The research interests of our laboratory include gene expression and regulation in eukaryotic cells as well as functional genomics. Wide array of approaches are employed to identify conserved and new components of different cellular machineries regulating biological processes in yeasts and other higher eukaryotic organisms.

1. B.Sc. (Hons.)  : University of Delhi

2. M.Sc.  : JNU, Delhi

3. PhD  : Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore

1. Preeti Dabas, Deepak Kumar, Nimisha Sharma “Yeast genetics as a powerful tool to study human diseases” in a book titled “Yeast diversity for human welfare” Editors- Satyanarayana and Kunze, Springer (publisher), (2017).
2. Nimisha Sharma and Surbhi Mehta “A Comparative study of the RNA polymerase II transcription machinery in yeasts” in a book- “Yeast Biotechnology: Diversity and Applications of yeasts”, Editors- Satyanarayana and Kunze, Springer (publisher), (2009).
3. Nimisha Sharma “Recombinant DNA Technology” in “A textbook of Biotechnology” published by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for class XII (2003).
4. Contributed experimental guidelines in a textbook titled “A laboratory Manual of Biotechnology” published by CBSE for class XII (2003).
5. Nimisha Sharma “From Gene to protein, Replication Of DNA, Transcription, Translation, Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes, Cell division and Cell cycle” in “A textbook of Biotechnology” published by CBSE for class XI (2002).
6. Contributed experimental guidelines in “A laboratory manual of Biotechnology” published by CBSE for class XI (2002).

1. “Indo-US Visiting Research Professorship” by American Society of Microbiology and Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (2017).
2. “BOYSCAST FELLOWSHIP” (Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen Areas of Science and Technology) by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India (2005).
3.  “Young Teachers Career Award” by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi, India (2003).
4. Senior Research Fellowship from Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and University Grants Commission, Government of India (1997- 2000).
5. Junior Research Fellowship from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and University Grants Commission, India (1995-1997).
6.  University Second Position in M.Sc. Biotechnology (1995).
7. Scholarship from the Department of Biotechnology, India (1993-1995).
8.  University Sixth Position in B.Sc (Hons.) Biochemistry (1993)

• Director, AIC-GGSIPU Foundation Delhi since 2024.
• Director, Research and Consultancy, GGSIPU since 2023
• Associate Director, Directorate of Research and Consultancy, G.G.S. Indraprastha University, 2019-2023
•  Academic Council Member, G.G.S. Indraprastha University, 2018-2021. Associate Director, Directorate of Students' Welfare, G.G.S. Indraprastha University, 2012-2018.
• Alumni Coordinator, University School of Biotechnology, G.G.S. Indraprastha University, 2012-2020.
• Member, University Task force on ‘Consortium for Academic Research Ethics (CARE)’, 2020.
• Member, University Committee for compiling the book ’21 years of IPU’.
•  Member, University Residence Allotment Committee, 2014-2018. 

1. Life Member, Society of Biological Chemists.
2. Life Member, Association of Microbiologists of India.
3. Member, American Society of Microbiology, 2016.
4. Member, American Society of Hematology, 2008-2009.
5. Member, Society of Scientific Values, 2005-2006

Prof. Nimisha Sharma is working as Professor at University School of Bio-Technology, GGSIPU, Delhi. She is also handling Director, Research and Consultancy, GGSIPU Delhi since 2023.

She has done postdoctoral training in Children's National Medical Center, Washington D.C., USA, University of Chicago, USA, and National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, to further hone her skills as a researcher.

She has also been a visiting scientist at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, USA and Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, UK, where she gained experience in MudPIT technology, microarray technology and many other molecular techniques involved in working with the fission yeast.