan University, Arunachal Pradesh, 2017
  • MBA: Executive, Vinayak Mission University, Tamil Nadu, 2015
  • PGDM (2years): Advanced Animation TV Production and Broadcasting, Arena Animation Academy, Kolkata, 1999
  • B.Com: Commerce, Calcutta University, 1994

Allied Education (Online Certification):

Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Product Management(Leadership & Communication); Content Marketing; Cyber Security; Digital Communication & Information Theory; Public Speaking; Digital Journalism; Digital Marketing; HR Management & Analytics; Investigative Journalism; Product Management; Mobile App Marketing; Research Methodology and Social Marketing, Html; Java & Python, UX UI Design, Machine Learning, Deep Learning; AWS, Content Writing Automation; Artificial Intelligence and Digital Marketing etc.

Research & Patents

Research Interests:

  • Media Management
  • Example: Media Planning, Buying, Advertisement, TRP Management etc.

Publications & Conferences:

Journal Articles: 37 research Articles (Total 7 in UGC Care II, Scopus Indexed Journal, Web of Science Enlisted Journals and 30 in different UGC Care-I and some International Peer-Reviewed Referred Journals).

  • 25 National Level FDP Participation Certificates

Awards & Recognitions:

  • Best Singer By ROTARI Club Jaipur 2018

Courses Taught:

  • Mass Communication
  • Visual Communication
  • Design Communication
  • Fashion Communication
  • Visual Arts
  • Interior/Industrial Designing
  • Sociology

List key undergraduate and graduate-level courses

  1. Journalism & Mass Communication (JMC): Introduction to Journalism, Interpersonal Communication, Global Media, Media & Cultural Studies, Television Production, Visual Communication, Press Photography, Print Journalism and Broadcasting Journalism, Radio Production, Film Studies, Broadcasting Technology and New Media etc.
  2. Communication Design (CD/ID): Basic of Sketching; Digital Painting; Graphic Software Skill, Advanced Photography; Sound Recording; Film Studies, Sound Design, Motion Graphics, Typography, VFX & Animation Technique and UX-UI Designing, Design Fundamentals, Design Thinking, Design Concept, Technical drawing, Furnishings & Furniture Design, etc.
  3. Animation & Graphics (A&VG): Fundamental of Classical Animation, Basic Drawing &Illustration, Typography, Visual Communication, Digital Photography, Production Pipeline, Digital Compositing, VFX & Motion Graphics etc.
  4. Interior/Industrial Design (ID): Design Concept, Design Thinking, Drawing for Civil (Floor Planning, Elevation, Interior and Exterior Designing, Furniture, Fixture, Bedding, Sets & Prop Designing etc.
  5. Visual Arts (FA): Foundation with Illustration Techniques, Colour Concept & Theory, Basic of Sculpturing, Calligraphy, CAD, Water Colour Painting etc.Visual Arts (FA): Foundation with Illustration Techniques, Colour Concept & Theory, Basic of Sculpturing, Calligraphy, CAD, Water Colour Painting etc.
  6. Fashion Design (FD): Foundation Course of Design, Colour Theory, CAD, Visual Merchandising & Retail Management, Fashion Communication, Fashion Photography, Fashion Journalism, Fashion Management & Performing Art, Hand Embroideries Like: Running Stitch, Back Stitch, Fishbone Stitch, Chain Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch, Woven Rose Stitch, Bullion Knot Stitch, Long & Short Stitch, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Herringbone Stitch, Steam Stitch, Chevron Stitch, Heavy Chain Stitch, Buttonhole Stitch, Tied Chain Stitch, French Knot Stitch, Feather Stitch, Kashida Stitch, Kashmiri Stitch, Gujrati Stitch and Sindhi Stitch. Operating Sewing Machines like:Running, Zigzag and Overlock etc. Fashion Illustration with Rendering technique on Satin, Velvet, Denim, Feather, Fur, Prints, Chiffon, Silk, Knitted Wool, Voile, Corduroy, Linen, Rayon, Cotton, Chiffon, Velvet, Lace Fabric, Khadi, Organza, Georgette etc.
  7. Liberal Studies: Sociology, Indian Cultural society.

Industry Collaborations & Projects:

  • Nirmal Bharat Abhijan, UNISEF Rajasthan, Under Banasthali University, Jaipur in 2015
  • Creative Head [Campaign against “Open Defection in rural Rajasthan”, Designing creative logistics, Tools for Campaigning Through Animation, Film, Nukkad, Puppet Show etc. among the rural people]

Professional Affiliations:

Professional Membership in:
  • Online News Association (ONA)
  • All India Press Association (AIPA)All India Press Association (AIPA)
  • All India Media Association (AIMA)
  • International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)
  • Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR)
  • English Language Teachers' Association of India (ELTAI)
  • Centre for Education Growth and Research (CERG)
  • Institute of Research Engineers Doctors (IRED)
  • Society of Digital Information and Wireless (SDIW)
  • Quality Council of India, Membership (QCIM)
  • International Society for Development & Sustainability (ISDS)
  • A registered Head Examiner of Punjab Technical University
  • A recommend Research Scholler Guide of Punjab Technical University
  • A BOS Member of Bansthali Institute of Design, iLead Kolkata, NSHM etc.
  • International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IRJMS, An Editorial Member)International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IRJMS, An Editorial Member)
  • Rotary Club Jaipur (Gurukul Marg, Jaipur)
  • Active member of Bio Gas Plant and Renewal Energy Farm - Amity University Haryana (AUH).
  • Associated with MY-FM 94.3 & AIR Rohtak
  • Associated with Leading News Papers & TV News Channels.
  • An accredit member (PTU ID No. 518107) of BOS, Head Examiner, Research Guide of Punjab Technical University.