Dr. Neeraj Sharma

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Neeraj Sharma. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Neeraj Sharma is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney, where he leads a research group focused on solid state chemistry and the design of new materials. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) with Honours from the University of Sydney, followed by a PhD in Chemistry from the same institution. Neeraj completed a postdoctoral position at the Bragg Institute, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), before his tenure at UNSW which has been marked by significant contributions to research and education. His research interests delve into structure-property relationships, particularly in energy-related devices such as batteries and fuel cells. He is committed to developing advanced materials for sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries, with a keen focus on achieving reliable energy storage solutions for applications ranging from electric vehicles to renewable energy. As an ARC Future Fellow, he has secured various grants and awards acknowledging his innovative work in the field, including the NSW Premier's Prize in 2019 and several research accolades recognizing excellence in his contributions to chemical sciences and engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

UNSW Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research on solid state chemistry and energy-related devices, managing undergraduate and honours programs.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) • Sydney, Australia

Focused on advanced materials for energy storage applications.

Awards

#

NSW Premier's Prize Science Engineering

2019-01-01
#

RACI Rennie Memorial Medal

2018-01-01
#

UNSW Postgraduate Supervisor Award

2017-01-01
#

New South Wales Young Tall Poppy Award

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.