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.
Evaluation of Remote or Virtual Laboratories in E-Learning Engineering Courses
Dr Yuanyuan Fan, Dr Ana Evangelista and Indumathi V18 June, 2021
The learning environment has shifted from the traditional synchronous classroom-based mode to synchronous and asynchronous online mode. However, critical aspects of engineering courses where theories meet applications, such as in the form of practical or laboratory work, are challenging to be conducted effectively online. The rise of industry 4.0 has...Read More
Analyzing Utilization of Biomass in Combined Heat and Power and Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Systems
Dr Morteza Alizadeh5 June, 2021
Nowadays, ever-increasing energy demands and the depletion of fossil fuels require efficient and environmentally friendly technologies for energy generation. In this context, energy systems integration makes for a very strong proposition since it results in energy saving, fuel diversification, and the supply of cleaner energy. To this end, it is...Read More
Techno-economic analysis of direct combustion and gasification systems for off-grid energy supply: A case for organic rankine cycle and dual fluidized-bed
Dr Morteza Alizadeh2 May, 2021
Biomass is one of the most versatile sustainable energy sources. This versatility allows utilization of different biomass feedstock using a verity of conversion techniques. Often, a biomass-to-bioenergy conversion method is selected depending on the application, end-use product, and the type of feedstock. In many applications such as residential energy supply,...Read More
Developing a Decision Tree Algorithm for Wind Power Plants Siting and Sizing in Distribution Networks
Dr Morteza Alizadeh19 April, 2021
The interconnection of wind power plants (WPPs) with distribution networks has posed many challenges concerned with voltage stability at the point of common coupling (PCC). In a distribution network connected WPP, the short-circuit ratio (SCR) and impedance angle ratio seen at PCC (X/RPCC) are the most important parameters, which affect...Read More
Sustainable material choice for construction projects: A Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment framework based on BIM and Fuzzy-AHP
Dr Karoline Figueiredo4 April, 2021
Construction professionals and researchers are increasingly looking for sustainable solutions for buildings in a bid to reduce some of the negative impacts associated with the sector. A common misconception is to consider sustainability as only concerning environmental issues, without regard for the interaction between a triple bottom line framework that is comprised of...Read More
Quality improvement of recycled concrete aggregate by removal of residual mortar: A comprehensive review of approaches adopted
Dr Ana Evangelista3 April, 2021
With the goal of achieving sustainable development, numerous research studies have been conducted aimed at reducing construction and demolition waste for improving sustainability and environment and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Recycled concrete aggregate due to its residual adhered mortar has low specific gravity and high water absorption. Both of these impediments contribute in the increase...Read More
Assessing the effectiveness of UHPFRC, FRHSC and ECC against high velocity projectile impact
Dr Shasha Wang31 March, 2021
High velocity projectile impact (HVPI) test was carried out on three classes of cement composites to assess their performance. The tests were conducted on thick block specimens using non-deformable ogive-nosed projectiles with a mass of 250 g and a diameter of 28 mm at approximately 400 m/s. The severity of damage was quantified by the depth of penetration...Read More
Plagiarism, Contract Cheating And Other Academic Misconducts In Online Engineering Education: Analysis, Detection And Prevention Strategies
Dr Arti Siddhpura and Dr Milind Siddhpura8 March, 2021
Various types of academic misconducts including plagiarism have recently been a matter of concern for engineering educators and administrators. Apart from being a form of academic misconduct, plagiarism hinders the students from developing critical thinking and analysis abilities. If the issue is related with another newer form of academic misconduct...Read More
A Magnetic Hybrid Stationary Bicycle Design for Improved Standalone Power Generation
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman and Khary Simon5 March, 2021
With the aim of developing smart standalone systems for improving power generation, this paper is focused on implementation of a hybrid stationary exercise bicycle for generating electricity with increased output power. With that in mind, the concept of magnetic forces has been utilized to assist the cyclist pedaling action, which...Read More
Load Profile Segmentation using Residential Energy Consumption Data
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman5 March, 2021
In this paper, a new approach for load profile segmentation is investigated for residential energy consumption. The proposed approach considers the daily level granularity and identifies dominant patterns of energy consumption for individual participants. The analysis uses adaptive k-means clustering to determine the number of clusters that improve the distances...Read More