Dr Manv Sharma is an accomplished academician and media educator currently serving as Assistant Professor and Academic Coordinator at the School of Advertising, PR & Events, AAFT, Noida. With a strong academic foundation, he holds a PhD in Mass Communication from NIMS University, Jaipur, an MA in Mass Communication from Guru Jambheshwar University, and a BA in Journalism & Mass Communication from GGSIPU, Delhi. His areas of specialization include Media Studies, Digital & New Media Technology, and Journalism. Dr Manav’s research interests span human communication in the digital age, media literacy, social media perception, and non-verbal communication in cinema. He has authored over nine research papers in reputed Scopus-indexed and UGC CARE-listed journals, contributing significantly to contemporary media scholarship. Recognized for his excellence in teaching and academic innovation, he has been awarded the Best Debut Teacher Award (2022) and the Research & Skill Development Award (2022). His commitment to fostering creativity and industry readiness among students marks him as a dynamic force in the field of media education.