Dr. Jose Murickan
(Director)
Dr. Jose Murickan is the director of NISCORT from 28 August 2014. He did
his doctorate in Social Communications from Pontifical Gregorian
University, Rome, Italy. His areas of specializations are Visual Media and
Pastoral Communications. He has been regularly delivering lectures at
various institutions across the country and has also coordinated and
actively participated in various training programmes and workshops on
media. Before joining NISCORT he also worked as the founding director of
Nobi Communications, Bangalore for media training. Besides his 12 years
of teaching experience he has also written articles in different national
magazines. He is also serving as the member of editorial boards of two
reputed national magazines namely, The Companion and The Magnet.
Besides English and a few other Indian languages he is well versed in
German, and Italian.
Dr. Ritu Dubey Tiwari
(Principal)
Dr. Ritu Dubey Tiwari holds a doctorate from Dr. H.S. Gaur University, Sager (M.P). Her other academic qualifications include NET Qualified, Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising & Public Relations, from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar ( Haryana); Master in Mass communication and Journalism (MAMCJ) from Bundelkhand University Jhansi (UP) and Master of Arts (MA) in modern history, from Government Autonomous P.G. Girls College, Devi Ahhilya Bai University, Indore (M.P). Her Area of interest includes Print Journalism, Editing, Script Writing, Advertising and Documentary Filmmaking. Before joining NISCORT, she was an Assistant Professor in School of Journalism and Mass communication, IMS, Noida and Visiting Lecturer in Asian School of Media Studies. She has many documentary films to her credit and her documentary ‘Qutub the Beginning’ was produced for heritage portal of CBSE. Her documentary film ‘Samman’ was awarded Dada Sahib Phalke Purskaar in 2012 in student category
Fr. Jerry Joseph Onampally
(Assistant Professor)
Fr. Jerry Joseph Onampally is the Academic Coordinator at NISCORT. His academic credentials include MA in English, MSc in Psychology and MA CJ (Communication and Journalism) from Mumbai University. His areas of specialization are Print Journalism and Research Methodology. Jerry has presented research papers in national and international Media Conferences and seminars. He is currently pursuing PhD in Mass Communication and Journalism from Mumbai University.
Sr. Patricia Michelle
(Registrar & Teaching Faculty)
Faculty Profile:
Sr Patricia Michelle Mathias currently holds the post of Registrar at NISCORT. She also teaches subjects ranging from Communication, journalism to Development communication.
Qualifications: Net Qualified, Masters of Science (Communication), B.A (English). She is currently pursuing her PhD from Sharda University, Noida.
Sr Michelle is an avid writer of Children’s Books. She has authored 14 books for children and adults with Pauline Publications. She has contributed to many audio albums during her stint as Manager for Pauline Audio-visuals as a lyricist, composer, photographer and videographer.
Currently, she is a Blogger on Communication studies and her Blog is accessed by students from across the world. She also pursues her Photography hobby by uploading her pictures on Shutter Stock.
Blog: https://michellemathiasfsp.blogspot.com
Shutterstock: https://www.shutterstock.com/g/Sr+Michelle+Mathias
Varaprasad Marneni
(Associate Professor)
Media Law & Ethics
Fr. Varaprasad Marneni is Assistant Professor for Media Laws and Ethics. He has completed his Doctoral Studies in Mass Media Communication as well as Canon Law from Leuven Catholic University, Belgium. He has seven years of teaching experience including five years at RCIA (USA), and has also worked as Hollywood Consultant for Religious Biblical movies. He is currently working as the national Secretary to the Office of Social Communications of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India.
Sabu Koshy
(Assistant Professor)
Audio Visual Communication
Sabu Koshy is Assistant Professor for Audio Visual Communications with profound industry experience in photography and film/documentary production. His academic qualifications include BA in Psychology, BA in Public Administration, M.Sc in Psychology, M.Phil in Psychology and MBA in Journalism and Electronic Media. Sabu has 7 years of industry experience. He has worked with CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network) for 2 years as Producer and Content Supervisor, worked on daily shows, which was aired on Star-Plus, Sony TV, DD National, DD Punjabi, Epic TV, Colours Bangla etc. He has also worked on several social developmental documentary films, corporate videos, events and promos, advertisements and publicity videos at length, including the testimonial video diaries of prominent personalities (pioneers in their field) from both government as well corporate sectors. Sabu is also an expert Voice-Over artist and has done several projects for both national and international clients including shows/programs on TV and radio.
Ruchika Mahajan
(H.O.D Multimedia & Assistant Professor)
Advertising & Marketing
Ruchika Mahajan is Assistant Professor for Advertising, Marketing and Management studies. She holds a Masters Degree in Fine Arts (Applied) from Amity University, Noida, Delhi. She is associated with advertising and graphic industry and her area of expertise involves ad campaigns, graphic design, packaging, multimedia, branding, marketing, management, illustration and paintings. She has also worked with Ministry of Adult Education under HRD, for the project ‘Saakshar Bharat’ and designed publicity materials for them.
Sandeep Kathait
(Assistant Professor)
Graphics & Animation
Sandeep Kathait is Assistant Professor for graphics and animation. He is a graduate from Delhi University in 2005 and completed his diploma in animation and VFX from MAAC in 2007. He has worked as a VFX artist and digital compositor in Mumbai before pursuing post graduation in IT from IMT Ghaziabad. Before joining NISCORT, he taught visual communication at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics for 7 years. He is Adobe certified trainer since 2009. He has keen interest in visual communications (photography, video production, animation and graphics) and product design and he takes courses for the same on both Undergraduate and Post-graduate levels.
Marydasan John
(Associate Professor)
Jaurnalism
Marydasan John is Associate Professor for Journalism and is an expert in Editing and lay-out in Print Media. He was 30 years on News Desk of which 24 years were with The Hindu and was also its Senior Assistant Editor. He is also a visiting faculty for Journalism in IIMC, Delhi. He has participated and presented papers in many national conferences and workshops. His book Editing: Rules, Tools and Styles is a handbook for professionals and journalism students.
FR. JENITH SEKAR
(Production Head)
Jenith Sekar holds a Master’s degree in Audio Visual Communications (MA AVC) from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National
University of Journalism. He is UGC-NET qualified and is currently pursuing his PhD from GD Goenka University,
Delhi NCR. Besides his Master’s Degree in Audio Visual Communications, he also holds an MA in Christian Studies
from Madras University, a Diploma in Video Production, and has produced many short films and documentaries.
Currently, he is the Production Head and Assistant Professor in the Department of Visual Communications and
Electronic Media in NISCORT Media College. He teaches Cinema, Documentary Studies, Social Media and Media Law
and Ethics. His technical and software skills include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Animate, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Cubase etc.
Amala T Chacko
(Assistant Professor)
Amala T Chacko holds a Master Degree in Mass Communication from the Central
University of Tamil Nadu with specialization in Communication Theories, Health
Communication, Development Communication and Research Methodology. She is NET
qualified and holds BA Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism and Video Production
from the University of Kerala and a Diploma in Web Designing from Arena Animation. She did
a two-month project on Rural Communication under National Council of Rural Institute (NCRI)
and the Ministry of Human Resources and Development (MHRD). She worked as a reporter in
the Daily Bulletin Team of International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) and International Short
Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK).
Amala T Chacko has presented and published papers in various national and international
conferences mainly focusing on Development and Health Communication.
FR.ROBINSON RODRIGUES
(Director)
Rodrigues Fr Robinson Silvestor has completed his Masters in Journalism from
Makhan Lal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication.
He holds Bachelor’s Degree in Hindi Literature and a Diploma in Indian Classical
Music. Prior to his appointment as Assistant Professor in NISCORT he has served
as Chief Editor of Dilli Vaani, the diocesan magazine, Secretary to Archbishop of
Delhi and Manager of a School. Fr Robinson has appeared on National News
channels several times taking part in debates and discussions on different issues.
Ashley Mathew
(Assistant Professor)
Ashley Mathew holds a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass communication(MA JMC) from Madras Christian
College. She is NET qualified and holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass communication and Journalism from
IP University. She completed her internship with 'Contract' advertisement agency in creative department
and has worked for clients such as Dabur, Aviva and Orient.
Rohan Prasad
(Assistant Professor)
Rohan Prasad is an Assistant Professor at Niscort Media College and holds a Master's Degree in Mass
Communication from University of North Bengal. He has been a silver medalist and is UGC-NET qualified.
His prior experiences include teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level at Inspiria
Knowledge Campus, Siliguri and Central University of Sikkim respectively. Apart from academic
responsibilities, he is also associated with assisting in the production activities and content
creation with respect to the same.
FR. BIJU ALAPPAT
(SECRETARY, CBCI-OSC)
Dr. Fr. Biju Alappat Ph.D
Catholic Archbishop’s House
Trichur,Kerala, India
Mob: 9496770674, alappatt@hotmail.com
Date of Birth: 28.07.1972
Present Address
Executive Secretary
CBCI Office for Social Communications
C/O NISCORT, A-2, Sector 1, Vaishali,
Ghaziabad Dt. NEW Delhi NCR – 201012
QUALIFICATION
DOCTORATE (PhD) in SOCIAL COMMUNICATION - Holy Cross University, Rome, Italy. Reg No: 2243
LICENTIATE (Graduation and Post-Graduation) in SOCIAL COMMUNICATION - Holy Cross University, Rome, Italy. Reg No: 2243
Graduation in Philosophy, Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
Graduation in Theology, Pontifical Institute, Aluva, Kerala
RESEARCH
Doctoral Thesis: Representation in Docudramas of Public Service Broadcasting; a study on Docudramas of BBC and Italian National Channel (RAI)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), LONDON, ENGLAND
Radotelevisione Italiana, Italian National Channel (RAI), ITALY
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
SAT2000 TV, Rome, ITALY
EWTN TV, Alabama, USA
VATICAN RADIO, VATICAN CITY
PROFESSIONAL MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Vatican Radio, Vatican State – Direction, script, Presenter and Production, 2003
Internationally Accredited Journalist – 2003, Live News cast from Vatican – Special correspondent: Demise of Pope John Paul II and Election of Pope Benedict XVI
JEEVAN TV, Satellite Channel, Kerala – Director of Programmes, News and Current affairs (2006 -2012)
MEDIA CATHOLICA, Visual Media Wing of Archdiocese of Trichur, Kerala – Director (2018 - 2023)
SHEKINAH TV, Satellite News Channel – Consultant
PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
HOD, Dept of Media Studies – ST. Thomas College ( Autonomous), Trichur, Affiliated to the University of Calicut ( Asst. Professor 2015, HoD 2017- 2022)
Guest Faculty, Dept of Virtual Communication – L F College, Guruvayoor, Affiliated to the University of Calicut (2010-2022)
Guest Faculty, Community College, Vimala College, Trichur, Affiliated to the University of Calicut (2019 - 2022)
Faculty, Visual Communication and Journalism - St. Joseph’s Pontifical Institute and Major Seminary, Aluva, 2009 - 2022)
Guest Faculty, Media and Communication – FATRI, Velur, Trichur, affiliated to IGNOU
Faculty, MA Multimedia & Broadcast Journalism – DiST, De Paul Institute of Science and Tech, Ankamali, Affiliated to the University of Mahatma Gandhi, Kottayam (2013-2014)
Faculty, BA Visual Communication – DiMS, Divine Institute of Media Science. Muringoor, Affiliated to the University of Calicut (2013-2014)
CHAIRMAN & MEMBER - Board of Studies in University Media Colleges
Chairman, BoS, Dept of Media Studies, St. Thomas college (Autonomous) Trichur (2017- 2022)
Member, BoS, Dept of Media Studies Vimala College (Autonomous) Trichur (2020 - 2022)
Member, BoS, Dept of Journalism, St.Joseph College( Autonomous), Irinjalakuda
Member, BoS, Dept of Virtual Communication, Little Flower College - Guruvayoor
FOREIGN LANGUAGES KNOWN
Italian, German
Kamakshi Thakur
(Assistant Professor)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM )
Completed BAJMC and MAJMC from GALGOTIA University. Qualified UGC NET 2022 (MASS
Communication) and PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations. She is Having teaching
experience of one and half year as assistant professor. Her Specialization in various subjects of Media including Media Law and ethics,
Advertising and public Relations, Media and culture Studies and Research.
SUSHIL S LALL
(Assistant Professor and Assistant Production Head)
Sushil S Lall is radio programme coordinator at Niscort Media College.
Qualification: Graduated from Serampur College, West Bengal in (B.th degree)
Did One year training in Audio recording from Cyprus (Europe) through B.B.C Experts.
Training in video editing& sound recording from Asian Academy Film & Television. Noida. (Affiliated to International Film & Television Research Centre, UK).
Radio Production Experience:
Nineteen Years in FEBA Radio.
From 1988 to 2006 worked in Far East Broadcasting Associates.
Television production Experience:
Eight Years in CBN.
From 2007 to 2015 worked in Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)
Film industry Experience: Two Years in OSD Jesus film (USA Affiliation).