Discipline of Mathematical Science
Staffs
Staffs

Prof. Bibhya Nand Sharma

Bibhya Nand Sharma
Professor of Applied Mathematics
Head of School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Physics
The University of the South Pacific

 

I am a highly organized, diligent, and dedicated individual with a strong commitment to my work. Punctuality is a principle I uphold, and I thrive on learning and acquiring new skills. My effective communication skills enable me to collaborate seamlessly with others, fostering a collective approach to achieving shared goals. Additionally, I bring a good sense of humor to my interactions, contributing positively to the overall working environment.

Detail Information

Date of Birth
27th November, 1970

Nationality
Fiji Citizen

Home Address
8 Vinod Kasanji Street,
Rifle Range,
Vatuwaqa,
Suva, Fiji

Phone
Home: (679) 337 0902
Work:   (679) 323 2069
Mobile: (679) 860 8941

Email
bibhya.sharma@usp.ac.fj

Orcid ID
0000-0002-7519-7712

Interests
Music, Reading, Movies, Problem Solving, Pokémon Go, Sports (esp. Soccer; Rugby; Wrestling)

Qualifications
2009:  PhD in Applied Mathematics
2001: Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
1998:  Master of Science in Mathematics
1995:  Post-Graduate Diploma in Biology
1991:  Bachelor of Science (Math/Biology)

Academic Achievements
1989-             Degree One prize
1991-              BSc Graduation Awards: Biology Gold Medal; Science Gold Medal
2008-          PhD Graduation Award: Gold Medal for the Best PhD thesis in USP
2014 – 2019   Vice-Chancellor’s Rewards for High Quality Publications
2016- 2017    Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for Innovation

Professional Experience

2023 –                  Head of School (HoS) STEMP, USP
2023 –                  Prof. of Applied Mathematics, USP
2012 –2022:       Associate Prof. of Mathematics, USP
2018 –2019:       Acting Dean, FSTE, USP
2010 – 2019:      Associate Dean L&T, FSTE, USP
2009 –2011:       Senior Lecturer, USP
2006 –2009:      Division Coordinator: MA/ST, USP
1997 –2008:       Tutor/AL/L Maths, USP
1995 –1996:        HOD Maths, SSKM College, Nadi
1994:                    Assistant Teacher

Community Service:
Justice of Peace for Fiji Government: 2001-2013

  1. 1991 – USP BSc Graduation Awards: Biology Gold Medal; Science Gold Medal. I was the first local/regional graduate to be awarded double gold medals in the BSc  programme.
  2. 2008 – PhD Graduation Award: Gold Medal for the Best PhD thesis in USP. I was the first recipient of this prestigious award.
  3. 2014 –  Received a USP maximum of 5 merited awards for STAR performance and exceptional achievements in the L&T area and undertaking significantly extra USP responsibilities during my 2013 Staff Review.
  4. 2016 –  Received a USP maximum of 5 merited awards for excellent overall performance in research, learning and teaching, student support and administration during my 2015 Staff Review.
  5. 2016 – USP Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for Innovation – Online Mathematics Diagnostic Tool (OMDT). I coordinated a team of faculty staff to develop an online tool in Mathematics which is in current times mandatory for freshmen in many USP programmes. I had conceptualized and designed this innovative tool.
  6. 2017 –  USP Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for Innovation – Science Teachers Accelerated Programme (STAP).  I coordinated faculty staff team to deliver STAP in the regional campuses.  This had made a big impact in the region and requests were coming from other regional governments for in-country science programmes. I had personally conceptualized and designed this innovative programme and its hybrid delivery plan and learning support.
  7. Adjunct Research Professor in Mathematics @ Fiji National University from 1 June 2022 – 31 May 2025. I see this recognition and     adjunct appointment as an evidence of the fact that my research profile has been accepted and appreciated.
  8. 2021 – Having “Gold Medal & Associate Professor Bibhya Sharma and Media Metro Prize for the most outstanding overall results in Post Graduate Diploma in Mathematics” is an absolute honor to me and an esteemed indicator of my contributions to USP.
  1. International Mathematical Union (IMU)
  2. International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
  3. International Science Council
  4. Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society
  5. Association for Computing Machinery
  6. Soft Computing Research Society – https://www.scrs.in/userdetail/3865/bibhya-sharma
  7. Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
  8. Others: ICDE, OE4BW etc
Editorial Board and/or Reviewer
  1. Associate Editor – Frontiers in Built Environment -Transportation and Transit Systems
  2. Associate Editor – Frontiers in Education
  3. Associate Editor – Frontiers in Environmental Science
  4. Associate Editor – Intelligence & Robotics
  5. Lead Editor – Special issue of Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, section Mathematics of Computation and Data Science (2020-2021)
  6. Co-Editor – Cases on Smart Learning Environments, IGI Global
  7. Member of Editorial Board/Advisory Group – Robotics and Industrial Automation, Journal of Robotics and Control (https://journal.umy.ac.id/index.php/jrc/about/editorialTeam), Journal of AppliedMath (https://ojs.acad-pub.com/index.php/JAM/about/editorialTeam), Cambridge Scholars Publishing http://www.cambridgescholars.com/
  8. Reviewer – Vehicle System Dynamics; IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control; Robotica; Heliyon; MERLOT; Congress on Control, Robotics, and Mechatronics (2023); Computers in Human Behavior Reports; Academic Exchange Information Centre; Computer & Education; IEEE Transactions on Neural Network and Learning Systems; Project Leadership & Society; European Journal of Higher Education; Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics; Recent Advances in Computer Science and Communications, Education + Training etc. Some on a more common basis while some with only 1 review.
  1. Acting Dean
  2. Staff/Student Liaison Committee: 2000-2002; 2010-
  3. SPAS (now FSTE) Degree One Advisor 2001 – 2003
  4. FSTE Flexi-School Work Group 2001 – 2006
  5. SCIMS DFL Coordinator  2002 – 2009
  6. Division Coordinator Mathematics 2006 – 2009
  7. USP Rep to TPAF Evaluators Committee 2008 – 2010
  8. Non-Professorial Academic Staff to Senate August 2009 – August 2011
  9. Member of Student Disciplinary Committee 2010 – 2018
  10. USP Rep to FSM Senate 2010
  11. USP Strategic Total Academic Review (STAR) Team 2011 –
  12. USP mLearning Team (Chair) 2011-
  13. FSTE rep to Moodle Team 2011 – 2016 & eLITE 2016
  14. FSTE rep to ASQC 2010-2015 & APC 2016
  15. Member of Pacific TAFE – Standards and Quality Committee
  16. USP Executive Marketing Committee 2011 – 2016
  17. USP Staff Review Committee 2010 –
  18. USP Communication Information Technology Committee 2015 – 2016
  19. Student Discipline Appeals Committee
  20. ELSA Working Group 2014 – 2016
  1. 2014 – 2016: PACE NET Plus – Project Coordinator. Consultancy = $18k
  2. 2015: Design of the Pacific Online Course funded by CoL Consultancy = $18k
  3. 2014: Computer literacy workshops for Fiji MoE Consultancy = $21,109
  4. 2014-2016: STAP with the Samoa Govt. Income of ~ WST 1.2m
  5. 2017 – Design of the Pacific Online Course funded by CoL. Consultancy = $18k
  6. 2017 – STAP II in Samoa WST 1.16m
  7. 2017 – STAP Tonga ~ TOP 746k
  8. 2017 – ADB Funding for 20 Scholarships for F2F Science in Tonga ~TOP 343,820
  9. 2018 – ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation (CTA) Funding for Regional Forum, Technical Workshop Coordination – ICT4Ag Innovations and Critical Success Factors for Agribusiness & Launch of Agrihack Lab ICT Tonga – Lead Consultant = EUR 20K
  10. CoL Consultancy (2020): Technical Impact of Technology-Enabled Learning on Student Learning Experiences and Teacher Pedagogic Practices at The University of Papua New Guinea – Lead Consultant: 6,500 CAD
  11. 2021 – UNDP Improving citizens’ access to information and strengthened oversight by non-state actors through Innovation – Lead Consultant = FJD $105k
  12. 2022 – VINETA: Innovative low-pressure membrane process as a modular solution for centralized potable water treatment. Main Collaborator = 24k EURO
  13. 2022 – UNDP Improving citizens’ access to information and strengthened oversight by non-state actors through Innovation: Phase II – Lead Consultant = FJD $178k.
  14. 2023 – RTI consultancy.
  1. Online Mathematics Diagnostics Tool (OMDT)
        Role: Project Design and Coordination
    The tool was first introduced for the Faculty students in 2012 and implemented University wide in 2017 as the first of the kind online diagnostic tool which automatically connects student performance in online tests to online remedial modules through in-built intelligence. The tool provides opportunities to USP freshmen to upskill and have similar levels of mathematics knowledge as other incoming students. I treat OMDT as a major achievement of USP.
  2. USP mLearning
         Role: Committee Chair (until 2017)
    A number of mobile learning (mLearning) services and apps have been introduced across USP since 2012, with the first SMS notification service introduced in an online course MA101 which I coordinated in 2011. The mlearning applications which were in good use included edutainment, web-based exam timetable, SMS notifications, and the web mobile module. A number of new mobile apps and services had been introduced in 2016-2018 including the conference app and app for one of the Fijian government ministries. M-Learning had also received good reviews and commendations from accreditation bodies and external reviewers as excellent student support tool.
  1. Tablet Learning Project (TLP)
        Role: Project Implementation and Coordination
    Introduced in selected programmes in selected campuses (2013 & 2017) which formed seed projects for the free distribution of tablets to first year new students in 2017.
  1. Online Course Conversion
       Role: Project Coordinator
    The face-to-face courses are converted to online courses with all materials and activities made available on Moodle. I have coordinated the design of online courses and the development of 4 fully online programmes (BSc – CH/MA; BSc – MA/PH; BSc – IS/MA; BSc – IS/CH) in the faculty. I have also coordinated and co-developed MA101 (mathematics for social science) which was the first online undergraduate course developed in USP.
  1. Science Teachers Accelerated Programme (STAP)
       Role: Project Design and Coordination
    STAP is an innovative cohort-taught model designed in 2014 to deliver science programmes to science teachers in the region. After a successful completion of STAP I in Samoa with 52 teachers, STAP II was introduced in Tonga (30 teachers), Vanuatu (90 teachers) and Samoa (55 teachers), sponsored by their governments. I have worked with staff and heads of a number of schools, support sections and regional campuses within USP and senior officials from regional governments and donors to make these programmes successful.
  1. In-Country Science Programme in Tonga & Vanuatu
       Role: Project Design and Coordination
    This project commenced in December 2016 for offers full science programmmes in Tonga for BSc (BI & CH), BSc Environmental Science and BSc Marine Science to a cohort of more than 130 students which included a total of 30 students sponsored by the Government on Tonga, 20 students sponsored by the Asian Development Bank and more than 50 private students. Vanuatu programme started in July 2018. I have worked with staff and heads of a number of schools, support sections and regional campuses within USP and senior officials from regional governments and donors to make these programmes successful.
  1. Science Circus Pacific
       Role: Coordination
    Leading a team from USP to collaborate with Australian National University for Science Circus Pacific in the Pacific region. The partnership was launched at USP in June 2019: https://www.usp.ac.fj/news/story.php?id=3092
  1. Basic Statistical Literacy OER for Pacific
    Role: Project Design and Coordination
    Led a team from FSTE to design and implement a new OER – Basic Statistical Literacy for the Pacific. This tool targeted for school dropouts, mature students, workers and homemakers. The OER was presented during the Open Education Design Workshop in Slovenia 1-5 July, 2019.

In addition to the above projects, I have also coordinated for FSTE and USP – eMentoring, Preparation for Higher Education Workshops (PHEW!), Refresher and Induction Programme (RIP), PEUMP, First Global (for USP member countries), multiple Hackathons (sponsored externally), and conceptualized the USP Innovation Hub, to name a few.

  1. Statistical Analysis of TEL at UPNG – 2020
       Role: Lead Consultant
    Technical Impact of Technology-Enabled Learning on Student Learning Experiences and Teacher Pedagogic Practices at The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG). This was a consultancy work for CoL which involved data analytics.
  1. Right to Information Projects with UNDP – 2020-2023
        Role: Lead Consultant
    UNDP Improving citizens’ access to information and strengthened oversight by non-state actors through Innovation projects for STEMP. Phase I completed in 2022 and currently am working on a new LoA for Phase II that will run until March 2023. The project has a number of activities such as RTI workshops (f2f ad virtual), train of trainers workshops, hackathons and prototyping RTI tools for Pacific that I design, coordinate and report.
  1. VINETA with Technical University of Berlin (TUoB) – 2021-2023
        Role: Main Collaborator
    Innovative low-pressure membrane process as a modular solution for centralized potable water treatment project with Technical University of Berlin. New water filtration systems to be installed in selected communities in Fiji and Marshalls. One unit will also be installed in USP. Activities also include needs assessment report, training of representatives from communities, and water testing and associated analysis.
Discipline Research
  1. Title: Robotic Dog for Navigation of a Rehabilitation Wheelchair Robot. Submitted to PLOS ONE.
  2. Title: Entertainment and Assistive Robot: Acceleration Controllers of an Autonomous Kids Personal Transporter (kPT). Team: Sandeep, Ronal & Ravinesh. Submitted to PLOS ONE.
  3. Title: New Players in Intelligent Transportation: Autonomous Segway in a Dynamic Environment. Team: Sandeep, Prof. Jito, Avinesh & Ravinesh. Submitted to Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence.
  4. Title: Multi-tasking Capabilities of an Autonomous quad-Arm Mobile Manipulator (qAMM) for Smart City Operations. Team: Ravinesh, Ronal & Sandeep. Submitted to Robotics and Autonomous Systems.
  5. Title: Improved Multi-tasking Capabilities of a Four-Arm Intelligent Vehicle System for Autonomous Smart City Operations. Team: Ravinesh, Ronal & Sandeep.
  6. Title: Acceleration controllers of a Segway for Navigation. Team: Ravinesh, Ronal & Sandeep.
  7. Title: Navigation of a Swarm of Autonomous Wheelchair Robots. Team: Team: Sandeep, Prof. Jito & Avinesh.
  8. Title: Systematic Review of Mobile Robots for possible application in Smart City operations. Team: Ravinesh, Sandeep & Ronal.
  9. Title: Harmonizing Dynamics: Unveiling Lyapunov-Based Control Schemes for Complex Systems. J. Raj et al.
Cross-Discipline Research
  1. Title: Finding the Determinants of Lower Limb Amputations Related to Diabetic Foot Ulcer – A Logistic Regression Classifier. 20th Pacific Rim International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (PRICAI-2023). Team: Sabiha Khan et al.
  2. Title: An Optimized Hybrid Approach for Path Planning: A Combination of Lyapunov Functions and High-Level Planning Algorithms. 2nd International Conference on Advances in Data-driven Computing and Intelligent Systems. BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, India, September 21-23, 2023. Team: Surya Prakash.
  3. Title: Preference based Discrete Stepping ahead Firefly Algorithm for solving Combinatorial Problems and examination timetabling. Team: Ravneil & Kaylash.
  4. Title: AI+ for effective AI in Education. Team: Pritika et al.
  5. Title: Preference based Discrete Stepping ahead Firefly Algorithm for solving Combinatorial Problems and examination timetabling. Team: Pritika et al.
  6. Title: Molecular Recognition and Feature Extraction System, PCCDA 2023, Springer Book Series, ‘Algorithms for Intelligent Systems’. Team: M. Assaf et al.
  7. Title: Image Capture by Drones: New Multispectral Deployment System, 5th International Conference on Sustainable and Innovative Solutions for Current Challenges in Engineering & Technology, ICSISCET2023.  M. Assaf et al.
  8. Title: Scalable Communication Protocol in Wired Control Area Network for Electric Vehicles: 7th International Joint Conference on Advances in Computational Intelligence, IJCACI2023. Team: R. Kumar.
  1. Title: Secondary School Students Attitudes towards Science – Tonga & Vanuatu. Team: Dr Mani Naiker – external, Dr Krishna, and a team of USP staff
  2. Title: Measuring Student Attitude Towards Computers – Tonga & Vanuatu. Team of USP staff
  3. Title: Measuring Student Attitude in Mathematics Classrooms – Vanuatu
  4. Title: A Low-Tech Assistive Tool for Inclusion of Persons with Hearing Impairments in Fiji. Team: Swaran Ravindra, Pritika Reddy, Bibhya Sharma, Utkal Mehta
  5. Title: Mobile Learning in Higher Education in the Pacific Islands. Education and Information Technologies. Team Emmenual et al.
  6. Title: Critical Success Factors of Online Learning: A Case study at a local University. (x2) Team: Reddy, P., Ravindra, S., Hussein, S., Chand, R., Sharma, V., Chaudhary, K., Sharma, B.
  1. International Conference on Intelligent Vision and Computing (ICIVC 2022), organized by National Institute of Technology Agartala, 26-27 Nov, 2022. https://www.cis2022.scrs.in/ Designated Reviewer.
  2. National Conference in Information Technology 2022 – Empowering the Pacific with Innovative, Secure & Diverse Technologies for Growth and Sustainability, 25-26 August, Pearl Resort, Fiji. Segment Moderator – Research and Innovations in IT.
  3. 3rd Congress on Intelligent Systems (CIS 2022). https://www.cis2022.scrs.in/ Program Committee Member & Reviewer.
  4. Science and Mathematics International Conference 2022. https://fmipa.unj.ac.id/smic2022/. Scientific Committee Member.
  5. 7th IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference, SPEC 2022, https://spec-ieee.org/ Organizing Committee Member.
  6. IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Science and Data Engineering (CSDE) 2021-2022, Technical Program Chair.
  7. Global Summit and Expo on Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications (GSERITA2022), Organizing Committee Member.
  8. eLearning Excellence: Innovate, Collaborate, and Differentiate – Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present, and Shaping the Future under Innovation Arabia 8 Annual Conference 2015, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, 16-18 February, Dubai, UAE. Program Committee Member.
  9. Mechatronics and Embedded Systems (MES) and Control, Robotics and Automation (CRA) tracks ofMosharaka International Conference on Power Engineering, Control and Mechatronics (MIC-PCM2012), Amman, Jordan, 2-4 March 2012.  Technical Program Committee Member.
  10. Symposium: Exploration of mobile technology: Transforming Learning in the Pacific Region by the mLearning Team, Vice Chancellor’s L&T Forum 2012, Laucala Campus, Fiji, 10 September, 2012. Chair & Co-Presenter.
  11. International Conference on Mathematical, Computational and Statistical Sciences, and Engineering, WASET, Phuket, Thailand, 24-26 Dec. 2012. Session Chair.
  12. 2nd International Conference on Computational Design in Engineering – Freeform Surface and Optimal Solar Panel, Jeju, South Korea, November 13-16, 2012. Session Chair.
  13. International Conference on Mathematics of Date, 31 Dec -04 Jan, 2011, Allahabad, India. Co-Chair and Organizing Committee Member.
  14. Intelligent Systems and Knowledge Engineering (ISKE) track ofMosharaka International Conference on Communications, Computers and Applications (MIC-CCA2011), Istanbul, Turkey, 22-24 July 2011. Technical Program Committee Member.
  15. Symposium – M-learning @ USP, Vice Chancellor’s L&T Forum, Laucala Campus, Fiji, 22-23 September 2011. Organizer.
  16. OE4BW Workshops – Developer 2017-2018 & Mentor 2019, 2022  https://oe4bw.org/
  17. Regional Forum – Developing Pacific Local Food Crops and Fisheries Value Chains: Key Innovations and Critical Success Factors, Suva, Fiji, May 07-10, 2018. ICT theme Lead & Invited Speaker.
  18. PACE NET 3nd Bi-regional dialogue Platform – Moving towards a high-level policy dialogue in Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I); Pathways to innovation in Pacific region, Nadi, Fiji, 30 June- 1 July, 2016. Organizer and Co-Chair.
  19. ISICTD 2015- International Symposium on ICT in Development, 25-27 November, Apia, Samoa, 2015. Invited Speaker:
  20. In-Country Program on Developing Learning Management Systems, Ministry of Education, Fiji, 9-13 May 2011. Keynote Speaker:
  21. iPad Project in Samoa, Vice Chancellor’s Learning & Teaching Forum 2012, Laucala Campus, Fiji, 10 September, 2012. Co-Presenter:
  22. Seminar: M-Learning: A New Pawn @ USP, SI Campus,  University of the South Pacific, Solomon Islands, 5 October, 2012.
  23. Seminar: The Future of M-Learning @ USP, Alafua Campus, University of the South Pacific, Samoa, 16 August, 2012.
  24. Keynote Speaker: Innovative Model and Best Practices of ICT in the Region, National Seminar on ICT for Education and Training, Ministry of Education, Fiji, 25 April, 2013.
  1. Paea, B. Sharma, G. Bulivou and C. Katsanos, “Emergency Remote Teaching in Higher Education Institutes: A Taxonomy of Challenges Faced by First-Year Mathematics Students in the Pacific Region,” in IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 6339-6355, 2024, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3351098.
  2. Kumar, S., Sharma, B., Vanualailai, J., Prasad, A., & Chand, R. New players in intelligent transportation: Autonomous Segway in a dynamic environment, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Volume 126, Part D, 2023, 107107, ISSN 0952-1976.
  3. Kumar, S., Vanualailai, J., Sharma B., Prasad A., & Chand R. (2023). A Stable Nonlinear Switched System for Landmark-aided Motion Planning, Engineering Science, http://doi.org/30919/es919
  4. Kumar, R., Assaf, M., Sharma, K., & Sharma, B. Optimized Tongue Driven System Using Artificial Intelligence. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering: Imaging & Visualization. vol. 11(3), 696–710. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1080/21681163.2022.2103451
  5. Sharma, B., Karan, R., Kumar, S., and Prasad A. Navigation of a Compartmentalized Robot System. Heliyon, Volume 9, Issue 5, 2023, e15727, ISSN 2405-8440.
  6. Chaudhary K, Prasad, Al, Prasad Av, Sharma B. Robot Motion Control using Firefly Stepping Ahead Algorithm and Kinematic Equations, Applied Computing and Informatics. Accepted.
  7. Kumar, S., Chand, R., Chand, R., and Sharma B (2022). Linear Manipulator: Motion Control of an n-link Robotic Arm Mounted on a Mobile Slider, Heliyon (Elsevier), vol 9(1), 2023, e12867,
  8. ISSN 2405-8440, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e12867.
  9. Reddy, P., Chaudhary, K., Sharma, B., & Chand, R. Talismans of Digital Literacy: A Statistical Overview : Statistical Overview of Digital Literacy. Electronic Journal of e-Learning, vol 20(5), 2022.
  10. Nand R, Sharma B, Chaudhary K. 2022. An introduction of preference based stepping ahead firefly algorithm for the uncapacitated examination timetabling. PeerJ Computer Science 8:e1068 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj-cs.1068
  11. Chaudhary K, Prasad A, Chand V, Sharma B. 2022. ACO-Kinematic: a hybrid first off the starting block. PeerJ Computer Science 8:e905 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj-cs.905
  12. Reddy, P., Sharma, B., Chaudhary, K., Lolohea, O., & Tamath, R.(2022). Visual literacy shown through a magnifying lens by high school students. Interactive Technology and Smart Education. https://doi.org/10.1108/ITSE-01-2022-0007.
  13. Reddy, P., Chaudhary, K., Sharma, B. and Hussein, S. (2023), “Essaying the design, development and validation processes of a new digital literacy scale“, Online Information Review, Vol. 47 No. 2, pp. 371-397. https://doi.org/10.1108/OIR-10-2021-0532
  14. Reddy, P., Sharma, B., Chaudhary, K., Lolohea, O., & Tamath, R. Information literacy: a desideratum of the 21st century. Online Information Review. Vol. 46 No. 3, pp. 441-463. https://doi.org/10.1108/OIR-09-2020-0395
  15. Naseem, M., Chaudhary K., & Sharma, B. Predicting Freshmen Attrition in Computing Science using Data Mining. Educ Inf Technol (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-022-11018-3
  16. Reddy, E. & Sharma, B. 2023. Readiness and Perception of Pacific Students to Mobile Phones for Higher Education. Technology, Knowledge and Learning, vol 28, pages 1113-1132. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10758-022-09595-w
  17. Kumar, B.A., Sharma, B. & Nakagawa, E.Y. Architectural Support for Context-Aware Mobile Learning Applications. Educ Inf Technol. 2022, 27(3), pp. 3723–3741 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-021-10771-1
  18. Prasad, A., Chaudhary, K. & Sharma, B. Programming skills: Visualization, interaction, home language and problem solving. Educ Inf Technol. 2022, 27(3), pp. 3197–3223. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-021-10692-z
  19. Kumar, B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and A. Prasad. 2021. Stable Switched Controllers for a Swarm of UGVs for Hierarchal Landmark Navigation, Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, doi.org/10.1016/j.swevo.2021.100926.
  20. Sharma, B., Narayan, S., Khan, M.G.M. et al. The Attitudes of Tongan Senior Secondary Students Toward Science. NZ J Educ Stud (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40841-021-00203-6
  21. Reddy, P., Chaudhary, K., Sharma, B. et al. Contextualized game-based intervention for digital literacy for the Pacific Islands. Educ Inf Technol 26, 5535–5562 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-021-10534-y
  22. Prasad, A., Sharma, B., Vanualailai, J., and Kumar, S. (2021). Motion Control of an Articulated Mobile Manipulator in 3D Using the Lyapunov-based Control Scheme. International Journal of Control, 95:9, 2581-2595, DOI: 10.1080/00207179.2021.1919927
  23. Raj, J., Raghuwaiya, K., Sharma, B., & Vanualailai, J. (2021). Motion Control of a Flock of 1-Trailer Robots with Swarm Avoidance. Robotica, 1-26. doi:10.1017/S0263574721000060
  24. Sandeep A. Kumar, J. Vanualailai, B. Sharma, A. Prasad, Velocity controllers for a swarm of unmanned aerial vehicles, Journal of Industrial Information Integration, Volume 22, 2021, 100198, ISSN 2452-414X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jii.2020.100198.
  25. Reddy, P., Chaudhary K., Sharma, B., & Chand R. (2021) The Two Perfect Scorers for Technology Acceptance. Education and Information Technologies, 26, pp. 1505-1526. ISSN 1360-2357
  26. Raza, S. Sharma B., Chaudhary K. (2021). A New Pair of Watchful Eyes for Students in Online Courses, Front. Appl. Math. Stat. doi: 10.3389/fams.2021.620080.
  27. Kumar, B.A., Sharma, B. & Nakagawa, E.Y. (2021) Context aware mobile learning: A systematic mapping study. Educ Inf Technol. 26(2), 2033-2052.
  28. Pesamino, M. Karawalevu, V. Pillay, M. Assaf, B. Sharma, S. Kumar, A. Prasad and V. Chand. 2020. Mathematics and ICT Bring New Intelligent Traffic Light Control System, International Journal of Control Systems and Robotics, vol 5, 41-51.
  29. Naiker, M, Sharma, B, Wakeling, L, Johnson, JB, Mani, J, Kumar, B, Anji, Kumar, B, Naidu, A, Khan, MGM & Brown, S (2020), Attitudes towards science among senior secondary students in Fiji, Waikato Journal of Education, 25(1), 57-72. DOI: 10.15663/wje.v25i1.704.
  30. Prasad, A., Sharma, B., Vanualailai, J., and Kumar, S. A Geometric Approach to Target Convergence and Obstacle Avoidance of a Non-Standard Tractor-Trailer Robot. International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control. 2020, 30(13), pp. 4924-4943. (USP Ranked A*)
  31. Reddy, P., Chaudhary, K., and Sharma, B. Digital Literacy: A Review of Literature. International Journal of Technoethics. Volume 11, Issue 2, July-December 2020, Pages 65-94.
  32. Reddy, P., Sharma, B. and Chandra, S. Student readiness and perception of tablet leaning in HE in the Pacific: A cased study of Fiji and Tuvalu. Journal of Cases on Information Technology (JCIT), 22(2), 52-69, 2020.
  33. Kumar, B.A. & Sharma, B. Context aware mobile learning application development: A systematic literature review, Educ Inf Technol, 25(3), 2221-2239, 2020. (USP Ranked A)
  34. Kumar R., Sharma K., Assaf M., Sharma B., Naidu S. (2019) Development of an Assistive Tongue Drive System for Disabled Individuals. In: Nayak A., Sharma A. (eds) PRICAI 2019: Trends in Artificial Intelligence. PRICAI 2019. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 11672. Springer
  35. Sharma, E. Reddy, M. Naseem and R. Nand (2020). Effectiveness of Online Presence in a Blended higher learning Environment in the Pacific, Studies in Higher Education, 45:8, 1547-1565. (USP Ranked A*)
  36. Jokhan, B. Sharma, and S. Singh. ‘Early Warning System as a Predictor for Student Performance in Higher Education Blended Courses, Studies in Higher Education. DOI: 10.1080/03075079.2018.1466872, 2018. (USP Ranked A*)
  37. Sharma, S. Singh, A. Prasad and J. Vanualailai. Globally Rigid Formation of n-Link Doubly Nonholonomic Mobile Manipulators, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, vol 105, 69-84, 2018. (USP Ranked A)
  38. Chandra and B. Sharma. Near, far, wherever you are: Chemistry via distance in the South Seas, American Journal of Distance Education, pp. 1-16. ISSN 0892-3647, 2018.
  39. Raghuwaiya, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. Leader Follower based Locally Rigid Formation Control of Robots, Journal of Advanced Transportation, vol. 2018, Article ID 5278565, 14 pages, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/5278565 (USP Ranked A)
  40. Sharma, A Prasad and J. Vanualailai. A d\phi− Strategy: Facilitating Dual-Formation Control of a Virtually Connected Team, Special issue – Cooperative Systems for Autonomous Vehicles, Journal of Advanced Transportation, Article ID 9213805, 2017. (USP Ranked A)
  41. Sharma, J. Raj and J. Vanualailai. Navigation of carlike robots in an extended dynamic environment with swarm avoidance, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control. DOI: 10.1002/rnc.3895, 28, 678-698, 2017. (USP Ranked A*)
  42. B. Sharma, F.J. Lauano, S. Narayan, A. Anzeg, B. Kumar & J. Raj (2018) Science teachers accelerated programme model: a joint partnership in the Pacific region, Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 46:1, 38-60. (USP Ranked A*)
  43. P. Reddy, B. Sharma, and S. Hussein. Tablet Learning and its perceived usage at a Higher Education Institute in Fiji. Special Issue on ICT, Fijian Studies: A Journal of Contemporary Fiji, 51(2), 131-142, 2017.
  44. A. Prasad, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. A New Stabilizing Solution for Motion Planning and Control of Multiple Robots, Robotica, Volume 34(5), pp. 1071-1089, 2016.
  45. Raghuwaiya K., Sharma B., Vanualailai J. (2016) Cooperative Control of Multi-robot Systems with a Low-Degree Formation. In: Sulaiman H., Othman M., Othman M., Rahim Y., Pee N. (eds) Advanced Computer and Communication Engineering Technology. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 362, page 233-249, Springer, Cham
  46. Raj J., Raghuwaiya K., Singh S., Sharma B., Vanualailai J. (2016) Swarming Intelligence of 1-Trailer Systems. In: Sulaiman H., Othman M., Othman M., Rahim Y., Pee N. (eds) Advanced Computer and Communication Engineering Technology. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 362, 251-264, Springer, Cham
  47. Raghuwaiya, K., Vanualailai, J., and Sharma, B. (2016) Formation Splitting and Merging. In: Advances in Swarm Intelligence. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, pp. 461-469. ISBN 978-3-319-41009-8
  48. Kumar, J. Vanualailai and B. Sharma. Lyapunov-based Control for a Swarm of planar nonholonomic vehicles, Mathematics in Computer Science, 9(4), pp 461-475.
  49. Azid, B. Sharma, K. Raghuwaiya, A. Chand, S. Prasad, A. Jacquier. SMS Based Flood Monitoring and Early Warning System, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 10(15), 6387-6391, 2015.
  50. Brown, S. White, B. Sharma, L. Wakeling, M. Naiker, S. Chandra, R. Gopalan and V.B. Bilimoria. Attitude to the study of chemistry and its relationship with achievement in an introductory undergraduate course, Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 15(2), April 2015, pp. 33 – 41. doi: 10.14434/josotl.v15i2.13283
  51. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai, and S. Singh. Tunnel Passing Maneuvers of Prescribed Formations, International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 24(5), pages 876-901, 2014.
  52. Rajeshkannan and B. Sharma.  Study of Pore Closure Mechanism of Aluminum Composite Processed through Powder Metallurgy. Advanced Materials Research, volume 911, pages 50-54, 2014.
  53. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai, and S. Singh. Motion Planning and Posture Control of Multiple n-link Doubly Nonholonomic Manipulators. Robotica, Volume 35(1), pp. 1-25, 2017.
  54. Brown, B. Sharma, L. Wakeling, M. Naiker, S. Chandra, R. Gopalan and V.B. Bilimoria. Quantifying attitude to chemistry in students at the University of the South Pacific, Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 15, 184-191, 2014. doi: 10.1039/c3rp00155e
  55. Raghuwaiya, S. Singh, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. Motion Planning and Posture Control of General 3-Trailer System, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. ICAMMS 2014: International Conference on Applied Mathematics, Modelling and Simulation, 8(3), 2014.
  56. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and J. Raj. Obstacle and Collision Avoidance Control Laws of a Swarm of Boids, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. International Journal of Mathematical, Computational Science and Engineering, 8(2), 7 – 12, 2014.
  57. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and J. Raj. Motion Planning and Control of a Swarm of Boids in a 3-Dimensional Space, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. International Journal of Mathematical, Computational Science and Engineering, 8(2), 1 – 6, 2014.
  58. Prasad, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. A Solution to the Motion Planning and Control Problem of a Car-like Robot via a Single Layer Perceptron, Robotica, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0263574713000982, 32(6), 935-952, 2014.
  59. S. Singh, B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and A. Prasad. Autonomous Control of Multiple Mobile Manipulators, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Issue 72, pages 834-843, 2012.
  60. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai, and S. Singh. Lyapunov-based Nonlinear Controllers for Obstacle Avoidance with a Planar n-Link Doubly Nonholonomic Manipulator, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 60(12), 1484–1497, 2012.
  61. Azid, S. and B. Sharma. A SMS Based Flood Level Monitoring System, Advances in Computer Science and Engineering, 8(2), 2012.
  62. B. Sharma, A. Prasad and J. Vanualailai. A Collision-free Algorithm of a Point-Mass Robot using Neural Networks, Journal of Artificial Intelligence, 3(1), 49-55, 2012.
  63. S. Singh, A. Jokhan, and B. Sharma. An Innovative Approach of Progressive Feedback via Artificial Neural Networks, Journal of Machine Learning Technologies, 2(2), 64-70, 2012.
  64. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai, and A. Prasad. Formation Control of a Swarm of Mobile Manipulators, Rocky Mountain Journal of Mathematics, 41(3), 909-940, 2011.
  65. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and A. Prasad. Trajectory Planning and Posture Control of Multiple Mobile Manipulators, International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computation, 2(1), 11-31, 2010.
  66. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai, U. Chand. Flocking of Multi-agents in Constrained Environments, European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 2(3), 401-425, 2009.
  67. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai, J. Ha, and A. Prasad. New Collision Avoidance Scheme for Multi-Agents: A Solution to the Blindman’s Problem, Advances in Differential Equations and Control Processes. 3(2), 141-169, 2009.
  68. J. Vanualailai, B. Sharma and S. Nakagiri. An Asymptotically Stable Collision-Avoidance System, International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics (Elsevier), 43(9), 925-932, 2008.
  69. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai, and A. Prasad. A Lyapunov-based Path Planning & Obstacle Avoidance for a Two-link Manipulator on a Wheeled Platform, International Journal of Information Technology (IJIT), 14(2), 2008.
  70. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai, K. Raghuwaiya and A. Prasad. New Potential Field Functions for Motion Planning and Posture Control of 1-Trailer Systems, International Journal of Mathematics and Computer Science, 3(1), 45-71, 2008.
  71. R. Goundar, J. Vanualailai and B. Sharma. Convergence Criteria for a Hopfield-type Neural Network, Journal Nonlinear Studies, 15(2), 111-122, 2008.
  72. J. Vanualailai, B. Sharma and A. Ali. Lyapunov-based Kinematic Path Planning for a 3-link Planar Robot Arm in a Structured Environment, Global Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics (GJPAM), 3(1), 2007.
  73. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and S. Chandra. Dynamic Trajectory Planning for a Standard Trailer System , Far East Journal of Applied Mathematics, Vol.28(3), pp. 465-486, 2007.
  74. B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. Lyapunov Stability of a Nonholonomic car-like Robotic System, Journal Nonlinear Studies, 14(2), 143- 160, 2007.
  75. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and S. Nakagiri (2007) Posture Control and Stability of a General 1-Trailer System: A Lyapunov Approach (Functional Equations Based upon Phenomena), Kokyuroku, Kyoto Univ., 134-143.
  76. J. Vanualailai, S. Chandra, A. Prasad and B. Sharma. Multi-sample Cramer-von mises tests for ARCH residual empirical process , Far East Journal of Theoretical Statistics, Vol.20(1), pp. 37- 72, 2006.
  77. J. Vanualailai and B. Sharma. Moving a Robot Arm: An interesting Application of the Direct Method of Lyapunov, CUBO A Mathematical Journal, 6(3), 131-144, 2004.
  78. J. Vanualailai, S Chandra, B. Sharma and A Deo. Nonlinear dynamics of the observed HIV-positive population size in Fiji, Pacific Health Dialogue: Journal of Community Health and Clinical Medicine for the Pacific, 10(2), 2004.
  79. J. Vanualailai and B. Sharma. Nonlinear controllers for a planar robot arm in a constrained environment, Southwest Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Issue 1, pp. 43-55, 2003.
  80. B. Sharma. Solving the three-Dimensional Findpath Problem via Lyapunov’s Method, The South Pacific Journal of Natural Science, 20, 48-55, 2002.
  1. Chaudhary, K., Prasad, A., & Sharma, B. Reinforcement Learning at the Forefront of Robot Path Planning, 2023 International Aegean Conference on Electrical Machines and Power Electronics (ACEMP) & 2023 International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (OPTIM), pages 1-8, 2023.
  2. Sharma, B., Kumar, S., & Chand, R. Controller Design of an Autonomous Quadcopter for Enhanced Aerial Surveillance and Situational Awareness, 2023 International Aegean Conference on Electrical Machines and Power Electronics (ACEMP) & 2023 International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (OPTIM), pages 1-7, 2023.
  3. Kumar, S., Lal, K., Reddy, N., Lifigao, R., & Sharma, B., 2023 International Aegean Conference on Electrical Machines and Power Electronics (ACEMP) & 2023 International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (OPTIM), pages 1-9, 2023.
  4. Chand, S. Kumar, R. Chand, and B. Sharma (2022), Tomorrow’s Smart City Personal Transporter: An autonomous Hoverboard Robot, 2021 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Science and Data Engineering (CSDE). Accepted.
  5. Chand, S. Kumar, R. Chand, and B. Sharma (2022), Vertically sliding revolute robotic arm intended for automated pick-and-place industrial applications, 2021 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Science and Data Engineering (CSDE). Accepted.
  6. Chand, S. Kumar, R. Chand, M. Assaf and B. Sharma (2022), Acceleration Feedback Controller Processor Design of a Kids Personal Transporter (kPT), 2022 IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference (IEEE SPEC 2022). Accepted.
  7. Chand, K. Chand, R. Kumar, B. Sharma, M. Assaf, S. Das, V. Groza & E. Petriu, “An Optimized Tongue Drive System for Disabled Persons,” 2021 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2021, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/I2MTC50364.2021.9460029.
  8. Kumar, B. A., Sharma B., Nakagawa, E. Y. (2020). Ref-CAMLA: A Reference Architecture for Context Aware Mobile Learning Applications. In 2020 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Science and Data Engineering (CSDE) (pp 1-4).
  9. Nand, K. Chaudhary and B. Sharma, “Stepping ahead based hybridization of meta-heuristic model for solving Global Optimization Problems,” 2020 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC), Glasgow, United Kingdom, 2020, pp. 1-8.
  10. Sharma, A. Prasad, R. Chand, S. Kumar, J. Raj and J. Vanualailai, “Landmarks as Navigation-Aids for Multiple Robots,” 2020 Fourth International Conference on Inventive Systems and Control (ICISC), Coimbatore, India, 2020, pp. 8-14.
  11. Sharma et al., “Is Pacific Ethnicity Associated to Proactivity: An Investigation in Higher Education,” 2020 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Science and Data Engineering (CSDE), 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/CSDE50874.2020.9411546.
  12. Reddy, K. Chaudhary and B. Sharma, “Predicting Media Literacy Level of Secondary School Students in Fiji,” 2019 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Science and Data Engineering (CSDE), Melbourne, Australia, 2019, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/CSDE48274.2019.9162411.
  13. Sharma et al., “Partnerships with Governments to Implement In-Country Science Programmes in the South Pacific Region,” 2019 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Science and Data Engineering (CSDE), Melbourne, Australia, 2019, pp. 1-6.
  14. Naseem, K. Chaudhary, B. Sharma and A. G. Lal, “Using Ensemble Decision Tree Model to Predict Student Dropout in Computing Science,” 2019 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Science and Data Engineering (CSDE), Melbourne, Australia, 2019, pp. 1-8.
  15. Kumar, B. Sharma and A. Prasad, “Faculty Orientation Online Tool For First Year Science Students: Transitioning For Success,” 2019 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Science and Data Engineering (CSDE), Melbourne, Australia, 2019, pp. 1-6.
  16. Kumar, K., Sharma, B., J. Khan, G., Nusair, S., & Raghuwaiya, K. 2020. An exploration on effectiveness of anonymous peer assessment strategy in online formative assessments. Paper presented at the IEEE Frontiers of Education 2020, Uppsala, Sweden. (USP Ranked A)
  17. Reddy, B. Sharma, and K. Chaudhary. Measuring the digital competency of freshmen at a higher education institute, In Proceedings of the 23rd Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS2020),AIS, Dubai, UAE, 2020. (USP Ranked A)
  18. Kumar R., Sharma K., Assaf M., Sharma B., Naidu S. (2019) Development of an Assistive Tongue Drive System for Disabled Individuals. In: Nayak A., Sharma A. (eds) PRICAI 2019: Trends in Artificial Intelligence. PRICAI 2019. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 11672. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29894-4_41
  19. Kumar, K., Sharma, B. N., Nusair, S., & Khan, G. J. (2019, December). Anonymous online peer assessment in an undergraduate course: An analysis of students’ perceptions and attitudes in the South Pacific. Paper presented at the 2019 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE), Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  20. Singh, V., Sharma, B., Prasad, A., Chand, S., and Raza, S. USP Campus Map and Tour app for new students and visitors. In Proceedings of the 9th Pan-Commonwealth Forum 9, PCF9, Edinburgh, Scotland, 2019.
  21. Raj, J., Raghuwaiya K., Vanualailai J., and Sharma B. Navigation of Car-like Robots in Three-dimensional Space, In Proceedings of the 5th Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, Mana Islands, Fiji, 271-275, 2018.
  22. Kumar R., Sharma K., Krishnan, C., Reddy, A., Reddy Y., Sharma B., and Assaf M. Enabling Students with Severe Disabilities to Communicate with Learning Environments, In Proceedings of the 5th Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, Mana Islands, Fiji, 201-206, 2018.
  23. Prasad, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai, “Motion Camouflage for Point-Mass Robots Using a Lyapunov-based Control Scheme”, 2019 4th International Conference on Control and Robotics Engineering (ICCRE), Nanjing, China, 2019, pp. 7-11.doi: 10.1109/ICCRE.2019.8724163
  24. Sharma, R. Nand, M. Naseem, E. Reddy, S. Narayan and K. Reddy. Smart Learning in the Pacific: Design of New Pedagogical Tools, In Proceedings of 2018 IEEE International  Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE), NSW, Australia, 573-580, 2019.
  25. Reddy and B. Sharma. Mobile Learning Perception and Attitude of Secondary School Students in the Pacific Islands, In Proceedings of the 22nd Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS 2018), AIS, Yokohama, Japan, 2018. https://aisel.aisnet.org/pacis2018/319
  26. Prasad, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. Motion Control of a Pair of Cylindrical Manipulators in a Constrained 3-dimensional Workspace, In Proceedings of the 4th Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, Mana Islands, Fiji, pg 75-81, 2017.
  27. Nand and B. Sharma. Modified Neuron-Synapse level problem decomposition method for Cooperative Coevolution of Feedforward Networks for Time Series Prediction, In Proceedings of the 4th Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, Nadi, Fiji, 172-178, 2017.
  28. Nand, M. Naseem, E. Reddy and B. Sharma. Combinational problem decomposition method for Cooperative Coevolution of Recurrent Networks for Time Series Prediction, In Proceedings of  the 4th Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, Nadi, Fiji, 69-74, 2017.
  29. Reddy, B. Sharma, P. Reddy and M. Dakuidreketi. Mobile Learning Readiness and ICT Competency: Mobile Learning Readiness and ICT Competency: A Case Study of Senior Secondary School Students in the Pacific Islands, In Proceedings of Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, Nadi, Fiji, pg 137-143, 2017.
  30. Devi, S. Kumar, J. Vanualailai and B. Sharma. A Cohesive and Well-spaced Swarm with Applications to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, In Proceedings of 2017 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Miami, FL, USA, June 13-16, pg 698-705, 2017.
  31. Azid, K. Kumar, D. Lal and B. Sharma. Lyapunov Based Driverless Vehicle in Obstacle Free Environment, In Proceeding of International Conference on Control & Robotics Engineering (ICCRE 2017) IEEE, pg 53-56, 2017.
  32. E. Reddy, P. Reddy, B. Sharma, K. Reddy and MGM Khan. Student Readiness and Perception to the Use of Smart Phones for Higher Education in the Pacific, In  Proceedings of  2016 Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, Nadi, Fiji, pp. 258-264, 2016.
  33. A. Prasad, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. A Geometric Approach to Motion Control of a Standard Tractor-trailer Robot, In Proceedings of Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, Nadi, Fiji, pp 53-59, 2016.
  34. S. Kumar, J. Vanualailai, B. Sharma, A. Chaudhary and V. Kapadia. Emergent Formations of a Lagrangian Swarm of Unmanned Ground Vehicles, In Proceedings of 14th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics & Vision, Phuket, Thailand, 13-15th November, 2016.
  35. B. Kumar and B. Sharma. Development of an Online Orientation Tool for First Year Science Students: Transitioning for Success, In Proceedings of Students, Transitions, Achievement, Retention & Success (STARS) Conference, Perth, Australia, July 2016.
  36. B. Sharma. And P. Reddy (2016). Effectiveness of Tablet Learning in Online Courses at University of the South Pacific, In Proceedings of Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, pp 1-9, Fiji, Dec. 2015.
  37. R. Rai, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. Real and Virtual Leader-follower Strategies in Lane Changing, Merging and Overtaking Maneuvers, In Proceedings of Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, pp 1-12, Fiji, Dec. 2015.
  38. A. Prasad, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. Motion Control of a Point-Mass Robot in a 3-dimensional Space with Applications to a Cylindrical Manipulator, In Proceedings of Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, pp 1-7, Fiji, Dec. 2015.
  39. Kumar, J. Vanualailai and B. Sharma. Lyapunov Functions for a Planar Swarm Model with Application to Nonholonomic Planar Vehicles, In Proceedings of IEEE Multi-Conference on Systems and Control, pp 1919-1924, Australia, Sept. 2015.
  40. Azid and B. Sharma. Connecting the region using Intelligent Classrooms, in Science for Human Security and Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands and RIM: proceedings of 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, Fiji, 8-11 July 2013, edited by University of the South Pacific, 117-120 (2015).
  41. Chand, R. Finiasi, B. Sharma and A. Jokhan. SMS-based Classroom Assessments at the University of the South Pacific, in Science for Human Security and Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands and RIM: proceedings of 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, Fiji, 8-11 July 2013, edited by University of the South Pacific, 81-85 (2015).
  42. Finiasi, B. Sharma, S. Chand and S. Prasad. Exploration of Mobile Technology: Transforming Learning & Services in the Pacific Region, in Science for Human Security and Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands and RIM: proceedings of 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, Fiji, 8-11 July 2013, edited by University of the South Pacific, 107-111 (2015).
  43. Singh, B. Sharma and A. Jokhan. Implementing Programme-wide ePortfolio to Support Sustainable Student Learning at USP, in Science for Human Security and Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands and RIM: proceedings of 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, Fiji, 8-11 July 2013, edited by University of the South Pacific, 112-116 (2015).
  44. Kumar, B. Sharma, V. Rao and A. Jokhan. Introduction of Tablet Learning in the Pacific Region, in Science for Human Security and Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands and RIM: proceedings of 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, Fiji, 8-11 July 2013, edited by University of the South Pacific, 135-139 (2015).
  45. Nusair, B. Sharma and G. Khan. Edutainment for an Enhanced Learning Experience (ELE), in Science for Human Security and Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands and RIM: proceedings of 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, Fiji, 8-11 July 2013, edited by University of the South Pacific, 147-151 (2015).
  46. Kumar, B. Sharma and A. Jokhan. The Online Mathematics Diagnostic Test at USP: A Tool to Identify Numeracy Gap, in Science for Human Security and Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands and RIM: proceedings of 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, Fiji, 8-11 July 2013, edited by University of the South Pacific, 159-164 (2015).
  47. Singh, B. Sharma, A. Jokhan and S. Singh. Early Warning System, in Science for Human Security and Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands and RIM: proceedings of 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, Fiji, 8-11 July 2013, edited by University of the South Pacific, 165-169 (2015).
  48. Kumar, B. Sharma and A. Sharma. FSTE Refresher and Induction Programme, in Science for Human Security and Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands and RIM: proceedings of 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, Fiji, 8-11 July 2013, edited by University of the South Pacific, 200-203 (2015).
  49. Raghuwaiya, S. Singh, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. Potential Field Functions for Motion Planning and Posture Control of Standard 3-Trailer System. ICAMMS 2014: International Conference on Applied Mathematics, Modelling and Simulation, 8(3), 2014.
  50. A. Prasad, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. A simple approach to motion control of a three-dimensional articulated manipulator arm, In Proceedings of Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, pp 1-7, Fiji, Nov. 2014.
  51. R. Chand, A. Prasad, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. Landmark Aided Navigation of a Point-mass Robot via Lyapunov-based Control Scheme, In Proceedings of Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, IEEE, pp 1-7, Fiji, Nov. 2014.
  52. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and R. Rai. Lane Changing and Merging Maneuvers of Car-like Robots. In Proceedings of International Conference on Mathematical, Computational and Statistical Sciences, and Engineering, WASET, Issue 72, pp 1840-1849, Phuket, Thailand, Dec. 2012.
  53. Vanualailai, A. Sharan and B. Sharma. A Swarm Model for Planar Formations of Multiple Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, 2013 IEEE Multi-conference on Systems and Control (Symposium on Intelligent Control), Hyderabad, India, August 28-30, page 206-211, 2013.
  54. Singh, A. Jokhan, B. Sharma & D. Lindley. Supporting Sustainable Student Learning At USP Through the Use of Eportfolios, IEEE Conference on E-Learning, E-Management and E-Services, Malaysia, 2-4 December, 2013.
  55. Vanualailai and B. Sharma. A Cohesive Lagrangian Swarm and its Applications to Multiple Unicycle-like Vehicles. In Proceedings of International Conference on Mathematical, Computational and Statistical Sciences, and Engineering, WASET, Issue 72, pages 1143-1152, Phuket, Thailand, Dec. 2012.
  56. Raj, J. Vanualailai and B. Sharma. Swarm Navigation in a Complex Environment. In Proceedings of International Conference on Mathematical, Computational and Statistical Sciences, and Engineering, WASET, Issue 72, pp 1157-1163, Phuket, Thailand, Dec. 2012.
  57. Prasad, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. Motion Control of a 2-link Revolute Manipulator in an Obstacle Ridden Workspace. In Proceedings of International Conference on Mathematical, Computational and Statistical Sciences, and Engineering, WASET, Issue 72, pages 1236-1241, Phuket, Thailand, Dec. 2012.
  58. Prasad, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai. Motion Planning and Control of Autonomous Robots in a Two-dimensional Plane. In Proceedings of International Conference on Mathematical, Computational and Statistical Sciences, and Engineering, WASET, Issue 72, pages 1242-1247, Phuket, Thailand, Dec. 2012.
  59. Azid and B. Sharma.  Intelligent Home: SMS Based Home Security System with Immediate Feedback. In Proceedings of International Conference on Mathematical, Computational and Statistical Sciences, and Engineering, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Issue 72, pages 934-937, Phuket, Thailand, Dec. 2012.
  60. Sharma, B., Jokhan, A., & Prasad, A. Online Learning Environment in Mathematics via a Pedagogical Progression Model of Moodle.  In Proceedings of Global Learn Asia Pacific 2011 (pp. 2241-2251). AACE, Melbourne, 2011.
  61. Raghuwaiya, S. Singh, B. Sharma, G. Lingam: Formation Types of a Flock of 1-Trailer Mobile Robots. In Proceedings of the 7th IMT-GT International Conference on Mathematics, Statistics and its Applications, pages 368-382, Thailand, 2011.
  62. S. Singh, B. Sharma, and J. Vanualailai. Autonomous Control of a Mobile Manipulator, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Mathematics, Statistics and Data Engineering (ICCMSDE 2011), World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, pages 983-992, Phuket, Thailand, 21-23 December 2011, Issue 60, pISSN: 2010-376X, eISSN: 2010-3778
  63. Watanabe, S., Jokhan, A., & Sharma, B. Use of ICTs in Online Distance Education.  In Proceedings of Global Learn Asia Pacific 2011 (pp. 949-954). AACE, Melbourne, 2011.
  64. Sharma and J. Vanualailai, Formation Navigation: Tunnel Passing Maneuvers, In Proceedings of Workshop on Mathematical Control Theory in Kobe, Japan, 8-10 January, 136-154, 2010.
  65. Vanualailai, and B. Sharma (2010) A Lagrangian-based Swarming Behavior in the Absence of Obstacles, In Proceedings of Workshop on Mathematical Control Theory in Kobe, Japan, 8 – 10 January, 119-135.
  66. Reddy, B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai, Nonlinear Motion Planning & Control for Differential Drive Systems. In Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Scientific Computing, pages 164-169, CSREA Press, USA, 2010.
  67. Raghuwaiya, S. Singh, B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai: Autonomous Control of a Flock of 1-Trailer Mobile robots. In Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Scientific Computing, pages 153-158, CSREA Press, USA, 2010.
  68. Vanualailai, B. Sharma and Nakagiri, S. (2007) Artificial potential fields with Asymptotic Stability Properties, Kokyuroku, Kyoto Univ., 125-133.
  69. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and S. Nakagiri (2007) Posture Control of Tractor-Trailer Systems: A Lyapunov Approach, Kokyuroku, Kyoto Univ., 134-143.
  1. Reddy, P., Ravindra, S., & Sharma, B. (2022). Digital literacy initiative for Persons with disability in Fiji. The 10th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF10) Conference, Calgary. (In Press)
  2. Sharma, B., Reddy, P. (2022). Building Educational/Academic Resilience through Digital Literacy. The 10th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF10) Conference, Calgary. (In Press)
  3. Sharma, ICT Enhanced Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, 22-24 November, National University of Samoa, Samoa, 2017.
  4. Fonolahi and B. Sharma, An Online Education Tool for the Pacific, Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, 22-24 November, National University of Samoa, Samoa, 2017.
  5. Reddy, P. Reddy and B. Sharma, Mobile Learning Readiness, Attitude and Perception of High School Students in Samoa, Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, 22-24 November, National University of Samoa, Samoa, 2017.
  6. Sharma, B. Kumar, S. Narayan & H Kaur. Science Teachers Accelerated Programme: A New Cohort-Taught Pedagogical Model in Science for Higher Education, 10th International Conference on Learning, Education and Pedagogy (LEAP), 19-20 February 2017, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2017.
  7. Sharma, An intelligent Online Diagnostic Tool in Mathematics for Higher Education in Pacific, 8th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF8), 27-30 November, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2016.
  8. H. Lal & B. Sharma, PACFOLD Capacity Building Pacific Online Course , 8th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF8), 27-30 November, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2016.
  9. B. Sharma, B. Kumar & A. Bali, Online Mathematics Diagnostic Test and Remediation for New Entrants in Higher Education in the Pacific Region, ICME 13 – International Congress on Mathematical Education, 24-31 July, Hamburg, Germany, 2016.
  10. B. Kumar & B. Sharma, Success of the First Year At-risk Students in University Mathematics Courses through Adaptive Interventions, ICME 13 – International Congress on Mathematical Education, 24-31 July, Hamburg, Germany, 2016.
  11. R. Rai, B. Sharma & J. Vanualailai, Real and Virtual Leader-follower Strategies in Lane Changing, Merging and Overtaking Maneuvers, APWC on CSE 2015 – Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computing Science & Engineering, 2-4 December, Yanuca Island, Fiji, 2015.
  12. B. Sharma, A Joint Partnership for Cohort Teaching in Samoa: Science Teachers Accelerated Programme, ISICTD 2015- International Symposium on ICT in Development, 25-27 November, Apia, Samoa, 2015.
  13. B. Kumar & B. Sharma, The need for online orientation for regional & distance students in higher education, ISICTD 2015- International Symposium on ICT in Development, 25-27 November, Apia, Samoa, 2015.
  14. P. Reddy & B. Sharma, Student perception on the utilization of tablet learning devices for a blended course in the South Pacific region, ISICTD 2015- International Symposium on ICT in Development, 25-27 November, Apia, Samoa, 2015.
  15. A. Anzeg, B. Sharma & A. Sharma, E-Mentoring: Potential and hurdles at The University of the South Pacific, ISICTD 2015- International Symposium on ICT in Development, 25-27 November, Apia, Samoa, 2015.
  16. S. Singh & B. Sharma, Increasing student engagement using a blended learning environment: A case Study of undergraduate biology students, ISICTD 2015- International Symposium on ICT in Development, 25-27 November, Apia, Samoa, 2015.
  17. B. Sharma and Kumar, B, Success of At-risk Students through Adaptive Interventions in 1st Year Uni Courses in Pacific Region, 26th ICDE World Conference – Growing Capacities for Sustainable Distance eLearning Provision, 13-16 October, Sun City, South Africa, 2015.
  18. B. Sharma, Extending Education to the Pacific Region through Cohort Teaching – Science Teachers Accelerated Programme, 39th Annual Pacific Circle Consortium Conference – Mapping 21st Century Eduscapes, University of the South Pacific, Fiji, 1-5 July, 2015.
  19. S. Azid and B. Sharma, Connecting the Region using Intelligent Classrooms, Samoa Conference III – Opportunities and Challenges for a Sustainable Cultural and Natural Environment,  National University of Samoa, Samoa, 25- 29 August, 2014.
  20. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and S. Singh, Formation Control of a Team of n-Link Doubly Nonholonomic Mobile Manipulators, International Congress of Mathematicians, Seoul, Korea, August 13 – 20, 2014.
  21. B. Sharma, New ICT Tools in Higher Education for the USP Region, eLearning Africa – 8th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training,  Safari Conference Centre, Windhoek, Namibia, May 29-31, 2013.
  22. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and R. Rai, Lane Changing/Merging Maneuvers of Platoons via a Split/Merge Strategy, 2nd International Conference on Computational Design in Engineering, Jeju, South Korea, November 13-16, 2012.
  23. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and A. Prasad, Dual-formation Control of Multiple 2-link Mobile Manipulators, 2nd International Conference on Computational Design in Engineering, Jeju, South Korea, November 13-16, 2012.
  24. B. Sharma, ICT – the New Driving Force in the USP Region, 2nd Digital Observatory Conference, Numea, New Caledonia, 8 Nov 2012.
  25. B. Sharma, V. Rao and D. Kumar, The Future of M-Learning in Higher Education, International Conference on Chemistry, Environment and Climate Change – Focus on the Pacific,  University of the South Pacific, Fiji, 14- 16 September, 2011.
  26. S. Singh, A. Jokhan and B. Sharma, A Progressive Diagnosis of Students Performances Using Machine Learning, International Conference on Chemistry, Environment and Climate Change – Focus on the Pacific,  University of the South Pacific, Fiji, 14- 16 September, 2011.
  27. S. Azid and B. Sharma, The Future for Smart Classroom in the Pacific Region, ICT Symposium, SPICTEC 2011,  University of the South Pacific, Fiji, 20- 23 July, 2011.
  28. B. Sharma and V. Rao, M-learning Initiatives in Education, ICT Symposium, SPICTEC 2011,  University of the South Pacific, Fiji, 20- 23 July, 2011.
  29. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and S. Singh, Formation Control in Constrained Environments, International Conference on Mathematics of Date (ICMD), Allahabad, India, Dec 31- Jan 04, 2011.
  30. A. Prasad, B. Sharma and S. Lal, Motion Planning Problem of a Point-Mass Robot using Artificial Neural Network, International Conference on Mathematics of Date (ICMD), Allahabad, India, Dec 31- Jan 04, 2011.
  31. A. Prasad, S. Singh and B. Sharma, Motion Planning and Control of n-link Doubly Nonholonomic Manipulator, International Conference on Mathematics of Date (ICMD), Allahabad, India, Dec 31- Jan 04, 2011.
  32. J. Raj, B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and A. Prasad, 3D Simulations of Swarms,International Conference on Mathematics of Date (ICMD), Allahabad, India, Dec 31- Jan 04, 2011.
  33. B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai, M-learning: The New Pawn in the Teaching Learning Processes, National Education Conference 2010 – Education for a New Fiji, Lautoka, Fiji, Nov 22 – 24, 2010.
  34. A. Prasad, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai, Local Study Guides: A Means to Effective Mathematics, National Education Conference 2010 – Education for a New Fiji, Lautoka, Fiji, Nov 22 – 24, 2010.
  35. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and S. Singh, Tunnel passing maneuvers of multi-agents in Formation, International Congress of Mathematicians, Hyderabad, India, August 19 – 27, 2010.
  36. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai and S. Nakagiri, Posture Control and Stability of a General 1-Trailer System: A Lyapunov Approach, Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Kyoto University, Japan Nov. 2006, pages 134-143.
  37. J. Vanualailai, B. Sharma, and S. Nakagiri, Artificial potential fields with asymptotic stability properties, Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Kyoto University, Japan Nov. 2006, pages 125-133.
  38. H. M. Reddy, G. C. Onwubolu, U. Chand, B. Sharma, 2004, Distributed Processing Architecture for Implementing Stable Nonlinear Controllers of Mobile Robots, Proceedings of the Eleventh Electronics New Zealand Conference, 15-16 November 2004, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, pp 34-38.
  39. B. Sharma, U. Chand and J. Vanualailai, Tunnel passing maneuvers of multi-agents in formation, 1st Pacific Rim Mathematical Association (PRIMA) Congress, Australia 6 – 10 July, 2009
  40. U. Chand, B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai, Flocking in constrained environment: lane merging maneuvers, 1st Pacific Rim Mathematical Association (PRIMA) Congress, Australia 6 – 10 July, 2009.
  41. B. Sharma, and J. Vanualailai, Formation Control of a Swarm of Mobile Manipulators, 7th joint Australia-New Zealand Mathematics Convention (ANZMC2008), December 7-12, 2008
  42. R. Totaram, B. Sharma, and J. Vanualailai, An Interactive Window for Split/rejoin Maneuvers of Swarms, 7th joint Australia-New Zealand Mathematics Convention (ANZMC2008), December 7-12, 2008.
  43. B. Sharma, and J. Vanualailai, An overview of the Lyapunov-based Control Scheme (LbCS), SCIMS Nonlinear Symposium 08, University of the South Pacific, Fiji 27 – 28 August, 2008.
  44. B. Sharma, and J Vanualailai, Multi-tasking of n car-like mobile robots via Lyapunov based approach, EMAC 2005, The 7th Biennial Engineering Mathematics and Applications Conference, RMIT, Australia, 25 – 28 September, 2005.
  45. B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai, Controlled steering, obstacle avoidance and posture stabilization of car-like mobile robots via Lyapunov-based approach, 4th Asian Mathematical Conference, National University of Singapore, 20-23 July , 2005.
  46. B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai, New Sufficient Conditions for Global Exponential Stability for Hopfield Neural Networks, ICIAM 2003, 5th International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Sydney, Australia, 7-11 July, 2003.
  47. B. Sharma, and J. Vanualailai, Dynamic trajectory planning of a standard 1-trailer system, New Zealand Mathematics Colloquium, The University of Waikato, New Zealand 4 – 6 Dec. 2006.
  48. B. Sharma, J. Vanualailai, and S. Nakagiri, Posture control of tractor-trailer systems: A Lyapunov-based approach, RIMS Symposium, Kyoto University, Japan 7-11 November, 2006.
  1. Singh, A., Robeck, E., Raghunathan, S., Sharma, B., & Rajaratnam, V. (2021) A Metaknowledge Framework for the Training of Trainers Using Smart Mobile Learning Applications. In Jagannathan, S. (ed.). Reimagining Digital Learning for Sustainable Development. Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003089698
  2. Raj, J., Raghuwaiya K., Vanualailai J., & Sharma B. (2020) Path Planning of Multiple Mobile Robots in a Dynamic 3D Environment. In S. K. Bhatia et al. (eds.) Advances in Computer, Communication and Computational Sciences. Springer Nature.
  3. Kumar, B. Sharma, G. Khan, S. Nusair, & S. Nair (2020) Using Peer Assessments for Formative Assessments in Large Online Classes. In: Naidu, S., & Narayan, S. (eds) Teaching and Learning with Technology Pushing boundaries and breaking down walls, USP, Fiji, 67-92.
  4. Sharma, P. Reddy, E. Reddy, S. Narayan, V. Singh, R. Kumar, R. Naicker, and R. Prasad. Use of Mobile Devices for Learning and Student Support in the Pacific Region, In: Zhang Y., Cristol D. (eds) Handbook of Mobile Teaching and Learning. Springer, Singapore. 2019. 2nd Edition.
  5. Singh, S. Raghunathan, E. Robeck and B. Sharma (Eds) Cases on Smart Learning Environments, IGI Global, 2018.
  6. Raghuwaiya K., Sharma B., Vanualailai J., Nand P. (2018) Path Following of Autonomous Agents Under the Effect of Noise. In: Tan Y., Shi Y., Tang Q. (eds) Advances in Swarm Intelligence. ICSI 2018. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 10942. Springer, Cham
  7. Singh, S. Raghunathan, E. Robeck and B. Sharma, Diverse Applications of the Elements of Smart Learning Environments, In: A. Singh, S. Raghunathan, E. Robeck and B. Sharma (Eds) Cases on Smart Learning Environments, IGI Global, 118-141, 2018.
  8. Sharma, A. Fonolahi, A. Bali and S. Narayan, The Online Mathematics Diagnostic Tool for Transformative Learning in the Pacific, In: A. Singh, S. Raghunathan, E. Robeck and B. Sharma (Eds) Cases on Smart Learning Environments, IGI Global, 63-80, 2018.
  9. Sharma, R. Kumar, V. Rao, R. Finiasi, S. Chand, V. Singh & R. Naicker. A Mobile Learning Journey in Pacific Education, In Angela Murphy et al. (Eds) Mobile Learning in Higher Education in the Asia-Pacific Region – Harnessing Trends and Challenging Orthodoxies, Vol. 40, 581-606, 2017.
  10. B. Sharma, A. Jokhan, R. Kumar, R. Finiasi, S. Chand and V. Rao, Use of Short Message Service for Learning and Student Support in the Pacific Region, In: Y. Zhang, Handbook of Mobile Teaching and Learning, Springer, 2015. 1st Edition.
  11. B. Sharma, Shaveen Singh, Vijay Singh, Paula Sovakiwai & Rihana Hussein, A Textbook for Year 12 – Computer Studies. Ministry of Education, Suva, 2015.
  12. B. Sharma, Shaveen Singh, Vijay Singh, Paula Sovakiwai & Rihana Hussein, A Textbook for Year 11 – Computer Studies. Ministry of Education, Suva, 2013.
  13. A. Jokhan and B. Sharma, Distance and Flexible Learning at University of the South Pacific, In: D. Kennepohl and L. Shaw, Accessible Elements: Teaching Science Online and at a Distance, 235-246, Athabasca University Press, Canada, 2010.
  14. B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai (Editors), Mathematics: A Study Guide for Form 7, Pacific Educational Resources, Fiji, 2009.
  15. B. Sharma, New Directions in the applications of the Lyapunov-based control scheme to the findpath problem. Ph.D. Thesis, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, July 2008. https://www.academia.edu/39018169/New_directions_in_the_applications_of_the_Lyapunov-based_control_scheme_to_the_Findpath_problem
  16. B. Sharma and J. Vanualailai, Revision Guide for Form Seven, Pacific Educational Resources, Fiji, 2002.
  1. Sharma, B., Leah, S., Prithvi, N., Reece, P., (2022) Innovative Low-Pressure Membrane Process as a Modular Solution for Decentralized Potable Water Treatment Project – VINETA, A Needs Assessment Report for Communities in Viti-Levu, Fiji.
  2. Sharma, B., Jashwini, Narayan., Swaran, R., Pritika, R., Leah, S., Reece, P., Prithvi, N. (2022) The Right To Information: A Study on the Barriers, Challenges, Implications, and Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in the Pacific Targeted Audience = Women Entrepreneurs in Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu. Report for UNDP.
  3. Sharma, B., Pritika, R., Prithvi, Narayan., Leah, S., Reece, P. (2022) The Right to Information: An Analytic Report and Evaluation of RTI Workshops for Students in PICs: Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu. Report for UNDP.
  4. Sharma, B., Pritika, R., Leah, S., Reece, P. (2022) The Right To Information: An Analytical Report and Evaluation of RTI Workshops for Women and Youth Entrepreneurs in the Pacific Targeted Audience = Women and Youth Entrepreneurs in Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu. Report for UNDP.
  5. Sharma, B., Pritika, R., Vineet, S., Leah, S., Reece, P. (2022) The Right To Information: A Report on the Design, Analysis and Prototyping of Digital Tools Based On RTI in Food Control and Management. Report for UNDP.
  6. Sharma, B., Pritika, R., Swaran, R., Jashwini, Narayan., Akeshni, B., Rahul, P., Vineet, Singh. (2021) A Quantitative Study on The Right to Information in the Pacific: Focus Groups – Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga. Report for UNDP.
  7. Sharma, B., Pritika, R., Swaran, R. (2021) Right to Information (RTI) ACT status through Comparative Analysis and Prototyping of Innovation Digital Solutions.
  8. Sharma, B. (2021) Impact of Technology-Enabled Learning on Student Learning Experiences and Teacher Pedagogic Practices at The University of Papua New Guinea. Commonwealth of Learning (CoL), https://oasis.col.org/items/265979be-9bdc-46ed-ac4a-75219f98c9bbVinaka.
  9. Sharma, B., Sheikh A., Nath, R., Kumar, K., & Sharma, V. (2018) Novel ICT Applications for Pacific Agri-food and Nutritious Systems: Best Practices, Gaps and Opportunities in Fiji. Consultancy report for Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation ACP-EU (CTA).
  1. FSTE Training on Assessment. 7th Nov, 2011
  2. Country Focused Training in Mobile Learning. 6-16 Dec, 2011. Funded by JICA.
  3. mLearning DevCon 2011. 5-8 October, 2011. Funded by mLearning DevCon & USP
  4. USP Strategic Total Academic Review (STAR) train-the-trainer workshops – 2011
  5. Mobile Learning clinic webinar. Jan 14, 2012
  6. 1st PACE NET Bi-regional Platform, Brisbane, Australia. July 4-7, 2011
  7. PACE-NET- EU workshop @ Brussels 20-24 March, 2012
  8. MoodleMoot Australia 1-6 July, Goldcoast, 2012
  9. STAR Conference, New Caledonia, 2-6 November, 2012
  10. PACE NET Multiplier Training on Horizon 2020 and writing Marie Curie Fellowships, French Polynesia, 10-12 April 2013
  11. ACP Connect Pacific Conference, Samoa, 18-19 April, 2013
  12. ACODE Learning Technologies Leadership Institute, 18-22 August 2013, Gold Coast, Australia
  13. Planning for Online Student Retention and Success Conference and Workshop, Academic Impressions, 23-25 September, Atlanta, US, 2013
  14. PACE NET Multiplier Training on Horizon 2020, Sydney 17– 19 December, 2013.
  15. AUSAID sponsored Pacific Leadership Programme (PLP), 2013
  16. EDUCAUSE 2013 – The Best Thinking in Higher Education IT
  17. 2nd Annual Faculty Marketing Innovation Forum 2014, 18-20 Feb, Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore
  18. Bremen Pacific-Europe Network for Science, Technology and Innovation (PACE-Net) Plus Conference, 9-11 September, Germany, 2014
  19. PACE-Net Plus Platform of policy dialogue, 10-11 December, New Zealand, 2014
  20. Pacific Regional Leadership Initiative, 23-27 March, Fiji, 2015
  21. Improving STEM Education & Skills, 26-28 May, Australia, 2015
  22. PACE-NET- EU workshop @ Brussels 24-26 June, 2015
  23. UNESCO Project: OE4BW Developer 2017-2018 & Mentor 2019-2022https://oe4bw.org/
  24. Right To Information (RTI) Training of Trainers workshop by UNDP – 2021. Funded by UNDP.
  25. Technology-Enabled Learning CoL Workshop – Training of Trainers for Implementing Technology-Enabled Learning in Higher Education Institutions, Sept 2022, Canada. Funded by CoL.
  26. Virtual Gender Awareness Workshop STEMP, May 2022.
Completed
  1. Kaushal Devi (MSc), A study of anxiety in mathematics in school students in Fiji. Submitted for examination. Role: Co-supervisor. 2023.
  2. Pritika Reddy (PhD), Transforming Higher Education in the Pacific through ELearning technologies and Digital Literacy. Role: Co-supervisor. 2023.
  3. Bimal Kumar (PhD), A Reference Architecture for Context Aware Mobile Learning Application. Role: Chief Supervisor. 2023.
  4. Salman Raza (MSc), Student performance monitoring tool for distant learners using long short-term memory (LSTM) networks. Role: Co-supervisor. 2021
  5. Sarnesh Deo (MSc), Factors affecting first year programming students’ success at the University at the South Pacific. Role: Co-supervisor. 2021
  6. Jai Raj (PhD), Cooperative Control of Quadrotors. Role: Co-supervisor. 2020.
  7. Mohammed Naseem (MSc), Analysis of Discipline Level University Student Attrition using Data Mining. Role: Co-supervisor. 2021
  8. Ritesh Chand (MSc), Motion Planning and Control of Robots with the aid of Landmarks. Role: Chief Supervisor.
  9. Emmenual Reddy (MSc), Mobile Learning in Higher Education: A Study of South Pacific Students Readiness, Attitude and Perception. 2019. Role: Chief Supervisor.
  10. Amrita Devi (MSc), A Well-Spaced and Cohesive Swarm Model with Applications to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, 2018. Role: Co-supervisor.
  11. Pritika Reddy (MSc), Effectiveness of tablet learning in online and blended courses at the University of the South Pacific, 2017. Role: Chief Supervisor.
  12. Krishna Raghuwaia (PhD), Practical Stability in Swarm System, 2017. Role: Co-supervisor.
  13. Ravin Rai (MSc), Lane Changing, Lane Merging and Overtaking Behaviors of the Intelligent Vehicle System, 2016. Role: Chief Supervisor.
  14. Sandeep Kumar (MSc) A Lyapunov Function for a Swarm Model and its Application to Nonholonomic Vehicles, 2015. Role: Co-supervisor.
  15. Avinesh Prasad (PhD), Governing Robotic Motion via a Single-Layer Artificial Neural Network, 2013. Role: Chief Supervisor.
  16. Jai Raj (MSc), Practical Stability Analysis of a Three-Dimensional Swarm, 2013. Role: Co-supervisor.
  17. Ashna Sharan, (MSc), A Stable Swarm Model with Application to the Control of Multiple Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Two-Dimensional Plane, 2013. Role: Co-supervisor.
  18. Shonal Singh (MSc), Doubly Nonholonomic Robots: Design, Trajectory Planning and Control, and Simulations, 2012. Role: Chief Supervisor.
  19. Avinesh Prasad (MSc), A Solution for Two Dimensional FindPath Problem with Mobile Manipulators in Constrained Environment via Lyapunov based Approach, 2008. Role: Chief Supervisor.
  20. Utesh Chand (MSc), Control of Cooperating Car-like Multi-Agent in Constrained Environments, 2007. Role: Chief Supervisor.
  21. Ashehad Ashween Ali (MSc), Anchored and Mobile Manipulators in Constrained Environments, 2006. Awarded Gold Medal for best thesis in FSTE. Role: Co-supervisor.
In Progress
  1. Swaran Ravindra (PhD), Assistive Technology for Inclusion of Persons with Mobility and Speech Impairments in the South Pacific. 2019 S2 –
  1. Sabiha Khan (PhD), Statistical modeling for predicting risk factors of multiple lower extremity amputation among T2DM in Fiji, 2018-
  2. Ravneil Nand (PhD), Preference based hybridization of meta-heuristic model for solving multi-dimensional problem in various domains, 2019-
  3. Bijeta Kumar: (MA), “Student Readiness and Transition: A Study of Pacific Students Readiness, Attitude and Perception of Tertiary Education, 2021-
  4. Riteshni Devi: (MSc), Navigation of a Compartmentalized Robot System with Dynamic Leadership Roles, 2020 S2-
  5. Sandeep Kumar (PhD), Stabilizing Nonlinear Switched Systems for Landmark-aided Motion Planning and Control, 2020 S1-
  6. Vishal Chand (MSc), Solving Landmark-aided Navigation Problems using Heuristic-based Algorithms. 2020 S2 –
  7. Sunaina Nair (DRP), Data Mining Differential Discipline based Trends for Optimized Achievement in Online Environment. 2021 S1 –
  8. Ravinesh Chand (PhD), Control coordination of heterogeneous multi-agent intelligent transportation systems of a connected smart city. 2021 S2 –
  9. Vivek Shiuram (MSc), Switch controller for hierarchal waypoints constructed using RRT to escape local minima. 2021 S2 –
  10. Ronal Chand (PhD), Intelligent transportation systems for smart cities. 2022 S1 –
  11. Hari Prasad (SRP), Processes and Challenges of Migrating Data from Legacy Systems to a New Banner ERP System: A Case Study at Fiji National University. 2023 S1 –
  1. Professor Maurizio Cirrincione
    Ex Head of School
    School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Physics
    University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji Islands
    Email: maurizio.cirrincione@usp.ac.fj
  1. Hon Siaosi Sovaleni
    Prime Minister
    Kingdom of Tonga
    Phone: (676) 788 8887;
    Email: siaosi.sovaleni@gmail.com
  1. Professor Dr. Md. Golam Mostafa Khan
    Deputy Head of School
    School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Physics
    University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji Islands
    Phone: (679) 321 2507;
    Email: khan_mg@usp.ac.fj
  1. Professor Junhong Ha
    School of Liberal Arts
    Korea University of Technology and Education, South Korea
    Email: hjh@koreatech.ac.kr
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