Dr.Fakira Mohan is having a PhD Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Berhampur University, Odisha. He is a Postgraduate in Environmental Science and a Gold Medallist in his second Masters M.J.M.C.  (Master of Journalism and Mass Communication) from Berhampur University.Dr.Nahak is a journalist turned academician. He started his career as a casual announcer in All India Radio during his college days. He is a broadcaster and worked with major television networks of India like ETV Network, Eastern Media Limited, News18 network, Zee Media Corporation etc. He has also freelanced for Doordarshan and Akashvaani. Dr.Nahak has more than 24 years of experience in industry and academia. Formerly he was the Professor &HoD of University Institute of Media Studies, Chandigarh University. Presently Dr.Nahak is working as the Professor and Director of School of Media and Communication, Manipal University Jaipur. He is a professional storyteller, author, social researcher. He has edited and authored 8 books and hundreds of articles. He has been writing in English, Hindi and Odia.