Pradip Thomas

Associate Professor Pradip Thomas is a Principal Centre Associate and Theme Leader for Communication Technologies at the University of Queensland's Centre for Communication and Social Change. He also serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Communication and Arts, focusing on communication technologies, social change, and the political economy of communications.

His research explores the intersection of communication technologies, religious media, platform regulation, and digital India. Key areas include the ethical implications of content moderation, the evolution of digital policy frameworks, and the role of media in fostering social cohesion and resistance. His work critically examines how digital infrastructures shape societal transformation through historical and contemporary lenses.

• 2010 QU Travel Awards
• 2008 Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Grant
• 2007 Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Grant
• 2005-2006 UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund

As a supervisor, Pradip Thomas has guided PhD students in topics such as digital India, platform regulation, community radio, and media's impact on gender norms. His expertise spans communication rights, religion and media, and the political economy of digital systems, positioning him as a leading academic in these areas.