Dr. Vishal Sharma
Dr. Vishal Sharma, a distinguished figure in academia, serves as the Head of the Department of Electronics & IT at Government College for Women Udhampur, affiliated with the University of Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India. With a vast academic experience & robust leadership background spanning various institutes within the Department of Higher Education, UT of Jammu & Kashmir, since 2005, Dr. Sharma brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Additionally, he holds the esteemed position of Adjunct Professor at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Uttarakhand, India. His profound knowledge and understanding of Electronics and technologogy, showcased in his seminal work "Digital and Technological Solutions”, reflect years of academic leadership and research, enriching the depth of insights in this domain.
Dr. Sharma's exceptional achievements include the rare honor of receiving both the Commonwealth Fellowship from the UK and the Fulbright Climate Fellowship from the USA. He actively contributes as an Alumni Advisory Panel member and Knowledge Hub Coordinator for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, UK, and serves as a Visiting Academician at the University of Sheffield, UK. Moreover, he holds the esteemed title of Global Goals Ambassador for the United Nations (UN) Association of USA, along with numerous accolades for mentoring at an international level by Commonwealth Commission, UK, and other prestigious organizations. His collaborations extend to UNESCO and other international bodies for developing open online courses.
Focusing his research on Printable Electronics, Dr. Sharma aims to combat Climate Change and Global Warming. His extensive publication record includes research papers and awards garnered both nationally and internationally. He actively engages with the public through writings in leading newspapers and scientific talks on platforms like Doordarshan/All India Radio. Dr. Sharma is a sought-after expert speaker, addressing diverse audiences on topics ranging from Climate Change, AI, IoT, Robotics, Printable Electronics and Nanotechnology to Career opportunities in STEM fields, demonstrating his versatile expertise.