Prof. Dr. Virender Kumar Sharma

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsWater Chemistry,Physics, Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment
KeywordsMetals, Water chemistry, Health, Higher-valent iron, Environmental chemistry

Current contact address

CountryUnited States of America
CityCoral Gables
InstitutionUniversity of Miami
InstituteDepartment of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Hartmut HerrmannLeibniz-Institut für Troposphärenforschung e.V. (TROPOS), Leipzig
Start of initial sponsorship01/02/2025

Programme(s)

2024Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Sharma is internationally renowned for his groundbreaking work in chemistry and environmental applications of ferrate. His research tackles global challenges in water, food, energy, and healthcare sustainability. In Germany, his research will focus on studies of higher-valent iron in atmospheric systems.