
Shilpa Sharma
Assistant Professor
PhD (Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry); MBA (Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry)
Shilpa Sharma is an assistant professor at Shoolini University Centre for Distance and Online Education. She holds a PhD in Agri-Business Management from Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni. She also earned her MBA (Agri-Business Management) with specialisation in Marketing and Economics, and a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology from the same institution.
Her academic and research interests focus on agricultural marketing, value chain development, supply chain management, and strengthening market systems for small and marginal farmers in hill regions. She is committed to integrating research, teaching, and extension to enhance farmer income and sustainable agricultural development.
Asst Prof Sharma teaches Agricultural Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Leadership and Organisational Behaviour, and AI & Future Technologies using experiential and application-oriented methodologies.
She has held key administrative and academic leadership roles, including Examination Manager, Course Coordinator for NAAC Accreditation (BBA Program), and Event Strategy & Operations Coordinator. She has successfully managed university-level academic operations, accreditation documentation, immersion programs, and major institutional events.
Asst Prof Sharma has also contributed as an External Paper Setter and actively participates in professional development programs in research methodology, agri-entrepreneurship, and digital education tools.
Publications
- Sharma et al, (2020) “Women empowerment in agriculture: a case study of village Kangoo in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh,” International Journal of Farm Sciences 10(2): 76-77.
Conferences:
- Successfully participated in the Programme on Capacity Building of Universities on Monitoring and Evaluation offered by Development Monitoring and Evaluation office (DMEO), NITI Aayog.
- Participant, Conference on Agri-Entrepreneurship Gained insights into sustainable agricultural business models, innovation in agribusiness, and rural development strategies.
- 15-Day International Faculty Development Program on Qualitative Research Organized by IIDM, Darjeeling Developed advanced understanding of qualitative research methodologies, data analysis techniques, and academic writing in a global academic context.
- Completed the NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Program under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grant Commission Organized by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.
- Successfully participated in the Kissangram 2-Day Online Workshop on Personality Development, Career Guidance, CV Building & LinkedIn Mastery held on 17th & 18th May 2025.
Contact Details:
E mail id: shilpasharma@shoolini.online
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shilpa-sharma
Google Scholar profile: shilpasharma.123444@gmail.com
