Biography and expertise
Vatsy is a dedicated educator and a construction technology enthusiast. He holds a Master of Science in Technology Management from Texas State University and a Bachelor of Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Construction Management at Texas State University.
His teaching and academic interests include construction technology, building information modeling (BIM) and virtual design and construction (VDC). He teaches Construction Documents (CSM 2313), Construction Lab (CSM 2262), Building Information Modeling (CSM 4313), and Virtual Design and Construction (CSM 4314). His courses emphasize the practical application of industry-standard technologies and workflows to prepare students for careers in the construction industry.
His teaching philosophy is centered on hands-on learning, active student engagement, and the integration of emerging technologies to bridge the gap between academic instruction and industry practice.
His teaching and academic interests include construction technology, building information modeling (BIM) and virtual design and construction (VDC). He teaches Construction Documents (CSM 2313), Construction Lab (CSM 2262), Building Information Modeling (CSM 4313), and Virtual Design and Construction (CSM 4314). His courses emphasize the practical application of industry-standard technologies and workflows to prepare students for careers in the construction industry.
His teaching philosophy is centered on hands-on learning, active student engagement, and the integration of emerging technologies to bridge the gap between academic instruction and industry practice.
Education
Master's Degree
MS in Technology Management
Texas State University, 2020
Bachelor's Degree
BARCH in Architecture
School of Planning & Architecture, 2015
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