Prof. Ashok Kumar Sharma Professor,  School of Studies in Extension Education and Social Work, Jiwaji University, Gwalior(M.P.) has several distinctions of academic as well as administrative nature to this credit which includes amongst others, syndicate membership of Jiwaji University, as Head, Dean faculty of education and Deputy  Proctor along with his teaching, research and extension in the University, Beside being specialized in extension education, social work, research methodology and population health, he has authored several research papers and articles. He has guided more than 20 Ph.D. students, several M. Phil. Students and guided students in various research projects and has authored two books. He has associated himself with professional organization, NGOs, Government as well as corporate as part of the extension movement. He is member of several professional societies including Indian University Association for continuing education (Executive Committee Member).