Dr. Ashish Sharma | Sustainability | Best Academic Researcher Award
Founding CEO | Sustainability Alternatives Ltd | India
Dr. Ashish Sharma is a globally recognized environmental researcher and consultant with deep expertise in air pollution mitigation, sustainability assessment, and Net‑Zero strategy design. Currently engaged as a Scientific Consultant at India’s MoEFCC NATCOM Cell, Manager for Air Quality at WRI India Ross Center, and Co‑founder of Sustainability Alternatives Ltd., UK, he blends cutting-edge analysis with policy influence across multiple continents.
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Education
Dr. Sharma earned his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Surrey (2017–2021), UK, focusing on quantifying and mitigating particulate matter exposure in young children. He earlier obtained an MRes in Environmental Science from Macquarie University, Australia (2015–2016), and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology, South Korea (2012–2014). His academic training builds a strong foundation in climate policy, life cycle assessment, and exposure modeling.
Experience
Dr. Sharma has led high-impact roles across governmental, nonprofit, academic, and consulting sectors. At MoEFCC, he coordinated India’s GHG inventory reporting, developed the Net Zero Portal, and championed transparency under the UNFCCC Enhanced Transparency Framework. At WRI India, he manages air quality programs for urban environments, engages with cities and stakeholders, and produces research-driven policy briefs. As founder of Sustainability Alternatives Ltd., he advises clients globally on decarbonization, circular economy, and sustainability integration.
Research Interests
His research spans multiple domains: air pollution exposure assessment, climate policy, Net Zero strategy development, life cycle sustainability, and environmental governance. He has led interdisciplinary international projects in India, the UK, the USA, Australia, and South Korea, using tools like MOVES, GREET, SimaPro, GaBi, ArcGIS, and R to deliver policy-relevant analysis.
Awards
Dr. Sharma was awarded the EPSRC NPIF PhD fellowship at Surrey, the iMQRES scholarship at Macquarie University, and a Korean government scholarship at GIST. He has consistently delivered in leadership, communication, and capacity-building roles, having presented at high-profile forums such as the India 2047 Summit and the WRI City platforms.
Top Noted Publications
Title: Urban energy transition in smart cities: a comprehensive review of sustainability and innovation
Year: 2025
Cited by: +13
Title: Air pollution exposure assessment simulation of babies in a bike trailer and implication for mitigation measures
Year: 2022
Cited by: +5
Title: Quantification of air pollution exposure to in‑pram babies and mitigation strategies
Year: 2020
Cited by: +3
Title: Navigating the impact of climate change in India: a perspective on SDG11 & 13
Year: 2023
Cited by: +6
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