With nearly 30 years of experience in academia, research, and institution building, Prof. Shalini Singh Sharma has contributed significantly as a researcher, teacher, administrator, and trainer. Her academic journey is distinguished by a strong foundation in economics, earning two University Medals from Punjabi University, Patiala, and a Ph.D. from Aligarh Muslim University under the guidance of Prof. Ashok Mittal. She has authored or co-authored 51 research papers, with several indexed in SCOPUS and Google Scholar, and has presented over 75 research papers at various national and international conferences.

Institution building has been a central focus of Prof. Sharma's career. Currently serving as a Professor, Expert (Economics), and Head of Training & Research at EGROW Foundation, she leads policy research initiatives for the Government of India and international bodies. Notably, her recent research on MSMEs, developed in collaboration with ASSOCHAM, was released by Shri Piyush Goyal Ji, Honorable Minister of Commerce and Industry. Furthermore, her reports on India’s Booming Online Industry and Retrofitting of Inter-city Diesel Passenger Buses have provided valuable insights into the digital economy and sustainable transport solutions.

In previous roles, as Dean of the School of Economics and School of Public Policy at MIT WPU, Pune, as Professor & Director (2015-2020) at Amity School of Economics, she spearheaded research-driven academic initiatives, secured research grants, and fostered interdisciplinary collaboration. Her leadership has also been evident at institutions such as Galgotias University, Sharda University, and the National Power Training Institute, where she has structured programs, led accreditation efforts, and conducted training programs for diverse organizations.

Throughout her experiences, Prof. Sharma has consistently worked towards academic excellence, impactful research, and policy-driven institutional development.