Dr. Abhishek Sharma
Research and Innovation Manager, IHM
BIO
Dr. Abhishek Sharma (Senior Lecturer and Research & Innovation Manager) Dr. Abhishek Sharma serves as a Senior Lecturer and Research & Innovation Manager at the Institute of Health & Management (IHM) Australia. In his current role, he leads the delivery of research-focused units and oversees key institutional re-registration processes, including CRICOS and TEQSA compliance. Dr. Sharma actively engages with external stakeholders through conferences and events, contributing to and staying informed about the latest developments in the academic and healthcare sectors.
Holding a prestigious Fellowship from Advance HE, UK, Dr. Sharma’s commitment to excellence in higher education is well-recognized, reflecting his impactful teaching and learning practices. He is an accomplished researcher with expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, proficient in utilizing advanced software tools such as SPSS, AMOS, NVivo, Fireflies, and EndNote to drive insightful and data-driven outcomes.
Dr. Sharma’s academic experience includes previous positions as a Sessional Lecturer at Victoria University and Academies Australasia Polytechnic, as well as a Teaching Assistant at Swinburne University of Technology. His dedication to scholarly excellence extends to his role as a peer reviewer for several A-ranked journals, including the Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing & Logistics, and the International Journal of Bank Marketing.
RESEARCH OUTPUT
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Market Research on Factors Influencing Women’s Preferences in Investment Decision Making
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How do Australian female consumers exercise their decision-making power when making financial product decisions? The triad of financial market manipulation, rationality and emotions
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Exploring the use of metaverse for collaborative learning in higher education: a scoping review
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The Role of IoT in the Fight Against Covid-19 to Restructure the Economy
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Exploration of Privacy, Ethical and Regulatory Concerns Related to COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Implementation
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Violations of CSR Practices in the Australian Financial Industry: How Is the Decision-Making Power of Australian Women Implicated?
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Demarcating the Privacy Issues of Aarogya Setu App in Covid-19 Pandemic in India: An Exploration into Contact Tracing Mobile Applications from Elaboration Likelihood Model
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PURCHASE DECISION-MAKING POWER OF AUSTRALIAN WOMEN IN THE FINANCIAL PRODUCT MARKET: MYTHS AND REALITIES OF MIND (RATIONALITY) VS HEART (EMOTIONS)
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Opportunities and challenges for the implementation and uptake of robots in residential care
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An Investigation into the Rise of Wearable Technologies in the Healthcare Sector
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Is Technology a Double-Edged Sword: Exploring the Influence of Parental Technoference on Child Psychological Well-Being
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Bridging Theory into Practice: An Investigation of the Opportunities and Challenges to the Implementation of Metaverse-Based Teaching in Higher Education Institutions
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Demystifying the Role of Digital Leadership in the Healthcare Industry: A Systematic Review Towards the Development of a Digital Leadership Framework in the Healthcare Industry
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Transformation of the Australian VET Sector: Investigations into the Key Competencies Required of the Australian Workforce in the Era of Industry 4.0 Technologies
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The Effects of Covid-19 on Parental Burnout and Their Influence on Child Psychological Well-Being
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Financial Decision-Making Behaviour among Women in Developing Countries: Postulating a Conceptual Framework
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Myths and Realities of Freedom of Choice: An Exploration of Purchase Decision Making Process of Australian Women in the Financial Product Market
FUNDED RESEARCH
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Awarded Fellowship from Advance HE, UK, 2024.
Invited to chair the parallel session in HCI Conference, USA, 2024.
Awarded- Best Research Poster (Swinburne Research Conference), 2019.
Winner in 3MT Faculty Finals (Swinburne Research Conference), 2019.
Recipient of International Fees Research Scholarship, Swinburne University of Technology, 2017-2021.
Student Leader of the batch 2014-15 at Edinburgh Napier University.
Distinction Topper in Global Marketing.