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Dr. Sharad Sharma

Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Data Science

(940) 565-2605

Email: Sharad.Sharma@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Wayne State University, 2006
    Major: Computer Engineering
    Specialization: Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
    Dissertation: Modeling and Simulation of Multi-Agent Systems for Emergency Scenarios
  • MS, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2003
    Major: Architecture
    Specialization: Computer-Aided-Design
    Dissertation: Collaboration, Simulation and Graphic Design in Java and C++
  • BArch, Birla Institute of Technology, India, 1999
    Major: Architecture
    Dissertation: Assam Capital Complex

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Associate Dean of Research, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2025 - Present).
  • Professor, University of North Texas (UNT). University of North Texas (UNT). (2025 - Present).
  • Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2022 - 2025).
  • Professor, Bowie State University. Bowie State University. (2019 - 2022).
  • Associate Professor, Bowie State University. Bowie State University. (2013 - 2019).
  • Assistant Professor, Bowie State University. Bowie State University. (2007 - 2013).
  • Research /Teaching Assistant, Wayne State University. Wayne State University. (2006 - 2006).
  • Research/Teaching Assistant, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. (2001 - 2004).

Professional Memberships

  • Association for Computing Machinery. (January 1, 2017 - Present).
  • International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology. (June 29, 2011 - Present).
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. (April 1, 2005 - Present).
  • IEEE Computer Society. (January 2005 - Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • DTSC 4565 - Software Engineering for Data Science, 2 courses.
  • DTSC 4777 - Virtual Reality Applications, 1 course.
  • DTSC 5565 - Software Engineering for Data Scientists, 3 courses.
  • DTSC 5777 - Virtual Reality and Its Applications, 2 courses.
  • INFO 4900 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • INFO 5501 - Fundamentals of Data Analytics, 1 course.
  • INFO 5777 - Virtual Reality and its Applications, 1 course.
  • INFO 5900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • INFO 6660 - Readings in Information Science, 1 course.
  • INFO 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 5 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • Bowie State University, COSC 729 Virtual Reality and its Applications, Spring 2022.
  • Bowie State University, COSC 829 Advanced Virtual Reality Systems, Fall 2021.
  • Bowie State University, COSC 665 Software Engineering II, Spring 2021.
  • Bowie State University, COSC 729 Virtual Reality and its Applications, Spring 2021.
  • Bowie State University, COSC 565/ 465 Software Engineering I, Fall 2020.
  • Bowie State University, COSC 729 Virtual Reality and its Applications, Spring 2020.

Awards and Honors

  • Research Funding Leadership Award, Data Science. (December 3, 2025).
  • Outstanding Mentor Award, College of Information, University of North Texas. (December 6, 2024).
  • Faculty Excellence Award for Top 5 Recipients & Most Awarded Grants, University of North Texas. (November 10, 2023).
  • Outstanding Mentor Award, University of North Texas. (November 10, 2023).
  • Presidential Achievement Award, Bowie State University. (May 5, 2022).
  • Board of Regents Faculty Award, USM (University System of Maryland). (April 13, 2018).
  • Outstanding Researcher Award, Bowie State University. (April 13, 2013).
  • Outstanding Faculty Award, Bowie State University. (April 27, 2012).
  • Outstanding Researcher Award, Bowie State University. (April 8, 2011).
  • Outstanding Publication Award, Bowie State University. (April 30, 2010).
  • Outstanding Young Faculty Award, Bowie State University. (April 2009).
  • Outstanding Graduate/Professional Student Leadership Award, Wayne State University. (2005).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Sharma, S., Moses, P.A. (2025). Immersive Active Shooter Response Training and Decision-Making Environment for a University Campus Building. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. 220-232. Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-93715-6_14
  • Omary, D., Gamineedi, S.K., Shareef, A., Sharma, S. (2025). Virtual Reality Fire Drill for Campus Evacuation. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. 568-579. Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89063-5_49
  • Sharma, S., Chandra Dronavalli, S., Chellatore, M.P., Reddy Pesaladinne, R. (2024). Interactive Visualizations for Crime Data Analysis by Mixed Reality. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. 286-303. Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61047-9_19
  • Chellatore, M.P., Sharma, S. (2024). Mobile Application for Identifying Anomalous Behavior and Conducting Time Series Analysis Using Heterogeneous Data. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. 167-182. Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60458-4_12
  • Sharma, S., Ali, S. (2022). Multi-agent Crowd Simulation in an Active Shooter Environment. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. 108-120. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06015-1_8
  • Sharma, S., Bodempudi, S., Reehl, A. (2021). Real-Time Data Analytics of COVID Pandemic Using Virtual Reality. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. 106-116. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77599-5_9
  • Sharma, S. (2020). Improving Emergency Response Training and Decision Making Using a Collaborative Virtual Reality Environment for Building Evacuation. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. 213-224. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59990-4_17
  • Sharma, S., Bodempudi, S.T., Scribner, D., Grynovicki, J., Grazaitis, P. (2019). Emergency Response Using HoloLens for Building Evacuation. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. 11574 299-311. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21607-8_23

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Summitt, A., Bhatt, B.R., Sharma, S. (2025). Emergency Assistive Mobile Application with Digital Twin for Real-Time 3D Navigation in Indoor Environments. 2025 IEEE/ACIS 23rd International Conference on Software Engineering Research, Management and Applications (SERA). 233-238. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/sera65747.2025.11154602
  • Dronavalli, S.C., Pesaladinne, R.R., Sharma, S. (2023). Crime Data Visualization Using Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. 2023 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI). 646-651. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/csci62032.2023.00113
  • Pesaladinne, R.R., Chellatore, M.P., Dronavalli, S.C., Sharma, S. (2023). Situational Awareness and Feature Extraction for Indoor Building Navigation using Mixed Reality. 2023 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI). 1000-1005. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/csci62032.2023.00166
  • Tack, N., Williams, R., Holschuh, N., Sharma, S., Engel, D. (2023). Visualizing the Greenland Ice Sheet in VR using Immersive Fence Diagrams. Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing. 429-432. ACM. https://doi.org/10.1145/3569951.3603635
  • Tack, N., Holschuh, N., Sharma, S., Williams, R., Engel, D. (2023). Development and Initial Testing of XR-Based Fence Diagrams for Polar Science. IGARSS 2023 - 2023 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. 1541-1544. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/igarss52108.2023.10281776
  • Sharma, S. (2023). Mobile Augmented Reality System for Emergency Response. 2023 IEEE/ACIS 21st International Conference on Software Engineering Research, Management and Applications (SERA). 402-406. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/sera57763.2023.10197820
  • Mannuru, N.R., Kanumuru, M., Sharma, S. (2022). Mobile AR Application for Navigation and Emergency Response. 2022 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI). 1137-1142. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/csci58124.2022.00203
  • Walker, T., Sharma, S. (2021). Data Analysis of Crime and Rates of Hospitalization due to COVID-19. 2021 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI). 249-254. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/csci54926.2021.00113
  • Walker, S., Sharma, S. (2021). Data Visualization Tool for Covid-19 and Crime Data. 2021 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI). 238-242. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/csci54926.2021.00111
  • Sharma, S., Bodempudi, S.T., Reehl, A. (2020). Real-Time Data Visualization to Enhance Situational Awareness of COVID pandemic. 2020 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI). 352-357. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/csci51800.2020.00066
  • Sharma, S., Stigall, J., Bodempudi, S.T. (2020). Situational Awareness-based Augmented Reality Instructional (ARI) Module for Building Evacuation. 2020 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW). 70-78. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/vrw50115.2020.00020
  • Sharma, S., Bodempudi, S., Arrolla, M., Upadhyay, A. (2019). Collaborative Virtual Assembly Environment for Product Design. 2019 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI). 606-611. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/csci49370.2019.00114
  • Stigall, J., Sharma, S. (2019). Evaluation of Mobile Augmented Reality Application for Building Evacuation. EPiC Series in Computing. 64 109-98. EasyChair. https://doi.org/10.29007/7jch
  • Oladunni, T., Sharma, S. (2019). Homomorphic Encryption and Data Security in the Cloud. EPiC Series in Computing. 64 129-118. EasyChair. https://doi.org/10.29007/drnc
  • Bodempudi, S.T., Sharma, S., Sahu, A., Agrawal, R. (2019). Human-Centric Situational Awareness and Big Data Visualization. EPiC Series in Computing. 64 51-40. EasyChair. https://doi.org/10.29007/mq54
  • Rajeev, S., Sharma, S. (2019). Motivational Game-Theme Based Instructional Module for Teaching Binary Tree and Linked List. EPiC Series in Computing. 64 31-20. EasyChair. https://doi.org/10.29007/1pg5
  • Rajeev, S., Sharma, S. (2018). Educational Game-Theme Based Instructional Module for Teaching Introductory Programming. IECON 2018 - 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. 3039-3044. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/iecon.2018.8592835
  • Taylor, L., Sharma, S. (2018). Model Composition Via Object-Role Modeling. SoutheastCon 2018. 1-7. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/secon.2018.8478867
  • Stigall, J., Sharma, S. (2018). Usability and Learning Effectiveness of Game-Themed Instructional (GTI) Module for Teaching Stacks and Queues. SoutheastCon 2018. 1-6. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/secon.2018.8479132
  • Oladunni, T., Sharma, S., Tiwang, R. (2017). A Spatio - Temporal Hedonic House Regression Model. 2017 16th IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications (ICMLA). 607-612. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/icmla.2017.00-94
  • Oladunni, T., Sharma, S. (2017). An Occam's Razor Approach to Hedonic Pricing Theory. 2017 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI). 240-245. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/csci.2017.38
  • Oladunni, T., Sharma, S., Tiwang, R. (2017). Foreclosure Sale and House Value: Correlation or Causation?. 2017 16th IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications (ICMLA). 613-618. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/icmla.2017.00-93
  • Stigall, J., Sharma, S. (2017). Virtual reality instructional modules for introductory programming courses. 2017 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/isecon.2017.7910245
  • Jain, A., Mani, A., Siddiqui, A.S., Sharma, S., Singh, H.P. (2017). A data driven approach for scheduling the charging of electric vehicles. 2017 Recent Developments in Control, Automation & Power Engineering (RDCAPE). 39-44. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/rdcape.2017.8358236
  • Oladunni, T., Sharma, S. (2016). Hedonic Housing Theory — A Machine Learning Investigation. 2016 15th IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications (ICMLA). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/icmla.2016.0092
  • Oladunni, T., Sharma, S. (2016). Spatial Dependency and Hedonic Housing Regression Model. 2016 15th IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications (ICMLA). 553-558. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/icmla.2016.0097
  • Conn, M.A., Sharma, S. (2016). Immersive Telerobotics Using the Oculus Rift and the 5DT Ultra Data Glove. 2016 International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems (CTS). 387-391. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/cts.2016.0075
  • Sharma, S., Ogunlana, K., Sree, S., Harkrider, S., Paolini, A.L. (2016). Modeling and simulation of evacuation behavior using fuzzy logic in a goal finding application. SPIE Proceedings. 9848 98480C. SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2220598
  • Sharma, S., Stigall, J., Rajeev, S. (2015). Game-Theme Based Instructional Module for Teaching Object Oriented Programming. 2015 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI). 252-257. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/csci.2015.35
  • Sharma, S., Rajeev, S.P., Devearux, P. (2015). An immersive collaborative virtual environment of a university campus for performing virtual campus evacuation drills and tours for campus safety. 2015 International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems (CTS). 84-89. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/cts.2015.7210404
  • Sharma, S., Jerripothula, S., Dolinsky, M., McDowall, I.E. (2015). An indoor augmented reality mobile application for simulation of building evacuation. SPIE Proceedings. SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2086390
  • Sharma, S., Jerripothula, S., Mackey, S., Soumare, O. (2014). Immersive virtual reality environment of a subway evacuation on a cloud for disaster preparedness and response training. 2014 IEEE Symposium on Computational Intelligence for Human-like Intelligence (CIHLI). 1-6. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/cihli.2014.7013380
  • Sharma, S., Chen, W. (2014). Multi-user VR Classroom with 3D Interaction and Real-Time Motion Detection. 2014 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence. 187-192. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/csci.2014.116
  • Sharma, S., Agada, R., Ruffin, J. (2013). Virtual reality classroom as an constructivist approach. 2013 Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon. 1-5. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/secon.2013.6567441
  • Ji, S., Sharma, S., Yu, B., Jeong, D.H. (2012). Designing a rule-based hourly rainfall prediction model. 2012 IEEE 13th International Conference on Information Reuse & Integration (IRI). 303-308. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/iri.2012.6303024
  • Sharma, S., Otunba, S. (2012). Collaborative virtual environment to study aircraft evacuation for training and education. 2012 International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems (CTS). 569-574. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/cts.2012.6261107
  • Sharma, S., Otunba, S., Ogunlana, K., Tripathy, T. (2012). Intelligent agents in a goal finding application for homeland security. 2012 Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon. 1-5. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/secon.2012.6197067
  • Sharma, S., Otunba, S., Han, J. (2011). Crowd simulation in emergency aircraft evacuation using Virtual Reality. 2011 16th International Conference on Computer Games (CGAMES). 12-17. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/cgames.2011.6000319
  • Sharma, S., Lohgaonkar, S. (2010). Simulation of agent behavior in a goal finding application. Proceedings of the IEEE SoutheastCon 2010 (SoutheastCon). 424-427. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/secon.2010.5453811
  • Sharma, S., Vadali, H. (2009). Modeling Emergency Scenarios in Virtual Evacuation Environment. 2009 WRI World Congress on Computer Science and Information Engineering. 759-763. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/csie.2009.450
  • Sharma, S. (2009). Simulation and modeling of group behavior during emergency evacuation. 2009 IEEE Symposium on Intelligent Agents. 122-127. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ia.2009.4927509
  • Sharma, S., Singh, H., Gerhart, G.R., Carapezza, E.M. (2007). Simulation of convoy of unmanned vehicles using agent based modeling. SPIE Proceedings. 6736 673605. SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.740530

    • Journal Article

  • Sharma, S., Summitt, A. (2025). A Mobile Augmented Reality Application for Indoor Emergency Evacuation and Navigation. Other. 37 (13) 170-1-170-6. Society for Imaging Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.2352/ei.2025.37.13.ervr-170
  • Sharma, S., Dronavalli, S.C. (2024). Data Analysis and Visualization of Crime Data. Other. 36 (1) 364-1-364-6. Society for Imaging Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.2352/ei.2024.36.1.vda-364
  • Sharma, S., Pesaladinne, R.R. (2023). Spatial Analysis and Visual Communication of Emergency Information through Augmented Reality. Other. 67 (6) 1-9. Society for Imaging Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.2352/j.imagingsci.technol.2023.67.6.060401
  • Arteaga, C., Park, J., Morris, B.T., Sharma, S. (2023). Effect of trained evacuation leaders on victims’ safety during an active shooter incident. Other. 158 105967. Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2022.105967
  • Sharma, S., Engel, D. (2023). Mobile augmented reality system for object detection, alert, and safety. Other. 35 (12) 218-1-218-5. Society for Imaging Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.2352/ei.2023.35.12.ervr-218
  • Reehl, A., Sharma, S. (2022). Data visualization of crime data using immersive virtual reality. Other. 34 (12) 187-1-187-5. Society for Imaging Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.2352/ei.2022.34.12.ervr-187
  • Sharma, S., Bodempudi, S.T. (2022). Immersive virtual reality training module for active shooter events. Other. 34 (12) 299-1-299-6. Society for Imaging Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.2352/ei.2022.34.12.ervr-299
  • Sharma, S., Teja Bodempudi, S., Reehl, A. (2021). Virtual Reality Instructional (VRI) module for Training and Patient Safety. Other. 33 (13) 178-1-178-6. Society for Imaging Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.2352/issn.2470-1173.2021.13.ervr-178
  • Rajeev, S., Sharma, S. (2020). Evaluation of Game-Theme Based Instructional Modules for Data Structure Concepts. Other. 27 (1) IJCA.
  • Sharma, S., Bodempudi, S.T., Scribner, D., Grazaitis, P. (2020). Active Shooter response training environment for a building evacuation in a collaborative virtual environment. Other. 32 (13) 223-1-223-7. Society for Imaging Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.2352/issn.2470-1173.2020.13.ervr-223
  • Sharma, S., Bodempudi, S.T., Scribner, D. (2020). Identifying Anomalous Behavior in a Building Using HoloLens for Emergency Response. Other. 32 (13) 224-1-224-7. Society for Imaging Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.2352/issn.2470-1173.2020.13.ervr-224
  • Stigall, J., Bodempudi, S., Sharma, S., Scribner, D., Grynovicki, J., Grazaitis, P. (2019). Use of Microsoft HoloLens in indoor evacuation. Other. 26 (1) IJCA.
  • Sharma, S., Devreaux, P., Sree, S., Scribner, D., Grynovicki, J., Grazaitis, P. (2019). Artificial intelligence agents for crowd simulation in an immersive environment for emergency response. Other. 31 (2) 176-1-176-8. Society for Imaging Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.2352/issn.2470-1173.2019.2.ervr-176
  • Sharma, S., Amo-Fempong, I., Scribner, D., Grynovicki, J., Grazaitis, P. (2019). Collaborative Virtual Reality Environment for a Real-time Emergency Evacuation of a Nightclub Disaster. Other. 31 (2) 181-1-181-10. Society for Imaging Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.2352/issn.2470-1173.2019.2.ervr-181
  • Sharma, S., Ogunlana, K., Scribner, D., Grynovicki, J. (2018). Modeling human behavior during emergency evacuation using intelligent agents: A multi-agent simulation approach. Information Systems Frontiers. 20 (4) 741-757. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10796-017-9791-x
  • Oladunni, T., Sharma, S. (2018). H2O Deep Learning for Hedonic Pricing. Other. 25 (1) IJCA.
  • Sharma, S. (2017). A Collaborative Virtual Environment for Safe Driving in a Virtual City by Obeying Traffic Laws. Other. 5 (2) 84-91. EJournal Publishing. https://doi.org/10.18178/jtle.5.2.84-91
  • Onodueze, F., Sharma, S. (2017). Rijndael Algorithm for Database Encryption on a Course Management System. Other. 24 (1) IJCA.
  • Sharma, S., Devreaux, P., Scribner, D., Grynovicki, J., Grazaitis, P. (2017). Megacity: A Collaborative Virtual Reality Environment for Emergency Response, Training, and Decision Making. Other. 29 (1) 70-77. Society for Imaging Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.2352/issn.2470-1173.2017.1.vda-390
  • Oladunni, T., Sharma, S. (2016). Predicting Fair Housing Market Value: A Machine Learning Investigation. Other. 23 (3) IJCA.
  • Sharma, S., Ogunlana, K. (2015). Using Genetic Algorithm & Neural Network for modeling learning behavior in a Multi-Agent System during Emergency Evacuation. Other. 22 (4) 172-182. IJCA.
  • Lohgaonkar, S., Sharma, S. (2012). Online assessment system with offline capabilities. Other. 3 (1) 32-37. JCTA-E20111006-1.
  • Sharma, S., Doswell, J., Debnath, N.C. (2012). Pattern matching and information extraction for a battlefield medical card. Other. 12 (s1) S113-S118. SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.3233/jcm-2012-0441
  • Sharma, S. (2012). Use of favorite goal in agent based modeling and simulation. Other. 19 (1) 1-9. IJCA.
  • Sharma, S., Doswell, J. (2012). Pattern matching and information extraction in a software system for a battlefield environment. Other. 12 (s1) 113–118.
  • Sharma, S. (2010). Military route planning in battle field simulations for a multi-agent system. Other. 10 (s1) S97-S105. SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.3233/jcm-2010-0271
  • Sharma, S. (2010). Fuzzy approach for predicting probability of reaching a target in a battlefield environment. Other. 17 (1) 16-24. IJCA.
  • Sharma, S. (2009). AvatarSim: A multi-agent system for emergency evacuation simulation. Other. 9 (s1) S13-S22. SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.3233/jcm-2009-0232
  • Sharma, S., Singh, H., Prakash, A. (2008). Multi-agent modeling and simulation of human behavior in aircraft evacuations. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems. 44 (4) 1477-1488. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). https://doi.org/10.1109/taes.2008.4667723
  • Sharma, S., Turner, J. (2004). An object oriented approach to simulating agent-based behavior. Other. 310-312.

Presentations Given

    Paper

  • Reyes, J. (Author & Presenter), Cleveland, A.D. (Author), Philbrick, J.L. (Author), Sharma, S. (Author), Chen, H. (Author), South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association Annual Meeting, Use of virtual and augmented reality in health sciences libraries: A scoping review, South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association, Little Rock, AR, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).
  • Mantecon, H. (Author & Presenter), Cleveland, A.D. (Author), Sharma, S. (Author), Chen, H. (Author), South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association Annual Meeting, Understanding Perceptions, Barriers, and Potential of Virtual Reality in the Mental Health Landscape: Graduate Student Perspectives, South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Associationo, Little Rock, AR, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).
  • Mantecon, H. (Author & Presenter), Cleveland, A.D. (Author), Sharma, S. (Author), Chen, H. (Author), Doswell Health Informatics Conference, Exploring Virtual Reality as a Mental Health Intervention: Perceptions, Barriers, and Potential Among Graduate Students, Texas Woman’s University College of Nursing, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).

    • Poster

  • Mantecon, H. (Author & Presenter), Cleveland, A.D. (Author), Sharma, S. (Author), Chen, H. (Author), Multidisplinary Information Research Symposium (MIRS), Virtual Reality for Academic Anxiety and Stress Reduction: A Pilot Study on Perceptions, Barriers, and Adoption, UNT College of Information, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).

Media Contributions

    Internet

  • "advancing groundbreaking research at the intersection of immersive technologies—VR, AR, XR—brain-computer interfaces, and neuroscience," Dr. Sharad Sharma Named Inaugural Sinha Endowed Professor in Data Science. (August 15, 2025).
  • "Dr. Sharad Sharma named Associate Dean of Research," Dr. Sharad Sharma named Associate Dean of Research. (January 17, 2025).
  • "UNT Professor of Data Science Conducts Lab Research with Six Active NSF Grants," UNT Professor of Data Science Conducts Lab Research with Six Active NSF Grants. (August 23, 2024).
  • "2nd Annual Fireside Chat with iHARP Researchers," NSF HDR Institute (iHARP). (December 19, 2023).

Service

University Service

  • Member, Personnel Affairs Committee. (October 2022 - Present).
  • Director, Data Science Undergraduate Program. (September 1, 2022 - Present).
  • Chairperson, Faculty Search Committee. (October 2023 - April 2024).
  • Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee. (September 2022 - January 2023).

Professional Service

  • Editor, Associate Editor, Journal Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds (CAVW), published by John Wiley. (October 2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, DSIT 2024: 7th International Conference on Data Science and Information Technology. (October 1, 2023 - December 22, 2024).
  • Committee Member, DSIT 2024: 2024 7th International Conference on Data Science and Information Technology. (October 1, 2023 - November 5, 2024).
  • Committee Member, HCII 2024: International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality (VAMR). (October 1, 2023 - July 24, 2024).
  • Committee Member, ITNG 2024: 21st Conference on Information Technology- New Generations. (October 1, 2023 - April 16, 2024).
  • Session Chair, Conference on Engineering Reality of Virtual Reality (ERVR). (January 21, 2024 - January 25, 2024).
  • Area Chair, Conference on Engineering Reality of Virtual Reality (ERVR) at IS&T International Symposium on Electronic Imaging (EI 2024),. (January 21, 2024 - January 25, 2024).
  • Session Chair, IS&T International Symposium on Electronic Imaging (EI 2024). (January 21, 2024 - January 25, 2024).
  • Committee Member, 9th International Conference on Virtual Reality, (ICVR 2023). (August 2022 - May 14, 2023).
  • Mentor, Proposal Development Workshop by NSF & ASEE. (December 2022 - January 13, 2023).
  • Committee Member, 24th International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking. (June 2022 - January 4, 2023).
  • Reviewer, Grant Proposal, MIPS. (2022).
  • Reviewer, Grant Proposal, NSF (AIST, REU SITESBIR-VR). (2022).
  • Committee Member, 35th International Conference on Computer Animation and Social Agents. (July 7, 2022).
  • Committee Member, 14th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality (VAMR 2022). (July 1, 2022).
  • Committee Chair, 8th International Conference on Virtual Reality, (ICVR 2022). (May 28, 2022).
  • Workshop Organizer, 2nd Graduate Research Workshop (BSU GRW2022) at Bowie State University. (April 29, 2022).
  • Committee Member, 19th International Conference on Information Technology: New Generations ITNG. (April 13, 2022).
  • Guest Speaker, 2022 IEEE International Mobile and Embedded Technology Conference (MECON - 2022). (March 11, 2022).