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About me - Priya Sharma (Readme)

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This Readme is an instruction manual for working with me. This document explains my work style, values, strengths, weaknesses, and ambitions.

🌟 My Vision​

I aim to make thermal comfort research more accessible by bridging the gap between academia and real-world applications. My mission is to develop occupant-centric tools and solutions that improve thermal comfort, health, productivity, and overall well-being in built environments.

🏄‍♂️ My work style​

🙏 My values​

  • Efficiency: I aim to optimise my time and focus on impactful tasks.
  • Transparency: I value open and honest communication.
  • Collaboration: Teamwork drives innovation and success.
  • Growth: Continuous learning and improvement are key to my professional journey.
  • Time management: Respecting schedules and deadlines ensures productivity and balance.

💪 My strengths​

  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Critical thinking and attention to detail
  • Organised and methodical work habits
  • Expertise in programming, data analysis, and web development

🚫 What I avoid​

  • Prolonged unproductive meetings
  • Juggling too many projects simultaneously
  • Last-minute requests
  • Disregard for deadlines or schedules
  • Manual tasks that could be automated

📈 My aspirations​

  • Establish myself as a globally recognised expert in thermal comfort and human thermal physiology.
  • Develop innovative online tools and software that empower researchers and practitioners in my field.

☎️ Communicating with me​

📺 Preferred Channels​

  • 📨 Email: I check emails every morning and typically reply within 24 hours.
    • ⇉ Please do not reply to all in emails unless it's necessary.
    • Use a clear subject line for clarity.
    • Structure emails with bullet points or enumerated lists for multiple queries.
    • Short, concise messages are appreciated.
    • No need for "Thank you" emails.
  • Phone: For urgent matters, feel free to call.

❌ Channels I rarely use​

Avoid contacting me via Slack, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook unless specified otherwise. Emails remain the best channel for professional matters.

🕖 Availability​

  • Work hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
  • Non-working hours: I will respond to messages the following working day.
  • Punctuality is important to me, both for meetings and deadlines.

📝 Meetings​

  • Preferred timing: Before or right after lunch.
  • Duration: 30 minutes or less, with a clear agenda.
  • Formats: One-on-one, in-person, or online.

🍾 Style and 📈 Feedback​

  • Open to discussing ideas and brainstorming.
  • Appreciate direct and constructive feedback.
  • Prefer honest and straightforward communication.

📚 Tools and Skills​

Tools I Use Regularly​

  • Primary: Python, LaTeX, GitHub, JetBrains, PowerPoint, Overleaf, Inkscape.
  • Secondary: JavaScript, Word, Excel, Google Docs.

Tools I Am Less Familiar With​

  • R, Tableau, Power BI.

🚀 Collaboration Opportunities​

I am open to collaborating on:

  • Software development and data analysis.
  • Co-authoring research papers.
  • Developing tools for thermal comfort applications.

🎯 Expectations for Collaboration​

  • Open communication and mutual respect.
  • Adherence to deadlines and schedules.
  • Active participation and contribution to shared goals.

⬅️ From You to Me​

To foster effective collaboration, please share:

  • Motivators: Feedback styles and content that energise you.
  • Demotivators: Feedback methods that you find challenging.
  • Feedback needs: Specific areas where you'd like input.

➡️ From Me to You​

  • Feedback: I provide feedback directly, in writing, or in person, depending on the situation.
  • Delivery: Structured and constructive feedback is my default approach.
  • Preferences: Let me know how you'd like to receive feedback.

🤝 Working Together​

  • Enjoyable tasks: Experiment planning, coding, data analysis, presenting results, and engaging with media.
  • Less preferred: Writing and formatting tasks.

🤝 How I Resolve Conflicts​

I address conflicts promptly and respectfully, focusing on solutions rather than assigning blame. I believe in maintaining open communication to resolve issues effectively.

💡 Life Outside Work​

I enjoy:

  • Spending quality time with family and friends.
  • Travelling and exploring nature (hiking, camping, swimming, etc.).
  • Consuming educational content (videos, podcasts).
  • Creating and publishing YouTube videos.