Sanjib Sharma, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department/Office
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, CEA
School/College
- College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
Biography
Dr. Sanjib Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Howard University. He received his Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University.
Dr. Sharma is particularly interested in advancing the predictive understanding of hydroclimatic extremes—such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves—and their cascading impacts across various sectors, including water, energy, and transportation. His research group integrates methods from data science, engineering, and earth science to inform decision-making around critical environmental challenges, with a particular emphasis on water resources planning, flood risk management, and critical infrastructure design.
Dr. Sharma also serves as an advisor for civil engineering undergraduate students and the Howard University ASCE chapter.