Dr. Jyoti Prakash Mohapatra is a distinguished corporate communication professional with over 25 years of experience across journalism, media academia, and strategic communication. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, he began his career as a journalist, contributing to leading print and electronic media organizations in Odisha. His career trajectory spans development communication, academia, and corporate leadership.

Dr. Mohapatra holds a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) and an M.Sc. in Botany from Ravenshaw University, Cuttack. He has served as a Communication Specialist with the Odisha Government on World Bank-funded projects, focusing on women’s empowerment and livelihood development. He later transitioned to academia, teaching at IIMC Dhenkanal and Odisha State Open University before assuming leadership roles in corporate communications.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Mohapatra has over 25 national and international publications and has presented at prestigious conferences. He is also an active columnist for Odia newspapers and a published author, with his book on his native city, Jajpur, receiving widespread acclaim in 2023. A passionate writer, he continues to contribute poetry, short stories, and analytical articles to various media platforms.