Gunjan Sharma

Dr. Gunjan Sharma is an accomplished academician, media professional, and researcher with extensive experience in teaching, media production, and research. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at School of digital media and communication, Mahindra University. Dr. Sharma specializes in documentary filmmaking, video editing, data journalism, and PCR operations. Dr Sharma has made significant contributions to television and digital media, having worked as a Senior Producer at Riverbank Studios, where he led the production of the acclaimed wildlife series Earth Matters. Additionally, he has collaborated with organizations like UNDP, BBC, and Prasar Bharati on documentary and corporate film projects.

His research focuses on Eco Cinema and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), leading to multiple publications in esteemed journals and conferences. He has presented her work at prestigious global forums such as IAMCR, ICA, and IIM, advocating for environmental conservation through media. Dr Sharma holds a Ph.D from GD Goenka University and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Passionate about community engagement through media, Dr Sharma continues to explore the intersection of cinema, advocacy, and environmental sustainability while mentoring the next generation of media professionals.

• Ph.D.,
• Master of Journalism and Mass communication,
• Bachelor of Science

Publications

• Fostering community engagement through Eco Cinema: An environment advocacy intervention for wetland conservation in India. (Global Media Journal, UGC Care Group-1, December 2023, ISSN 2249-5835)
• Generative AI Images and Indian Media Industry: An Overview of opportunities and Challenges (Journal of Communication and management, December 2023, ISSN 2583-617X)
• Names and Surnames used in the lead roles in Bollywood Industry: A thematic analysis (Education and Society, UGC Care Group-1, April 2023, ISSN 2278-6864)

• New normal: case studies of adaptations in production by Bollywood during lockdowns imposed due to covid-19(Shodhsmhita, UGC Care Group-1, December 2022, ISSN 2277-7067)

• Coping with the post truth: Bollywood Dances to the tune (PRAGYAN: Journal of Mass Communication, UGC Care Group-1, June 2020, ISSN 0974-5521)

• HDSLRs: Future of low budget film making (PRAGYAN: Journal of Mass Communication, UGC Care Group-1, June 2013, ISSN 0974-5521)

BOOK CHAPTERS

• Eco cinema as an advocacy intervention for community engagement for wetland conservation in India. (Development Journalism: Issues, challenges and Directions, Press Club Kolkata, December 2022, ISBN 789392-092039)

• Currently working as an Assistant professor in Mahindra University

• Assistant professor in Times School of Media at Bennett University (June 2018-Auguest 2024)

• Assistant Professor in school of Communication at GD Goenka University (November 2014-May 2018)

• Senior Producer at Riverbank Studios Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi (March 2007- Aug 2012)