Head of the Sydney University Physics Education Research (SUPER) Group; a group of physicists with common interests in the issues of teaching and student learning, offering staff and students high-quality teaching and learning opportunities and researching the complex ways in which people go about understanding physics.
My students and collaborators bring in their own ideas for research, ranging from science communication, the use of multimedia, conceptual development, interactive pedagogies, critical thinking, affective learning, inquiry based learning, and professional development, to the impact of the changes in the new HSC syllabus.Current projects are diverse, with an emphasis on learning in the labs in its various guises.
My graduate students are trailblazers, some exceptional SUPER stars are: Derek Muller of Veritasium fame; Helen Georgiou, a researcher in science education drawing on the legitimation code theory (LCT) framework; Simon Crook, transforming the teaching of school science in NSW through Crooked Science.
Advancing Science and Engineering through laboratory Learning: ASELL for Schools; Sharma M; Department of Education and Training (Federal)/Australian Maths and Science Partnership Program (AMSPP).
Building Leadership Capacity in Undergraduate Science Teaching in India; Yeung A, Sharma M, Jolly R, Allender T; Australian Aid/Australian Leadership Awards Fellowships.
More active lecture approaches in science and mathematics: Using expert cultural capital to drive change Investigators; Sharma M; Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT)/National Teaching Fellowship.
Fostering institutional and cultural change through the Australian network of university science educators; Sharma M, Rifkin W; Australian Learning and Teaching Council/Research Support.
Sciences and Technology of Learning network; Goodyear P, Calvo R, Dong A, Kay J, Maton K, Reimann P, Sharma M, Shaw T; Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney/Research Grant.
Developing student motivation and interest; Bartimote-Aufflick K, Walker R, Sharma M, Collier M, Smith L, Taylor C, George A; Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney/Research Grant.
Forging new directions in physics education in Australian universities; Sharma M; Australian Learning and Teaching Council/Research Support FPRx3223 SCHx21399.
ASISTM School Cluster Project - Physics Multimedia contract; Sharma M, England G, Baulch K; DEST (Via ASISTM, Curriculumn Corp)/BLO Project.
Comparing student approaches to learning science in a pure science faculty and a health sciences professional faculty; Batmanian L, Stewart C, Sharma M, Lingard J, Prosser M; University of Sydney/University Research Grant.
A study of the effect on student learning of integrating on-line problems and assignment questions i; O'Byrne J, Sharma M, Stewart C; Science Faculty Education Research group (SCIFER), University of Sydney/Faculty Grant.
Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Development in Physics; Mills D, et al V, Sharma M, James B, Prosser M, O'Byrne J; Australian Learning and Teaching Council/Project Grant FPRx2202 SCHx3606.
Development of a new approach to teaching sports mechanics; Curtayne A, O'Byrne J, Cross R, Sharma M, Millar R; Faculty of Science/Teaching Development Grant.
Pupil filters for enhancing optical imaging; Sheppard C, Sharma M; Australian Research Council (ARC)/Small Grants.
Urone, P., Hinrichs, R., Dirks, K., Sharma, M. (2013). College Physics. 6100 Main Street MS-375 Houston, Texas 77005: OpenStax College Rice University.
Wilson, K., Sharma, M. (2002). Workshop Tutorials for Physics Part 2: Electricity and Magnetism, Waves and Optics, Quantum, Atomic and Nuclear Physics. University of Sydney: University of Sydney - UniServe Science.
Wilson, K., Sharma, M., Millar, R. (2002). Workshop Tutorials for Physics: Activities. University of Sydney: Uniserve Science.
Wilson, K., Sharma, M., Millar, R. (2002). Workshop Tutorials for Physics: Mechanics, Properties of Matter and Thermal Physics. Sydney: UniServe Science, University of Sydney.
Sefton, I., Sharma, M. (2007). Assessment of understanding physics: a case study. In Angela Brew & Judyth Sachs (Eds.), Transforming a university: the scholarship of teaching and learning in practice, (pp. 81-92). NSW, Australia: Sydney University Press.
Whannell, R., Quinn, F., Taylor, S., Harris, K., Cornish, S., Sharma, M. (2018). Open-ended science inquiry in lower secondary school: Are students' learning needs being met? Teaching Science, 64(1), 37-45.
Rizk, N., Taylor, S., Taylor, N., Sharma, M. (2018). Teaching "energy transformation" through open inquiry: The case of the rolling cylinders. Teaching Science, 64(4), 18-21.
Hill, M., Sharma, M., Xu, Y. (2017). Pre-lecture online learning modules in university physics: Student participation, perceptions and performance. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 25(1), 14-32.
Crook, S., Sharma, M., Wilson, R. (2017). Teachers' transition into a 1:1 laptop environment: A longitudinal case study of four science teachers over 5 years. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 25(5), 38-56.
Burgess, C., Yeung, A., Sharma, M. (2015). Integrating assessment to promote engagement in an introductory chemistry laboratory. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 23(2), 74-91.
Gordon, T., Sharma, M., Georgiou, H., Hill, M. (2015). Shifting towards inquiry-orientated learning in a High School Outreach Program. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 23(6), 63-74.
Crook, S., Sharma, M., Wilson, R. (2015). Students with laptops did better in HSC Science. Science Education News, 64(4), 29-30.
Hill, M., Sharma, M., O'Byrne, J., Airey, J. (2014). Developing and evaluating a survey for representational fluency in science. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 22(5), 22-42.
Crook, S., Sharma, M. (2013). Bloom-ing Heck! The Activities of Australian Science Teachers and Students Two Years into a 1:1 Laptop Program Across 14 High Schools. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 21(1), 54-69.
Wattanakasiwich, P., Taleab, P., Sharma, M., Johnston, I. (2013). Development and implementation of a conceptual survey in thermodynamics. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 21(1), 29-53.
Gokalp, M., Sharma, M., Johnston, I., Sharma, M. (2013). Implementing WebQuest based instruction on Newton's second law. Teaching Science, 59(2), 11-19.
Wattanakasiwich, P., Khamcharean, C., Taleab, P., Sharma, M. (2012). Interactive lecture demonstration in thermodynamics. Latin-American Journal of Physics Education (LAJPE), 6(4), 508-514.
Rifkin, W., Sharma, M., Crampton, A., Yates, B., Matthews, K., Beames, S., Varsavsky, C., Johnson, E., Jones, S., Zadnik, M., et al (2012). Learning to Lead Change: SaMnet's action - learning projects. The Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry, (72), 9-15.
Lindstrom, C., Sharma, M. (2011). Self-Efficacy of First Year University Physics Students: Do Gender and Prior Formal Instruction in Physics Matter? International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 19(2), 1-19.
Yeung, A., Pyke, S., Sharma, M., Barrie, S., Buntine, M., Burke Da Silva, K., Kable, S., Lim, K. (2011). The advancing science by Enhancing learning in the laboratory (ASELL) Project: The first Australian multidisciplinary workshop. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 19(2), 51-72.
Georgiou, H., Sharma, M. (2010). A Report on a Preliminary Diagnostic for Identifying Thermal Physics Conceptions of Tertiary Students. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 18(2), 32-51.
Lindstrom, C., Sharma, M. (2010). Development of a Physics Goal Orientation Survey. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 18(2), 10-20.
Sharma, M., Swan, G., Mills, D., Pollard, J., Mendez, A., O'Byrne, J. (2009). Physics learning and teaching in Australian Universities. CAL-Laborate, 17(1), 26-40.
Muller, D., Lee, K., Sharma, M. (2008). Coherence or interest: which is most important in online multimedia learning? Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (Online), 24(2), 211-221.
Lee, K., Sharma, M. (2008). Incorporating active learning with videos: A case study from Physics. Teaching Science, 54(4), 45-47.
Johnston, H., Hopkins, A., Varvell, K., Sharma, M., Thornton, R. (2007). The research-teaching nexus in physics: scholarship into teaching and learning. Australian Physics, 44(2), 66-70.
Muller, D., Sharma, M. (2005). Determining the factors affecting student perceptions of a popular science video. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (Online), 21(4), 491-509.
Pollard, J., Sharma, M., Mills, D., Swan, G., Mendez, A. (2005). Physics education for Australia. Australian Physics, 42(2), 35-41.
Mendez, A., Feteris, S., Kirkup, L., Livett, M., Low, D., Merchant, A., Mills, D., Pollard, J., Rayner, A., Sharma, M., Wilson, K., et al (2005). Snapshots - Good Learning and Teaching in Physics. Snapshots.
Zhang, P., Sharma, M. (2003). Use of the Workshop Tutorial in teaching General Physics. The China Papers: Tertiary Science and Mathematics Teaching for the 21st Century, (2), 10-14.
Sharma, M., Dall'Armi-Stoks, G. (2002). Australian Women in Physics Group. Australian Physics, 39, 120-122.
Sheppard, C., Sharma, M. (2001). Integrated intensity and confocal imaging through scattering media. Journal of Modern Optics, Vol 48, No 9, 1517-1525.
Sheppard, C., Sharma, M., Arbouet, A. (2000). Axial apodizing filters for confocal imaging. Optik/ Optics: International Journal for Light and Electron Optics, 111(8), 347-354.
Gordon, T., Sharma, M., Georgiou, H. (2016). A tool for shifting from prescription to inquiry. 47th Annual ASERA (Australasian Science Education Research Association) Conference, Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
Wilson, K., Mills, D., Sharma, M., Kirkup, L., Mendez, A., Scott, D. (2016). ACELL for Physics? UniServe Science Symposium 2008, Sydney, NSW, Australia: Uniserve Science.
Sharma, M., Kable, S., Yeung, A. (2016). ASELL Schools: Using science investigations to guide teachers' implementation of inquiry-based teaching in their classrooms. 47th Annual ASERA (Australasian Science Education Research Association) Conference, Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
Sharma, M., Georgiou, H. (2016). On the use of concept inventories: How can we tell if active learning approaches are working? 2nd World Conference on Physics Education (WCPE), Open Access: iSER, The International Society of Educational Research.
Tongchai, A., Sharma, M., Johnston, I., Arayathanitkul, K. (2016). Students' conceptual knowledge of mechanical waves across different backgrounds and cultures. UniServe Science Symposium 2008, Sydney, NSW, Australia: Uniserve Science.
Hill, M., Sharma, M., Johnston, H. (2013). Developing representational skills through weekly online learning modules for first-year undergraduate physics students. 19th Annual UniServe Science Conference: Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (ACSME 2013), Canberra: University of Sydney.
Sharma, M., Rifkin, W., Johnson, E., Varsavsky, C., Beames, S., Pyke,, S., Zadnik, M., Matthews, K., Jones, S. (2013). Fostering distributed leadership in university teaching: a case study of 100 leaders of change. Symposium, Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Annual Conference, ON LINE - Australia: HERDSA.
Georgiou, H., Sharma, M. (2013). Innovations in university physics teaching: There's no silver bullet. 19th Annual UniServe Science Conference: Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (ACSME 2013), Canberra: University of Sydney.
Sharma, M., Rifkin, W., Johnson, E., Varsavsky, C., Beames, S., Pyke,, S., Crampton, A., Zadnik, M., Matthews, K., Jones, S. (2013). SaMnet: Academics on a journey. 19th Annual UniServe Science Conference: Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (ACSME 2013), Canberra: University of Sydney.
Beames, S., Sharma, M., Rifkin, R., Johnson, E., Varsavsky, C., Jones, S., Yates, B., Zadnik, M., Crampton, A., Matthews, K. (2012). Action-Learning Projects to build leadership capacity among academics in first-year sc ience and mathematics: SaMnet. 15th International First Year in Higher Education Conference | New Horizons, Brisbane: Queensland University of Technology.
Wilson, R., Sharma, M., Stewart, C., Georgakis, S. (2011). The relationship between school curriculum and university students' conceptions of their subject. 7th International Conference on Education (ICE 2011), Athens, Greece: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
Wilson, A., Akerlind, G., Francis, P., Kirkup, L., McKenzie, J., Pearce, D., Sharma, M. (2010). Measurement Uncertainty As A Threshold Concept In Physics. 16th UniServe Science Annual Conference 2010, Sydney: University of Sydney.
Yeung, A., Barrie, S., Buntine, M., Burke Da Silva, K., Kable, S., Lim, K., Pyke,, S., Sharma, M. (2010). The advancing science by enhancing learning in the laboratory (ASELL) project: The next chapter. The Royal Australian Chemical Institute's National Convention in Conjection with the 12th IUPAC International Congress of Pesticide Chemistry, Australia: RACI.
Pyke,, S., Yeung, A., Kable, S., Sharma, M., Barrie, S., Buntine, M., Burke Da Silva, K., Lim, K. (2010). The advancing science by enhancing learning in the laboratory (ASELL) project: The next chapter. 16th UniServe Science Annual Conference 2010, Sydney: University of Sydney.
Bartimote-Aufflick, K., Walker, R., Smith, L., Sharma, M., Collier, M., George, A. (2009). A multidisciplinary approach to improving university student motivation and interest. 13th Biennial Conference on Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI 2009), Amsterdam: University of Amsterdam.
Kuan, N., Sharma, M., Lindstrom, C., Muller, D. (2009). Embedding research principles into multimedia teaching and learning tools. UniServe Science, The University of Sydney Conference 2009, Australia: Uniserve Science.
Georgiou, H., Sharma, M., O'Byrne, J., Sefton, I., McInnes, B. (2009). University students' conceptions about familiar thermodynamic processes and the implications for instruction. UniServe Science, The University of Sydney Conference 2009, Australia: Uniserve Science.
Bartimote-Aufflick, K., Walker, R., Smith, L., Taylor, C., George, A., Sharma, M., Collier, M. (2008). Collaborating across the disciplines to develop university student motivation and interest. Motivation in Action: 11th International Conference on Motivation, Finland: University of Turku.
Kirkup, L., Mendez, A., Scott, D., Sharma, M., O'Byrne, J., Quinton, J., Pollard, J., Petelina, S., Creagh, C., Keleher, P., et al (2008). Do students' experiences of a service subject correspond to their expectations? UniServe Science Symposium 2008, Sydney, NSW, Australia: Uniserve Science.
Wilson, K., Mendez, A., Mills, D., Sharma, M., Kirkup, L. (2008). Improving Undergraduate Laboratory Work in Physics: Outcomes of the 'Forging new directions in physics education in Australian universities' Project. Australian Institute of Physics 18th National Congress, Adelaide, Australia: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Lindstrom, C., Sharma, M. (2008). Initial development of a Physics Goal Orientation survey using factor analysis. UniServe Science Symposium 2008, Sydney, NSW, Australia: Uniserve Science.
Kirkup, L., Mendez, A., Sharma, M., O'Byrne, J. (2008). One Semester of Physics: What difference does it make to non-physics majors? Australian Institute of Physics 18th National Congress, Adelaide, Australia: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
O'Byrne, J., Mendez, A., Sharma, M., Kirkup, L., Scott, D. (2008). Physics Graduates in the Workforce: Does Physics Education Help? Australian Institute of Physics 18th National Congress, Adelaide, Australia: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Sefton, I., Sharma, M. (2007). Evolution of an assessment project. UniServe Science 2007, Sydney, Australia: Uniserve Science.
Nelan, C., Dooley, P., Sharma, M. (2007). Medical Physics Kickstart: designing a senior high school physics workshop. UniServe Science 2007, Sydney, Australia: Uniserve Science.
Au, T., Sharma, M. (2007). Student performance in first-year physics: does high school matter? UniServe Science 2007, Sydney, Australia: Uniserve Science.
Muller, D., Sharma, M. (2007). Tackling misconceptions in introductory physics using multimedia presentations. UniServe Science 2007, Sydney, Australia: Uniserve Science.
Kirkup, L., Scott, D., Sharma, M. (2007). Teaching physics to non-physics majors: models extant in Australian universities. UniServe Science 2007, Sydney, Australia: Uniserve Science.
Lindstrom, C., Sharma, M., O'Byrne, J. (2006). 3D link maps for learning: Consolidating fundamental concepts across topics taught in physics. 17th Congress of the Australian Institute of Physics.
Bewes, J., Sharma, M. (2006). A preliminary study of the hard-easy effect using physics conceptual inventories. 17th Congress of the Australian Institute of Physics.
Bewes, J., Sharma, M. (2006). A preliminary study on how accuracy relates to student self reports of confidence on a conceptual physics test. UniServe Science Symposium 2006, The University of Sydney: Uniserve Science.
Wuttiprom, S., Chitaree, R., Soankwan, C., Sharma, M., Johnston, I. (2006). Developing a prototype conceptual survey in fundamental quantum physics. UniServe Science Symposium 2006, The University of Sydney: Uniserve Science.
Muller, D., Bewes, J., Sharma, M. (2006). Misconceptions about the classroom: Which teaching practices improve conceptual understanding. 17th Congress of the Australian Institute of Physics.
Wuttiprom, S., Sharma, M., Johnston, I., Chitaree, R., Soankwan, C. (2006). Preliminary results from a new quantum mechanics conceptual survey. 17th Australian Institute of Physics Congress. Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Tanahoung, C., Chitaree, R., Soankwan, C., Sharma, M., Johnston, I. (2006). Surveying Thai and Sydney introductory physics students' understandings of heat and temperature. UniServe Science Symposium 2006, The University of Sydney: Uniserve Science.
Sharma, M., McShane, K. (2006). The use of design-based research in scholarly inquiry in discipline based teaching and learning. 3rd Annual International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and learning (ISSOTL).
Mendez, A., Mills, D., Pollard, J., Sharma, M., Swan, G., Zealey, W., Livett, M. (2006). Who needs more physics graduates. 17th Congress of the Australian Institute of Physics.
James, B., Kirkup, L., Livett, M., Mendez, A., Mills, D., Newbury, R., Pollard, J., Prosser, J., Sharma, M., Zadnik, M. (2005). Key Findings from the National physics Project on Learning and Teaching. 16th Australian Institute of Physics Congress.
Muller, D., Sharma, M. (2005). Learning Outcomes and curriculum development in physics: a project evaluating tertiary learning and teaching in Australia. ICPE Conference in New Delhi.
Kirkup, L., Livett, M., Mendez, A., Mills, D., Newbury, R., Pollard, J., Sharma, M., Zadnik, M. (2005). Outcomes and curriculm development in physics: a project evaluating tertiary learning and teaching in Australia. ICPE Conference in New Delhi.
Sharma, M. (2005). Physics education research with the SUPER group. 2nd IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics, USA: American Institute of Physics.
Muller, D., Sharma, M. (2005). Starting a dialogue: The potential for vicarious learning. AAPT Winter Meeting.
Sharma, M. (2005). The changing status of women physicist in Australia. 2nd IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics, USA: American Institute of Physics.
Sharma, M., Mendez, A., Mills, D., Pollard, J., Livett, M., Kirkup, L., Newbury, R., Zadnik, M. (2005). The evolution of the teaching and learning of physics in Australian universities. HERDSA (Higher Education Research & Development Society of Australasia Inc) Conference, Australia: HERDSA Inc.
Muller, D., Sharma, M., Eklund, J. (2005). The future of multimedia learning: essential issues for research. Australian Association for Research in Education, Parramatta 2005, Parramatta: Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE).
Muller, D., Sharma, M. (2005). Video Physics educations: Falling cats and terminal velocity. Australian Institution of Physics, Physics for the Nation, Canberra 2005, Canberra: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Sharma, M., Mendez, A. (2005). Workshop Tutorials: A student centered learning environment for large classes. ICPE Conference in New Delhi.
Mendez, A., Sharma, M., James, B., Mills, D., Pollard, J., Kirkup, L., Livett, M., Newbury, R., Zadnik, M., Prosser, J. (2004). AUTC Physics Project: Learning outcomes and curriculum development. Scholarly Inquiry into Science Teaching and Learning Conference.
Sharma, M. (2004). Measuring the transfer of mathematical skills. AAPT Summer Meeting and Physics Education Research conference.
Sharma, M., Stewart, C., Prosser, M. (2004). On the use of phenomenography in the analysis of qualitative data. 2003 Physics Education Research Conference.
Sharma, M. (2004). Using lab based projects for teaching and learning skills in large first year classes. AAPT Summer Meeting.
Sharma, M., Cooper, I., Stewart, C. (2003). Enhancing cross faculty teaching using web-based activities, Advanced in Technology-Based Education: Toward a Knowledge-Based Society. 2nd International Conference on Multimedia and Information & Communication Technologies in Education.
Batmanian, L., Lingard, J., Prosser, M., Stewart, C., Sharma, M. (2003). Understanding student learning: A comparison of students' perceptions of learning in two different disciplines. Graduates for the world. A Vice-Chancellors' teaching and learning showcase of scholarly reflection & inquiry, Sydney Australia: University of Sydney.
Roy, M., Sheppard, C., Sharma, M. (2002). 3D-Image formation in optical coherence tomography and microscopy. Sixth International Conference on Optoelectronic. Photonic Crystal Fibers.
Sharma, M. (2002). A report on various studies on women in physics. 15th Australian Institute of Physics Congress 2002, Australia: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
McOrist, J., Sharma, M., Sheppard, C. (2002). an Investigation of the Axial Properties of Phase Only Filters. 15th Australian Institute of Physics Congress 2002, Australia: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Dall'Armi-Stoks, G., Sharma, M. (2002). Australia: The status of Australian Women in Physics. IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics.
Hogg, K., O'Byrne, J., Cross, R., Millar, R., Sharma, M. (2002). Development of a new approach to teaching Sports Mechanics. AIP Congress.
Sharma, M., Stewart, C. (2002). Disintegration in the learning of physics at university. AAPT Summer Meeting.
Whymark, A., Stewart, C., Sharma, M., Prosser, M. (2002). Does the new NSW HSC physics syllabus let students think about their physics knowledge differently. AIP 15th Biennial Congress, Australia: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Wilson, K., Millar, R., Peseta, T., Sharma, M. (2002). Evaluation of a research based teaching development in first year physics. Scholarly Inquiry in Flexible Science Teaching and Learning Symposium, Australia: Uniserve Science.
Sharma, M., Sheppard, C., Roy, M. (2002). Image formation in optical coherence microscopy. The Seventh International Conference on Optics Within Life Sciences, OWLS.
Sheppard, C., Roy, M., Sharma, M. (2002). Image formation in optical coherence tomography and low coherence probe microscopy. Focus on Microscopy Technical Digest.
Sharma, M., Sheppard, C., Roy, M. (2002). Imaging characteristics of Optical Coherence Microscopy. 15th Australian Institute of Physics Congress 2002, Australia: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Wu, L., Sharma, M., Svirina, L., Baker, J., Borg, A., Fredrickx, P. (2002). Improving the institutional structure and climate for women in physics. IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics.
Sharma, M., Stewart, C., Prosser, M. (2002). Just how different are they? Learning Physics in the wake of the new HSC syllabus changeover. 15th Australian Institute of Physics Congress 2002, Australia: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Sharma, M., Cole, M., Whymark, A., Millar, R., Smith, A. (2002). On the repeated use of well designed conceptual problems in summative assessment tasks. 15th Australian Institute of Physics Congress 2002, Australia: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Sheppard, C., Moore, P., Roy, M., Sharma, M. (2002). Proposed Spectral Distribution for a Gaussian Pulse Beam. 15th Australian Institute of Physics Congress 2002, Australia: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Sheppard, C., Sharma, M. (2002). Spatial frequency content of ultrashort pulsed beams. Proceedings of the Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium.
McOrist, J., Sharma, M., Sheppard, C. (2002). Super resolution with an optically addressable liquid crystal spatial light modulator. The 17th Australian Conference on Electron Microscopy, Unkown: Australian Society for Electron Microscopy Inc.
Fernandez, A., Franklin, S., George, A., Peat, M., Sharma, M., Taylor, D. (2002). Teaching In Faculties: Making science relevant for professional degree programs. Uniserve Science Conference, University of Sydney: UniServe Science, University of Sydney.
Sharma, M., Leung, A., Whymark, A., Stewart, C., Prosser, M. (2002). The use of qualitative analysis to measure changhes in student perception of physics as a result of changes in HSC syllabus. 15th Australian Institute of Physics Congress 2002, Australia: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Sharma, M., Wilson, K., Millar, R. (2002). The value of hands-on activities in Workshop Tutorials. AAPT Winter Meeting.
Sharma, M., McOrist, J., Sheppard, C., Matsuda, K. (2002). Using an optically addressable liquid crystal spatial light modulator to generate phase only filters. The 19th Congress of the International Commission on Optics, ICO. SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering.
Wilson, K., Sharma, M., Millar, R. (2002). Using hands-on activities in tutorials. 15th Australian Institute of Physics Congress 2002, Australia: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Stewart, C., Sharma, M., Prosser, M., Logan,, P. (2002). What do they think they're doing? First-year students learning experiences. AAPT Winter Meeting.
Wilson, K., Sharma, M., Millar, R. (2002). What sustains a teaching development initiative? AAPT Winter Meeting.
Sharma, M., Millar, R., Wilson, K. (2001). A successful physics course for prospective primary school teachers. Change in Education Research Group (CERG) Conference.
Stewart, C., Sharma, M., Prosser, M., Logan,, P. (2001). An investigation of first year physics students' approaches to learning. AAPT Summer Mtg.
Wilson, K., Sharma, M., Millar, R. (2001). Changing the focus- student centred learning in physics workshop tutorials. Change in Education Research Group (CERG) Conference.
Sharma, M., Wilson, K., Millar, R., Paseta, T. (2001). Evaluation: An essential tool to underpin research-based teaching innovation. AAPT Summer Mtg.
Sharma, M., Stewart, C., Nagarajan, M., James, B. (2001). Student expectations of the laboratory program. AAPT Summer Mtg.
Pollard, J., Sharma, M., Mills, D., Swan, G., Mendez, A. (2006). University physics education in Australia. International Newsletter on Physics Education, IUPAP and ICPE.
Sharma, M., Mills, D., Mendez, A., Pollard, J. (2005). Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Development in Physics: A Report on Tertiary Physics Teaching and Learning in Australia.
Muller, D., Sharma, M., Crook, S., Stanger, J., Millar, A., Dooley, P., Sutherland, L., Hugman, A. (2008). Australian Multimedia for Physics Students website ASISTM grant. Australian Multimedia for Physics Students website ASISTM grant.Australia: Australian Multimedia for Physics Students.
Sharma, M., Wilson, K., Millar, R. (2002), Workshop Tutorials: student-centered learning, Australian style.
Sharma, M., Wilson, K., Millar, R. (2001), The use of feedback to describe sustainability and growth of a teaching development initiative.