Dr. CMA(i) Vaibhav Sharma: A Multifaceted Academic and Global Thought Leader Dr. CMA(i) Vaibhav Sharma currently serves as the Assistant Professor in the IMCE Department at Shri Ramswaroop University, Lucknow–Deva Road. He is also the Member Secretary of the Board of Studies and the Coordinator of the CMA Study Centre in Barabanki. With an impressive career that spans academia, research, administration, and industry, Dr. Sharma has established himself as a distinguished figure in the field of commerce and management. Holding a Ph.D. in Commerce from North East Frontier Technical University (2020), Dr. Sharma’s academic qualifications include an M.Com from MAT University, a B.Com from the University of Lucknow, and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Integral University. He also possesses a certificate in Premiership in Business Management from the Indian Council for Technical Research and Development. He is an Intermediate Group qualifier of the Indian Cost & Management Accountants of India (ICMAI) and is currently pursuing its final stage. A prolific academician, Dr. Sharma has published five international and eleven national research papers on subjects ranging from financial inclusion and GST automation to innovations in education and digital marketing. He is the author of two books: New Digital Market (ISBN: 978-93-95470-86-5) and Advanced Financial Management & Accounting (ISBN: 978-93-49554-36-8), both reflecting his depth of expertise in contemporary commerce. His accolades include receiving the Global Leadership Award 2025 and an International Recognition Award recently conferred upon him for his academic and research excellence. Dr. Sharma is a Lifetime Member of the Navodaya International Chamber of Commerce and holds Fellow Memberships from Edouxia University, USA; its Research University; and the Word Universe Research Fellowship, London, UK, highlighting his global engagement in thought leadership. With a specialization in Management, Accounts, and Marketing, Dr. Sharma has held teaching roles across multiple levels of education. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor and Deputy Controller of Examinations at IISE College, Lucknow, and taught senior school students at Rasphil Academy. He also held faculty positions at City Law College and Eram Convent School, and for five years, he provided commerce coaching through Gurukul Academy. Across these roles, he has demonstrated an ability to blend academic rigor with practical insight, making him an effective educator and mentor. Dr. Sharma has over 16 years of experience in academic administration, including roles such as Assistant Examination Controller in a CBSE-affiliated school and head of admissions for schools and colleges. His leadership has been pivotal in organizing institutional events like annual functions and sports meets, and in managing marketing initiatives—both online and offline—to boost institutional visibility. His contributions extend to examination duties, having served as a Sub-Examiner, Coordinator, and Observer in various board and competitive examinations, including the CTET. These roles underscore his reliability and command over sensitive academic procedures. A researcher with a vision for applied innovation, Dr. Sharma holds three design patents, including one for a GST Tracker, and has led three government-funded projects, focusing on advancing educational and financial technologies. In the technical domain, he has completed training under ICAI (Lucknow Chapter) and is proficient in software like Tally 5.2, 7.2, and 9.0. His corporate experience includes stints in accounting, auditing, MIS, and cost management for sectors like car dealerships, CA firms, and multinational companies such as Ienergizer in Noida. Dr. Vaibhav Sharma stands as a testament to the power of continuous learning and professional evolution. His dynamic profile, which bridges academics, research, policy-making, and administration, positions him as a valuable leader and contributor to both national and international academic communities.
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