Dr. Sharad Sharma
University of North Texas
Information Science
(940) 565-2605
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Education

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

Professional Positions

Academic - Post-Secondary
Professor, University of North Texas. (September 1, 2022 – Present).
Professor, Bowie State University. (May 2019 – August 31, 2022).
Associate Professor, Bowie State University. (2013 – 2019).
Assistant Professor, Bowie State University. (2007 – 2013).
Research /Teaching Assistant, Wayne State University. (2006 – 2006).
Research/Teaching Assistant, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. (2001 – 2004).

Professional Memberships

Member, Association for Computing Machinery. (January 1, 2017 – Present).

Senior Member, International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology. (June 29, 2011 – Present).

Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. (April 1, 2005 – Present).

Member, IEEE Computer Society. (January 2005 – Present).

Awards and Honors

Outstanding Mentor Award, University of North Texas. (November 10, 2023 – November 10, 2023).

Outstanding Faculty Award, Bowie State University. (April 27, 2012 – April 27, 2012).

Outstanding Young Faculty Award, Bowie State University. (April 2009 – April 17, 2009).

Outstanding Graduate/Professional Student Leadership Award, Wayne State University. (2005 – 2006).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
DTSC 5565, Software Engineering for Data Scientists, 1 course.
INFO 4900, Special Problems, 1 course.
INFO 5501, Fundamentals of Data Analytics, 1 course.
INFO 5777, Virtual Reality and its Applications, 1 course.
INFO 5900, Special Problems, 1 course.

Teaching at Other Institutions

Bowie State University, Virtual Reality and its Applications, COSC 729, Spring 2022.

Bowie State University, Advanced Virtual Reality Systems, COSC 829, Fall 2021.

Bowie State University, Software Engineering II, COSC 665, Spring 2021.

Bowie State University, Virtual Reality and its Applications, COSC 729, Spring 2021.

Bowie State University, Software Engineering I, COSC 565/ 465, Fall 2020.

Bowie State University, Virtual Reality and its Applications, COSC 729, Spring 2020.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter
Sharma, S. (2022). Multi-agent Crowd Simulation in an Active Shooter Environment. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. https://link.springer.com/chapter/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. Springer, Cham. https://link.springer.com/chapter/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. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-59990-4_17
Sharma, S., Bodempudi, S., Scribner, D., Grynovicki, J., Grazaitis, P. (2019). Emergency Response Using HoloLens for Building Evacuation. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. 11574, . Springer, Cham. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-21607-8_23
Journal Article
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 and Technology. https://library.imaging.org/jist/articles/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: Safety Science. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092575352200306X
Rajeev, S., Sharma, S. (2020). Evaluation of Game-Theme Based Instructional Modules for Data Structure Concepts. Other. 27(1), . IJCA.
Stigall, J., Bodempudi, S., Sharma, S., Scribner, D., Grynovicki, J., Grazaitis, P. (2019). Use of Microsoft HoloLens in indoor evacuation. Other. 26(1), . IJCA.
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. http://www.jtle.net/uploadfile/2017/1226/20171226050605254.pdf
Sharma, S., Ogunlana, K., Scribner, D., Grynovicki, J. (2017). Modeling human behavior during emergency evacuation using intelligent agents: A multi-agent simulation approach. Information Systems Frontiers. 20, 741–757. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10796-017-9791-x#citeas
Onodueze, F., Sharma, S. (2017). Rijndael Algorithm for Database Encryption on a Course Management System. Other. 24(1), . IJCA.
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. (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(1,2), S97-S105.
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(1,2), S13-S22.
Sharma, S., Singh, H., Prakash, A. (2008). Multi-agent modeling and simulation of human behavior in aircraft evacuations. Other. 44(4), 1477 - 1488. IEEE.
Sharma, S., Turner, J. (2004). An object oriented approach to simulating agent-based behavior. Other. 310-312.

Media Contributions

Internet
"2nd Annual Fireside Chat with iHARP Researchers," NSF HDR Institute (iHARP). (December 19, 2023).

Awards and Honors

Faculty Excellence Award for Top 5 Recipients & Most Awarded Grants, University of North Texas. (November 10, 2023 – November 10, 2023).

Presidential Achievement Award, Bowie State University. (May 5, 2022 – May 5, 2022).

Board of Regents Faculty Award, USM (University System of Maryland). (April 13, 2018 – April 13, 2018).

Outstanding Researcher Award, Bowie State University. (April 13, 2013 – April 13, 2013).

Outstanding Researcher Award, Bowie State University. (April 8, 2011 – April 8, 2011).

Outstanding Publication Award, Bowie State University. (April 30, 2010 – April 30, 2010).

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).