Arvind Sharma
About
Dr. Arvind Sharma is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology, NTNU, Gjøvik campus, Norway. He has more than 15 years of experience across academia, applied research, laboratory development, international R&D projects and industry-oriented technology evaluation. His research focuses on hardware security, hardware reverse engineering, embedded system security, side-channel analysis, fault injection, firmware analysis, digital forensics, cyber-physical systems security, smart grid cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure assurance.
He holds a PhD in Smart Grid and Microgrid Systems from the University of Agder, Norway, an M.Tech. in Energy Systems from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering. At NTNU, he leads activities in the Hardware Reverse Engineering Laboratory, has served as Deputy Head of the Digital Forensics Group, and is Programme Coordinator for the Bachelor Programme in Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security (DIGSEC). He teaches and coordinates courses, including Hardware Security in Embedded Systems (IIK-4100) and Introduction to Digital Forensics (IMT 4114).He supervises bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral-level research in hardware security, digital forensics, embedded systems, smart grids and critical infrastructure security.
Prior to NTNU, Dr. Sharma worked at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), India, where he helped establish ISO 17025–accredited testing laboratories under the World Bank’s Lighting Global Programme and contributed to the Lighting a Billion Lives© initiative, impacting millions globally. He has led or contributed to several national and international projects funded or supported by organisations such as the Research Council of Norway, the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi, the International Finance Corporation, World Bank/IFC programmes, DFID, SNV Netherlands, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, Indian Railways and the Bureau of Indian Standards. His project portfolio covers hardware security assurance, AI for digital forensics, hardware reverse engineering, smart grids, renewable-energy microgrids, PV quality infrastructure and international capacity building.
He has authored several publications in reputable journals and conferences, delivered keynote talks, invited lectures, workshops, and training programmes, and participated in international conferences, including activities linked to international energy and cybersecurity programmes.
Competencies
- AI for Security and Forensic
- Cyber-Physical Systems Security
- Digital Forensics and Evidence Extraction
- Embedded Systems and IoT Security
- Firmware and Debug Interface Analysis
- Hardware Reverse Engineering
- Hardware Security and Assurance
- Side-Channel Analysis and Fault Injection
- Smart Grid and Critical Infrastructure Security
Research
Research Interests: Hardware Security; Hardware Reverse Engineering; Embedded Systems Security; Digital Forensics; Cyber-Physical Systems Security; Smart Grid Cybersecurity; Critical Infrastructure Security; AI-Assisted Security Analysis; Trustworthy Autonomous Systems; Hardware-Rooted Trust; Side-Channel Analysis; Fault Injection.
Norwegian Centre for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors
SFI NORCICS strengthens cybersecurity and resilience in Norway’s critical sectors through research-based innovation, developing socio-technical methods, tools, training and validation for detecting, preventing and mitigating cyberattacks on CPS/ICS.
Norway-India: Strengthening Institutional Partnerships for Advancing Smart City Security and Resilience through AI-driven Digital Forensic
The project strengthens Norway–India educational partnerships in smart city security by promoting student mobility, AI and cybersecurity integration, and interdisciplinary research and innovation for sustainable smart city development.
Microgrid Intergation
The project investigated solar PV microgrid integration in India, addressing technical, reliability, efficiency and financial challenges, developing smart microgrid architecture, demand-side management approaches and a roadmap for large-scale deployment.
Publications
2026
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Wen, Shao-Fang;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2026)
Structuring trust: a quantitative and traceable framework for hardware security assurance.
International Journal of Information Security
Academic article
2025
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Wen, Shao-Fang;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2025)
A Unified, Threat-Validated Taxonomy for Hardware Security Assurance.
Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy (JCP)
Academic article
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Nygård, Arne Roar;
Sharma, Arvind;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2025)
Hardware Reverse Engineering for Secure Smart Grids.
Academic chapter
2024
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Sharma, Pooja;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Torjesen, Stina;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2024)
Analysing the Role of Energy Storage in Building Integrated Photovoltaic System: A Techno-Economic Analysis.
Academic chapter
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Sharma, Arvind;
Wen, Shao-Fang.
(2024)
A Quantitative Framework for Assessing and Enhancing Hardware Security Resilience," 2024 IEEE Physical Assurance and Inspection of Electronics (PAINE), Huntsville, AL, USA, 2024.
IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Academic article
2023
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Waltoft-Olsen, Andrè Jung;
Øverlier, Lasse;
Dyrkolbotn, Geir Olav;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2023)
Smart Grid challenges - Device Trustworthiness.
Academic chapter
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Sharma, Arvind;
Dyrkolbotn, Geir Olav;
Øverlier, Lasse;
Waltoft-Olsen, Andrè Jung;
Franke, Katrin;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2023)
A State-of-the-Art Reverse Engineering Approach for Combating Hardware Security Vulnerabilities at the System and PCB Level in IoT Devices. IEEE-Physical Assurance and Inspection of Electronics (PAINE-2022),USA.
IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Academic article
2022
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Sharma, Pooja;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Torjesen, Stina;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2022)
Role of Subsidies for PV Solar Installations in India: A Cost–Benefit Analysis.
Academic chapter
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Nygård, Arne Roar;
Sharma, Arvind;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2022)
Reverse Engineering for Thwarting Digital Supply Chain Attacks in Critical Infrastructures: Ethical Considerations.
International Conference on Security and Cryptography (SECRYPT)
Academic article
2021
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Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils.
(2021)
Techno-Economic Performance Evaluation of Photovoltaic based Micro-Grid with Energy Management Strategies.
Universitetet i Agder
Doctoral thesis
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Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal.
(2021)
Impacts of electricity pricing on techno-economic performance of photovoltaic-battery centered microgrid.
Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Kontou, Alkistis;
Lagos, Dimitrios;
Kotsampopoulos, Panos.
(2021)
Solar photovoltaic‑based microgrid hosting capacity evaluation in electrical energy distribution network with voltage quality analysis.
SN Applied Sciences
Academic article
2020
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Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y.;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2020)
Power dispatching techniques as a finite state machine for a standalone photovoltaic system with a hybrid energy storage.
AIMS Energy
Academic article
-
Sharma, Pooja;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2020)
Economic performance assessment of building integrated photovoltaic system with battery energy storage under grid constraints.
Renewable Energy
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y.;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils;
Muddineni, Kapil;
Mudgal, Ashwini;
Garud, Shirish.
(2020)
Performance assessment of institutional photovoltaic based energy system for operating as a micro-grid.
Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments
Academic article
-
Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y.;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2020)
Power flow management controller within a grid connected photovoltaic based active generator as a finite state machine using hierarchical approach with droop characteristics.
Renewable Energy
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Kristiansen, Stein;
Simonsen, Stig;
Landsverk, Henrik;
Oland, Signe Marie.
(2020)
Techno-Economic Case Study of Micro-Grid System at Soccer Club of Skagerak Arena Norway.
Academic chapter
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal.
(2020)
Techno-economic evaluation of PV based institutional smart micro-grid under energy pricing dynamics.
Journal of Cleaner Production
Academic article
2019
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Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y.;
Muddineni, Kapil;
Mudgal, Ashwini;
Garud, Shirish;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils.
(2019)
Operational Analysis of Institutional Energy System for Developing a Micro-grid.
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils;
Mudgal, Ashwini;
Muddineni, Kapil;
Garud, Shirish.
(2019)
Comparative Analysis of Different Types of Micro-grid Architectures and Controls.
Academic chapter
-
Sharma, Pooja;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2019)
Economic Analysis of a Building Integrated Photovoltaic System Without and With Energy Storage.
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y.;
Mudgal, Ashwini;
Muddineni, Kapil;
Garud, Shirish;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils.
(2019)
Performance Assessment of Building Integrated Photovoltaic and Battery Energy System: A Case Study of TERI-Retreat Facilty in India.
Academic chapter
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils;
Muddineni, Kapil;
Mudgal, Ashwini;
Garud, Shirish.
(2019)
Voltage Rise Issues and Mitigation Techniques Due to High PV Penetration into the Distribution Network.
Academic chapter
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils;
Muddineni, Kapil;
Mudgal, Ashwini;
Garud, Shirish.
(2019)
Performance Analysis of Institutional Hybrid Energy System for
Electrical Energy Tariffs.
Academic chapter
-
Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y.;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2019)
Load Compensator with an Energy Storage for a Grid Connected PV Based Active Generator.
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Pandey, Suneel;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal.
(2019)
Global review of policies & guidelines for recycling of solar pv modules.
International Journal of Smart Grid and Clean Energy
Academic literature review
2018
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Kodippili Arachchige, Dimuthu Dharshana;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind;
Garud, Shirish;
Dehalwar, Vasudev;
Singh, Vikash Kumar.
(2018)
Review of information and communication technologies for smart micro-grid automation.
Academic chapter
2017
-
Yassin, Mohammed A. M.;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind;
Garud, Shirish.
(2017)
Battery Capacity Estimation for Building Integrated Photovoltaic System: Design Study for Different Geographical Location(s).
Energy Procedia
Academic article
Journal publications
-
Wen, Shao-Fang;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2026)
Structuring trust: a quantitative and traceable framework for hardware security assurance.
International Journal of Information Security
Academic article
-
Wen, Shao-Fang;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2025)
A Unified, Threat-Validated Taxonomy for Hardware Security Assurance.
Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy (JCP)
Academic article
-
Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y.;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2020)
Power dispatching techniques as a finite state machine for a standalone photovoltaic system with a hybrid energy storage.
AIMS Energy
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y.;
Muddineni, Kapil;
Mudgal, Ashwini;
Garud, Shirish;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils.
(2019)
Operational Analysis of Institutional Energy System for Developing a Micro-grid.
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Academic article
-
Sharma, Pooja;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2020)
Economic performance assessment of building integrated photovoltaic system with battery energy storage under grid constraints.
Renewable Energy
Academic article
-
Sharma, Pooja;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2019)
Economic Analysis of a Building Integrated Photovoltaic System Without and With Energy Storage.
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y.;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils;
Muddineni, Kapil;
Mudgal, Ashwini;
Garud, Shirish.
(2020)
Performance assessment of institutional photovoltaic based energy system for operating as a micro-grid.
Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments
Academic article
-
Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y.;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2020)
Power flow management controller within a grid connected photovoltaic based active generator as a finite state machine using hierarchical approach with droop characteristics.
Renewable Energy
Academic article
-
Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y.;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2019)
Load Compensator with an Energy Storage for a Grid Connected PV Based Active Generator.
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Dyrkolbotn, Geir Olav;
Øverlier, Lasse;
Waltoft-Olsen, Andrè Jung;
Franke, Katrin;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2023)
A State-of-the-Art Reverse Engineering Approach for Combating Hardware Security Vulnerabilities at the System and PCB Level in IoT Devices. IEEE-Physical Assurance and Inspection of Electronics (PAINE-2022),USA.
IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Academic article
-
Yassin, Mohammed A. M.;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind;
Garud, Shirish.
(2017)
Battery Capacity Estimation for Building Integrated Photovoltaic System: Design Study for Different Geographical Location(s).
Energy Procedia
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal.
(2021)
Impacts of electricity pricing on techno-economic performance of photovoltaic-battery centered microgrid.
Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects
Academic article
-
Nygård, Arne Roar;
Sharma, Arvind;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2022)
Reverse Engineering for Thwarting Digital Supply Chain Attacks in Critical Infrastructures: Ethical Considerations.
International Conference on Security and Cryptography (SECRYPT)
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Kontou, Alkistis;
Lagos, Dimitrios;
Kotsampopoulos, Panos.
(2021)
Solar photovoltaic‑based microgrid hosting capacity evaluation in electrical energy distribution network with voltage quality analysis.
SN Applied Sciences
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal.
(2020)
Techno-economic evaluation of PV based institutional smart micro-grid under energy pricing dynamics.
Journal of Cleaner Production
Academic article
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Pandey, Suneel;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal.
(2019)
Global review of policies & guidelines for recycling of solar pv modules.
International Journal of Smart Grid and Clean Energy
Academic literature review
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Wen, Shao-Fang.
(2024)
A Quantitative Framework for Assessing and Enhancing Hardware Security Resilience," 2024 IEEE Physical Assurance and Inspection of Electronics (PAINE), Huntsville, AL, USA, 2024.
IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Academic article
Part of book/report
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils;
Mudgal, Ashwini;
Muddineni, Kapil;
Garud, Shirish.
(2019)
Comparative Analysis of Different Types of Micro-grid Architectures and Controls.
Academic chapter
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y.;
Mudgal, Ashwini;
Muddineni, Kapil;
Garud, Shirish;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils.
(2019)
Performance Assessment of Building Integrated Photovoltaic and Battery Energy System: A Case Study of TERI-Retreat Facilty in India.
Academic chapter
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils;
Muddineni, Kapil;
Mudgal, Ashwini;
Garud, Shirish.
(2019)
Voltage Rise Issues and Mitigation Techniques Due to High PV Penetration into the Distribution Network.
Academic chapter
-
Sharma, Pooja;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Torjesen, Stina;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2022)
Role of Subsidies for PV Solar Installations in India: A Cost–Benefit Analysis.
Academic chapter
-
Waltoft-Olsen, Andrè Jung;
Øverlier, Lasse;
Dyrkolbotn, Geir Olav;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2023)
Smart Grid challenges - Device Trustworthiness.
Academic chapter
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils;
Muddineni, Kapil;
Mudgal, Ashwini;
Garud, Shirish.
(2019)
Performance Analysis of Institutional Hybrid Energy System for
Electrical Energy Tariffs.
Academic chapter
-
Nygård, Arne Roar;
Sharma, Arvind;
Katsikas, Sokratis.
(2025)
Hardware Reverse Engineering for Secure Smart Grids.
Academic chapter
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Kristiansen, Stein;
Simonsen, Stig;
Landsverk, Henrik;
Oland, Signe Marie.
(2020)
Techno-Economic Case Study of Micro-Grid System at Soccer Club of Skagerak Arena Norway.
Academic chapter
-
Sharma, Pooja;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Torjesen, Stina;
Sharma, Arvind.
(2024)
Analysing the Role of Energy Storage in Building Integrated Photovoltaic System: A Techno-Economic Analysis.
Academic chapter
-
Kodippili Arachchige, Dimuthu Dharshana;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Sharma, Arvind;
Garud, Shirish;
Dehalwar, Vasudev;
Singh, Vikash Kumar.
(2018)
Review of information and communication technologies for smart micro-grid automation.
Academic chapter
Student thesis or dissertation
-
Sharma, Arvind;
Kolhe, Mohan Lal;
Ulltveit-Moe, Nils.
(2021)
Techno-Economic Performance Evaluation of Photovoltaic based Micro-Grid with Energy Management Strategies.
Universitetet i Agder
Doctoral thesis
Teaching
Courses
Outreach
2024
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LectureSharma, Arvind. (2024) Hardware Security Assurance: A Quantitative Assessment Framework for Ensuring the Integrity and Trustworthiness in Hardware Systems. European Symposium on Reliability of Electron Devices Failure Physics and Analysis
2023
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LectureSharma, Arvind. (2023) Hardware Reverse Engineering: A Uusecase of Intelligence Electronics Devices (IEDs) Used Smart grid. CINELDI-NORCICS workshop on cyber security in cyber-physical electricity grids - SINTEF
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Conference lectureNygård, Arne Roar; Sharma, Arvind. (2023) Hardware Reverse Engineering (HRE), as a security tool unveiling vulnerabilities in Digital Supply Chains. NORCICS Workshop
2022
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LectureSharma, Arvind. (2022) Supply Chain Security in Green Hydrogen Generation and Distribution. OPPORTUNITIES FOR GREEN HYDROGEN IN INDIA