SCOPUS ID: 60084534500

JOSEPH MANOJ BABU S M.Sc., (Ph.D.)

Assistant Professor & Multimedia Animator

School of Media Studies • Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai
Institutional Email:
jmbabu@loyolacollege.edu
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Profile Core

Academic professional, media researcher, and multimedia animator specializing in 2D character animation, motion graphics, concept art, and post-production pipelines. Combines robust foundational theories in mass communication with practical studio workflows to engineer interactive E-learning architectures and modern multimedia curriculum streams.

Pipeline Competencies

Pre-Production & Design
  • › Concept Art & Character Turnarounds
  • › Visual Storyboarding & Layout Design
  • › Vector Illustration & Asset Generation
Production & Motion
  • › 2D Character Animation (Keyframing & Rigging)
  • › Motion Graphics & Dynamic Sequencing
  • › 3D Asset Modeling & Texturing Workflows
Post-Production & VFX
  • › High-Fidelity Rotoscopy & Tracking Matrices
  • › Matte Extraction & Clean-Plate Rendering
  • › Non-Linear Video Editing & Color Grading
Media Theory & Research
  • › Communication Theories & Media Art History
  • › Interactive E-Learning Pipeline Architecture
  • › Quantitative/Qualitative Media Research Methodology

Software & Cert Engine

2D & Motion Engines
Adobe Animate Adobe After Effects Toon Boom Harmony (Theo.)
Asset & Digital Paint
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator CorelDRAW
3D Spatial & VFX
Autodesk Maya Silhouette FX / Mocha (Roto Matrix) Premiere Pro
Pedagogical Credentials
UGC NET Qualified (Mass Comm & Journalism) IELTS Band Score: 8.5

Production & Faculty Timeline

// Academic Architecture & Faculty Leadership
June 2023 – Present

Assistant Professor (Visual Communication)

School of Media Studies — Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai

Directing advanced curriculum tracks in visual communication, digital filmmaking, and media research methodology.

June 2019 – June 2023

Assistant Professor (3D Animation Department)

DDU KAUSHAL Kendra — Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai

Instructed foundational asset architecture, dynamic character motion design modules, and digital visual assets workflow pipelines.

September 2018 – April 2019

Assistant Professor (Visual Communication)

Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Chennai

Lectured on media arts theory, communication design frameworks, and core visualization layouts.

// Studio Operations & Freelance Pipeline
June 2016 – December 2016

VFX / Rotoscopy Artist

Laurence Studio, Chennai

Executed high-fidelity rotoscoping tracking matrices, clean-plate rendering, and structural matte paint extractions.

May 2016 – June 2016

Concept Designer

PIVOT Animation, Chennai

Produced stylistic conceptual assets, visual story boards, and core vector components for active animation cycles.

Peer-Reviewed Theory Papers

"The Learning Effects of Simulation Animation in Developing Scientific Attitude and Awareness: A Case Study to Teach Environmental Science to Primary and High School Students"
Journal of Research and Reflections in Education (UGC CARE-listed) • Nov 2020
Animation Pedagogy Focus
"Design of an ICT-based Multimedia Platform for English Language Teaching in Higher Education"
IEEE Xplore (Volume 248-253) • 2026
UI/UX & Interactive Media Focus
"Investigation on the role of rGO anchoring in hydrothermally synthesized metal oxide (CuO-ZnO/TiO2) nanocomposites composed electrodes toward improved performance"
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Vol. 36) • 2025
Collaborative Materials Analytics

Academic Matrix

Ph.D. in Mass Communication (Pursuing)
VISTAS, Chennai • 2024 - Present
Active Research Track
UGC NET Qualification
Mass Communication and Journalism • 2018
National Eligibility Standard
M.Sc. in Visual Communication
Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai • 2012 - 2017
CGPA: 6.4
B.Sc. in Visual Communication
Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai • 2012 - 2015
CGPA: 6.1
DAE - Film Making Diploma
Arena Animation, Chennai • 2012 - 2015
Professional Track