Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is a Research Mentor at Ideas That Matter and Shoolini University, and a Research Scholar at SRISTI Innovations. He has contributed to the development of carbon quantum dots for antimicrobial applications and has filed three patents based on his research in immuno-virology.
Work at Ideas That Matter
Gaurav Sharma currently serves as a Research Mentor at Ideas That Matter, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on guiding research initiatives and mentoring students in various academic projects.
Current Positions and Roles
In addition to his role at Ideas That Matter, Gaurav Sharma is actively involved in multiple organizations. He works as a Research Scholar at SRISTI Innovations in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, since 2021. He also holds a position as a Research Mentor at Shoolini University. Furthermore, he serves as the Chief of Academic Affairs at Envision and is the Founder of HimTradi in Himachal Pradesh.
Educational Background
Gaurav Sharma completed his Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology at Shoolini University from 2017 to 2021. He also studied at Sichuan University, where he engaged in a UIP program that combined study and research in Biotechnology in 2019. His foundational education was completed at D.A.V. Sr. Sec. School Mandi, where he focused on Science and Medical studies.
Research Contributions and Patents
Gaurav Sharma has made significant contributions to research in immuno-virology. He has filed three patents, which include two utility patents and one design patent, based on his research findings. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of carbon quantum dots derived from Himalayan medicinal plants for their antimicrobial applications in agriculture.
Achievements and Competitions
Gaurav Sharma was recognized as the runner-up in the 'bio-brainer microbiology debate competition 2021,' organized by Biocon Academy, where he competed against 50 institutions across India. He also successfully completed the first cohort of the Young Researchers Program, which focused on integrating intellectual property rights into student innovations.