We are committed to the scholarship of discovery as it contributes to the institution’s academic advancement.
EIT focuses on the delivery of programs relevant to today’s industry needs. Consequently, we seek that our scholar research:
- includes original research that advances knowledge;
- synthesizes information across topics, disciplines and/or time; and,
- is presented in a format that will allow evaluation by others through public sharing.
Furthermore, EIT’s scholar research activities expand to ensure the inclusion of the reality of contemporary life, such as sponsoring technical conferences and events that bring together relevant industry experts and professionals to share their knowledge and industry experience in an effort to advance their particular fields.
A Comparison Analysis of Buildings as per Norwegian and Ethiopia ES-EN1998-1 Seismic Code
Dr Ana Evangelista17 June, 2024
An earthquake is one of the most significant and shocking natural disasters ever documented anywhere on the planet. Throughout history, it has claimed millions of lives and wreaked devastation on infrastructure. Because earthquake forces are spontaneous and unpredictable, engineering methods must be honed to investigate buildings under the impact of...Read More
Asset maintenance in Australian commercial buildings
Dr Ana Evangelista and Dr Milind Siddhpura14 June, 2024
Introduction: This study examines the complex link between regular maintenance procedures and the effectiveness of business-related assets in Australia. Commercial buildings are essential to the country’s economy, and the variables affecting their worth must be carefully analysed. Methods: This study evaluates the relationship between asset value and maintenance frequency, examines...Read More
3D Printing: Technology, Applications, and Future Prospects
Leah Shelene Asaram and Dr Vishal Sharma7 June, 2024
In this insightful blog, we investigate the transformative field of additive manufacturing. The Engineering Institute of Technology’s (EIT) senior Mechanical Engineering on-campus lecturer and the Doctor of Engineering Research Coordinator, Dr. Vishal Sharma, provides a demonstration of 3D printing from its fundamental principles to its diverse applications across industries. With extensive experience...Read More
An Optimization Algorithm for Embedded Raspberry Pi Pico Controllers for Solar Tree Systems
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman30 April, 2024
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems stand out as a promising solution for generating clean, carbon-free energy. However, traditional solar panel installations often require extensive land resources, which could become scarce as the population grows. To address this challenge, innovative approaches are needed to maximize solar power generation within limited spaces. One...Read More
Implementation and Performance Evaluation of a Model Predictive Controller for a Semi-Autogenous Grinding Mill
Dr Dipali R. Shende20 April, 2024
This paper investigates the implementation of a model-based predictive control (MPC) strategy to improve the performance of a semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill in a uranium mineral processing plant. The SAG mill, crucial in crushing and grinding uranium ore to the desired size, is currently managed using conventional proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers....Read More
A Review on the Recent Trends in Forming Composite Joints Using Spot Welding Variants
Dr Aravinthan Arumugam19 April, 2024
Traditional resistance spot welding (RSW) has been unsuccessful in forming quality composite joints between steel– or aluminum–polymer-based composites. This has led to the development of spot welding variants such as friction stir spot welding (FFSW), ultrasonic spot welding (USW), and laser spot welding (LSW). The paper reviewed the differences in...Read More
Design Optimization of a Grid-Tied Hybrid System for a Department at a University with a Dispatch Strategy-Based Assessment
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman23 March, 2024
In this research project, the optimal design and design evaluation of a hybrid microgrid based on solar photovoltaics, wind turbines, batteries, and diesel generators were performed. The conventional grid-tied mode was used in addition to dispatch strategy-based control. The study’s test location was the loads in the Electrical, Electronic and...Read More
Machine learning decision-making tools – eco friendly materials
Dr Ana Evangelista16 February, 2024
Recycled concrete has emerged as a sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials due to its reduced environmental impact and cost-effectiveness. The physical and mechanical properties of recycled concrete, however, can vary significantly, making it challenging to ensure consistent quality. Machine learning (ML) techniques have been increasingly applied to predict and...Read More
Assessment of concrete and cementitious materials
Dr Ana Evangelista16 February, 2024
Concrete and cementitious materials are widely used in construction due to their durability, strength, and ability to withstand various environmental conditions. The assessment of these materials is crucial to ensure their quality, performance, and long service life. Cementitious materials, such as Portland cement, silica fume, fly ash, and slag, are...Read More
Influence of martensitic transformation on the surface integrity aspects during sustainable turning of NiTi-SMA
Dr Vishal Sharma25 January, 2024
In an era where the equipment manufacturing industry is swiftly transitioning towards intelligent systems, the demand for high-performance materials that can adapt and respond to environmental changes is escalating. Among these, Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) stand out due to their unique ability to return to their original shape...Read More
Government investment in solar in large scale projects vs distributed installation
Dr Arti Siddhpura, Indumathi V and Dr Milind Siddhpura30 November, 2023
The paper focuses on the existing policy framework of the Australian Government concerning solar projects. At present, the policy exhibits preference for favouring large-scale solar projects over distributed installations, a perspectve the authors contend should be reversed.. Authors have systematically assessed the potential benefits of distributed installations for all the...Read More
Environmentally Friendly Smart Construction—Review of Recent Developments and Opportunities
Dr Igor Shufrin27 November, 2023
Modern economic, social and environmental challenges require a new type of construction that ensures resilience, low construction costs and ease of maintenance. Material production, manufacturing of structural elements and final assembly should minimise the environmental impacts, such as greenhouse emissions and waste production. This review aims to identify the key...Read More
Development of a Robotic Hand Controlled by a Glove
Dr Milind Siddhpura and Dr Arti Siddhpura16 October, 2023
The 3D-printed arm is actuated with 5 servos, which are controlled with an Arduino microcontroller board, which receives wireless transmission from the operator's glove with flex sensors on each finger. All the electronics are powered using an external source of battery power. This prototype 3D-printed arm can work on various...Read More
A Machine Learning Perspective to the Investigation of Surface Integrity of Al/SiC/Gr Composite on EDM
Dr Vishal Sharma8 September, 2023
The machining of composite materials presents unique challenges due to their intricate material properties. Conventional mechanical machining often falls short in achieving the desired precision and surface integrity, leading to the exploration of alternative techniques such as Electric Discharge Machining (EDM). Our latest research delves into the sophisticated world of...Read More
Enhancing Off-Grid Renewable Systems with Demand-Side Management
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman26 June, 2023
Rural electrification is necessary for both the country’s development and the well-being of the villagers. The current study investigates the feasibility of providing electricity to off-grid villages in the Indian state of Odisha by utilizing renewable energy resources that are currently available in the study area. However, due to the...Read More
Improved HVDC Reactive Power Control Using Fuzzy PI
Mitchell Boswell and Ehsan Gatavi7 June, 2023
With the growing use of alternate power generation sources such as wind and solar, HVDC systems are an important enabler for power distribution between grids and enable a range of alternate sources connecting to the grid. Unlike AC systems, the HVDC system does not suffer from reactive power losses providing...Read More
Aggregate Production Planning through Memetic Passing Vehicle Search
Dr Milind Siddhpura31 May, 2023
Aggregate production planning (APP) deals with the simultaneous determination of plant’s production, inventory and vocation levels over a finite time horizon. The aim of aggregate production planning is to finalize overall output levels in the near to medium future in uncertain demands. In this paper, three different cases of aggregate...Read More
ϵ-constraint passing vehicle search (ϵ-PVS) algorithm for multi-objective engineering design
Dr Arti Siddhpura31 May, 2023
This paper describes an effective ϵ-constraint passing vehicle search (ϵ-PVS) method for the multi-objective engineering design problems. This method solves the multiobjective optimization problems by solving a set of single objective sub-problems. The effectiveness of the method is measured by implementing it on the challenging multiobjective engineering design problems with...Read More
Aggregate Production Planning through Memetic Passing Vehicle Search
Dr Milind Siddhpura31 May, 2023
Aggregate production planning (APP) deals with the simultaneous determination of plant’s production, inventory and vocation levels over a finite time horizon. The aim of aggregate production planning is to finalize overall output levels in the near to medium future in uncertain demands. In this paper, three different cases of aggregate...Read More
Review on Ship Onboard Machinery Maintenance Strategy Selection Using Multi-Criteria Optimization
Dr Arti Siddhpura and Dr Milind Siddhpura31 May, 2023
Marine shipping is an important aspect of the transportation system in Canada. It is estimated that 70-80% of items that we are surrounded by and use daily are brought by ships. Canadian businesses need to sell to the world and ships carries their products abroad. For people that live in...Read More
Evaluation of Civil Engineering students’ performance comparing online versus on-campus delivery mode
Dr Ana Evangelista, Indumathi V and Dr Shasha Wang22 May, 2023
Over the last decade, the educational sector worldwide has been steadily embracing the digital technology revolution by integrating industry 4.0 and web 3.0/4.0/5.0 concepts. Many higher education institutions are leveraging this opportunity offered by the advancements in digital technology and are strongly investing in e-Learning systems offering flexible and blended...Read More
Comparative Response Spectrum Analysis on 15- and 50-Story Reinforced Concrete Buildings Having Shear Walls with and without Openings as per EN1998-1 Seismic Code
Dr Ana Evangelista16 May, 2023
Medium-rise reinforced concrete (RC) framed apartment complexes with stories ranging from 15 to 50 are becoming more common in Ethiopia’s main cities. In these RC-framed structures, shear walls are included for lateral load resistance. As apertures are frequently provided in shear walls, it is critical to evaluate their influence on...Read More
Cloud-Empowered Data-Centric Paradigm for Smart Manufacturing
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman3 April, 2023
In the manufacturing industry, there are claims about a novel system or paradigm to overcome current data interpretation challenges. Anecdotally, these studies have not been completely practical in real-world applications (e.g., data analytics). This article focuses on smart manufacturing (SM), proposed to address the inconsistencies within manufacturing that are often...Read More
Effect of Fiber Type and Content on dynamic tensile behavior of Fiber-Reinforced High-Strength Concrete determined by a split Hopkinson pressure bar
Dr Shasha Wang31 March, 2023
This paper presents an experimental study on the dynamic tensile performance of high-strength concrete reinforced with fibers of different types and contents. In total, five different high-strength concretes with a similar compressive strength of 85 MPa were investigated. One of the five concrete was a plain high-strength concrete (HSC) as...Read More
A comprehensive review on recent developments in materials and technological parameters for plasma transferred arc hard facing process
Dr Milind Siddhpura9 February, 2023
Critical equipments of process and heavy engineering industries are prone to significant wear due to intense service conditions. Uneven and uncontrolled wear causes significant changes in dimensional and geometrical accuracies of the part surfaces, which adversely affect the parts’ functionality and service life of these parts. Shorter service life of...Read More
A comprehensive review on recent developments in materials and technological parameters for plasma transferred arc hardfacing process
Dr Milind Siddhpura2 February, 2023
Critical equipments of process and heavy engineering industries are prone to significant wear due to intense service conditions. Uneven and uncontrolled wear causes significant changes in dimensional and geometrical accuracies of the part surfaces, which adversely affect the parts’ functionality and service life of these parts. Shorter service life of...Read More
Methanol Production From Biogas: Current Status and Future Prospects
Dr Milind Siddhpura31 January, 2023
Methanol is a basic form of alcohol that results from the combination of a methyl group (CH3) and a hydroxy group (OH). The global demand for methanol is expected to reach 117 Mtons in coming years owing to its mass use in the petrochemical, transportation, and chemical industries. Methanol is...Read More
Industrial and agro-waste materials for use in recycled concrete
Dr Ana Evangelista27 January, 2023
The rapid urbanization around the world has created shortfall of conventional building construction materials and put a lot of stress on the natural resources, which are getting scarce. Also the disposal of industrial, agro and other solid waste is another serious issue of concern in developing countries. To minimize the cost...Read More
High-Speed Railway Bridge and Pile Foundation: A Review
Dr Ana Evangelista and Dr Milind Siddhpura11 November, 2022
High-speed railway is trending in developing countries for economic reasons, mobility in the aftermath of COVID-19, and environmental concerns. The high-speed railway operators continuously improve the operational speed to transport more passengers in less time. However, increasing the train loads at high speed might increase the dynamic loads of bridges...Read More
Effect of High Strain Rate on Tensile Strength of SHCCs in Comparison to that of FRHSCs
Dr Shasha Wang16 August, 2022
This paper presents an experimental study on the effect of high strain rate on the tensile behavior of two Strain-Hardening Cement Composites (SHCCs), compared to that of Fiber-Reinforced High-Strength Concretes (FRHSCs) with similar compressive strength. One of the SHCCs was reinforced with 2% of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers by volume...Read More
Efficient Energy Distribution for Smart Household Applications
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman3 March, 2022
Energy distribution technique is an essential obligation of an intelligent household system to assure optimal and economical operation. This paper considers a small-scale household system detached from the power grids consisting of some electrical components in day-to-day life. Optimal power distribution generated from a photovoltaic system is vital for ensuring...Read More
Experimental Study on Truss-Column Pinned Connections in Large-Span Steel Structures
Dr Ana Evangelista and Dr Milind Siddhpura28 February, 2022
A pin-connected joint, which was intended to accommodate a certain in-plane rotation and resist the shear forces, was introduced in this paper. Pinned-connections were applied on Truss-Column joints to support the heavy-loaded floors and roofs in a long-span steel structure. The Pinned-connection was designed in accordance with European code, and...Read More
Using Machine Learning to Predict and Avoid Malfunctions: A Revolutionary Concept for Condition-Based Asset Performance Management (APM)
Dr Yuanyuan Fan24 February, 2022
In the renewable energy industry, a single component malfunction can significantly impact the entire network's performance. Asset failures in solar and wind farms can bring down a whole network of infrastructure, affecting thousands of customers and decreasing network reliability, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Therefore, there is a strong...Read More
Sensitization and desensitization (healing) in austenitic stainless steel: a critical review
Dr Arti Siddhpura and Dr Milind Siddhpura7 February, 2022
Austenitic stainless steel (ASS) or Rust free steel has become a predominant part in the finishing stages of superheater/reheater tubing of supercritical boilers, where intergranular corrosion (IGC) resistance turns out to be significant. Application of ASS is limited up to 600 °C due to IGC failure led by sensitization. The...Read More
A prediction model for compressive strength of CO2 concrete using regression analysis and artificial neural networks
Dr Ana Evangelista5 February, 2022
Concrete is a very effective material for the construction of buildings and infrastructure around the world. Unfortunately, typical concrete is a large contributor to CO2 emissions and consumption of natural reserves. CO2 Concrete allows the mitigation of these downfalls by carbonating recycled aggregate, reducing CO2 emissions, reusing crushed masonry materials...Read More
A Comparative Analysis of Peak Load Shaving Strategies for Isolated Microgrid Using Actual Data
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman4 January, 2022
Peak load reduction is one of the most essential obligations and cost-effective tasks for electrical energy consumers. An isolated microgrid (IMG) system is an independent limited capacity power system where the peak shaving application can perform a vital role in the economic operation. This paper presents a comparative analysis of...Read More
Data Analysis for the Aero Derivative Engines Bleed System Failure Identification and Prediction
Dr Hadi Harb6 December, 2021
Middle size gas/diesel aero-derivative power generation engines are widely used on various industrial plants in the oil and gas industry. Bleed of Valve (BOV) system failure is one of the failure mechanisms of these engines. The BOV is part of the critical anti-surge system and this kind of failure is...Read More
Revised Semiempirical Approach to Predict the Occurrence of Twinning in Titanium Alloys
Dr Chirag Rabadia, Dr Milind Siddhpura and Dr Arti Siddhpura2 December, 2021
A revised semiempirical approach, considering the average values of the valence electron to atom ratio (e/a̅) and a difference in atomic radii of alloying element/s and the base element (Δr̅), is proposed to predict the twin formation in titanium alloys. The revised e/a̅ versus Δr̅ diagram is plotted, considering the...Read More
Mathematical Analysis on Harmonics Mitigation Using a Phase-Shifted Transformer based Twelve-Pulse Variable Frequency Drive
Professor Akhtar Kalam, Dr Morteza Alizadeh, Dr Yuanyuan Fan and Abdullah Mujahid16 November, 2021
Harmonics are among the serious problems that affect the power quality of an electrical system. However, harmonics nowadays are inevitable due to the ever-increasing number of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and other non-linear loads. In this regard, IEEE519 Standard specifies the allowable Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)...Read More
Modeling and Performance Assessment of an Efficient Photovoltaic based Grid-Connected Inverter System with Integration of LCL Filter
Dr Yuanyuan Fan16 November, 2021
Power converters are required to modify the intermittent power from renewable sources into smooth and stable output. However, the power electronic based components which are utilized in the converters along with their pulse width modulation property can create power quality issues. Among all of them, one of the critical aspects...Read More
An Overview of Freeze and Thaw Cycles Affecting the Durability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete
Dr Ana Evangelista12 October, 2021
Exposure to severe temperatures is one of the critical effects on concrete damage. Additionally, the aggregate porosity (pores in the range of 0.1–0.5 μm) is the characteristic that influences freeze–thaw resistance due to the pore saturation resulting in the concrete deterioration. Freeze and thaw is a durability property which is the...Read More
Deformation and permeability of recycled aggregate concrete – A comprehensive review
Dr Ana Evangelista9 October, 2021
Properties of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) were found to be dependent on the source, its composition and consistent quality of demolished concrete waste. Many studies have shown that using recycled aggregate (RA) in concrete suffers from strength and durability problems caused mainly due to relatively porous residual mortar adhered on the surface...Read More
Neural Networks-based Process Model and its Integration with Conventional Drum Level PID Control in a Steam Boiler Plant
Dr Hadi Harb1 October, 2021
Controlling drum level is a major and crucial control objective in thermal power plant steam boilers. The drum level as a controlled variable is highly characterized by complex non-linear process dynamics as well as measurement noise and long-time delays. Developing a data-driven process model is particularly advantageous as it could...Read More
Modelling the work-as-done in the building maintenance using a layered FRAM: A case study on HVAC maintenance
Dr Ana Evangelista3 September, 2021
Maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems has become one of the most relevant maintenance operations in public buildings. The intense interaction among human agents and equipment, aligned with information's distributed nature, exposes the maintenance workers to significant and complex risks during their routines. Prescribed procedures frequently differ from...Read More
A Study on Sensor System Latency in VR Motion Sickness
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman6 August, 2021
One of the most frequent technical factors affecting Virtual Reality (VR) performance and causing motion sickness is system latency. In this paper, we adopted predictive algorithms (i.e., Dead Reckoning, Kalman Filtering, and Deep Learning algorithms) to reduce the system latency. Cubic, quadratic, and linear functions are used to predict and...Read More
The success of e-Learning implementation for engineering courses: Case study – EIT
Dr Ana Evangelista, Dr Arti Siddhpura, Dr Milind Siddhpura and Indumathi V2 July, 2021
Globally, the ease of internet access has had a positive effect on the education sector. Many higher education institutions are leveraging this opportunity and are strongly investing in e-Learning systems offering courses in various disciplines. Engineering courses are challenging on their own, but to teach and engage e-learners' in first...Read More
Development, Implementation And Analysis Of Effectiveness Of Online Synchronous And Asynchronous Instructions For Engineering Graphics Course
Dr Arti Siddhpura and Dr Milind Siddhpura2 July, 2021
This paper presents the tools and techniques used for the development of synchronous and asynchronous instructions for online delivery of Engineering Graphics course for undergraduate students at the Engineering Institute of Technology as a part of blended delivery of this unit. The paper discusses how the online course was designed...Read More
Implementation of Industry Inputs in Higher Education Courses
Dr Yuanyuan Fan, Dr Ana Evangelista and Indumathi V2 July, 2021
Higher education courses must be continuously updated to catch up with the ever-changing industrial advancements. An up-to-date course benefits all parties of interest including students, employers and the education institution. This paper discusses the process of identifying industry expectations from graduates and implementing industry inputs based on two engineering courses...Read More
Synchronous And Asynchronous Online Training Tools and Techniques For Engineering Lecturers Of Online And Face-To-Face Delivery Modes
Dr Milind Siddhpura and Dr Arti Siddhpura2 July, 2021
This article discusses various tools and techniques used for training novice and experienced lecturers on how to use different synchronous and asynchronous instruction methods to deliver numerous engineering subjects online and on-campus in the blended form at the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT). Didactic training techniques and tools were developed...Read More
Industry 4.0 Applications for Medical/Healthcare Services
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman30 June, 2021
At present, the whole world is transitioning to the fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, representing the transition to digital, fully automated environments, and cyber-physical systems. Industry 4.0 comprises many different technologies and innovations, which are being implemented in many different sectors. In this review, we focus on the healthcare...Read More