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Rahul Mitra is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Communication at Wayne State University. He specializes in qualitative research methods, organizational communication, and urban sustainability, with a focus on environmental risk management, corporate social responsibility, and workforce development.
- Ph.D. in Organizational Communication from Purdue University
- M.A. in Organizational Communication/Public Relations from Bowling Green State University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Print Journalism from Asian College of Journalism, India
- B.Sc. in Economics (Honors) from University of Calcutta, India
His research explores how organizations and communities address urban sustainability through entrepreneurship, water security, and social justice initiatives. He examines the role of communication in shaping resilience, professional identity, and stakeholder collaboration, particularly in marginalized contexts like Detroit's water shutoffs and BIPOC entrepreneurial ecosystems. His work bridges qualitative methodologies with arts-based approaches.
Dr. Mitra’s recent publications focus on:
- Resilience in post-pandemic higher education
- Racial dynamics in STEM and frontline work
- Communication strategies during global crises (e.g., BP oil spill, Detroit water shutoffs)
- Environmental justice frameworks in urban settings
- Entrepreneurial narratives in crisis recovery
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences grant
- Environmental Protection Agency funding
- Great Lakes Protection Fund support
- Waterhouse Family Institute collaboration
He serves as Research Translation Coordinator for Wayne State University's Superfund Research Program at the Center for Leadership in Environmental Awareness & Research (CLEAR) and mentors graduate students in qualitative research methods.
