Assoc. Prof. Pooja Sharma is a distinguished academic, researcher, and educationist specializing in Environmental Economics, Energy Economics, Sustainability, and Development Studies. With a strong interdisciplinary orientation, her work integrates economic theory with environmental policy, energy transition, climate change, and sustainable development pathways. Her scholarly contributions demonstrate both policy relevance and methodological rigor, positioning her as a respected voice in energy and environmental economics at the national and international levels.

She has also played a significant role in academic governance and curriculum development, notably through her appointment to the Committee of Courses and Studies for Undergraduate Programs (other than B.A. Hons. Economics), University of Delhi, reflecting her leadership in higher education policy and academic planning.

Research and Scholarly Contributions

Assoc. Prof. Sharma has an extensive and impactful research portfolio:

• Publications: 67 peer-reviewed research papers

• Papers Presented: 38 papers at national and international conferences

• Conference Proceedings: Contributions to leading international conferences including

  • Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES)

  • MISG

  • Materials Science & Engineering Congress

  • MESD’23

• Workshops Conducted/Attended: 29

Her research spans energy transition, renewable energy economics, air pollution, climate change, environmental cost–benefit analysis, health economics, and sustainability pathways. Her work is widely disseminated through reputed platforms such as IOP Publishing, SSRN, and international conference series, earning recognition for its academic depth and policy-oriented insights.

Academic Awards and Distinctions

Assoc. Prof. Sharma has received numerous prestigious national and international recognitions, including:

• National Best Researcher Award (2021) in Environmental Economics,
  The International Multidisciplinary Foundation (IMRF)

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Best Teacher Award (2022),
  Centre for Professional Advancement (CPACE)

• ESDA Academics Excellence Award (2022),
  World Environment Summit

• Unmesh Shekade Hastlikhit Abhangatha Puruskar (2023), Latur, Maharashtra

• Outstanding Woman Researcher in Economics – VIWA 2024,
  9th Venus International Women Awards

• National Women’s Excellence Award (2024), New Delhi

• Rising Women of India Award (2024), for Outstanding Achievements and Distinguished Services to the Nation

• Leading Educationist of India Award (2024), for Outstanding Contribution to National and Global Education

• Best Researcher Award – Energy Transition

• Inspiring Educator of the Year Award, ED Talk World, for fostering excellence in Energy Economics, Sustainability, and Environmental Economics

She has also received multiple Best Paper Awards at reputed national and international conferences between 2017 and 2025.

Association with Professional Bodies and Editorial Roles

• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Modern Economy and Management

• Guest Editor, International Journal on Responsibility (ISSN 2576-0955),
  Volume 5, Issue 1.1 & 1.2 (Fall 2022)

• Secretary, National Executive Committee,
  Akhil Bhartiya Rachanatmak Samaj (Federation of Gandhian Institutions and Social Activists)

• Member, Indian Association for Asian and Pacific Studies (IAAPS)

• Scientific Advisory Board Member,

  • 18th SDEWES Conference, Dubrovnik (2023)

  • 1st North American SDEWES Conference, Toronto (2024)

  • SDEWES Conference, Dubrovnik (2025)

International Exposure and Fellowships

• PhD Research Fellow (Full Scholarship), University of Agder, Norway

• ASEAN Law Academy Educator Programme (Full Scholarship), Singapore

• ICSSR Travel and Conference Grants

Her international academic engagements underscore her active participation in global research networks and collaborative scholarship.

Research Projects and Academic Contributions

• Content Developer for multiple economics courses, including:

  • Statistical Methods of Economics

  • Introductory Econometrics

  • Macroeconomics

  • Environmental Economics

  • Advanced Microeconomics

  • Growth Theory
    (Platforms: e-PG Pathshala, eGyanKosh, IGNOU, Open School of Learning, University of Delhi)

• Research Experience, Institute of Economic Growth

• Research Council Innovation Projects, University of Delhi

• STAR Innovation Projects, University of Delhi

• Ongoing ICSSR-funded projects, including research on solar deployment, clean energy, and the Viksit Bharat Project

Academic Leadership and Outreach

Assoc. Prof. Sharma has actively organized and participated in international webinars and academic forums focusing on COVID-19, sustainability, energy security, environmental governance, and Gandhian perspectives. She is a dedicated mentor to students and early-career researchers and regularly contributes to policy-oriented discussions on climate action, sustainable development, and energy transition.

Eligibility for Distinguished Researcher Award

Based on her robust publication record, international research impact, interdisciplinary excellence, academic leadership, editorial and advisory roles, major national and international awards, and sustained contributions to energy and environmental economics, Assoc. Prof. Pooja Sharma is highly eligible and exceptionally deserving of the Distinguished Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels.

Her career exemplifies research excellence, societal relevance, and global academic engagement, fully meeting and exceeding the core criteria for this prestigious recognition.