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Ramesh Rao serves as Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Communication at Columbus State University, where he has taught communication courses since 1987 after arriving in the US for graduate studies.
His academic credentials include:
- BA in Economics, Political Science, and Sociology from Bangalore University, India
- Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, India
- MS in Communication from the University of Southern Mississippi
- PhD in Communication from Michigan State University
Dr. Rao's research centers on Intercultural Communication and Communication History, with specialized focus on ancient Indian communication theories, contemporary South Asian political discourse, and media representation of Hinduism. His public scholarship includes over 100 op-eds across international publications and editorial leadership of the online platform India Facts (indiafacts.org.in), where he critically analyzes Western media narratives about India.
As Graduate Coordinator, he oversees advanced degree programs while drawing on pre-academic experience as a bank officer, school teacher, and copy editor in India. His interdisciplinary background bridges economics, political science, and journalism with contemporary communication theory.
