Dr. Rini Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at SR University, with expertise in functional polymeric materials and sustainable resource recovery. Her research focuses on designing advanced polymer networks for the selective sensing, separation, and recovery of critical metals from waste streams and secondary resources. Her work integrates polymer chemistry, materials science, and catalysis to develop efficient, selective, and reusable materials for high-purity metal recovery and industrial applications, contributing to circular economy and sustainable materials management.

Her research interests include functional polymer design, metal recovery and recycling, catalytic materials, and the development of polymer-based platforms for environmental and industrial applications. She has experience in collaborative, industry-oriented research aimed at translating laboratory-scale innovations into practical solutions.

Her teaching interests include polymer chemistry, polymer science and engineering, materials chemistry, and applied chemistry. She is committed to fostering conceptual understanding, experimental skills, critical thinking, and problem solving abilities among students through research integrated and application oriented teaching. She aims to encourage interdisciplinary learning and innovation while preparing students to address emerging challenges in sustainable materials, resource utilization, and advanced chemical technologies.