B A in Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Syed Nawaz Ahmad

Joint Dean

Dr. Syed Nawaz Ahmad has over 19 years of experience in academia and the media industry, both nationally and internationally. .... He holds a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Journalism & Mass Communication from the University of Lucknow. Dr. Nawaz worked for more than five years in the UAE as a news producer and anchor at Hum FM radio and has been associated with leading Indian newspapers including Hindustan, Amar Ujala, and Rashtriya Sahara, as well as All India Radio’s popular program Yuvvani. He has contributed to research projects with the UGC and MIT Boston, created multimedia academic content, and designed specialized online course modules. A core journalism expert, he blends strong academic knowledge with practical industry experience to mentor and inspire students.

Mr. Harinder Kumar

Head of Department

Mr. Harinder Kumar brings over 23 years of professional experience in the television and media industry. A skilled video .... editor, he specializes in trimming, re-sequencing, mixing, and recording creative videos for documentaries, music videos, television shows, advertising, and more. He has worked extensively with Indian public service broadcasting channels, including DD News, DD National, and DD Bharti (Prasar Bharti), and with prominent private news channels such as National Voice, Wikileaks4India, Network 18 Group for IBN 7, and News Express—the first Indian news channel in HD format. Additionally, he has contributed to projects for Aastha TV and collaborated on a special documentary with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Mr. Kumar has been recognized multiple times for his excellence, including four Network-18 Best Editor Awards and the Media Federation of India Award in 2017.

Ms. Lubna Fatima

Assistant Professor

Ms. Lubna Fatima brings over nine years of experience in the media and communication industry. She started her career with The .... Times of India as a copyeditor and later joined NDTV Good Times as an editor, contributing to shows like Band Baja Baraat. She has also worked with the Uttar Pradesh Government as a member of the Editorial Board for Uttar Pradesh Tourism and collaborated with UNICEF on annual publication editions. Ms. Fatima integrates practical media experience with academic teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship, bridging the gap between industry practices and classroom learning.

Ms. Geeta Chaudhary

Assistant Professor

Ms. Geeta Chaudhary has over 15 years of experience in the media and communication industry. She began as an announcer with All .... India Radio and became a prominent Radio Jockey at 92.7 Big FM, hosting popular shows such as Happy Hours and Big Memsaab, and leading the evening drive-time segment across Uttar Pradesh. She has also contributed to community radio stations like Salam Namaste 90.4 and Suno Sharda. Academically, she has served as Assistant Professor at Sharda University. Ms. Chaudhary is skilled in curriculum design, practical training, and student mentorship, blending real-world industry experience with academic guidance to prepare future media professionals.

Ms. Mehak Zaidi

Assistant Professor

Ms. Mehak Zaidi is an alumna of the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Aligarh Muslim University, and is currently .... pursuing a Ph.D. in Journalism & Mass Communication at Amity University Haryana. She has 10 years of combined experience in academia and the media industry, having worked with The Hindu, served as a soft skills trainer at Delhi Public School Society, and taught at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. She is trained under the ECHO India Teacher Mentorship Program and the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Ms. Zaidi currently serves as Assistant Professor at AAFT, where she focuses on mentoring students and integrating practical industry insights into academic learning.