He has completed his M. Phil and Ph.D. in Atomic and Radiation Physics from Nuclear Science Laboratories, Punjabi University, Patiala- India. In conjunction with his career of 17 years in teaching and research, he has been accumulating distinguished experiences in the University since its inception. Dr Sharma initiated several reforms to strengthen and safeguard the examination systems in terms of secrecy, transparency and digitalization of students credentials on NAD/Digilocker etc.

His research interests include; Atomic inner shell studies, X-ray fluorescence and its applications in environmental restoration. He is a life member of Indian society for Atomic and Molecular Physics (ISAMP), Indian Society for Radiation Physics (ISRP) and Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). He is an active member of the research group working on synchrotron radiations at RRCAT-Indore (DAE-Unit) and is instrumental in conducting and designing various experiments. He has delivered various talks related to his research in India and abroad. He has authored one book, filed five patents and published number of research papers in reputed Journals and conference proceedings.