• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management, Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Manipal, Karnataka
• Chartered Accountancy, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi (IPCC-1)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Finance, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

Currently Working
Assistant Professor – School of Management
OP Jindal University, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh (2024–Present)

• Teaching core subjects in Management with a focus on HR and Finance.
• Guiding students through research methodology, case studies, and data analysis.
• Contributing to academic research, faculty development, and institutional activities.

Assistant Professor – Faculty of Commerce and Social Sciences
Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh (2023–April 2024)

• Engaged in teaching and research in the School of Commerce & Management.
• Contributing to curriculum design, mentoring students, and academic planning.

Faculty Commerce – Economics, Business Studies
Premier Academy, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh (2021–2023)

• Taught core subjects in Commerce and Social Sciences.
• Promoted academic growth through interactive learning and student development programs.

PGT Economics – Senior Secondary Level
Krishna Public School, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh (2021–2023)

• Instructed students in Economics at the higher secondary level.
• Encouraged analytical thinking and real-world economic application.

TGT Economics – Secondary Level
Brilliant Public School, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh (2020–2021)

• Taught Economics to secondary-level students.
• Strengthened foundational understanding and academic performance.

Industry Experience

Operations Manager
The Safety Supply Company, United Kingdom (Remote Role)

• Led a team to manage backend operations and ensure financial compliance.
• Maintained operational efficiency and safety standards.

Finance Manager
My Menu, United Arab Emirates

• Oversaw financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Played a strategic role in business growth and financial planning.

Article Assistant
G.K. Associates, Delhi

• Assisted in auditing, taxation, and financial reporting.
• Gained valuable hands-on experience in accounting practices.

Article Assistant
Mittal & Associates, Delhi

• Conducted audit processes and financial assessments.
• Ensured compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.

• Spiritual Leadership & Organizational Behaviour
  Exploring how spiritually grounded leadership styles influence workplace culture, employee morale, and organizational effectiveness.
• Emotional Intelligence & Employee Engagement
  Investigating EI's role as a mediator between leadership practices and improved workforce involvement and satisfaction.
• Financial Literacy & Corporate Governance
  Studying frameworks to enhance financial awareness and ethical governance within educational and corporate systems.
• Educational Entrepreneurship & Institutional Wellbeing
  Examining sustainable entrepreneurial innovations in academic environments that foster community, wellness, and educational quality.
• Technology Integration in Management
  Assessing the inclusion of AI, Blockchain in healthcare, and E‑commerce analytics within managerial decision-making processes.

• Sharma, A. (2024). Spiritual Leadership on Organizational Sustainability: A Study Based on Bibliometric Analysis – A Literature-Based Review.
• Sharma, A. (2024). The Spiritual Leadership Impact on Entrepreneurial Success: A Comparative Analysis.
• Sharma, A. (2024). Spiritual Leadership and Educational Entrepreneurship: A Holistic Analysis of Job Satisfaction and Employee Engagement among Educators.
• Sharma, A. et al. (2024). Bibliometric Examination of Spiritual Leadership Trends in Contemporary Organizations.
  • Published in: 2024 IEEE International Students' Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Science (SCEECS)
  • DOI: 10.1109/SCEECS1402.2024.10482122
  • Affiliation: Faculty of Commerce & Management, Kalinga University

• International Conference on Research and Development in Information, Communication and Computing Technologies (ICRDICT’25)
  Paper Title: Spiritual Leadership and Organizational Performance: A PRISMA-Based Systematic Review and Future Research Directions
  Venue: E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
  Dates: April 4–5, 2025
  Indexed in: Scopus (Conference Proceedings)
• 4th International Conference on Information Technology, Civil Innovation, Science, and Management (ICITSM’25)
  Paper Title: Spiritual Leadership and Workplace Outcomes: An Interpretive Structural Equation Modeling (ISEM) Approach
  Venue: K.S.R. College of Engineering, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
  Dates: April 28–29, 2025
  Indexed in: Scopus, EAI Conference Proceedings
• International Conference on Innovative Management Techniques for Sustainable Development (2024)
  Paper Title: The Role of Spiritual Leadership in Enhancing Educator Wellbeing and Organizational Engagement
  Venue: Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh
  Organized by: Faculty of Commerce and Management, Kalinga University
• IEEE International Students' Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Science (SCEECS 2024)
  Paper Title: Bibliometric Examination of Spiritual Leadership Trends in Contemporary Organizations
  Venue: Raipur, Chhattisgarh
  Indexed in: IEEE Xplore, Scopus
• Paper presented at the International Conference, Mangalmay Institute of Management & Technology
• Paper presented at the International Conference, New Horizon College, Bengaluru
• Paper presented at the National Conference, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (Central University), Bilaspur

Book: Soulful Leadership

An accessible manual designed to cultivate authentic, heart-centered leadership. Combining spiritual practices with business insights, it serves as a practical guide for professionals seeking meaning-driven leadership. Available on Amazon and compatible with both Kindle and paperback (available via the author’s Amazon author page) ISBN: 000-000053864-9

Book: The Mindful Journey (with Shivangi Makade)

Published August 6, 2024, this 105-page book offers meditative exercises, breathing techniques, and self-awareness reflections to support spiritual wellness and balanced living.

• Kindle & paperback editions available
• ISBN‑13: 978‑9362632456;Paperback ₹508 on Amazon.in; Kindle edition at ₹224.70

Patent: The Impact of Teacher Professional Development in Enhancing Quality Education

A proprietary method designed to improve teacher training protocols, aiming to uplift educational standards through targeted development programs.

Book Chapters

• Empowering Sustainable Innovation Through Spiritual Leadership
• Case Studies in Innovation & Adoption: Bold and Beauty in the Fashion Industry
  An examination of disruptive practices within creative industries.
• Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Yoga Practices
  exploring how AI can enhance individual-centric wellness routines.
• Block chain Technology: Current & Future Research Opportunities in Healthcare
  A forward-looking analysis of distributed ledgers in medical recordkeeping, patient privacy, and transactional efficiency.

• Organising Secretary – International Conference on Innovative Management Techniques for Sustainable Development, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur (2024)
• Workshop Conducted – Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur
• Seminar Conducted – E-Commerce: Emerging Trends and Career Scope, Kalinga University
• Entrepreneurship Development Trainer – Certified by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII)
• Webinar Participation – Unlocking the Power of Scopus, conducted by Elsevier
• Certificate Course – Research Methodology in Social Sciences, organized by ICSSR
• Webinar – Financial Planning, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (2022–2023)
• Conference Participation – MSME Empowerment Conference, Kalinga University
• Class Test Coordinator – Kalinga University
• Published – Article and Case Study under Kalinga University Academic Series