Dr. R.C. Sharma did his undergraduation from Punjab University, M.Sc. (Botany) from B.R. College, Agra, M.Ed. and Ph D. in Education from Vikram University, Ujjain and ED.D. (Doctorate in Education) from Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, U.S.A.

He has worked with NCERT & UNESCO in the field of education for more than forty years with around 24 years as Senior Advisor in UNESCO, Bangkok & Paris where he provided advisory services to countries in Asia, Pacific and Africa in developing educational programmes for UN Funding, training of personnel, development of curriculum and materials and assessment/ evaluation of country programmes.

Dr. Sharma has received various awards and honours for his contribution to the field of education including Distinguished Leadership Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Education Profession by American Biographical Institute, U.S.A. and entry in Who's Who in International Directory of Distinguished Leadership and Who's Who of India in INFA Publications.

He has authored a number of books and papers including Modern Science Teaching, Source Book on Environmental Education, and Population Education.