Faculty Profile for Vatsalya Sharma

Biography Section

Biography and Education

Vatsalya Sharma is a dedicated educator and professional in the field of construction science and management, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University. With a robust academic and professional background, Vatsalya holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi and a Master of Science in Technology Management from Texas State University. His academic journey is complemented by a diploma in 3D Animation and Visual Effects from the Vancouver Film School.
Since joining Texas State University in 2020, Vatsalya has been instrumental in advancing the curriculum by integrating cutting-edge Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) technologies across various courses. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical, applied learning in a student-centered environment, aiming for long-term knowledge retention and engagement. Vatsalya's courses, such as Construction Lab (CSM 2262) and Architecture Design I & II, are designed to provide hands-on experience with the latest tools and techniques in the construction industry, including 3D and 4D BIM, Reality Capture, and Virtual Reality.

Teaching Interests

Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Applied usage of construction technology and software