Dr. Puneet Sharma is an Assistant Professor in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra – Jaipur Campus, where he has been serving since June 2017. He brings over fourteen years of academic, research, and administrative experience, with a strong focus on teaching, applied research, and technology development.

He received his B.E. in Electronics Engineering from the University of Rajasthan (2009), followed by an M.Tech. from MNIT Jaipur (2015). He earned his Ph.D. from MNIT Jaipur, with his doctoral research focused on “Synthesis and Characterisation of Polymer-Based Sensors for Electronic Applications.” His research work emphasizes material innovation, sensor design, and real-world applicability.

Dr. Sharma’s research contributions span flexible and wearable sensors, polymer nanocomposites, nanomaterial-based electrodes, biomedical instrumentation, and embedded sensor systems. He has actively worked on MWCNT-, graphene-, and PDMS-based flexible sensors, particularly for biomedical and healthcare monitoring applications. His work has resulted in multiple journal publications, conference papers, and granted patents, including a granted Indian patent (2025) on a flexible strain sensor for respiration rate detection, reflecting the translational and application-driven nature of his research.

In addition to academic research, Dr. Sharma has been deeply involved in industry-oriented and innovation-driven activities. He has coordinated student projects, internships, and startup initiatives, and has actively contributed to the development of incubation and entrepreneurship ecosystems at the institutional level. His engagement includes mentoring student startups, coordinating industry collaborations, and supporting technology commercialization efforts.

Dr. Sharma has also held several key administrative and leadership roles, including Technical Manager of an NABL-accredited calibration laboratory, Training and Internship Coordinator, Project Coordinator for undergraduate students, Startup Cell Coordinator, and mentor to multiple technical and innovation clubs. Through these roles, he has contributed to curriculum enrichment, laboratory development, quality assurance, and student skill development.

He actively participates in national and international research collaborations, workshops, and faculty development programs, and has delivered expert talks at reputed institutions. His current interests include expanding international collaborations, particularly in Indo-European research frameworks, and advancing industry-relevant, patent-driven, and socially impactful technologies.

• Flexible and Wearable Sensors
  Design, fabrication, and characterization of stretchable and skin-conformal sensors for physiological and biomedical monitoring applications.

• Polymer-Based and Organic Electronic Materials
  Development of polymer and organic materials for electronic and sensing applications, with emphasis on flexibility, durability, and biocompatibility.

• Nanomaterial-Enabled Sensors
  Utilization of nanomaterials such as MWCNTs, graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), and polymer nanocomposites to enhance sensitivity, stability, and performance of sensors.

• Biomedical Instrumentation and Healthcare Electronics
  Design of low-cost, reusable, and fast-response sensor systems for biomedical signal acquisition and healthcare monitoring.

• Flexible Electrodes and Bio-Signal Acquisition
  Development of novel flexible electrodes for ECG, respiration, and strain sensing applications.

• Embedded Systems and Sensor Interfacing
  Integration of sensors with microcontrollers and embedded platforms for real-time data acquisition, processing, and monitoring.

• Translational and Patent-Oriented Research
  Focus on prototype development, intellectual property generation, and commercialization of sensor technologies.

• Expert Speaker Invitations
  Invited as an expert speaker to deliver technical and academic talks at reputed institutions, including MNIT Jaipur, for contributions in sensors, materials, and electronics research.

• Research & Innovation Recognition
  Research work acknowledged through peer-reviewed journal publications, conference papers, and patents, highlighting impact in flexible sensors and biomedical instrumentation.

• Academic and Administrative Leadership Recognition
  Recognized at the institutional level for contributions as Technical Manager (NABL Calibration Lab), Training & Internship Coordinator, Startup Cell Coordinator, and Project Coordinator, supporting academic excellence and innovation culture.

• Mentorship and Startup Support Recognition
  Appreciation for mentoring student-led innovation and startup activities, including national-level participation and investor recognition through entrepreneurship platforms.

Journal Publications

1. Sharma, P., Sharma, R., Janyani, V., & Verma, D. (2023). Development of a multi-modal graphene nanoparticles (GNP)–polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) flexible sensor for human activity monitoring and health assessment. International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 18(9), 100236.

2. Sharma, P., Baloda, S., Verma, D., Janyani, V., Sharma, R., & Gupta, N. (2024). Multiwall carbon nanotube/polydimethylsiloxane composites-based dry electrodes for bio-signal detection. IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics, 3(3), 108–114.

3. Sharma, A. K., Sharma, A. K., Sharma, R., Sharma, P., & Singh, S. (2024). Multifunctional transparent conductive flexible sensor based on graphene/polyaniline/graphene sandwich composite on PDMS substrate. IEEE Sensors Journal.

4. Baloda, S., Sriram, S. K., Sharma, P., Singh, S., & Gupta, N. (2024). Development of SWCNTs/PDMS composite strain sensors integrated smart glove for human–machine interface applications. IEEE Sensors Journal.

5. Sharma, A. K., Sharma, A. K., Sharma, R., Sharma, P., & Sharma, M. D. (2025). Spray-coated GNP–PDMS flexible patch antenna-sensor for wireless wearable applications. IEEE Transactions on Materials for Electron Devices.

6. Sharma, P., Baloda, S., Verma, D., Janyani, V., Sharma, R., & Gupta, N. (2025). Flexible resistive strain sensor based on PDMS-coated MWCNTs and MWCNTs/GNP for wrist pulse and respiration monitoring. IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics.

Conference Publications

7. Sharma, P., Sharma, R., Janyani, V., & Varshney, A. (2022). Design and simulation of PDMS-based flexible sensor using COMSOL and interfacing it for controlled robotics’ applications. In Proceedings of the 6th IEEE International Conference on Condition Assessment Techniques in Electrical Systems.

8. Sharma, J., Sharma, P., & Verma, D. (2023). Performance comparison of 45 nm CMOS-based CDTA and 32 nm FinFET-based CDTA and its application as a universal filter. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Smart Systems.

9. Sharma, P., Sharma, J., Sharma, R., Janyani, V., & Verma, D. (2023). A cervical spine motion range detection system using MWCNTs-PDMS-based sensor. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Smart Systems.

10. Singh, B., Sharma, P., & Verma, D. (2023). Design and implementation of an IoT-enabled ECG sensor system for real-time cardiac monitoring. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Energy Systems, Drives and Automations (pp. 153–164).

Workshops and FDPs

1. Faculty Development Program through video conferencing . during 23-06-2020 to 27-06-2020.
2. Short Term Course on "Wireless Communication and Signal Processing Techniques" held during 20-05-2019 to 24-05-2019 at MNIT  Jaipur, Sponsored by TEQIP-III.
3. FDP on "Advances in Optical Communication" held during 09-02-2019 to 14-02-2019 under the aegis of Electronic & ICT Academy,MNIT Jaipur. Endorsed by AICTE/UGC/NBA.
4. Short Term Course on"Scientific Techniques and Computational Apporoaches" held during 24-12-2018 to 28-12-2018 at MNIT Jaipur sponsor
5. FDP on "Computation Techniques on Optics and Photonics" held during 20-08-2018 to 25-08-2018 under the aegis of Electronic & ICT Academy,MNIT Jaipur. Endorsed by AICTE/UGC/NBA.
6. Short Term Course on "Communication Skills" during 14-05-2018 to 18-05-2018 at MNIT Jaipur by AICTE.
7. Workshop on “ADVANCES IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS”, during 29-09-2015 to 03-10-2015 in the Department of Electronics and Communication  Engineering, by NIT ,WARANGAL.
8. Workshop on “ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVLEPMENT”, during 15-01-2013 to 27-01-2013 in Birla Institute of Technology , Jaipur.
9. MHRD sponsored short term course on Basic Electronics 28-06-2011 to 08-07-2011, by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
10. QIP sponsored  “SUMMER FACULTY RESEARCH FELLOW PROGRAMME”, 13-05-2010 to 15-07-2010 during, by Indian  Institute of Technical, Delhi .

Memberships:

• IEEE (Member, Sensor Council)

  • Member No.: 100011452

  • Grade: Member

  • Status: Active

  • Region: R10 - Asia and Pacific

  • Section: Rajasthan Subsection

• IEEE Sensors Council – Active

• Quantum Technical Community, IEEE Computer Society – Active

Sponsored Project (DTST): "Design and Development of NIRBHAYA a Women Safety Device" Status : Completed

1. Granted Patent

Title:
Method for Fabricating Flexible Strain-Sensor for Respiration Rate Detection and a Flexible Strain-Sensor Device Thereof

Inventors:
Dr. Puneet Sharma, Dr. Atul Kumar Sharma, Dr. Ritu Sharma, Prof. Vijay Janyani, Jyoti Sharma

Application Number:
202411056347 A

Filing Date:
24 July 2024

Date of Publication:
09 August 2024

Date of Grant:
24 March 2025

Field of Innovation:
Flexible Sensors / Wearable Sensors

Status:
Granted

Description:
This patent discloses a novel fabrication method for a flexible strain sensor intended for respiration rate detection and physiological monitoring. The invention focuses on a polymer-based flexible sensor architecture, enabling high sensitivity, mechanical flexibility, and stable performance under repeated strain conditions.
The technology is suitable for wearable healthcare devices, biomedical monitoring systems, and real-time physiological sensing, with strong potential for translational and first-aid diagnostic applications.

2. Granted Patent

Title:
A PDMS-Based Graphene/PANI/Graphene (G–P–G) Sandwich Transparent Conducting Flexible Sensor Device and Its Fabrication Method Thereof

Inventors:
Dr. Atul Kumar Sharma, Dr. Ritu Sharma, Dr. Anup Kumar Sharma, Dr. Puneet Sharma, Surbhi Singh

Patent Number:
568297

Application Number:
202411037200

Filing Date:
10 May 2024

Date of Grant:
02 July 2025

Field of Innovation:
Flexible Sensors / Transparent Conducting Sensors

Status:
Granted

Description:
This patent presents a transparent and flexible sensor device based on a PDMS-supported graphene/PANI/graphene sandwich structure. The proposed architecture offers enhanced electrical conductivity, optical transparency, and mechanical flexibility, making it suitable for next-generation flexible electronics and wearable sensing platforms.
The fabrication method is optimized for reliability, scalability, and compatibility with flexible substrates, supporting applications in smart wearables and flexible electronic systems.