He has published in leading journals such as Research Policy, Science and Public Policy, International Journal of Technology Management, and Science Technology and Human Values. Naubahar has consulted for the Innovation and Technology Commission and is currently Associate Editor for the Journal of Knowledge-Based Innovation in China, as well as a scientific committee member for Innovation and Development. Prof Sharif is an expert in sociology of innovation systems, the role of innovation and technology in Hong Kong, university-industry linkages and economic linkages between Hong Kong and Guangdong.