Dr. Seema Sharma is the Head of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, since November 7, 2023. With over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and extension, she has shown exemplary leadership in human development. Dr. Sharma has taught 38 UG and PG courses and played a key role in curriculum development across various academic programs. She initiated a one-year Certificate Course in Early Childhood Care and Education and has served as a paper setter and evaluator for 14 universities. She has mentored 14 M.Sc. and 9 Ph.D. students and authored 98 research papers, 15 book chapters, and 4 manuals. Her research focuses on mental health, media usage, socio-emotional well-being, and life skills. Dr. Sharma has presented papers in 17 conferences, acted as reviewer for various peer reviewed research journal and associated with many professional society. She has led 29 training programs, published 40 extension articles, delivered 6 radio/TV talks, and 23 expert lectures, contributing significantly to community outreach and education.

Professional Accomplishments

Selected Research Publications:

1. Panwar P, Sharma S and Kang TK (2020) An exploratory study on relationship of socio- emotional learning with aggression among adolescents. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science 9:1-11. (NASS rating: 5.38)
2. Dhami M, Sharma S and Kang T (2021) A relational analysis of mental health and spiritual intelligence among youth: A new paradigm. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology 12: 314-17. (NAAS Rating: 4.64)
3. Dhami, M, Sharma S and Kang TK (2022) Spiritual intelligence analysis of youth: A cultural perspective. Journal of Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development 17(1): 1-4. (NAAS rating: 5.67)
4. Joshi N, Sharma S and Sharma P (2022) Enrichment programme efficacy on core life skills: A quasi experimental study among university students. Indian Journal of Extension Education 58: 134-38. (NAAS Rating: 5.95)
5. Navya G and Sharma S (2022) Impact of spiritual intelligence on perceived stress among male and female university students. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management 13: 62-68. (NAAS Rating: 5.4)
6. Joshi N, Sharma S, Kang T and Grewal IS (2023) Assessing the efficacy of a life skills enrichment program on mitigating peer pressure among university students. International Journal of Education & Management Studies 13: 142-46. (NAAS Rating: 4.58)
7. Rani M and Sharma S (2024) Socio-emotional Climate of School and Academic Achievement: Gender Differentials. International Journal of Education & Management Studies 14: 289. (NAAS Rating: 4.58)
8. Dhami M, Sharma S and Kang T (2024) A study of spiritual intelligence and its relationship with local of control among youth. Journal of Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development 19: 277-83. (NAAS Rating: 5.02)
9. Kaur R, Sharma S and Kumar P (2025) Social adjustment and its socio- personal determinants: A comprehensive analysis of undergraduate students. International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development 8: 547- 53. (NAAS Rating: 5.04)

Awards/Honours/Distinctions 

Recipient of Dr Pramila Pathak Memorial Award of Best Development Psychologist 2012, Conferred by Indian Psychometric and Educational Research Association (Patna) in National Seminar held at Agra on September 28-29, 2012.