Dr. Rajeev Kumar Panda

Dean

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Panda is Dean and Associate Professor at KIIT Deemed to be University with over 24 years of experience in media education and industry. He specialises in film studies, digital media, and communication research, focusing on media literacy, public policy, and social impact. He has conducted 50+ filmmaking workshops producing 100+ social awareness films and is a certified trainer with the Google News Initiative, ADiRA, and BBC programmes. He has contributed to UNICEF initiatives and leads community engagement through Kalinga Bharati 90.0 FM. His work reflects strong academic leadership, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

PhD, MAMC, Diploma in Cinematography

COURSE EXPERTISE

Film, Tv, Radio, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Factchecking

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Media, Democracy & Governance
  • Gender and Representation in Media
  • Media Ethics, Fact-Checking & Literacy
  • Cinema, Documentary & Visual Culture
  • Media Education & Curriculum Innovation
  • AI and Emerging Communication Technologies

Administrative Responsibilities

DEAN, KSFT, KSFMS, KSMC, Kalinga Bharati 90.0FM, FIC, Kreative Eye

Awards and Achievements

Conferred Special Category recognition for Outstanding Academic Contribution and honoured at Cheysta Girls Fest for empowering women and social impact leadership. Awarded by Brotherhood & UNESCO for organising the WeCare Film Festival. Recognised as Media Literacy Trainer (FactShala–GNI), ADiRA and BBC Trainer. UNICEF expert contributor; moderated AI in Media conclave. Conducted 50+ workshops producing 100+ PSA films; serving as Dean, BoS member, and academic expert.

Outreach Activity

  • Organised Art of Giving Camps in Ganjam and Cuttack (2024 & 2025), promoting community engagement and social responsibility.
  • Organised Education for All Workshops in Balasore and Bhadrak (2025), focusing on inclusive education and access to learning opportunities.

Professional Membership

ICC, IAMCR

Projects & Consultancies

  • Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), Project Title: Deepfakes, Video Evidence and Societal Trust in Criminal Justice Administration: An Assessment of Authentication and Forensic Validation Practices in District and Sessions Courts in Odisha Consultant / Trainer
  • Media Literacy & Fact-Checking Training (FactShala – Google News Initiative), AI for Digital Readiness and Advancement (ADiRA), BBC Young Reporter India Programme

Patents and Innovations

Patents Published:

  • AI Tribal Language Translator (Application No.: 202431095873, IP India, 2024)
  • Focuses on leveraging AI for linguistic inclusion and preservation of tribal languages.
  • Animal and Bird Communicator in Tribal Languages (Application No.: 202431095861, IP India, 2024)
  • Explores innovative AI-based communication models integrating indigenous knowledge systems.