Sudeep Sharma

Sudeep Sharma is a tenured Associate Professor of Management at the University of Illinois Springfield. His research focuses on negotiation strategies, personality influences, and workplace emotions. He holds a PhD from Washington University in St. Louis and an MSc from the London School of Economics.

Dr. Sharma has received prestigious awards, including the 2015 IACM Outstanding Article Award and the University of Illinois Scholar Award. His work challenges traditional negotiation research by emphasizing individual differences like personality and intelligence. He has published 10 peer-reviewed journal articles and 24 conference papers.

Teaching areas include organizational behavior, leadership, HR analytics, and performance management. His research spans negotiations, emotional intelligence, and workplace conflict resolution. Recent work includes studies on pandemic response protocols and cross-cultural negotiation dynamics.

• Key Awards:
  • 2015 IACM Outstanding Article Award
  • University of Illinois Scholar Award
• Grants/Fellowships:
  • DAAD Fellowship (Leuphana University, 2020)

His research bridges individual psychological traits with organizational outcomes, emphasizing practical applications in leadership and HR practices.