Mahadev Sharma has been working on forest growth and yield modeling research since December 1999. His primary research interests are in developing accurate and efficient growth and yield models that include tree taper, volume, height–diameter, and site index equations by incorporating theoretical information on the underlying relationships between dependent and independent variables. Models based on the application of fundamental laws and principles are generally well specified and better reflect the underlying biological and physical relationships exhibited by the system. These models can yield consistent results even when applied beyond the range of the data used to develop them. Mahadev has more than 60 career primary research articles published in peer-reviewed international journals.