Ranjna Thakur
Associate Professor
PhD, UGC NET and SET qualified, Gold Medalist, 12 years of expertise
Ranjna Thakur, a highly accomplished academician, is an Associate Professor at Shoolini University. With a strong academic foundation, she holds a PhD and has cleared UGC NET and SET exams. Assoc Prof Thakur is a gold medalist in Master of Mass Communication (MMC).
With an experience of 12 years, Assoc Prof Thakur has worked in the Department of Journalism at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla and at Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus in Jalandhar. With extensive experience in higher education, her expertise is recognised across multiple academic settings.
Her experience spans several reputed institutions, including Chandigarh University in Punjab, Kamla Nehru College for Women in Phagwara, and ITFT Chandigarh. Her diverse teaching roles in these institutions have equipped her with a wide perspective on journalism and mass communication education, allowing her to connect with students from varied backgrounds and mentor them in the evolving field of media.
Her role at Shoolini University reflects her commitment to promoting an environment of academic growth, innovation, and critical thinking. Her extensive experience in different institutions has enriched her teaching methods and academic leadership at the university.
Assoc Prof Thakur has contributed to the academic world and mentored aspiring journalists and media professionals. Her dedication to teaching, along with her vast experience, makes her an invaluable asset to the field of journalism and mass communication education.
Publications
- Research paper ‘The Conception of Tourism Communication and strategizing for Tourism Development in Himachal Pradesh’, in, ‘Journal of XI’AN University of Architecture and Technology’, Scopus listed journal, ISSN: 1006-7930, with Impact Factor 3.7, published in Vol-XII-Issue-V-May-2020. (http://xajzkjdx.cn/Current-Issue/)
- Research paper ‘Tourism Marketing Communication for endorsing green and sustainable tourism in Himachal Pradesh’, in, ‘Think India Journal’, UGC CARE approved International indexed and refereed journal, ISSN: 0971-1260, with Impact Factor 6.2, published in Vol-22-Issue-10-November-2019. (https://doi.org/10.26643/think-india)
- Research paper ‘Inculcating Scientific Temper: Avoiding the Ramifications of Superstitions and Heading towards Rural Development’, in the book, ‘Science Communication’, edited by Dr. Harjinder Walia, ISBN No. 978 81 302 03744, published by the Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala.
- Research paper ‘Influence of Social Networking on Education System: Prospects and Challenges’, in the book, ‘Envisioning India 2.0 Prospects and Challenges’, edited by Daviender Narang, Ashwani Varshney, Ajay Tripathi and Nidhi Mathur, ISBN: 978-93-88630-19-1, published by Bloomsbury India.
- Research paper ‘Media Moulding or Holding the Perceptions of Audience’, in Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Volume 3, Issue 12, November 2014. ISSN: 2348-0459, An International double-blind peer reviewed, refereed and indexed journal with Impact Factor 1.927.
- Research paper ‘MakE in Democratic IndiA’ “Make in India Initiative and Development: Examining the prospective role of Women and Media”, in the proceedings (ISBN: 978-93-80570-26-6) of the National conference on ‘Women Empowerment, Skill Enhancement and Media: Prospects and Challenges’, organized by Vivekananda School of Journalism and Mass Communication, VIPS (Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies), Pitampura, Delhi.