Raj Sharma

Raj Sharma is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Course for Postgraduate Engineering at Central Queensland University's School of Engineering and Technology. A Chartered Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering, he specializes in water resources with expertise spanning hydrology, flood modeling, and climate change impacts.

His educational background includes a PhD in Civil Engineering from Kyoto University, Japan; a Master in Water Resources Engineering from Tribhuvan University, Nepal; and a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education from CQUniversity Australia. Prior academic appointments include TU Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany), Kyoto University, and Tribhuvan University.

Sharma's research integrates physical and numerical modeling of water-induced hazards, with significant focus on urban flood management and climate adaptation strategies. His work bridges engineering practice and educational innovation, particularly in developing remote design studio methodologies and addressing academic integrity challenges in technical disciplines.

His publication trends reveal dual expertise: hydrological research (flood modeling, landslide mechanisms, climate impacts) and engineering education scholarship (assessment design, remote learning, academic integrity). This interdisciplinary approach addresses both technical water management challenges and pedagogical innovations in engineering education.

• Recipient of Humboldt Fellowship (2007-2009), Humboldt Foundation, Germany
• Recipient of International Doctoral Program Scholarship (2003-2006), Kyoto University, Japan

As an accredited supervisor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Sharma mentors research candidates while teaching core water engineering subjects including Hydraulics, Hydrology, and Advanced Water Engineering. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate to honors levels, with recent coordination of engineering research projects and postgraduate technology courses. His industry experience informs practical curriculum development focused on real-world water management challenges.