Faculty

Dr. K. Sharma’s interdisciplinary research spans data science, scientometrics, bibliometrics, machine learning, blockchain, and network science, with significant contributions to retraction dynamics, collaboration networks, and the evolution of emerging fields such as blockchain and econophysics.

Her work integrates advanced methods like bibliometric analysis, deep learning models, and network modeling to uncover patterns in large-scale data. Leveraging advanced network analysis, she has uncovered patterns in research misconduct, interdisciplinary collaboration, and author impact, with practical implications for research integrity and policy-making.

Recent projects include applications of deep learning for medical imaging, such as automated detection of kidney stones and tumors, analysis of retracted and non-retracted collaboration networks, and the development of innovative datasets for language-specific deepfake detection.
Other contributions include studies on blockchain-based systems for secure file sharing and bibliometric evaluations, as well as investigations into financial networks, global conflicts, and SDG contribution.

Her research, published in reputed journals, bridges multiple domains, contributing to advancements in knowledge, policy development, and technological innovation.

• Graduation In: B.Sc. Computer Science
• Graduation From: MLU DAV College, Guru Nanak Dev Univeristy
• Graduation Year: 2004-2007

• Post Graduation In: Masters of Computer Applications
• Post Graduation From: Panjab University
• Post Graduation Year: 2007-2010

• Doctorate In: Data Science
• Doctorate From: Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Doctorate Year: 2014-2019

• C programming
• Data Structure
• Database Management System
• Python programming
• Social Network Analysis
• Advances in Data Science

1. (2024) K. Sharma. “Over two decades of scientifc misconduct in India: Retraction reasons and journal quality among inter‑country and intra‑country institutional collaboration”.  Scientometrics, 1-23.
2. (2024) P. Khurana, K. Sharma, and Z. Uddin, “Unraveling Retraction Dynamics in COVID-19 Research: Patterns, Reasons, and Implications”. Accountability in Research: Ethics, Integrity and Policy (Accepted)
3. (2024) K. Sharma, & S. Mukherjee. The ripple effect of retraction on an author’s collaboration network. Journal of Computational Social Science, 1-13.
4. (2023) K. Sharma and S. Sharma. “Environmental consensus and systematic spatio-temporal analysis of Mountain Sustainability”, The Oriental Anthropologist, Sage Publication. DOI: 10.1177/0972558X231204400
5. (2023) K. Sharma and P. Khurana, “Growth and impact of blockchain scientific collaboration network: A bibliometric analysis”, Multimedia Tools and Applications. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-023-17262-0
6. (2022) P. Khurana, K. Sharma, and K. Khatter, “Proof of Bibliometric Indicators: A blockchain based consensus protocol for publications”, Multimedia Tools and Applications, Volume 82, Issue 12, May 202, 3pp 18501–18516, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-022-14161-8.
7. (2022) P. Khurana, G. Geetha, G. Kumar, and K. Sharma, “A Comparative Analysis of Unified Informetrics with Scopus and Web of Science. Journal of Scientometric Research,11,2,146-154.
8. (2022) P. Khurana and K. Sharma, “Impact of h-index on author’s rankings: An improvement to the h-index for lower-ranked authors”, Scientometrics, 127(8), 4483-4498.
9. (2021) K. Sharma, “Team size and retracted citations reveals the patterns of retractions from 1981-2020”, Scientometrics, 126(10), 8363-8374.
10. (2021) K. Sharma and P. Khurana, “Growth and dynamics of Econophysics: A bibliometric and network analysis”, Scientometrics, 126(5), 4417-4436.

Recent papers:

• (2026) Sharma, K., Uddin, Z. Beyond the h-index: evaluating continuous research impact using the index. Scientometrics (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-026-05628-8
• (2025) Sharma, K., & Khurana, P. Assessing Research Impact in Indian Conference Proceedings: Insights from Collaboration and Citations. Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies, 4(1), 27–35. https://doi.org/10.5530/jcitation.20250146
• (2025) Sharma, K., & Uddin, Z. Mining Indian Scholar’s Information: Data Overview, Benefits and Challenges. Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies, 4(1), 96-102.
• (2025) Sharma, K., Mukherjee, S., & Garine, H. V. Female Representation in Retracted Scientific Publications: A Study of Authorship and Collaboration. Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies, 4(1), 103-106.

New project Detail:

Copyright granted:

1. Title: BibNet: A Bibliometric and Network Analysis Tool to Identify Key Contributors in Scientific Fields

File no: BMU/RDC/SG/2024-06

Faculty name: Kiran Sharma and Ziya Uddin

Amount:INR 3,50,000

Status: Ongoing

Source: BMU

2.Title: Empowering Diversity: An Empirical Exploration of Queer Entrepreneurship in India

File no: 232/CRP/-2023-447/StrtUpInd/SCD

Faculty Name:Dr. Skashi Chhabra, Dr. Kiran Sharma, Dr. Ziya Uddin

Amount:INR 10,20000

Status: Completed

Agency: ICSSR

3.Title: Rbook: A Self-explanatory Research Portal for Decision Making

File no: BMI/RESO/CSR/HMCL/2022/005

Faculty Name: Dr. Kiran Sharma

Amount:INR 290,000

Status: Completed

Agency: Hero Moto Corp. Ltd.

4.Title: Gender Disparities in Science Due to COVID-19 Pandemic in India.

File no: BMI/RESO/CSR/HMCL/2022/004

Faculty Name: Dr. Hirdesh Pharasi and Dr. Kiran Sharma

Status: Completed

Amount:INR 170,000

Agency: Hero Moto Corp. Ltd.