A complete and verifiable record of qualifications, research output, professional experience, and scholarly contributions.
| Degree | Institution | Year | Specialisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. (Economics) | Panjab University, Chandigarh | 2022 | Labour Economics |
| MBA (HR) | Sikkim Manipal University | 2015 | Human Resource Management |
| UGC-NET (JRF/SRF) | University Grants Commission | 2015 | Economics |
| M.A. (Economics) | Panjab University, Chandigarh | 2011 | Economics |
| B.A. (Economics Honours) | Panjab University, Chandigarh | 2009 | Economics |
Published in Scopus-indexed journals spanning Q1 to Q4 quartiles, covering labour economics, rural transformation, socio-economic analysis, and applied econometrics. Journals include Millennial Asia, The Indian Economic Journal, Indian Journal of Labour Economics, and Indian Journal of Economics and Development, among others.
Contributed chapters in Scopus-indexed edited volumes published by Palgrave Macmillan and Taylor & Francis (Routledge), addressing the economic and social dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic, informal labour markets, and policy responses across India and Asia.
Research presented at 15+ national and international conferences, including Scopus-indexed proceedings at Presidency University and other premier venues. Themes span econometric analysis of fiscal policy, sustainable agricultural economics, and labour market dynamics. Conferences attended include those organised by IIT Roorkee (ISLE), Punjabi University Patiala, and DAV College Bathinda.
| Role | Period |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Program Coordinator – Economics | Aug 2023 – Jul 2025 |
| Faculty Development Coordinator | Aug 2024 – Jul 2025 |
| Member, Board of Studies | 2023 – 2025 |
| Curriculum Development Committee Member | 2022 – 2025 |
| Project Coordinator – Student Research | 2022 |
Dr. Sharma has successfully guided doctoral research to award and supervised postgraduate dissertations at Chandigarh University. His mentorship focuses on building independent research capability — equipping scholars to design, execute, and defend their work with confidence.
Dr. Sharma's approach to consultancy is shaped by the same standards that guide rigorous academic research — honesty, precision, and a genuine commitment to the work and the people behind it.
Every engagement is treated with complete discretion. Research data, findings, and client information are never shared, disclosed, or referenced without explicit consent.
Quality is never compromised for convenience. Each analysis, interpretation, and recommendation is verified, checked, and defensible — the way academic research demands.
If a research design has a flaw or a dataset has limitations, it will be communicated clearly and early — not buried in footnotes. Clients deserve honest assessments, not comfortable ones.
Every analytical decision is grounded in established research methodology and statistical principles. Nothing is done arbitrarily or to produce a desired result.
The goal is always to strengthen the researcher's understanding, not create dependency. Dr. Sharma explains the reasoning behind every analytical choice so clients can own and defend their work.
All work adheres to the ethical standards of academic research — proper attribution, transparent methodology, and no involvement in work that misrepresents data or findings.