Monica Sharma

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Monica Sharma is a leading figure in open-source laboratory automation, best known for her pioneering work in making robotic experimentation accessible and reproducible. Her key research areas include cross-platform automation systems, protocol standardization, and the development of biology-friendly programming languages for liquid-handling robotics. Sharma’s most significant contribution is the creation of the PR-PR system, a high-level, open-source robot programming language that enables researchers to design, share, and implement protocols seamlessly across different automation platforms. Her seminal 2014 paper on this cross-platform system, which has garnered 47 citations, laid the groundwork for a new era of collaborative, efficient, and standardized lab automation. By lowering the technical barriers to entry, Sharma’s work has empowered labs worldwide to adopt robotics without being locked into proprietary systems, dramatically accelerating the pace of high-throughput biology. Her achievements have been recognized as foundational to the modern open-source lab movement, making her a key innovator for any student or researcher seeking to build more efficient, shareable, and reproducible experimental workflows.