Biography and education
Vatsalya is a dedicated educator and a construction technology enthusiast. He holds a Master of Science in Technology Management from Texas State University and Bachelor of Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi.
Since he came to Texas State in 2020, he has been responsible for integrating the latest virtual-construction-techniques across many courses. His courses, such as the Construction Lab (CSM – 2262) and the Architectural Design I (CSM 2313) and Architectural Design II (CSM 4313), are designed to provide hands-on experience with the contemporary tools and techniques of the construction industry. His teaching philosophy is based on practical and applied learning with emphasis on strong student engagement.
Since he came to Texas State in 2020, he has been responsible for integrating the latest virtual-construction-techniques across many courses. His courses, such as the Construction Lab (CSM – 2262) and the Architectural Design I (CSM 2313) and Architectural Design II (CSM 4313), are designed to provide hands-on experience with the contemporary tools and techniques of the construction industry. His teaching philosophy is based on practical and applied learning with emphasis on strong student engagement.
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Sharma, V. (2025). Draft, model, and visualize: Creating a simple construction drawing set using AutoCAD and SketchUp. San Diego, CA, United States: Cognella Academic Publishing.
- Kisi, K. P., Snosi, O., & Sharma, V. (2024). Creating a Construction Safety VR Game with Decision- Making Scenarios for an Interactive Learning Experience. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485248.054
Featured service activities
- Organizer
Installation of new software in class computers
- Other
Construction Student Association (CSA)
- Other
Department of Engineering Technology
- Other
Non-tenure line faculty meetings (departmental)
- Organizer
Field trips for technology and construction courses
- Participant
NTFL Meetings