Dr. Sharma received his PhD from the University of Missouri in Polymer Chemistry. His ground-breaking work in plasma polymerization, metal coatings and Parylene deposition have led to over 70 research publications, many US patents and development of scientific concepts such as the Atomic Interfacial Mixing (AIM), Molecular Mobility and Re-Orientation on Surfaces. His research has resulted in new applications for ultra-thin coatings and membranes in biomedical and industrial engineering. He has worked with several multinationals and has been associated with AMT for over 26 years.