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Prof. (Dr.) Syed H Mazhar

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+91-8840608656, 9452496645

syed.mazhar@shuats.edu.in

Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication

+91-8840608656, 9452496645

syed.mazhar@shuats.edu.in

Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication

Educational Details

Doctorate

Ph.D
Bundelkhand University,
Jhansi

Graduated in 2009

PG

M.Sc
SHIATS,
Allahabad

Graduated in 2010

M.Sc(Ag)
AAIDU,
Allahabad

Graduated in 2000

M.A
Kanpur University,
Kanpur

Graduated in 1990

UG

B.Sc.(Ag.)

Graduated in 1991

Diploma

Diploma

Graduated in 1999

Professional Summary

  • Dean: School of Film & Mass Communication, from 03.12.2021 and resign on date , Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Naini, Prayagraj.
  • Professor: From 01.08.2013 till date, in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences. I was actively involved in Teaching, Research and Extension at PG and Ph.D. level and other activities of the Department and University.
  • Associate Professor: From 01.08.2010 to 31.07.2013, in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication. Actively involved in teaching of UG, PG & Ph.D. courses and participated in research and extension activities of the Department and University.
  • Assistant Professor: From 01.08.2007 to 01.08.2010, Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Allahabad Agricultural Institute (Deemed University), Allahabad. I was actively involved in teaching of UG and PG courses, research and extension activities of the Department and University.
  • Teacher (Communication): From 14.07.1998 to 31.07.2007, Allahabad Agricultural Institute, University of Allahabad. I was actively involved in teaching of UG and PG courses and involved in extension activities of the Department and Institute.

Area of Specialization

• Agricultural Extension Education • Journalism & Mass Communication • Advertising • Writing Skills

Expertise

  • Book Writing on different Topics, like: Communication, Ag. Extension, Arts and on different Faiths
  • Designing Teaching Aids,
  • Journalistic Writing,
  • Advertising and Computer Designing Skills

Publications

PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS:

1. National Journals: 30

2. International Journals: 35

  • Mazhar, S.H. (2012). Relationship Between Socio-Economic Status of Farmers and Their Knowledge about Improved Black Gram (Vigna Mungo) Cultivation Practices. International Journal of Current Sciences, 2(1): 87-99 ISSN: 2250-1770
  • Mazhar, S.H. (2013). Economical, Political and Social Empowerment of Women in the Field of Agriculture Marketing with Special Reference to Vegetable Vendors. International Journal of Science and Research, 2(6): 485-489 ISSN: 2319-7064
  • Mazhar, S.H. (2016). A study of gap in technology adoption in rapeseed-mustard cultivation. Agriculture Update, 11(3): 187-191, ISSN-0976-6847
  • Mazhar, S.H. (2016). Adoption Behavior of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L) Growers in Nawada Block of Nawada District of Bihar. International Journal of Engineering Technology, Management and Applied Sciences, 4(9): 44-48, ISSN 2349-4476
  • Mazhar, S.H. (2016). Analyzing the Practices and Importance of Organic Farming.  International Journal of Engineering Science and Computing, 6(6): 6496-6498, ISSN 2321 3361

BOOKS:

Text Books on Agricultural Extension:

1. Beyond the Farm Gate: Shaping the Extension Landscape

2. Sowing Skills, Reaping Results: Capacity Development and the Future of Agricultural Extension

3. Assessing What Matters: Tracing Impact in Agricultural Extension

4. Advisoryin the Cloud: ICTs and the Transformation of Extension Services

5. Steering the Mission: Managing Agricultural Extension Organizations

6. Nurturing Novelty: Rethinking Extension for a Dynamic Agriculture- Enabling Innovation

7. Redefining Roles for Equal Fields: Gender Mainstreaming in Extension & Rural Development

8. Growing Within while Managing Change: Organizational Development for Extension Professionals

9. The Human Factor: Changing Minds, Changing Fields- Behavior Centered Extension Strategies for Agriculture

10. Cultivating Evidence: Methods & Approaches in Extension Research

My Concept Books:

1. The Unseen Side: Missing Concepts & Emerging Dimensions in Agricultural Extension

2. Agricultural Extension Unveiled: Concepts, Challenges and Communication

3. Roots of Change: Enhancing Agriculture with Communication, Technology, Partnerships

Books on Media:

1. Echoes in Silence: My Take on Media, Power & Propaganda

2. Time to go Digital

Conferences

International Conferences:01

  • Co-Convener, International Conference “Kingdom Media Conference” SFMC (2012)

Seminar:04

  • Co-Convener, National Seminar on “Women in Media” SFMC (2009)
  • Coordinator, National Seminar on “Media & Development” SFMC (2013)
  • Coordinator, National Seminar on “Gender Sensitization & Media” SFMC (2013)
  • Coordinator, National Seminar on “Social Media: Prospects & Challenges” SFMC (2013)

Symposium: 01

  • Convener, Audio-Visual, International Symposium on “Ostwald’s 100 Years of Catalysis in Chemical Research”, SHUATS (2009)

Workshops: 03

  • Coordinator, National Workshop on “Compositing & Visual Effects” SFMC (2011)
  • Coordinator, National Workshop on “Sports Journalism” SFMC (2011)
  • Coordinator, National Workshop on “Media Awareness” SFMC (2012)

Others Events:

  • Member, Publicity & Press Committee, National Symposium on “Combating Pollutants Accumulation in Ecosystem for Sustainable Agriculture” SHUATS (1998)
  • Convener, Stage Decoration, Designing and Publicity, First Convocation, AAIDU (2002)
  • Convener, Stage Decoration & Lighting Committee, Second Convocation, AAIDU (2004)
  • Coordinator, Street Play on “Women Social Issues”, SFMC (2009)
  • Convener, Fine Art, AGRI-FEST’ Centenary Celebration, (2009)
  • Convener, Fine Art in AGRI-FEST’ Centenary Celebration, (2010)

 

Teaching Experience

Teaching Experience: 27 years

  • Teaching Experience in UG: 27 Years
  • Teaching Experience in PG: 27 Years
  • Teaching Experience in Ph.D.: 10 Years

Research Experience: 20 years

  • Research Experience in PG: 20+ Years
  • Teaching Experience in Ph.D.: 10+ Years

Thesis Guided

  • Ph.D. Thesis Guided: 3
  • PG Thesis Guided: 51

Other

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES: 

Abroad Experience: 2 years

  • Visualizer, Al-Gosaibi Advertising & Public Relations, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Indian Experience: 5 years

  • Cartoonist, NAYAYADHISH, Newspaper Evening Daily, Allahabad, India
  • Art Director, Scion Advertising Pvt. Ltd., Delhi
  • Art Director/Pre-Production Manager, Sarsan Business Communications. Pvt. Ltd., Delhi
  • Art Director, Indias’ First English Cricket Magazine, “Cricket World” Publications, Delhi

AWARDS (Arts)

National

  • Won three consecutive Prizes from Culture House Iran, New Delhi
  • Won Prize in Poster Competition, from UPCHAR Society, Delhi
  • Won Prize in Poster Competition from Society for Promotion of Youth & Masses, Delhi
  • Won Prize Cartoonist of the Year award from UPVAN, Allahabad
  • Won many Prizes from School, College & University and Club levels

International

  • Won Prize in Poster Competition from UNIFPA & NCERT, New Delhi

DESIGNED:

  1. Emblem of University, SHUATS
  2. Monogram of SFMC, School of Film & Mass Communication
  3. Logo of Community Radio, Radio Adan 90.4

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Designation  

Office/ Department

Dean/Head/In charge

School of Film & Mass Communication, SHUATS

Students’ Counsellor

School of Film & Mass Communication, SHUATS

Course Coordinator, Research Programs

School of Film & Mass Communication, SHUATS

Project Supervisor, UG & MBA Programs

School of Film & Mass Communication, SHUATS

Head, Students Complaints Committee

School of Film & Mass Communication, SHUATS

Program Coordinator, Radio

Radio ADAN 90.4 MHz, SHUATS

Chief Editor, News Paper

University Weekly News Paper, SHUATS

Building Superintendent

School of Film & Mass Communication and

Department of Extension & Communication, SHUATS

 


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