Sharmin F.

Siddiqui
Curriculum Vitae
6 Phelps Lab, Gainesville, FL 32608 ● (561)-866-8827 ● sharsid94@ufl.edu

EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Expected May 2023
PhD, Environmental Engineering
NSF Graduate Research Fellow
Advisor: Dr. David Kaplan

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL May 2018

BSc, Biological Engineering GPA: 3.46
Concentration: Land and Water Resources
Minor: International Development and Humanitarian Assistance

PUBLICATIONS _____________________
Migliaccio K., Shen X., Lusher R., Siddiqui S. (2017) Integrating Forecast Reference Evapotranspiration into
Florida Decision-Making Tools. In preparation (Intended Journal: Irrigation Association)

Nunez-Regueiro M., Fletcher R.J., Siddiqui S., Wilcove D.S (2017) Biodiversity impacts of bioenergy across
the planet vary by crop, taxa and land-use. In preparation. (Intended Journal: Science)

Nunez-Regueiro M., Hiller J., Branch L., Godoy C.N, Siddiqui S. (2017) Socio-economic characteristics of
spatiotemporal adverse selection enrollment patterns in one of the largest Payment for Ecosystem Service
Programs in the world. In preparation. (Intended Journal: Biological Conservation)

Wootten, A., A. Terando, B. Reich, R. Boyles, and F. Semazzi, in USGS review. Characterizing Sources of
Uncertainty from Global Climate Models and Downscaling Techniques. J. Climate. 2016 (Served as a
contributor)

PRESENTATIONS____________________
“Web-Based Tool for Irrigation Scheduling” Sharmin F. Siddiqui, Eduardo Carrascal, Rachel N. Lo, Bryan
Gutierrez. University of Florida ABE Advisory Board Presentation. Gainesville, FL. 2018

“Nitrogen Fluxes from Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) to Sand Dune Ecosystems”
Sharmin F. Siddiqui, Brian J. Smith, Christina M. Romagosa, Raymond R. Carthy, Nichole D. Bishop.
Ecological Society of America. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 2016.

“Using downscaled climate data to interpret climate outcomes for Puerto Rico” Sharmin
F. Siddiqui. State Climate Office of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC. 2016

“Finding Research Opportunities as an Undergraduate” Sharmin F. Siddiqui Center for

Undergraduate Research Board Panel. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 2015

“Creating Successful Mentoring Programs” Sharmin F. Siddiqui. The Millenium

Campus Conference on behalf of MentorUF, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida. 2014

AWARDS__________
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow 2018-2023
University of Florida Graduate Student Pre-eminence Award 2018-2023
1st place Biological Engineering Senior Design 2018
National Finalist for National Parks Next Gen Advisory Council 2018
Doris Duke Scholar ($10,000 Research Stipend) 2015-2017
College of Engineering Dean’s List 2016-2018
1st place Ecological Society of America Mobile App Development 2016
Student Travel Award, Ecological Society of America 2016
Allan G. Smajstrla Award for Land and Water Resource Engineering ($1000) 2016
Presidential Service Award in Youth Education 2015

RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Student Intern, United States Geological Survey Jun 2018 – Aug 2018
Office of Integrated Modeling and Prediction, Lakewood, CO

Research Assistant, Center for Remote Sensing Oct 2017 – May 2018
Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida
• Responsible for soil moisture sensor setup and data processing during MW12 field experiment
(goal: optimizing crop models with measured data to better predict vegetative growth)

Research Assistant, Population and Landscape Ecology Aug 2014 – Aug 2017
School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Florida
• Evaluation of human activities on biodiversity via ecological modeling and statistical analysis
• Performed comprehensive literature reviews in order to compile biodiversity and land use data into a
global meta-analysis
• Standardized predicted energy value of fuel land use type of dataset
• Managed biodiversity database with the aim of determining the scales at which biodiversity and crop
productivity tradeoffs occur

Web Developer, Florida Automated Weather Network May 2017 – Dec 2017
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida
• Worked with ArcGIS, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS to develop spatial tools for
visualizing weather data and managing natural resources.

Research Intern, State Climate Office of North Carolina May 2016 – Aug 2016
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
• Used Linux database management to prepare global climate model data into fine resolution regional
climate models of precipitation, temperature, and wind speed
• Created R Graphics to visualize multiple regional climate models
• Consulted with funding source (Environmental Protection Agency) to discuss desired project output
• Assisted with field site maintenance of weather stations, performing quality check of incoming data from
all state weather stations, preparing data reports

Research Intern, Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience

University of Florida, Marineland, FL May 2015 – Aug 2015
• Monitored nutrient levels to assess the ecosystem contributions of Caretta caretta
• Standardized methodology for nutrient quantification from soil samples
• Assisted supervisor with ongoing research projects: using surveying equipment to determine the beach
profile, characterizing soil parameters where sea turtle crawls occur
Student Assistant, Department of Biomedical Engineering July 2013 – Aug 2017
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• Gained essential lab management skills by long-term maintenance of inventory, EH&S protocols and
standard lab procedures
• Responsible for lab maintenance, including surgical preparation and hazardous waste management

SERVICE
Irrigation Consultant, Senior Design Project Aug 2017 – May 2018
• Worked with a regional-scale farmer in Live Oak, Florida to determine irrigation needs
• Developed recommendation options that conserve water and optimize system efficiency
• Advisor: Dr. Kati Migliaccio

Site Leader Trainer, Florida Alternative Breaks Aug 2013 – May 2018
• Co-taught EDA4931: Leading and Immersive Service Experience to help 34 trip leaders plan meaningful
and diverse service experiences throughout the year. Duties included creating lesson plans, teaching
facilitation and leadership skills, and overseeing logistics involved with planning 17 service trips
• As a service team manager, maintaining and initiated community partnerships to create 18 service-
learning experiences for University of Florida students

Treasurer, Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability Sept 2016–May 2017
• Mentor peers in course selection and advise students on how to get involved
• Worked with the Natural Resource Diversity Initiative to organize local natural resource events

Team Leader, MentorUF Aug 2013–May 2016

• Met with four local middle schools, lead workshops, worked with site coordinators, and worked to
establish a positive mentoring experience for the mentors and students.
• Developed and facilitated workshops to improve mentor efficacy (topics such as Understanding the
State of our Education System and Supporting Self-Esteem in Adolescents)
• Worked with local elementary and middle school students both in group and one-on-one settings

Seminar Leader, Tropical Conservation and Development Dec 2015–May 2017

• Organized a weekly seminar for visiting scholars to present their research at the University of Florida
• Co-led the Amazon Action Seminar, a weekly meeting to discuss action-oriented research and advocacy
to protect the Amazon Rainforest
• Volunteered and helped coordinate the Latin American Studies Annual Conference, Sustainability in the
Tropics

Counselor, Camp Kavod Jun 2014–Jan 2015

Camp Kavod, Boca Raton, FL 33433
• Worked with 30 children with cognitive disabilities and led activities that instilled self-reliance and
independence.

RELEVANT COURSEWORK ____________

Undergraduate:
Basic Science: General Biology Sequence, General Chemistry Sequence, Organic Chemistry
Mathematics/Physical Sciences: Calculus Sequence; Differential Equations; Physics with Calculus Sequence;
Engineering Mechanics: Statics; Statistics; Land & Water Resource Engineering; Hydrodynamics; Hydraulics
Irrigation and Drainage; Principles of Design, Environmental Science, Principles of Heat and Mass Transfer
Computational: Technical Drawing and Visualization; Computational Methods in Environmental Engineering;
Geographic Information Systems
Graduate:
Ecology: Amazon Conservation and Development Seminar; Communication: Grant Writing
Training:
Ecology: National Conservation Training Center Basic Training
Leadership: Doris Duke Scholars Program Diversity and Leadership Training, University of Florida Center for
Leadership and Service Student Training
Technology: Ecological Society of America Mobile Application Development Training

SKILLS_____________________________________________________________________________
Software R, MATLAB, Linux, SQL/PHP, HTML, CSS, ArcGIS, Excel VBA, AutoCAD
Languages English, Hindi, Spanish (working proficiency), Arabic (literate), Portuguese (beginner)
Miscellaneous Circuitry, Soldering, CPR/AED