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Professor Chindu Sreedharan is a Professor of Journalism and Innovation at Bournemouth University's Faculty of Media and Communication. He holds a PhD in Journalism from Bournemouth University and previously worked as a journalist in New Delhi, Mumbai, and New York, focusing on crisis reporting. His research explores 'abnormal journalisms,' including crisis reporting, social media news, and digital narratives. He leads projects like Tie u Orja (Sierra Leone disaster preparedness), Media Action Against Rape (India sexual violence reporting), and Aftershock Nepal (post-earthquake journalism resilience).
Education:
- PhD in Journalism, Bournemouth University (2009)
- PG Dip in Journalism and Mass Communication, Madras Christian College (1993)
- BA in Economics, Kerala University (1992)
Research Interests:
His work bridges crisis journalism, digital storytelling, and media resilience. Key areas include post-disaster reporting, sexual violence coverage, and innovative journalistic practices. Recent projects emphasize global challenges like disaster preparedness in Sierra Leone and combating sexual violence through media solutions in India. His research also explores pandemic communication, notably analyzing India's governance during the pandemic.
Grants & Projects:
- Principal Investigator for Connect India (2015-2018)
- Global Challenges Research Fund projects: Media Action Against Rape and Tie u Orja
- UNESCO collaborations in Nepal and India
Awards:
- 2016 Best Paper in Track 'HE Marketing'
- 2016 Vice Chancellor's Staff Award for Global Engagement
Labs/Teams:
He co-leads the Centre for the Study of Journalism, Culture and Community and oversees initiatives like NewsTracker (a platform analyzing sexual violence reporting) and Aftershock Nepal.
