Dr. Himani Sharma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Himani Sharma is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in applied electromagnetics and advanced packaging. She is dedicated to enhancing the undergraduate educational experience through hands-on, inquiry-driven, and socially engaged learning models. As course coordinator, she oversees junior and senior-level laboratory courses in MSE and has pioneered the integration of Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) and sustainability-focused modules. Dr. Sharma emphasizes technical rigor and creativity in teaching, encouraging students to aim for societal impact through their work in materials science. She actively engages in community-based learning and industry collaborations to provide students with real-world insights. Her research interests include biopolymers, colloids, complex fluids, gels, liquid crystals, and various microscopy techniques. Dr. Sharma has received multiple teaching honors, including the Transformative Teaching and Learning Fellowship and the Innovation Excellence Laboratory Instruction Award. She serves as a technical leader for the 3D Integrated Passive Active Components Program at the Packaging Research Center, focusing on developing low-cost designs and materials for the semiconductor and medical industries.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist- II

2012-09-01 — Present

Packaging Research Center • Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Lead material research and develop technologies in partnership with semiconductor medical industry.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2008-09-01 — 2012-08-01

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Research focus on developing passive component technologies for digital and RF medical applications.

Research Associate

2007-09-01 — 2008-07-01

Alabama A&M University • Huntsville, AL

Worked on fabricating transistors based on carbon nanotubes for NSA supported project.

Senior Research Fellow

2002-01-01 — 2006-01-01

National Physical Laboratory, University of Delhi • India

Synthesis and characterization of semiconductor quantum dots and nanofilms.

Awards

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Research Faculty Teaching Fellowship (RFTF) Award

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ECTC 2011 Poster Award

2011-06-01
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ECTC 2011 Travel Award

2011-06-01
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Innovation Excellence Laboratory Instruction Award

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Inclusive STEM Teaching Fellow

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.