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Dr. Harshita Sharma
Dr. Harshita Sharma
Assistant Professor
🎓 Ph.D., UGC-NET Qualified (2018), M.A., B.A. (Hons.)
⏱️ 4 Appointments Experience
✉️ harshita.sharma@vgu.ac.in
Specialization: Political Science / Development Studies, International Relations and Global GovernanceGender Studies and Political RepresentationClimate Change and PolicyDigital Governance and AI in PoliticsPublic Policy and Development Studies
Academic Achievements
Research & Publications
Affiliations & Engagements
Awards & Honours

Bio

Dr. Harshita Sharma is an Assistant Professor at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, specializing in Political Science and Development Studies. She holds a Ph.D. and is UGC-NET qualified. She has significant academic contributions through Scopus and UGC Care publications, books, and book chapters. Her research focuses on global governance, gender, climate policy, and digital transformation in politics, along with active involvement in conferences, FDPs, and academic leadership.

Additional Administrative Titles

R&D Coordinator

DIQAC Member

Alumni Incharge

B.A Programme Coordinator

Convener – International Conference (IMASEE 2026, 2025)Organising Secretary – International Conference “Anubhuti”Coordinator – Youth Parliament Session (National Scheme)

Academic Degrees

  • Ph.D., Political Science, Vivekananda Global University, 2024
  • UGC-NET Qualified (2018)
  • M.A., Political Science, University of Rajasthan, 2017
  • B.A. (Hons.), Political Science, University of Rajasthan, 2015

Academic Appointments

  • Assistant Professor, Vivekananda Global University (2022–Present)
  • Assistant Professor, Khandelwal Vaish Girls Institute of Technology (2021–2022)
  • Assistant Professor, Vivekananda Global University (2019–2021)

Professional Experience

Over 7+ years of teaching experience in higher education with expertise in teaching, research, academic coordination, and conference management.

Courses Taught

  • B.A. (Political Science)
  • B.A. (Hons.) International Relations
  • B.A. (Hons.) Political Science
  • B.A. (Public Policy & Development)
  • M.A. (International Relations)
  • M.A. (Political Science)

Research Interests

International Relations and Global Governance

Gender Studies and Political Representation

Climate Change and Policy

Digital Governance and AI in Politics

Public Policy and Development Studies

Journal Articles

  • Scopus Indexed Journals
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  • UGC CARE Listed Journals
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  • Peer-Reviewed Journal
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Books

  • The 12 Influentials in Rajya Sabha
  • Author: Dr. Harshita Sharma
  • Publisher: Lex Assisto Publications
  • Year: 2024
  • ISBN: 978-81-970856-3-5
  • India–USA–Pakistan Triangle: Counterterrorism Efforts and Diplomatic Maneuvering
  • Publisher: Indian Books & Periodicals
  • Year: 2025
  • ISBN: 978-93-94175-67-9
  • Major Political Thinkers
  • Publisher: Book River Publications
  • ISBN: 978-93-6884-602-4
  • India–Nepal Relations
  • Publisher: Good Will Publications
  • ISBN: 978-93-93547-25-5
  • IMASEE Conference Proceedings (Edited Volume)
  • Editor: Dr. Harshita Sharma
  • Publisher: Atlantis Press (Springer Nature)
  • ISBN: 978-2-38476-415-0
  • Conference Proceedings (Edited Volume)
  • Publisher: A.R. Research Publication
  • ISBN: 978-93-91535-70-4

Book Chapters

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  • In: Sustainable Business for a Better World: UN Development Goals and Corporate Sustainability
  • Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
  • ISBN: 978-1-0364-5957-4
  • Year: 2026
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  • In: Communication in Contemporary World
  • Publisher: Book River Publications
  • ISBN: 978-93-6884-382-5
  • Year: 2025
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  • In: Welfare and Development: Issues and Concerns – Volume II
  • Publisher: Akinik Publications
  • ISBN: 978-93-7020-945-9
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  • In: Global Shifts: Commerce and Economics in the Age of Technology and Sustainability (Volume 1)
  • ISBN: 978-93-6884-566-9
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  • In: Reimagining School Education in the 21st Century: Policies to Practices
  • ISBN: 978-93-6884-495-2
  • In: Teaching with Heart: Mastering Soft Skills for Transformative Education
  • ISBN: 978-93-6884-377-1
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  • In: A Journey of Consciousness: Exploring the Depths of Awareness
  • ISBN: 978-93-6884-315-3
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  • In: The Impact of Deepfakes on Political Discourse: A Study of AI Generated Disinformation
  • Publisher: International Edited Volume
  • ISBN: 978-81-977012-8-3
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  • In: A Decade of Shaping the Future – Global Harmony, Cooperation and G20
  • ISBN: 978-93-5747-925-7
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  • In: Conference Proceedings (IMASEE)
  • Publisher: Atlantis Press (Springer Nature)
  • ISBN: 978-2-38476-415-0
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  • In: Progress in the Environmental and Ecological Impact of Nanobiotechnology in Plant System
  • Publisher: Springer Nature
  • ISBN: 978-981-95-5910-7
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Conferences, Talks & Speaking Engagements

  • Convener, IMASEE 2026 – International Multidisciplinary Conference (ICSSR Funded)
  • Convener, IMASEE 2025 – International Conference (Proceedings published with Atlantis Press, Springer Nature)
  • Organising Secretary, 4th International Conference “Anubhuti”
  • Organising Member, 3rd International Conference “Anubhuti”
  • Presenter, International Conference on Sustainable Development, Humanities and Artificial Intelligence: Challenges & Solutions (2025)
  • Presenter, International Conference on Global Challenges and Opportunities in Research and Innovation (2023)
  • Presenter, International Conference on Dr. Ambedkar: Harbinger of Egalitarian Global Order (2024)
  • Presenter, National Conference on IRPCM (2024)
  • Presenter, National Conference on New Education Policy (2022)
  • Speaker/Coordinator, Youth Parliament Session under National Youth Parliament Scheme
  • Organizer, Webinar on “A Change in the Political Landscape Due to Covid-19”

Affiliations

  • Editorial Board Member, Scholar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Scholar India Publishers (2026–2028)
  • Associate Editor, SciencePG (USA)
  • Reviewer, Elsevier Journals
  • Global Researcher Advisor, STAMP-2024
  • Lifetime Member, Forethought India Educational Society
  • Lifetime Member, Rashtriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad

In the Media

Recognized for academic leadership, conference organization, and research contributions at institutional and academic platforms

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🏛️ Department
Department of Development Studies
🎓 Qualification
Ph.D., UGC-NET Qualified (2018), M.A., B.A. (Hons.)
⏱️ Experience
4 Appointments
🔬 Specialization
Political Science / Development Studies, International Relations and Global GovernanceGender Studies and Political RepresentationClimate Change and PolicyDigital Governance and AI in PoliticsPublic Policy and Development Studies
✉️ Email
harshita.sharma@vgu.ac.in
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