Professor (Dr) K. K. Sharma is a towering name in Indian science, higher education leadership, and global research excellence. A former Vice Chancellor of MDS University, Ajmer, his career spans over four decades of groundbreaking research, institution-building, and academic governance that has left a lasting imprint on Indian and international science.

Beginning his journey as a CSIR Junior Research Fellow at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Prof. Sharma rose purely through open selection to become Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, and eventually Vice Chancellor—an achievement that reflects merit, credibility, and vision. A scholar with working knowledge of German and French, he has represented India across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa through fellowships, conferences, and teaching assignments.

Globally acclaimed for his path-breaking discoveries in Developmental Biology, Prof. Sharma was among the first scientists to demonstrate that Vitamin A and retinoids can induce limb regeneration and cellular pluripotency, with publications appearing in world-renowned journals including Nature. His research has expanded the frontiers of regenerative biology, herpetofaunal taxonomy, and molecular genetics, with 105 DNA sequences deposited in NCBI GenBank, USA.

A recipient of prestigious honours including the Swarna Jayanti Award of the National Academy of Sciences, Heinrich Hertz Fellowship (Germany), and Young Scientist Awards, he has published 100+ international research papers and guided 29 PhDs and multiple postdoctoral scholars.

Beyond laboratories and classrooms, Prof. K. K. Sharma is a visionary administrator, NAAC Peer Team Chair, and currently the National Coordinator of Mission Snake Bite Death Free India—a scientist whose work continues to save lives, shape policy, and inspire generations.