Faculty Profile (Animation & Multimedia Dept., BIT, Jaipur Campus)

Dr. Vibhuti Pandya, Head & Sr. Asst. Professor A&M Dept.

• Presently, as Head, Dept. of Animation & Multimedia at Birla Institute of Technology-Mesra, Jaipur Campus, he is involved in the various activities like development of animation curriculum, animation training, placement activities for the students of Master in Animation Design and B.Sc. Animation & Multimedia, conducting animation workshops and seminars, development of Indian animation content and creative direction. 

• He was awarded his Ph.D. in Visual Art in year 2003. His area of research was Creative Aspects of Animation Art and Effectivity (In relation to Visual Art)

• Directed & Designed an Animated Cartoon Series of 26 Episodes “Titlee in Jugmugland” for a cartoon channel. The team of animators comprised mainly of Birla Institute of Technology, Animation & Multimedia Department, Jaipur Campus.

• Jury Member in the Jaipur International Film Festival Awards 2012 & 2013. 

• Recipient of UGC Grant for best innovative programme for period 2006 to 2011

• Recipient of  Cumulative Professional Development grant (CPDG) 2011-12

• Gold-Medal winner the "MAHARANA RAJSINGH AWARD" Instituted by the Maharana Mewar Foundation, City palace, Udaipur in year 1996.

• Recipient of the Best Cartoonist Award from the Hon'ble District Collector in Recognition of the Contribution to Cartooning for Print Media on 26^th Jan. 1996 in Udaipur City.

• Best Cartoonist Award in GHUMAR – 96, The International youth Festival held at Rajasthan University, Jaipur.  The same was attended by participants from various International and National universities.

• His Caricatures & cartoons were exhibited in Jawahar Kala Kendra at Sukriti Art Gallery, Jaipur in year 2009.

• His Cartoons were displayed in "THE HINDUSTAN TIMES" 10th Annual Exhibition" 1996, held at New Delhi.

• He completed his Masters in Drawing & Painting in year 1998 from MLS University, Udaipur and soon after he completed a Diploma in Classical animation in year 1999 from Heart Animation Academy, Hyderabad. There he was trained in classical animation under the experts from Startoons Animation Studios Pvt. Ltd. Chicago, USA.

• He has around 13 years experience in animation field. During his stint with various animation studios including Software Frontiers Ltd. Gandhinagar, Dataquest Entertainment Ltd. Hyderabad, Danlow Technologies (AMM Studios) Pvt. Ltd.  Hyderabad, Animatics Studios Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad and Escotoonz India Ltd. Delhi. He has worked on several international and domestic projects.

• He worked as a regular cartoonist in the News paper during his student life (from 1995 to 1998). His cartoon columns “Dekh Bhai Dekh” & “ Kaai saa…” were really well-known among the readers. His cartoons were published in various News papers including the National Daily JANSATTA.

 Mr. Vivek Sharma, Film Maker (Visiting)

•  Presently, he has his own production studio in Jaipur. 

• Worked as Asst. Professor in Animation & Multimedia Dept. of Birla Institute of Technology- Mesra, Jaipur Campus.

• He is having a Solid Classical Animation (2D) & 3D Character Animation and Film Making background with 12 yrs. of Industrial and 6 yrs. of Academics work experience.

• At BIT he is taking all the subjects related to 2D & 3D Character Animation & Film Language for 3 Batches of UG & 2 Batches of PG Program and also teaching them all the aspects of Animation Film Making (from Pre-production to Post-Production).

• Successfully completed & Directed, Students’ 20 short animated films & 45 Degree Projects.

• His film, “The Unexpected” was nominated in the competition category in 1^st Jaipur International Animation Film Festival, 2011 & 4^th Jaipur International Film Festival, 2012.

• Made 3 Animated Spot Films for RHSDP, Govt. of Rajasthan, India.

• Apart from teaching he is Academic cell Coordinator-Animation Dept., Very active member of Cultural Committee-BIT & Students’ Affairs Committee-BIT and Faculty Coordinator (Official Representative of BIT-Jaipur Campus) of National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN).

• Before joining the academics worked for 12 years as Animation Director, Creative Director & Sr. Animator in some of the leading Animation Production Houses in India, like UTV Toons, CGI Mantra, Maya Ent. Ltd. In Mumbai, Green Gold Animation Ltd in Hyderabad, ZICA Studios – A division of Zee Telefilms Ltd in Mumbai and directed several National and International Projects in 2D & 3D mediums.

• After completing his Graduation in Science from Lucknow University, he completed 3 years Advance training (Diploma) in 2D Animation and Film Making from ZICA studios, Mumbai (I Batch - 1995), under Russian Faculty.

• 1 year Specialized Diploma in 3D Character Animation from Workstation, Mumbai.

• Specialization: 2D - 3D Character Animation, Story Boarding, Character Designing, Concept Art and Film Making.

Mr. Bidyut Jyoti Baruah (Visiting)   

•  Presently, he is working as creative director in a company call " Tech Tree", in Banglore.   

• Worked as Assistant Professor, Dept. of Animation & Multimedia at Birla Institute of Technology-Mesra, Jaipur Campus,   His expertise area is animation and had a good command on classical cell animation, macromedia flash animation . Autodesk Max and Maya animation .Excluding animation Mr. Baruah had a good hold on matt painting in adobe Photoshop. He also worked in news paper publication (The Assam Express) as an illustrator for 5 years before joining the animation industry.

• He completed his bachelor of Fine Art (B.F.A) from Guwahati Govt. Art College under Guwahati University and Master of fine Art (M.F.A) in Illustration, from M.S University Vadodara, Gujarat. 

• He has around 12 years working experience in animation & Gaming field. He worked with various animation studios including Padmalaya Films Studio- Hyderabad, Danlow Technologies. Hyderabad, Nipuna Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad,   FX Lab Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad, Crest Animation Studios- Mumbai and Exigent Game Studio- Noida.

• He worked in several projects like Angel War DVD production for Canada, World-World for American educational society and many more. He worked in various Game productions like big fish rangilil technical demos for ATI graphics.XLR8 for Sony Europe. He also worked in game industry as a lead-animator for National and International projects.

Mr. Gautam Goswami, Asst. Professor

• Presently working as Assistant professor in Animation & Multimedia Department, Birla Institute of  Technology- Mesra, Jaipur Campus.
• Goswami did his BFA in Sculpture from Gauhati University and MFA from Banaras Hindu University.
• He was awarded from AIFACS in 1997 and awarded National Scholarship from HRD India, in 2000.
• He did several solo and group exhibitions in different places of India. Participated in several      national  exhibitions as well.
• He participated in different International, national and state level workshops organized by different organization including Lalit Kala Academy.
• Mr. Goswami had been serving as joint secretary of Assam Fine Art and Craft Society, Guwahati for three years.
• Before Joining BIT , Mr. Goswami  was Working in Industry for 7 years . His responsibilities in       Industry and in Bit are related 3D character modeling in Maya, 3D Max and Zbrush, Clay modeling for animatronics and stop-motion.  Mr. Goswami has total Job experience of 12 years. He is in animation field for past 8 years.

Ms. Neerja Sharma, Faculty & Scientific Officer

• Ms.Neerja Sharma is serving in this Institution for past 22 years. As a faculty she is serving in Institution from more than 7 years.

 

• She has Bachelors Degree in Animation & Multimedia, BIT, Mesra  2008-2009  and two PG degrees Master Degree: M.Sc. (Tech) Year 1986, BITS, Pilani , Masters in Animation and Design from BIT , Mesra  2010-2011

• Pursuing Ph.D. in Animation & Multimedia From Birla Institute of Technology-Mesra, Jaipur Center. 

• She was awarded Scholarship from Govt. of India for fine Arts from 1976 to1984 and  Bhamashah award for academics for year 1986 from Maharana Mewar Foundation, Rajasthan. 

• She is presently teaching to B.Sc. (Animation and Multimedia) and BE students. She worked as Project Officer in Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Rajasthan from 1997 to 2005. Worked as Technical Assistant in Birla Institute of Scientific Research from 1989  to 1997

• She has worked for development of Science and Technology since 1989, Worked for development of scientific galleries and models and murals, as Project Officer in DST, Rajasthan, was associated with Science Popularization Div mainly Science Park, Science and Society Div. and Handicrafts Atlas publication, Has been teaching Animation Engineering Drawing and Auto CAD since 2005 and has worked as Registration in charge, member of Cultural Committee in BIT, Jaipur for past seven years.

Mr. Manish Kumar, Associate Lecturer

• Mr. Manish Kumar Associate Lecturer, Dept. of Animation & Multimedia, BIT, Jaipur. As a faculty he is serving in institution from more than 3 years.

• He is post graduate in Masters in Animation Design from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra and his area of specialization is in 3D Modeling, Texturing and Rigging.

• Mr. Manish Kumar was associated with 3D upside down Pvt. Ltd. (France), he completed several international projects for this organization. Mr. Manish Kumar has worked for two Animated Spot Films for RHSDP (Rajasthan Health Systems Development Project). He has got expertise for 3D work.   

• He is currently involved in the Animation and Multimedia courses with the PG and UG students.

Dr. Rishika Sharma, Associate Lecturer

• Presently, she is working as an Associate Lecturer in Animation & Multimedia Dept., BIT, and Jaipur. As a faculty she is serving in institution from more than 3 years.

• Ms. Rishika has successfully completed her PhD from University of Rajasthan in Year 2012.

•  She is post graduated in Drawing & Painting from University of Rajasthan and her specialization in commercial arts (3 years diploma in commercial arts).

• She has around 6 years of experience in teaching.

• Ms. Rishika's paintings are exhibited in several exhibitions. As a freelance artist she has worked as a Visualizer for UNICEF projects, As an Art coordinator for Seedling Group and worked as a Graphic Designer for private sectors. She has got expertise in Sketching and Digital & Matte painting. In painting she excels in Oil on canvas and mixed media. Murals, Spray work, Craft making are another areas of interest. Her work is available at Art galleries and online as well.

• She has an Area of interest in teaching and learning different aspects of the design domain .She is currently involved in the Animation and Multimedia courses with the PG and UG students and she is the active member of Cultural Comity at the BIT, Jaipur.

Mr. Rishi Pandey, Technical Assistant

• Mr.Rishi Pandey is serving in this Institution for past six years as a Technical Assistant. He has three PG degrees (Master Degree): Masters in Animation and Design from BIT , Mesra, Ranchi 2010-2012,  MBA(IT), Symbiosis Pune, M.Sc. (IT) Year 2010, Global University.
  
  
  
  Pursuing Ph.D. in Animation & Multimedia From Birla Institute of Technology-Mesra, Jaipur Center.

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  He is presently teaching Web Designing, 2D Ink and Paint, Interactive Multimedia, VFX and Compositing to B.Sc (Animation and Multimedia).

• Worked on a Govt project for RHSDP Rajasthan Health Systems Development Project which was completed inhouse in BIT (Animation Dept.), Jaipur Campus.

• Completed various companies projects on Websites and presentation.