• Sports science and athlete development
• Racket sports and Table Tennis coaching
• Student wellbeing and physical literacy
• Strength and conditioning
• Biomechanics of racket sports

Shivam is interested in creating a healthy lifestyle for students using his experience and knowledge of physical education and sports. He has earned a Master of Physical Education (MPEd) with sports specialisation in racket sports from Lovely Professional University; he has completed a Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) with major sports specialisation (Basketball, Athletics) from VNS College of Physical Education, and a Diploma in sports coaching with Table Tennis specialisation from Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports. 

Shivam’s research in the biomechanics of racket sports focuses on performance enhancement, efficient technique, tactical improvement, and improved anticipation. 

During his postgraduate studies, he represented Lovely Professional University and won medals at the All-India university level, and he represented Madhya Pradesh in national-level championships. He has worked with the Bhopal District Table Tennis Association to organise friendly tournaments for recreation and social development. As part of the association, he has also organised national-level tournaments, such as the ICSE Nationals and CBSE clusters.