HOD

Dr Aman Vats
Qualifications: B.Com (Osmania University); MA JMC & MPhil JMC (Madurai Kamraj University); PhD in Communication Studies (University of Pune)
Experience: Over 25 years (1995-2012 Industry; 2012- Academics)
Areas of Interest: Communication and Media Research, Media Assessment, Asiatic Studies, Film & Media Studies, Communication Theories, Development Communication, Gender & Culture Studies

About:

Dr Aman Vats earned his doctorate in communication studies from University of Pune. He has an MPhil and an MA in journalism and mass communication, from Madurai Kamaraj University. Prof. Vats started his career as a video editor, and later joined the National Film Development Corporation. He was working for DD Metro, and was part of the prestigious One World Transmission on Millennial New Year’s Eve. He worked with Electronic Multi-Media Research Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, as producer. A film-maker by apprentice and training, he has made over 450 hours of broadcast television over the years, working in different capacities of the direction, production and editing teams. He has published over 35 research papers in reputed journals like the Economic and Political Weekly, Indian Journal of Environment Protection, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, and so on. He has attended numerous Indian and International conferences and symposia. Prof Vats has successfully supervised 7 PhD Scholar towards the award of their degree. Currently, Professor Vats spends time training future broadcasters and media researchers.

Message:

Learning is a lifelong process but where you start your journey, makes all the difference. I have spent over 25 years in mass communication and media production, I have worked with over five thousand students and professionals till now and have learnt enormously from each and every one of them. But the guidance of my mentors assisted me in reaching that stage of learning and growth where I could imbibe the best from each one I met. This is especially important in the field of mass communication where collaboration and cooperation is the key.

At Manav Rachna, my team of educators and I work towards pushing students to be the best version of themselves by laying a strong foundation for their holistic growth. We do this with our comprehensive programme structuring, course material, interactive learning and experiential sessions, club activities, guest lectures, master classes among other activities.