About me
Amb. Col. Sir (KR) Prof.
(Dr.) Bikash Sharma
Prof. Dr. Bikash Sharma, a seasoned management expert and philanthropist, boasts over 25 years of versatile experience spanning education, HR, IT-enabled services, and more. His multifaceted expertise embodies a profound commitment to advancing both business and social causes.
list of designation
Prof. Dr. Bikash Sharma holds various prestigious positions and titles across different domains. Here is a filtered list of his designations
- President and Founder Trustee - International Academic and Management Association (IAMA)
- Founding President - IAMA International Open University of Florida (USA)
- Founder - IAMA School of Vocational and Technical Education (iSVTE)
- Managing Director - IAMA International Tradelinks Private Limited (IITPL)
- President - World Academic Education Industry (WAEI)
- Co-Founder and Director - Astha Laxmi Developmental Council (NGO)
- CEO - iDeliver Services (IT and IT Enabled Services and HR Solutions firm)
- Honorary President - Prowess University (online university, Delaware, USA)
- Vice President (International) - Holy Spirit University of Atlanta
- Director of Quality Assurance and International Relations Directorate - Kings and Queens Medical University College, Ghana
- Council Member and Director of International Linkages - Southgate University, Namibia
- Advisor to EdTech companies - Ocxee, UK, and Coconut Learning, UK
- Co-Chair - Center of Education Sustainability Board (USA)
- Member - International Advisory Council of ASIC, UK
- Board Member - Logos University Unilogos, POMA International Business University, CEPRES International University, Chartered International Da Vinci University, Crown University, George Washington Central University, Lincoln Central University, Executive University, and others.
- Trustee - Earth Quotient (NGO working on environmental issues)
- Worldwide Ambassador of Art and Humanity - IAA
- Member - Advisory Board of Sports Journey (Sports Management and Consulting Firm)
- President for Asia - Pillars of International Peace organization
- Member - Editorial Board of the Scientific Journal Cognitionis and Cuadernos de Educacion y Desarrollo (CED)
- Honorary Member of the Board - Centre of Human Development and Neuro-Linguistic Research Private Limited (CHDNLR)
- Honorary President - International Association for Quality Accreditation on Higher Education (QAHE), USA
- Global Ambassador of Peace and Advisor Member - SPMUDA International Management Advisory Council, Philippines
- Vice President and Member of the Council - Chartered Institute of Industrial Administrators and Arbitrators
- Pro Chancellor - Franco-British International University, Kaduna (Nigeria)
- National President for Women and Child Development, Technical, and other Allied Education - Jivika Mission of Seva Bharti
- Ex-Advisor to the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Liberia
- Peace Mediator and Chancellor General for India and the SAARC Nations - International Special Court of Arbitration and Human Rights
- Business Ambassador and Chancellor General for SAARC Nations - United Nations Intergovernmental Organization
awards & honors
Both Dr. Sharma and IAMA have been accorded several other national and international awards and honors as well since the inception of IAMA in 2013.
2015
2015
2016
2017
Business Leader Award for Exceptional Achievement and Business Transformation in the Education Sector in
the year 2015 by Middle East, North America and Asia (MENAA) Awards Organization and the Federation of
Awarding Bodies(FAB), UK at Burj Al Arab Dubai
Best Customer Delight Award in the Education Sector in the year 2015 by Middle East, North America and Asia
(MENAA) Award Organization and the Federation of Awarding Bodies(FAB), UK at Burj Al Arab Dubai
IBSAF Excellence Award for Social Contribution in the year 2016, organized by the IBS Alumni Federation at
New Delhi
Nominated for the Best Regional Enterprise and the Manager of the Year in 2017 by the International Socrates
Awards Nomination Committee, Oxford UK
2017
2018
2018
2018
Felicitated for Contribution in the Field of International Education in 2017, by ASIC UK, at Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Received the Social Entrepreneurship Award at SEBA 2018 organized at Mumbai, India by Aspire Media House
Awarded at AsiaOne Magazine’s coveted India’s Greatest Brands Award at Mumbai, India in 2018
Awarded CEO of the Year at the event conducted by GECL in India in December 2018
2019
2019
2019
2019
Felicitated as the Most Dynamic Personality in the Field of Education at the Global Leaders Award held at JW
Marriott, Dubai in March 2019
Felicitated with The Global Education Leader of the Year Award at the Game Changers Business Awards held at
New Delhi in April 2019
Recognized as The Personality of the Year at the International Academic and Research Excellence (IARE) Awards
held at New Delhi in June 2019
Felicitated with the “Movers and Shakers” Award at the Asia HRD Awards held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in July
2019
2019
2020
2020
2021
Received the Everest Award at New Delhi in November 2019 for his contribution in the field of education
Received Certificate of Appreciation from Human Rights Education Association on May 2020 for Excellence in
the field of Education
Received Certificate of Appreciation from Human Rights Education Association on May 2020 for Excellence in
the field of Education
Received the Nationwide Under 50 Business Leadership Award in the Education Sector, organized by Business
Mint in 2021
2021
2021
2021
2022
Received the Books for Peace – International Special Award 2021 at Rome, Italy for contribution in the field of
Education on lines with the Sustainable Developmental Goals of UNESCO
Received the Birsha Munda Smriti Chinah Award, 2021 at New Delhi, India in recognition of IAMA’s initiative to
uplift the marginalized tribal communities through education and entrepreneurial opportunities
Admitted as Fellow and Chartered Administrator of the Chartered Institute of Industrial Administrators and
Arbitrators, Namibia in December, 2021
Received the SPMUDA Global Awards 2022 at Philippines for contribution in the field of Education and Youth
Development
2022
2022
2022
2022
Admitted as Fellow Member of the Institute of Arts Management & Professionals (FIAP), Nigeria in March 2022
Received the title of Outstanding Edupreneur of the Year at the Indian Leaders & Achievers Awards 2022, New
Delhi
Felicitated with the Alumni Achiever’s Award by IBS Gurgaon in November 2022 for contribution in the field of
education
Conferred the Honorary Title of Academic Merit of the Year 2022 by Logos University International, UNILOGOS
(USA) in December 2022 for philanthropic work in the field of education
2022
2023
2023
2023
Received the Certificate of Special Recognition at the Global Summit of Communities and Ethnic Groups,
Mexico in recognition of contribution to world peace through activities promoting humanitarian development as
well as instilling hope and dreams to people in different situations and creating the value of life
Conferred the Innovative Leader Award at the 2
nd World Education and EdTech Awards 2023, held at New
Delhi in January 2023 for promoting the idea of Affordable, Qualitative, Borderless, Dynamic and Industry
Centric Higher Education
Conferred the SPMUDA Powerhouse Award 2023, by the International Organization for Peace and
Development, Philippines in March 2023 under the Education category
Conferred the International Business Achievers Award 2023 at the Summit of Leaders organized by
UniCaribbean Business School, Nigeria in October 2023 for promoting Brand IAMA globally and making it into a
well known name in the field of affordable and quality Education and Healthcare
2023
2023
2024
Received the Certificate of Appreciation in October 2023 from World Health Organization (WHO) hosted
PMNCH Program for his exceptional commitment, creativity and invaluable contributions in support of the
Global Forum for Adolescents 2023 and the 1.8 Billion Young People for Change Campaign
Felicitated as the Guest of Honor at the Constitution Club New Delhi in December 2023 at an event organized in
conjugation with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Government of India) for Dr. Sharma and IAMA’s
developmental work for uplifting the living standard of the backward tribes in the Eastern and North Eastern
part of india
Conferred the Distinguished Alumni Award by IBS Gurgaon in January 2024 in recognition for Dr. Sharma’s
Entrepreneurial journey
Dr. Bikash Sharma has also been bestowed with multiple Honorary Academic Titles including Doctorates, Fellowships
and Professorship from institutions across the USA, Brazil and the African continent for his contribution in the field of
Higher Education and Internationalization of Education
A student par excellence, Dr. Sharma has excellent academic credentials having been a University Rank Holder and Gold
Medalist
Since his early working days, Dr. Sharma has been known for his versatility and diligence. An outstanding troubleshooter
and out of the box thinker, he is still respected and recognized across the industries he has worked in
A passionate animal lover and also an animal rights activist, Dr. Bikash Sharma’s favorite quote, summarizing his life and his mission is:
“the woods are lovely dark and deep, but I have promises to keep. And miles to go before I sleep and miles to go before I sleep”
Testimonials
Dr. Bikash Sharma's leadership is exemplary, inspiring positive change globally. His dedication to education and philanthropy is unparalleled.
We go a long way. I worked with Bikash way back in 2002 when we both were associated with IT&T. I was part of IT and Bikash was managing a tech process in operations. When it comes to operations, trust Bikash was dependable and reliable. With 100+ individuals as part of team, each one of them look up to Bikash as a idol. One of the most trustworthy Individual I have ever met and worked.
A man with high values . Entrepreneur who believe in service first with full capacity along with the objective of significant contribution to clients. It was always pleasure to work with him ..I wish him all the success in his future endeavors.
Dr. Bikash Sharma has deep understanding of the education sector. His global footprints and vast network with global educational institutions has helped the entire sector grow in a better way. Moreover, he is an excellent human being.
Dr. Bikash is an exceptional individual who is a successful entrepreneur and a dedicated educator. My experience with Dr. Bikash is with educational partnerships and I know him to be ethical, resourceful, and results oriented. His approach to matters is straight forward and honest and he does not promise what he cannot deliver. One look at his volunteer activities will show a dedicated person who gives back to others. I highly recommend Dr. Bikash for any partnership in education or in business.