Prof. Mohammad Fariyad

Prof. Mohammad Fariyad is an accomplished senior academic administrator, researcher, and author with extensive experience in media education, institutional governance, and social impact leadership at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad — a Central University with NAAC 'A+' Grade.

He has held several top leadership roles including Former Dean of the School of Mass Communication and Journalism, Former Head of the Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, Former Chairman of the School Board, and Former Chairman of the Board of Studies. His key contributions include strategic academic planning, curriculum restructuring, and departmental governance.

As Project Director of the UNICEF-MANUU Partnership Project (Noor) on Leadership for Social Change, he directed cross-regional advocacy campaigns funded by UNICEF across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, focused on boosting immunization acceptance, addressing child marriage, and improving nutrition, women/child health, and WASH services.

He also served as Project Director of the UNICEF-MANUU Partnership Project (RCCE) on Risk Communication and Community Engagement, spearheading awareness initiatives by mobilizing Muslim religious leaders to foster community engagement and crisis communication.

Prof. Fariyad has authored four books exploring various dimensions of media, published across English, Hindi, and Urdu languages, and has guided more than half a dozen doctoral researchers (Ph.D. scholars) to successful completion in Mass Communication and Journalism. He holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communication & Journalism from Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, and has qualified UGC NET in Mass Communication & Journalism.