Dr. Ashish Sharma is a highly accomplished environmental researcher and sustainability professional whose work spans across multiple continents, focusing on air pollution mitigation, exposure assessment, climate policy, and sustainable development. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Surrey, UK, where his doctoral research focused on quantifying and mitigating particulate matter exposure to young children. His academic journey also includes a Master of Research in Environmental Science from Macquarie University, Australia, and an M.S. in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea, along with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, India. Professionally, Dr. Sharma serves as a Scientific Consultant at the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, leading key initiatives in greenhouse gas inventory development, Net Zero strategies, and climate transparency frameworks. Previously, he worked as Manager for Air Quality at WRI India, Principal Project Scientist at IIT Delhi, and held significant research roles at institutions such as Macquarie University, the University of Toledo, and Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology. His expertise encompasses environmental data analytics, emissions modeling, sustainability assessment, and policy design. Dr. Sharma has demonstrated exceptional research and leadership skills through his interdisciplinary collaborations, project management, and contributions to UNFCCC reporting frameworks. His technical proficiency includes R, ArcGIS, SimaPro, GREET, GaBi, and advanced exposure modeling tools. He has authored several high-impact peer-reviewed publications in international journals such as Environment International, Energy, and Sustainable Cities and Society. His outstanding achievements have earned him research fellowships, leadership roles, and recognition for advancing air quality and sustainability goals. Overall, Dr. Sharma’s work exemplifies an integrative approach to addressing global environmental challenges, combining technical innovation, policy engagement, and a strong commitment to sustainable climate action and public health protection.
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Featured Publications
1. Kumar, P., Druckman, A., Gallagher, J., Gatersleben, B., Allison, S., Eisenman, T. S., Hoang, U., Hama, S., Tiwari, A., Sharma, A., & Abhijith, K. V. (2019). The nexus between air pollution, green infrastructure and human health. Environment International, 133(Part A), 14. [Cited by: 546]
2. Kumar, P., Hama, S., Omidvarborna, H., Sharma, A., Sahani, J., Abhijith, K. V., Debele, S. E., Zavala-Reyes, J. C., Barwise, Y., & Tiwari, A. (2020). Temporary reduction in fine particulate matter due to ‘anthropogenic emissions switch-off’ during COVID-19 lockdown in Indian cities. Sustainable Cities and Society, 102382, 65. [Cited by: 309]
3. Sharma, A., & Strezov, V. (2017). Life cycle environmental and economic impact assessment of alternative transport fuels and power-train technologies. Energy. [Cited by: 131]
4. Hussain, S., Hussain, E., Saxena, P., Sharma, A., Thathola, P., & Sonwani, S. (2024). Navigating the impact of climate change in India: a perspective on climate action (SDG13) and sustainable cities and communities (SDG11). Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, 5, 1308684. [Cited by: 62]
5. Sharma, A., & Kumar, P. (2018). A review of factors surrounding the air pollution exposure to in-pram babies and mitigation strategies. Environment International, 120(November), 262–278. [Cited by: 37]
