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Dr. Padmanabhan T

Associate Professor

Employee ID 54746
Salutation (Prof./ Dr.) Dr
Name Padmanabhan. T
Designation Associate Professor
School/Centre School of Media Arts and Technology
Intercom
Educational details (Please mention all the degrees with latest first)
Degree Passed out year Specialization Institute/University/ College
Ph.D. Jan 2016 New Media & Issues: Journalism and Mass Communication PSG College of Arts and Science/ Bharathiar University
NET/JRF June 2011 Journalism & Mass Communication University Grants Commission of India
M.A. May 2011 Communication PSG College of Arts and Science/ Bharathiar University
B.Sc. May 2009 Visual Communication (Electronic Media) Bharathiar University
Post-Doctoral Experience if any Nil
Research Details
Areas of Specialization Research Area: New Media Studies, Social media and Communication, Information and Communication Technology, Film and Cultural Studies, Revolution and Conflict Studies, Media and Economics, Gender and Children Studies, and Parents and Mediated Communication
ORCID ID 0000-0002-6924-8093
Scopus ID 57203270244
H-index (scopus) 2
Google Scholar ID Dwrdo5EAAAAJ
i10 index
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Padmanabhan. T., Suneesh K. S. (2022), A study on YouTube content and Behavioural changes of Toddler in             the region of Tamil Nadu, India, Abstract book. International Perspectives on Communication and             Education, Communication Institute of Greece, Athens, Greece, Page no. 46, ISBN: 978-618-85622-4-0,
https://coming.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ICCM2022_EDU2022_ABSTACT-BOOK.pdf

Padmanabhan T. & Poovarasan G. (2022), The Impact of OTT and Indian Web Series – A comparison study of             2019 and 2022: A Special Reference to the youths of the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India, Abstract             book. International Perspectives on Communication and Education, Communication Institute of Greece, Athens, Greece, Page no. 47, ISBN: 978-618-85622-4-0,
https://coming.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ICCM2022_EDU2022_ABSTACT-BOOK.pdf

 

Communication Institute of Greece

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communication Institute of Greece

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

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Major International Collaboration Details  – Medcom26 as a partner Country coordinator India. The 11th World Conference on Media and Mass Communication, Bali, Indonesia with TIIKM
Research & publication:

1.      Poovarasan G, Padmanabhan T, Suneesh K S, From Page to Platform: Aesthetic and Narrative Transformations in Netflix’s Adaptation of Sacred Games, Journal of English Literator Society, Vol. 11 No. 4 (2025), ISSN – 2455-393X, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16102453

2.      Suneesh K S, Padmanabhan T, Poovarasan G, Understanding ‘Anukul’ in the Post-humanistic Perspective, Journal of English Literator Society, Vol. 11 No. 4 (2025), ISSN – 2455-393X, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16102993

Research & publication:
Consultancy:
Research  publication Q1
Research  publication : Scopus3.      Padmanabhan,T., Chinju, S. (2020), Conceptual Study: The Movement Against Corruption Ensued Political          Changes And Opportunities In India, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, Vol. 29,            No. 12s, pp. 2856-2866, Publisher: Science and Engineering Research Support Society, ISSN: 2005-4238, SCOPUS Journal, Impact Factor: 0.4104.      Padmanabhan,T (2023), A Study of Health and Technology Use: Impact of Digital Media on Mental Health,       Tuijin Jishu/Journal of Propulsion Technology, Vol. 44, No. 4, pp. 2769-2775,      https://doi.org/10.52783/tjjpt.v44.i4.1349, ISSN: 1001-4055, SCOPUS Journal, Impact Factor: 1.35.      Padmanabhan T, Suneesh K. S and Poovarasan G (2024), A Discourse Analysis Of Tamil Film Content: Reference To Sports Concepts, Library Progress International, Vol. 44, No. 3, pp. 7101-7108,        https://bpasjournals.com/library-science/index.php/journal/article/view/1748, ISSN: 2320-317X, SCOPUS ID: 593607026006.      Poovarasan G, Padmanabhan T, and Suneesh K. S (2024), A Comparative Analysis Of The Utilization Of Over-   The-Top Platforms Among College Students In Coimbatore Before And After The COVID-19 Epidemic,            Library Progress International, Vol. 44, No. 3, pp. 7090-7100, https://bpasjournals.com/library-science/index.php/journal/article/view/1747, ISSN: 2320-317X, SCOPUS ID: 593607026007.      Suneesh K. S, Padmanabhan T, and Poovarasan G (2024), Analysing the Dynamics of Information Disorder Spread on YouTube, Library Progress International, Vol. 44, No. 3, pp. 7074-7089,            https://bpasjournals.com/library-science/index.php/journal/article/view/1748, ISSN: 2320-317X, SCOPUS ID: 593607026008.      Jeeva V, Padmanabhan T, Suneesh K. S, and Poovarasan G (2024), A Tamil Film Analysis Of “Kadaisi Vivasaayi”          As A Media Representation Of Global Change And Environmental Sustainability, Library Progress        International, Vol. 44, No. 3, pp. 7109-7118, https://bpasjournals.com/library-science/index.php/journal/article/view/1749, ISSN: 2320-317X, SCOPUS ID: 593607026009.      Suneesh K. S, Padmanabhan T, Poovarasan G, Jeeva V (2025), The Impact of YouTube Content on Toddler Behaviour: A Study on Parental Awareness and Demographic Influences, South Eastern European Journal of Public Health SEEJPH Volume XXVI, S1, ISSN: 2197-5248, SCOPUS Journal10.  Suneesh K. S, Padmanabhan T, Poovarasan G, Jeeva V (2024), The Effect of YouTube Recommendation Engine: A Study of Visibility and Engagement, Journal of Electrical Systems, 20-11s (2024): PP. 2546-2557 ISSN 1112-5209, SCOPUS Journal

11.  Poovarasan G, Padmanabhan T, Suneesh K. S, Jeeva V (2025), Big Five Personality Traits and Behavioral Motives: A Psychological Character Analysis of ‘Money Heist (2017)’Series, South Eastern European Journal of Public Health SEEJPH Volume XXVI, S1, 2025, ISSN: 2197-5248, SCOPUS Journal

12.  Poovarasan G, Padmanabhan T, Suneesh K. S, Jeeva V (2025), Study on Nature Documentaries Involving Environmental Conservation: Raising Awareness of The Environment Among College Students In Chennai, India—With A Special Reference To The Netflix Series ‘Our Planet, International Water and Irrigation, Volume 44 Issue 2, Pages 420 – 433 ISSN: 0334-5807, SCOPUS Journal

13.  Jeeva V, T. Padmanabhan*, Suneesh K S, Poovarasan G, Resisting Oppression: A Dravidian Ideological Perspective of Karnan (2025) in Tamil cinema, Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities, 17(2): ISSN- 0975-2935  https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.05g

14.  Jeeva V, Dr. Padmanabhan T, Dr. Suneesh K.S and Dr. Poovarasan G (2026),  Empowering Voices at the Margins: A Thematic Analysis of Caste, Gender and Democratic Accountability in Writing With Fire (2021), Journal of Dalian University of Technology, Page No: 791 – 808

15.  Jeeva V, Dr. Padmanabhan T, Dr. Suneesh K.S and Dr. Poovarasan G (2026), Law, Morality and the Anti-Hero: A Character Study of Mukundan Unni Associates, In Bayern, Vol. 91, Issue 1, Jan 2026, pp 29-49

16.  Raja Kannan J, Padmanabhan T (2026), From Theatres to Algorithms: Data analytics, OTT Platforms, and the Evolution of Tamil Cinema, ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 7(2s), 17–24. doi: 10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i2s.2026.7214

17.  Raja Kannan J, Padmanabhan T (2026), Digital Screens and Shifting Revenues: Audience Acceptance of OTT Platforms in Post-Pandemic Tamil Cinema, Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 7(1), 172–186. https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i1.2026.7213

Research Supervision 1. Two PhD Scholars (Awarded)

2. One PhD scholar (Submitted Thesis)

3. One PhD Scholar (Submitted Synopsis)

Editorial Experience (if any) 1.       Research Journal of Social Science and Humanities – Special Edition (2018)

2.       International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews – Special Edition (2019)

3.       Journal of Studies in Indian Place and Names – Special Edition (2020)

4.       Editor – 8 International Media Conference & 2 International Media, Design and Language Conference.

MoUs 1.      MOU signed with Central Institute of Classical Tamil

2.      MOU signed with LEMS (Lalaji Educational Memorial Society)

Other Skills •         Certified Mentor and Behavior Analyst

•         Graphic Designer, Editor

Session Chair •           Chaired a session in the 3rd International Conference on Democracy in the Digital Age – 19th & 20th March 2019, Organized by the Department of Visual Communication, SRM Institute of Science & Technology (Main Campus).

•           Chaired a session in the 4th International Conference on Film & New Media Ease Cultural Habituation organized by the department of Visual Communication, SRM University on 20th & 21st February 2020.

•           Chaired a session in the 5th International Conference on Digital Culture & Politics organized by the department of Visual Communication, SRM Institute of Science and Technology during 21st March, 2022 to 25th March, 2022.

•           Chaired a session in the 6th International Conference on Media and Technology, Organized by Department of Visual Communication, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology during 16 -17 March 2023.

•           Chaired a session in the 7th International Conference on Culture and Society in the New Media Age, Organized by Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology during 21 -22 March 2024.

•           Chaired a session in the first International Conference on “MEDIA, DESIGN & LANGUAGE FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE” under the theme of New Media and Technology, organized by the Department of Visual Communication held from February 05- 06, 2025 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology.

•           Chaired a session in the second International Conference on “Post-Digital Life: Rethinking Culture & Society” organized by the Department of Visual Communication, held from February 23-24, 2026, at SRM Institute of Science and Technology.

New Skillset 1. “Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?”

2. “Decoding AI: A Deep Dive into AI Models and Predictions”

3. “AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching”

Established Founder – Creators Club – Department of Visual Communication (SRM Institute of Science and Technology – KTR)
Event Organized

 

•           Dr. T. PADMANABHAN, Head of the Department & Club Co-ordinator (2025), organized Welcome Wagon – Alumni Talk and Fresher’s day, Alumni Speaker from Tamil Film and TV industry, July 2025.

•           Dr. T. PADMANABHAN, Head of the Department & Club Co-ordinator (2025), organized Photography Workshop – Pixel Perfect, Photography and Filmography experts gave hands-on practice, August 2025.

•           Dr. T. PADMANABHAN, Head of the Department & Club Co-ordinator (2025), organized International Online Photography Contest – August 2025.

•           Dr. T. PADMANABHAN, Head of the Department & Club Co-ordinator (2025), organized Sound Engineering Workshop – Music and Sound for Visual Story Telling, Sound engineer and Music Composer from Tamil Film Industry  gave hands-on practice, August 2025.

•           Dr. T. PADMANABHAN, Head of the Department & Club Co-ordinator (2024), organized Welcome Wagon – Alumni Talk and Fresher’s day, Alumni Speaker from department of Tamil Nadu Guidance, July 2024.

•           Dr. T. PADMANABHAN, Head of the Department & Club Co-ordinator (2024), organized Photography Contest & workshop, August 2024.

•           Dr. T. PADMANABHAN, Head of the Department & Club Co-ordinator (2024), organized to create knowledge about different cultural festivals; Club organized ONAM FEST 2024.

Personal Website Link (if any) https://www.linkedin.com/in/padmanabhant/

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