SHARAD SHARMA
sharad@umich.edu
Permanent
Address: University Address:
1813 Willow Tree lane,
2C3 The
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor,
MI-48105
2000 Bonisteel Boulevard
Cell : (734) 358-3842
Ann Arbor MI 48109-2069
TEL: (734)763-1275
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~sharad/
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. in Computer -Aided-Design Aug
2002-
(Architecture)
M.S. in Computer -Aided-Design Aug 00-April 03
(Architecture) G.P.A: - 3.6/4.00
Birla Institute Of
Technology
B. Architecture G.P.A: -
79%
May 1999
COURSE WORK:
· Java
Programming
· Computer Graphics
(Open GL & C++ programming) (EECS 487)
· 2-D CAD
Programming & Windows Programming (Visual C++)
· C.A.D. Programming
II
· Data
Base Management Systems (EECS 484)
· Computer
Visualization.
· Principles of Virtual
Reality (VRML)
· Computer
Supported Collaborative Work ( CSCW) (SI -789)
· User
Interface Design
· Study
of complex Websites
·
Principles of Software Design for learning.
· Computer
Programming - C
· Digital Fabrication
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Languages: C, C++, Java, MFC, Open GL, VRML, php,
Fortran, and Basic.
Applications: Visual C++, Oracle-8, SQL, Auto CAD-14, 3D-Max, Form-Z,
Rhino, Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Flash,Dream
weaver, Power Point, Html.
Environment: MS-DOS, Windows 95,98,NT and Macintosh and UNIX.
EXPERIENCE: University of
Michigan (4 Years)
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Department
University of Michigan
Research Assistant
Sep. 04-Till date
Ann Arbor, MI.
• Simulating agent based behavior in java using RFT tag readers.
• Installation of RFT tag readers in hallways and meeting rooms to gather
data.
Neurology Department
Research Assistant
May. 04-Till
date
Ann Arbor, MI.
• Programming and designing survey questionnaires in access database.
• Development & maintenance of department website using Flash, dream
weaver.
Taubman
College of Architecture and Urban Planning
University of Michigan
Graduate Student Instructor
Sep. 02-May
04
· Subject: CAD Fundamentals, Conducting Lab sessions in the computer lab and
grading.
Biomedical Engineering Department
University of Michigan
Web developer & Programmer May.
03-Feb
04
• Development & maintenance of Biomedical Engineering department
website.
• Design of new departmental website using Flash, Dream weaver, php, mysql and html.
University of Michigan
Graduate Research Assistant Jan.
02-May 03
• Development of manufacturing and teaching software in Java and html.
• Development of Design station, an educational tool in director using
Lingo.
• Accomplished the implementation of Beta version of educational software
in Java and HTML and presented the tool during the NSF site visit in May 2002.
• Development of next version of teaching software using director, flash
and HTML after the site visit.
• Design and Development of the Museum Project website in Dream weaver
and Flash.
• Coordinating Meetings with Ann Arbor Hands on Museum for the
installation of the teaching tool.
Research Assistant
May. 03-Feb
04
Ann Arbor, MI.
• Accomplished the implementation of the job database and website from
ASP to PHP.
• Implementing a survey questionnaire for the website and linking the
videos and usability surveys to MYSQL database.
EMAG Technologies Aug
01- Nov
01
CAD Engineer Intern.
• Graphic user interface development using Microsoft foundation class,
MFC.
• Development of Websites for CEN & CEA, Department of defense.
StudentSupervisor
· Database Administration.
· Managing and Coordinating Resources.
Suresh Goel
Associates
May 99-Aug.00
Architect & Manager
· Designed Institutional project using Auto CAD-14, 3D-Max.
· Managed & coordinated the project.
· Presented the Project to client and Director
Jaiswal
Associates
May 98-Oct 98.
Architect & Manager
· Designed Project using Auto CAD-14.
· Managed & coordinated the project.
RESEARCH
• Development of agent based modeling software in Java to simulate human
beings in an enclosed space with behavior patterns.
• Design and implementation of algorithm for subdividing convex shapes
into simple shapes using Visual C++ and windows programming.
• Research and development of Design station, a teaching tool for
• Research and development of Manufacturing station, a teaching tool for
• Research M.S thesison “Collaboration, Simulation and Graphic
Design in Java and C++ ” under Prof. J.Turner.
• Research project on “Energy Star Benchmarking in Ann Arbor Public
Schools” under Prof. Linda Groat, Deaprtment of Architecture,
• Bachelor Degree Thesis on “
PUBLICATIONS:
• An Object Oriented Approach to Simulating Agent-Based Behavior”
at SIGRADI conference in
• Virtual Museum: Use of Virtual reality as an educational tool, ARCC
conference and online journal, 2003.
• The use of multimedia as an educational tool, IJEE journal, 2003 (still
in progress)
• Position paper accepted for “designing for learning”
workshop, CHI conference, 2003.
• Bachelor Degree Thesis on “Assam Capital Complex, India” at
Birla Institute of Technology, India.
AWARD:
• Rackham merit grant from University of Michigan for year 2000-2001.
• Rackham traveling grant for presenting research paper “An Object
Oriented Approach to Simulating Agent-Based Behavior” at SIGRADI
conference in Brazil in the year 2004.
• Won 3rd prize in Photographic Competition at B.I.T, Ranchi, India
ACTIVITIES:
• Member of CoE Web SIG group & Siggraph group at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
• Webmaster of Society of Manufacturing Engineers at Univ. of Michigan
(Sep 02-till date).
• Institute Captain of Lawn Tennis at Birla
Institute of Technology, India.
• Organized Exhibitions, Cultural events, at B.I.T, Mesra,
• Organized B.I.T. Open Lawn Tennis Tournament as Institute Captain at
India.
• Organizing Secretary of Photographic Society at B.I.T., Ranchi. India.
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.