Academics

Bio

Dr. Vikas Pathe, an accomplished academic and researcher, holds a Ph.D. from the Centre for Studies in Society and Development, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. His doctoral journey culminated in December 2019 with a thesis titled Narratives of Labour in Indian Cinema: A Critical Reading of Post-Colonial Hindi Cinema, where he meticulously delved into the nuanced portrayal of labor in Indian cinema.

Adding to his academic accolades, He completed his M.Phil. degree from the same esteemed institution in July 2015. His research focus on Development Communication of National Planning: A Case Study of Bhilai Steel Plant and exemplified his commitment to exploring the intricacies of communication and development.

Presently, He serves as Program Director in the Department of Media and Communication at MIT WPU, where he has been a valuable member since April 2021. Prior to this, he enriched the academic landscape as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Journalism and Communication at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, from November 2017 to February 2021.

His scholarly pursuits span Communication Theory, Development and Communication, Sociology of Media, Hindi Cinema, and Media and Politics. His research contributions have been showcased at prestigious national and international conferences, illuminating key discussions in his areas of expertise. Furthermore, his published research papers, book reviews, and book chapters have found recognition in internationally recognized Q1 and Q2 research journals.

In his ongoing commitment to education, he is currently crafting a course framework for Media Literacy and Pedagogy ; within a PG Diploma Programme on Child Rights and Media, in collaboration with the Central University of Kashmir and Child Rights and You. This initiative underscores his dedication to fostering critical thinking and knowledge dissemination in the realm of media studies.

Research Areas

Communication Theory, Development and Communication, Sociology of Media, Hindi Cinema, and Media and Politics.

Publications

1. Pathe, V. (2021). Communication, development, and Hindi Cinema: Reading of Naya Daur. South Asian Popular Culture, 19(3), 277-287.

2. Pathe, V (2021). Lives of Data: Essays on Computational Cultures from India (2021, July 10). Mainstream Weekly, LIX No 30.

3. Pathe, V. (2022). Book review: Gandhian Thought and Communication: Rethinking the Mahatma in the Media Age by Biswajit Das. European Journal of Communication, 37(3), 356–360. https://doi.org/10.1177/02673231221098030

4. Pathe, V (September 2022). Social Psyche of Hate and social media (social media and Hate Edited by Shakuntala Banaji, & Ramnath Bhat). New Media and Society. (Online - https://doi.org/10.1177%2F14614448221122145)

5. Pathe, V (2016). Niyogi, Chhattisgarhi Andolan aur Badlavki Ranjeet .in D. Rai (Ed) Swatanryotar Bhartiya Rajneti. New Delhi: Anany Prakashan.

6. Pathe, V (2019). Saajhi Sanskriti: Ek Vivechna in S. Ali (Ed), Saajhi Sanskriti ki Rajniti. New Delhi: Swaraj Prakashan"

Google Scholar link :https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=NHko78QAAAAJ

Scopus link :https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57226647231

ORCID link:https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8579-0619

Research Grants

1. 70000/ from Child Right and You to develop a course framework on ‘Media Literacy and Pedagogy’ for PG Diploma Program on Child Rights and Media in collaboration with Central University of Kashmir.