Mrs. Prernaa Sharma is an emerging environmental researcher and Ph.D. scholar at Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science, where she was awarded a Gold Medal for academic excellence. With over four years of academic and applied research experience, her work focuses on air quality assessment, emission quantification, and urban pollution analysis. Her doctoral research emphasizes the impact of ambient air pollutants on vegetation and environmental monitoring.

Research Expertise & Contributions

Her expertise spans bio-monitoring techniques, Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) studies, exposure assessment, and carbon emission methodologies aligned with global standards such as Verra, Gold Standard, and CDM. She has also integrated artificial intelligence tools into environmental monitoring and predictive pollution control strategies. Mrs. Sharma has authored over 10 research publications in reputed SCI (Q2), Scopus, IEEE, and Springer-indexed platforms, contributing significantly to interdisciplinary environmental research.

Publications & Academic Impact

Mrs. Sharma has presented her research at several national and international conferences, including IEEE DELCON 2024. Her scholarly output includes conference papers, book chapters, and research articles in areas such as sustainable waste management, circular economy, soil and air pollution, and biodiversity. With 16 citations and an h-index of 3, her work demonstrates growing academic impact and recognition.

Awards & Recognitions

She has received multiple accolades, including a Gold Medal in her postgraduate studies, awards for conference presentations, and recognitions for her contributions to environmental awareness and education. Her achievements reflect both academic excellence and societal engagement.

Certifications & Technical Skills

Mrs. Sharma has enhanced her expertise through certifications in ESG and sustainability, GIS (QGIS), and remote sensing from reputed institutions. Her technical skill set supports data-driven environmental analysis and geospatial assessment.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Mrs. Prernaa Sharma is highly eligible for the Young Researcher Award (Scientific Laurels) based on her strong academic foundation, consistent research contributions, and interdisciplinary approach to environmental challenges. Her publication record in reputed indexed journals, active participation in international conferences, and application of advanced methodologies such as AI and GIS in environmental science demonstrate innovation and research excellence. Additionally, her early career achievements, including awards, recognitions, and measurable research impact (citations and h-index), position her as a promising young scientist contributing meaningfully to sustainable development and environmental conservation.