Sanjay Kumar Sharma

Sanjay Kumar Sharma (born 15 August 1989, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh) is an experienced Physics Educator, Author and Academic Leader. With over a decade of front-line teaching and institutional leadership in top Indian coaching organisations, he combines strong subject mastery (M.Sc. Physics) with management skills (MBA) and advanced professional certificates from premier institutions (IIM Kozhikode, IIT Roorkee, ISB). He is currently pursuing a Doctorate (Ph.D.) from Rushford University (Switzerland) and continues to contribute to Physics Education, Research and Teacher Development.

Education

• M.Sc. (Physics) — Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya (Ranked 1 in Entrance Exam; Classical & Modern Physics Focus).
• B.Sc. (PCM) — Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (Graduate Topper).
• MBA — Manipal University Jaipur (Sales & Marketing / Operations) — First Division.
• PG — Business Analytics for Strategic Decision Making — IIT Roorkee (Capstone: Telecom Churn Project).
• Professional Certificate — Advanced Strategy for Product & Marketing, IIM Kozhikode (Oct 2022–May 2023).
• Leadership with AI — Indian School of Business (Dec 2024–May 2025).
• Short-Term / Certified Courses — IIT Kanpur (Semiconductor Physics, Classical Mechanics), IIRS-ISRO Certified Programs (Remote Sensing/Earth Observation), plus Multiple Specialist Workshops and Professional Development Modules.
• Test Qualifications: NDA Qualifier; IIT JAM Rank Holder; AIEEE Rank Holder; IELTS Band 7.

Academic & Professional Career

Sanjay has a long track record in competitive-exam teaching and academic operations:

• PW (PhysicsWallah) — Regional Head, Academic Excellence (Aug 2023 – Present)
• Responsible for Academic Operations across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai & Hyderabad; Curriculum Delivery, Faculty Mentoring and Performance Management.

• Aakash Educational Services Ltd. — Deputy Director, Academics Operations & Excellence (Jun 2020 – Jul 2023)
• Led Academic Operations for Regional Zones; Implemented Quality & Outcome Improvements.

• Aakash (Earlier Roles) — Regional Business Head, Academic Head (Kerala Region) (2017–2020)
• Oversaw Academic and Business Growth, Faculty Development and Student Outcomes.

• Resonance Eduventures Ltd. — Physics Faculty (Jun 2012 – Oct 2013)
• Classroom Teaching for IIT / JEE Aspirants; Development of Lesson Material and Problem Sets.

• FIITJEE / Guru Dronacharya / Pathfinders / Scholars Academy — Faculty & Academic Head Roles (2008–2017)
• Teaching, Content Development and Leadership Roles across Kota and National Coaching Centers.

Teaching & Pedagogy

• 10+ Years of JEE-Level Teaching Experience with Consistent Top Results.
• Recognised for Clarity of Concept, Problem-Solving Pedagogy and Exam Strategy Coaching.
• Developed Study Modules, Test Series and Faculty Training Programs for Large Coaching Institutes.

Research & Authorship

• Active in Physics Education Research and Authoring Teaching Resources (Articles, Compilations, Problem Books).
• Pursuing Doctoral Research at Rushford University (Switzerland) — Topic Related to Physics Education / Pedagogical Innovation (Doctoral Status in Progress).
• Contributor to Academic Workshops, Faculty Training, and Student Research Initiatives.

Professional Certifications & Highlights

• PG Certificate — Advanced Strategy for Product & Marketing (IIM Kozhikode).
• PG — Business Analytics for Strategic Decision Making (IIT Roorkee).
• Leadership with AI — Indian School of Business (ISB).
• Certified Programmes from IIRS (ISRO) — Remote Sensing / Earth Observation Analytics.
• Short-Term Advanced Physics Modules — IIT Kanpur (Semiconductor Physics, Classical Mechanics).
• NDA Qualified; IIT JAM Rank Holder; AIEEE Rank Holder; IELTS Band 7.
• Best Teacher Trophy (FIITJEE & Aakash) — Recognised for Excellence in Classroom Teaching and Student Outcomes.

Skills & Areas of Expertise

• Advanced Physics (Classical, Quantum, Semiconductor Physics)
• Competitive Exam Strategy (JEE/IIT-JAM/AIEEE/NDA)
• Curriculum Design & Academic Operations
• Faculty Mentoring and Performance Management
• Data-Driven Academic Analytics & Business Strategy (Business Analytics)
• Educational Leadership Leveraging AI and Digital Tools

Selected Achievements

• Rank-Holder in IIT JAM and Top Performer in National Entrance Tests.
• Led Regional Academic Operations Teams across Multiple Metros (Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad) for PhysicsWallah.
• Significant Record of Student Results and Institutional Performance Improvements during Leadership Tenures.
• Authored Educational Compilations and Articles on Advanced Physics Topics.

Professional Memberships & Activities

• Faculty Contributor and Trainer for Competitive Exam Coaching Networks.
• Participant in Academic Conferences, Teacher-Training Workshops and Continuing Professional Development Programs.

Public Profile & Contact

• LinkedIn: Sanjay Kumar Sharma — LinkedIn