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Prof. B.P.Mahesh Chandra Guru

Prof.B.P.Mahesh Chandra Guru obtained Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism (1980) and PhD in Development Communication (1997). He has served as a journalist (Panchama, Kannada Fortnightly, Mysore), Research Associate (National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad), Assistant Director- Public Relations(Indian Standards Institution, Chandigarh), Assistant Professor (Bangalore University), Associate Professor (Mangalore University), Professor (University of Mysore) during 1980-2019. He has also served as Director of Students Welfare, Programme Coordinator of National Service Scheme, Examiner of Karnataka Public Service Commission/Union Public Service Commission, Member of Board of Appointment in various universities, Member of Karnataka Media Academy and Member of Peer Group of National Assessment and Accreditation during the last three decades. He has presented more than 200 papers in the national and international conferences and presided over several technical sessions. He has published widely in academic journals of repute in India and abroad. He has successfully guided 30 research scholars and adjudicated PhD theses in Indian and foreign universities as a subject expert. He has been a Visiting Professor at prestigious universities and research institutions in India. He is the author of 20 other books in Kannada and English. He is a media and research consultant to leading NGOs and media institutions in the country. He is the recipient of several awards for professional excellence and social service.