Dr MELJO THOMAS
BEd, MCJ, PhD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Articles in Periodicals
Sl.No. Title Name of Periodical Periodicity Date
1 A month since Wayanad disaster, survivors? accounts speak of scars that may never heal The Scroll Daily 03/09/2024
2 Illuminating the Dark Side: Effects of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) on Insect Life Agriculture & Food: E-News Letter Monthly 02/05/2024
3 Leg Regeneration in Insects Biotica Research Today Monthly 31/07/2022
Articles in Journals
Sl.No. Title Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos ISSN No. Date Published
1 Internally restricted and externally free: Professional freedom of journalists in Kerala Journal of Applied Journalism and Media Studies / / / - 2001-0818 05-Apr-2025
2 The SDG conundrum in India: navigating economic development and environmental preservation International Journal of Environmental Studies / 81 / / 01 - 16 0020-7233 14-Mar-2024
3 Media Framing of Indian Green Fiscal Policy: A Survey of Environmental Policies Across Online News Portals Environment and Ecology Research / 11 / 5 / 712 - 726 2331-6268 01-Dec-2023
4 Memes as multimodal ensemble Multimodal Communication / 12 / 03 / 223 - 243 2230-6587 21-Nov-2023
5 India?s environmental policy paradox: dissecting India?s budgetary allocations for environment International Journal of Environmental Studies / 80 / 4 / - 0020-7233 01-Aug-2023
6 Building A Data Ethical Future : Data Policies And Frameworks Journal of Dharma / 48 / 2 / 231 - 248 0253-7222 30-Jun-2023
Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study
Sl.No. Title Author Names(s) ISBN No. Month Year
1 Encyclopedia of New Populism and Responses in the 21st Century MELJO THOMAS (2579) 978-981997802-1, 978-981997801-4 /
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
Sl.No. Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium Type of Program Title of the Article Role Venue/Place Date
1 Pramana International Conference Conference Digital Democracy: Usability and Accessibility of Election Commission of India Websites Presenter) SCMC, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)Pune 02/02/2025
2 Bengaluru Sociology Students' Seminar (BSSS) 2024 Seminar Organizer) Christ UniversityBengaluru 29/01/2024
3 International Seminar on Digital Storytelling: Exploring the Boundless Possibilities Seminar Moderator/Chair) NMSM Govt College, Wayanad and Directorate of Collegiate Education Department, Govt. of Kerala 23/01/2024
4 Media Meet 2023 Conference Convenor) Christ University 06/09/2023
5 Media Meet 2023 Conference News Media Exposure and News Media Literacy of Media Students in India: A Survey Presenter) Christ University 06/09/2023
6 Media Meet 2022 Conference Convenor) Christ University 25/08/2022
7 Media Meet 2021 on Media/Crises: Challenges and Choices Seminar Media Exposure, Media Consumption and Media Literacy: A Case Study Presenter) Christ UniversityOnline 11/09/2021
8 Webinar on Mass Media Research Seminar Mass Media Research: An Introduction Keynote Speaker) Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication and IQAC, MAMO College, MukkomOnline 24/02/2021
9 Webinar on Media Literacy Seminar Media Literacy Keynote Speaker) St Joseph's Training College, MannanamOnline 23/10/2020
10 Webinar on Investigative Journalism Seminar Participant) Christ Nagar College, TrivandrumOnline 08/10/2020
11 Media Meet 2020 Conference Panelist) Christ UniversityOnline 27/08/2020
12 Media Meet 2020 Seminar Moderator/Chair) Christ UniversityOnline 27/08/2020
13 International Webinar on Constructive Journalism Seminar Participant) Christ Nagar College, TrivandrumOnline 16/06/2020
14 National Webinar on Wildlife Trafficking & Zoonoses Seminar Participant) St Joseph's College (Autonomous)Online 08/06/2020
15 Conference on Visual Cultures in Contexts: Affect. Subversion & Resistance Conference Organizer) Christ UniversityOnline 19/02/2020
16 National Mass Communication Research Conference Conference Influence of Professional Education on Professional Freedom and Satisfaction of Journalists in Kerala Presenter) DJ & MC, University of Calicut 12/03/2019
17 Models of Interfaith Dialogue in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building Symposium Natural Disaster, Religious Harmony & Nature of God: Kerala Floods 2018 Presenter) Christ University & National Foundation for Communal Harmony (Ministry of Home Affairs) 24/09/2018
18 National Seminar on Media and Nationalism Seminar Media and Nationalism Presenter) NMSM Government CollegeKerala 21/11/2017
19 Seminar Seminar Hot or Cool: Self Education in the Digital Age Presenter) Dept of Sociology, University of CalicutCalicut 27/07/2017
20 UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Media and Human Rights Seminar News Processors and Professional Status: A Gender Perspective Presenter) University of CalicutDJ & MC, University of Calicut 01/03/2017
21 National Mass Communication Research Conference Conference Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age (Theme Paper) Presenter) University of CalicutUniversity of Calicut 17/01/2017
22 International Seminar on Best Practices in the Management of Learning Disabilities - ISLD '16 Seminar Hot or Cool: A Medium Perspective of Learning Strategies Presenter) CRMLD, RCI, SPASTN, ICA & DLLEKerala 23/09/2016
23 National Seminar on New Trends in Mass media Seminar New Trends in Mass Media Presenter) NMSM Government CollegeKerala 25/02/2016
24 National Seminar on Kerala Society and Broadcast Media Athmarathiyude Digital Roopam: Selfiye Munnirthi Oru Anweshanam Presenter) All India Radio & Bharata Mata CollegeKochi 02/03/2015
25 National Seminar On Media And Society In The Digital Age Seminar Digital Narcism In The Age Of Social Media: A Look Into The Nature Of Selfies Presenter) University of CalicutUniversity of Calicut 28/01/2015
26 National Seminar On The Popularity And Credibility Of New Media Seminar Mobile: Vaarthasekharanathinte Madhyamam Presenter) St Xavier's CollegeThiruvananthapuram 09/10/2014
27 National Mass Communication Research Conference Conference Media Exposure Of Journalism Students In Kerala And Karnataka: A Comparative Study Presenter) University of CalicutCalicut 06/02/2014
28 National Seminar Seminar Role of Community Radio in Development: A Case Study of Radio Benziger Presenter) Karnataka Media Academy & Karnatak UniversityDharwad 25/01/2014
Invited Talks
Sl.No. Titel of the Program Name of the Program Date Name of the Institution
1 Media & Information Literacy: Rights & Responsibilities Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Lecture Series 10/11/2021 NMSM Govt College, Kalpetta
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
Sl.No. Title Name of Student Institution Role Status Month Year
1 News Media Exposure, Literacy and Objectivity: A Survey of Media Students in India Yash Kariwal Christ University Supervisor Awarded October 2021
2

UNDERSTANDING POLITICAL MEMES: THEMES, MODES AND COMPOSITION IN THE CONTEXT OF 2021 KERALA ASSEMBLY ELECTION

MITUL JOSEPH KOICKAKUDY Christ University Supervisor Awarded September 2025
3 Technology-Mediated Recruitment and Student Acculturation: A Study of Postgraduate Students in Kerala LIMSON P A Christ University Supervisor Ongoing December 2023
4 NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) IN KERALA: A STUDY OF POVERTY, GENDER EQUALITY AND CLIMATE ACTION ELSEENA JOSEPH Christ University Supervisor Ongoing February 2022
5

Environmental Communication Strategies in Civil Society Formations: A Phenomenological Study of Marupakkam and PMANE

B J SHAILENDRA PHANI KUMAR Christ University Supervisor Awarded November 2025
6

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AARCHA DYNA BINU Christ University Supervisor Ongoing March 2026
Research Project
Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 Inclusiveness and Media Coverage Project India , FIVE JOURNALISTS Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung External
2 Millets Thintheera? PADMAKUMAR M M, MELJO THOMAS MInistry of Agriculture, Govt of Karnataka External
3 Good makes Headlines! MELJO THOMAS Gravissimum Educationis Foundation and Dicastery for Communication of the Holy See External
4 Climate Change Reporting Workshop MELJO THOMAS, PADMAKUMAR M M,JOEL M JACOB,ROLLA DAS,JAIS MERLIN P AUGUSTINE,MAXMILLAN MARTIN US Consulate, Kolkata External
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 Empowering Educators to Navigate a Shape-Shifting Mediascape.' CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 02/06/2025
2 Master Training Programme for Sustaining Learner-Centered Approach (LCA) Implementation CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 09/04/2025
3 Communication for Social & Behaviour Change (CSBC): Curriculum Rollout Workshop Dept of Communication, University of Hyderabad & UNICEF, UNICEF & University of Hyderabad International Participant 01/02/2023
4 An Introduction to Peer Review Web of Science Academy,  International Participant 23/12/2022
5 E-Content Development CHRIST HRDC & CDC,  Institutional Organiser & Participant 16/12/2022
6 E-Content Development CHRIST HRDC & CDC,  Institutional Organiser & Participant 10/12/2022
7 Curriculum Design and Revision with specific focus on OBE Staff Development College,  Institutional Participant 05/12/2022
8 Faculty Development Programme I - 2021 CEDBEC & CHRDC,  Institutional Participant 16/06/2021
9 Online Workshop on Film Review St Joseph's Training College, Mannanam, St Joseph's Training College, Mannanam Regional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 24/03/2021
10 QIP on Hybrid Teaching Staff Development College, CHRIST,  Participant 02/03/2021
11 Mass Media Research: An Introduction Department of Journalism & Mass Communication and IQAC, MAMO College, Mukkom, Kerala, MAMO College, Mukkom, Kerala Regional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 24/02/2021
12 Five Days' National Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Media Dept of Journalism & Mass Communication Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University & DST CURIE-AI, Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University National Participant 22/02/2021
13 Research Methodology Workshop Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, NMSM Govt. College, Kalpett National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 10/02/2021
14 Research Methodology Workshop Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, NMSM Government College, Kalpetta, Kerala, NMSM Government College, Kalpetta, Kerala Regional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 10/02/2021
15 Research Methodology Workshop St Paul's Institute of Communication Education (SPICE)), SPICE, Mumbai Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 20/11/2020
16 National Level Faculty Development Programme on Contemporary Approaches in Media Dept of Media Studies, REVA University, REVA University National Participant 27/09/2020
17 Training on Microsoft Teams 30M Training,  Institutional Participant 18/07/2020
18 Advertising & Society Duke University (Coursera), Duke University International Participant 21/06/2020
19 QIP on Research as Culture in the Department Academic Staff College,  Organiser & Participant 20/05/2020
20 Youth Human Rights E-Course Youth For Human Rights,  International Participant 21/10/2019
21 Digitization: Need of the Hour Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, FEVOURED-K & DMS, CHRIST Regional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 19/03/2019
22 Training on Google Classroom Media Studies & IT Services,  Institutional Participant 20/11/2018
23 Orientation Program ASC,  Participant 01/10/2018
24 Workshop on Internet of Things Rocheston, Rocheston National Participant 22/07/2018
25 QIP ASC,  Participant 16/05/2018
26 PEDJOURN (Pedagogy in Journalism) Kerala Media Academy, Kerala Media Academy National Participant 13/12/2015
27 Professional Development Workshop "Digital Media Tools for Newsgathering and Distribution" International Center for Journalists, U.S. Consulate General, Chennai International Participant 19/08/2015
28 Interaction Programme for PhD Research Scholars UGC & ASC, University of Calicut, Academic Staff College, University of Calicut National Participant 09/03/2015
29 UGC Sponsored Workshop for Video Production Skill Development DJ & MC, University of Calicut, DJ & MC, University of Calicut National Organiser & Participant 10/07/2014
30 National Workshop on Communication Research Methodology DJ & MC, University of Calicut, University of Calicut National Organiser & Participant 16/05/2014
Awards/Achievements/Others
Sl.No. Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others Description Organisation Month/ Year
1 Event Coordinator - Pratibimb 2020 National film and documentary film festival Department of Media Studies 28 January 2020
2 Moderator - Media Meet 2019 Served as Moderator in Media Meet 2019, a National Level Media Seminar on Media Ethics organised by the Department of Media Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore from 29-31 August 2019. CHRIST (Deemed to be University) 30 August 2019
3 Moderator - Mediatron 2020 Moderated a paper presentation panel during Mediatron 2020, annual media symposium organized by the Centre for Media Studies, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous. Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous 16 January 2020
4 Convenor - National Conference on Secularism, State and Interfaith Dialogue Served as a Convenor of National Conference on Secularism, State and Interfaith Dialogue organized by CHRIST Deemed to be University, Centre for the Study of World Religions (DVK) and National Foundation for Communal Harmony. National Foundation for Communal Harmony, Centre for the Study of World Religions (DVK) and CHRIST Deemed to be University, 25 September 2019
5 Editorial Assistant - Communication and Journalism Research (CJR)) Editorial Assistant of Communication and Journalism Research, research journal published by the Dept of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Calicut, from 2013 to 2017 University of Calicut, Kerala 31 December 2017
6 Student Coordinator - NMCRC 2014 Served as student coordinator of National Mass Communication Research Conference conducted on 6 & 7 February, 2014. University of Calicut 07 February 2014
7 Student Coordinator - NMCRC 2015 Served as student coordinator of National Mass Communication Research Conference on 28 & 29 January, 2015. Univesrity of Calicut 29 March 2015
8 Programme Convenor - NMCRC 2016 Served as Programme Convenor of NMCRC 2016 University of Calicut 02 March 2017
9 Faculty Coordinator - AD-HOC Productions Served as the Faculty Coordinator of AD-HOC Productions, the cultural team AD-HOC Productions 11 March 2020
10 Faculty Coordinator - AD-HOC Productions Served as the Faculty Coordinator of AD-HOC Productions, the cultural team (2020-21) AD-HOC Productions 08 May 2021
11 JRF Award University Grants Commission - Junior Research Fellowship UGC 10 April 2012
12 Member Membership in IAMCR IAMCR 07 December 2021