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Dr Arti Siddhpura
Course Coordinator & Senior Lecturer
School of Mechanical Engineering
8 Thelma Street
Perth Campus
+61 8 9321 1702
5011
arti.siddhpura@eit.edu.au
MIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus) PhD, MEng, BEng, DME, DipPM, Cert IV TAE
Biography
Dr. Arti is a distinguished academic with over 18 years of rich experience in educating students across various Mechanical Engineering domains at esteemed institutions in Australia and abroad. With a profound expertise in crafting and delivering Mechanical Engineering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, she excels in synchronous and asynchronous teaching methodologies, rooted in sound adult learning theories.
Throughout her career, Dr. Arti has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the intricacies involved in Mechanical Engineering education, adeptly navigating face-to-face, blended, and fully online delivery modes. Since 2017, she has been an invaluable member of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), where she serves as a dedicated lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she has actively engaged in guiding and supervising both master’s students’ theses and Doctor of Engineering candidates.
Dr. Arti’s scholarly journey is marked by a commitment to cutting-edge research and innovation. Her Ph.D. project, supported in part by the prestigious CIEAM (CRC for Infrastructure and Engineering Asset Management) scholarship, delved into the realm of stick-slip vibration-based diagnosis and prognosis of cutting tool wear, aligning closely with the research needs of industry partners. Her research interests orbit around condition monitoring and automation, with a specific focus on enhancing unmanned tool wear prediction methodologies.
In her current capacity as the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) coordinator, Dr. Arti assumes pivotal responsibilities, overseeing the RPL process, ensuring its quality assurance, fostering effective communication among stakeholders, and spearheading the formulation of RPL guidelines and policies.
Dr. Arti’s leadership extends to her role in coordinating Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME), Graduate Certificate in Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering (GCSR), and as a deputy coordinator of Doctor of Engineering (DEng) courses, where she orchestrates the seamless execution of academic programs.
With her extensive experience, scholarly prowess, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Dr. Arti continues to shape the future of Mechanical Engineering education and research, leaving an indelible mark on both her students and the academic community at large.
| Fields of Research |
- Mechanical Engineering (0913)
- Manufacturing Engineering (0910)
- Machine Tools (091003)
- Dynamics, Vibration and Vibration Control (091304)
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| Research Interest |
- Condition monitoring of machine tools
- Prognosis of tool wear
- Manufacturing automation
- Additive Manufacturing
- Renewable energy
- Digital Twins
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| Administrative responsibilities |
- RPL Coordinator
- Staff Professional Development Coordinator
- Chair – Teaching and Learning
- Course Coordinator – GCSR
- Member – Board of Studies
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| Currently teaching courses/programs |
- BSC104 Engineering Drawing and CAD
- BME204 Machine Dynamics
- BME208 Mechanical Design
- BME303 Computer Aided Technologies
- BSC307 Engineering Capstone Project
- BXX001-004 Hands-on Workshops
- MME602 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
- ME700 Project Thesis
- DENG602 Technology Evaluation and Intellectual Property
- DENG900 Doctoral Dissertation
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Teaching Experience (Tertiary)
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| Masters |
- Constraint Control of a Simulated Ore Crushing Circuit
- Simulation of Sensor Signal Wireless Transmission of Real-time, Onboard Condition Monitoring System of Wheel Bearings in The Heavy Rail Haulage in the Iron Ore Pilbara Region (Western Australia)
- A Comparative Study on Regression Algorithms for Condition Monitoring of a Hydraulic System
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| DEng |
- A project to mitigate Human Factors that aggravate Information Systems Risk at large, multicampus K-12 institutions in the GCC Region
- Development of a feasible industrial scale heavy liquid separation process
- A Multi-Criteria Maintenance Optimization Decision-Making for Ship Maintenance
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| Publications |
- Siddhpura, A. & Paurobally, R. 2013. A review of flank wear prediction methods for tool condition monitoring in a turning process. The International Journal of Advanced Technology, 65, 371-393.
- Siddhpura, A. & Paurobally, R. 2012. A study of the effects of friction on flank wear and the role of friction in tool wear monitoring. Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 10,
- Siddhpura M, Siddhpura A and Bhave S, (2008) Vibration as a parameter for monitoring the health of precision machine tools. in Conference, Coimbatore (India): Macmillan India
- Siddhpura, A. & Paurobally, R. 2013. Time domain analysis of stick-slip vibrations during flank wear in an orthogonal turning process, in International Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing and Operations Management, ISOM 2013, Mauritius.
- Siddhpura, A. Siddhpura, R. Paurobally (2017), Chatter stability prediction for a flexible tool-workpiece system in a turning process. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 1-16.
- Siddhpura, A., Indumathi, V. and Siddhpura, M., 2020. Current state of research in application of disruptive technologies in engineering education. Procedia Computer Science, 172, pp.494-501.
- Siddhpura, A., & Siddhpura, M. (2020). Plagiarism, Contract Cheating and Other Academic Misconducts in Online Engineering Education: Analysis, Detection and Prevention Strategies. 2020 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 112–119.
- Siddhpura, A., & Siddhpura, M. (2021 – accepted manuscript). Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Training Tools and Techniques for Engineering Lecturers of Online and Face-To-Face Delivery Modes. 2021 International e-Engineering Education Services Conference (e-Engineering).
- Siddhpura, A., & Siddhpura, M. (2021 – accepted manuscript). Development, Implementation and Analysis of Effectiveness of Online Synchronous and Asynchronous Instructions for Engineering Graphics Course. 2021 International e-Engineering Education Services Conference (e-Engineering).
- Siddhpura, A., Siddhpura, M., Evangelista, A. & Indumathi, V. (2021 – accepted manuscript). The success of e-Learning implementation for engineering courses: Case study – EIT. 2021 International e-Engineering Education Services Conference (e-Engineering).
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Publications and News
11 November, 2025
Boat collisions pose severe threats to maritime safety, economic activity, and environmental sustainability. Conventional risk assessment methods—such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis—are widely applied but remain inadequate for addressing the uncertainty, subjectivity, and interdependency of risk factors in complex maritime environments. This study proposes a...
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7 April, 2025
The maintenance of critical maritime infrastructure is essential for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operations of marine seaports. This paper proposes a novel fuzzy multi-criteria decision framework for evaluating the maintenance practices and culture of maintenance-critical maritime infrastructure, such as port loading and unloading machinery and equipment. The proposed...
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19 July, 2024
Structural design plays a very important role in reducing environmental impacts by reusing resources, recycling materials, and minimizing waste and pollution in the construction sector. Sustainable design becomes more effective than traditional solutions in achieving the transition to sustainability. The decision-making process is not simple due to the different preferences...
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3 July, 2024
In this paper, the authors delve into the intricate world of online laboratories and virtual experimentation within the realm of pedagogy. With the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing demand for remote and flexible learning environments, educators find themselves confronted with the challenge of adapting traditional laboratory experiences to...
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1 July, 2024
Engineering education relies heavily on practical exposure in labs and hands-on experience with fundamental concepts. With the rise of online education, universities are increasingly offering online courses. However, translating real-world, hands-on experiences into virtual settings pose significant challenges. The authors discuss the opportunities and difficulties of transitioning offline experiments into...
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4 April, 2024
in the shipping industry, machinery and engine failure has been cited as the foremost cause of shipping incidents. Thus, ship owners and operators are now focused on achieving a safe and reliable ship system throughout a vessel’s lifespan through effective maintenance. This is very important for offshore supply vessels like...
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16 February, 2024
This chapter delves into the range of material selection methods to achieve sustainable construction. After the brief introduction, definition, and benefits of sustainable construction, it discusses four main phases of the building life cycle, including production, construction, operation, and end-of-life and their environmental impacts, followed by the classification of sustainable...
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30 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...
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16 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...
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31 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...
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