Dr Milind Siddhpura

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Dr Milind Siddhpura

Course Coordinator & Senior Lecturer

School of Mechanical Engineering

Room 804

8 Thelma Street, West Perth, Western Australia

+61 8 9321 1702

5008

milind.siddhpura@eit.edu.au

FIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus), PhD, MEng, BEng, DME, DipPM, Cert IV TAE.

Biography

Dr Milind Siddhpura has gained over 20 years of substantial & internationally significant experience as a mechanical engineer, academic, researcher & consultant in top Australian and overseas organizations & universities. He has accomplished a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Australia (UWA) & has won many prestigious awards. He has published articles & served as a reviewer, keynote speaker & guest editor in international journals/conferences.

Dr Milind is a Chartered Engineer (CPEng) in multiple areas of practice including Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering & Leadership & Management. He is a Fellow of Engineers Australia (EA) & serves on various EA committees. He is also registered in the National Engineering Register (NER) in Australia & International Engineering registers including APEC Engineer and IntPE(Aus).

In his current leadership role as a Course Coordinator in engineering at EIT, he has been instrumental in leading & managing a global pool of lecturers (50+) & students (160+ countries) for multiple campuses across the world & in online mode. He has been developing, enhancing & quality control of the Bachelor & Master of Engineering courses in Mechanical & Civil-Structural Engineering disciplines at macroscopic & microscopic levels. He has significantly contributed to the development, operation & supervision of the ‘Doctorate in Engineering’ course, which is becoming highly popular with professional engineers wanting to advance their careers to the next level. He has expertise in the accreditation & compliance processes of the courses with TEQSA, Engineering Australia & a few international accreditation bodies such as the UK, USA, PNG & South Africa.

As a passionate academic, he has taught Mechanical Engineering as well as multi-disciplinary subjects and supervised engineering students at the bachelor, master & doctorate levels. He is a passionate educator & an advocate for the Flipped classroom approach & Active learning principles. He promotes a cooperative learning environment in the classrooms using intelligent instructional strategies. He has expertise in face-to-face, blended & fully online delivery modes in engineering.

Fields of Research
  • Mechanical Engineering (0913)
  • Manufacturing Engineering (0910)
  • Machine Tools (091003)
  • Dynamics, Vibration and Vibration Control (091304)
  • Interdisciplinary Engineering (0915)
  • Civil Engineering (0905)
  • Structural Engineering (090506)
Research Interest  

  • Industry 4.0 and 5.0 Technologies;
  • Digital Twins;
  • Additive and Advanced Manufacturing;
  • Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies;
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics;
  • Process Plants, Piping and Pipeline Systems;
  • Condition Monitoring of Machines;
  • Vibration Analysis;
  • Structural Analysis;
  • Structural Health Monitoring (SHM).

Currently teaching courses/programs
  • BSC103 Engineering Physics and Materials
  • BSC307 Engineering Capstone Project
  • BME206 Hydraulics and Pneumatics
  • BME301 Process Plants, Piping and Pipeline systems
  • BME205 Manufacturing Processes and Technology
  • BXX001-004 Hands-on Workshops
  • MME503A Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics
  • ME700 Project Thesis
  • DENG802 Doctoral Dissertation Research paper
  • DENG900 Doctoral Dissertation
Leadership and Administrative responsibilities
  • Course Coordinator – Mechanical Engineering
  • Course Coordinator – MRI and DIL Courses.
  • Member – Board of Studies, Research Committee, Teaching & Learning Committee,
Teaching Experience (Tertiary)
  • 20+ Years
  • Supervision

 

DEng [1] Associate Supervisor for Mr Brian Bachinilla in the Doctorate (DEng) topic “SOIL-STRUCTURE INTERACTION USING SUBSTRUCTURING TECHNIQUE TO THE PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN OF RAILWAY BRIDGES” started in 2021

[2] Associate Supervisor for Mr Jianwei Ma in the Doctorate (Deng) topic “Study on Truss-Column Pinned Connections in Large-Span Steel Structures” started in 2021

[3] Associate Supervisor for Mr Jye West in the topic “Asset Maintenance in Australian Commercial Buildings”

[4] Associate Supervisor for Mr Ehidiame Ibazebo “A Multi-Criteria Maintenance Optimization Decision-Making for Ship Maintenance”

[5] Associate Supervisor for Mr Valdiney Domingos De Oliveira in the topic of “Silicon 5.0”

Publications
  1. 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
  2. Siddhpura, R. Paurobally (2012), A review of chatter vibration research in turning, International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, 61 (0):27-47. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2012.05.007
  3. Siddhpura, R. Paurobally (2013), Chatter stability and tool wear predictions in the presence of chatter vibrations for orthogonal turning process, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 67-82.
  4. Siddhpura, R. Paurobally (2013), Experimental investigation of chatter vibrations in facing and turning processes. In Proceedings of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (No. 78, p. 62). World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology.
  5. Milind A Siddhpura, (2013) Analytical Modelling and Experimental Verification of Facing and Turning Processes for Chatter Stability and Tool Wear Predictions.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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).
  10. 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).
  11. 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).
  12. Chirag Dhirajlal Rabadia, Syed Faraz Jawed, Jincheng Wang, Milind Siddhpura, Arti Siddhpura, (2021) Revised semiempirical approach to predict the occurrence of twinning in titanium alloys.
  13. Indumathi V, Ana Evangelista, Arti Siddhpura, Yuanyuan Fan, Milind Siddhpura,(2021) Pandemic exacerbating Work Integrated Learning experience for International Students in Australia.
  14. Arti Siddhpura, Milind Siddhpura, Ana Evangelista, V Indumathi, (2021) The success of e-Learning implementation for engineering courses: Case study-EIT.
  15. V Indumathi, Ana Evangelista, Arti Siddhpura, Yuanyuan Fan, Milind Siddhpura, (2021) Pandemic exacerbating work integrated learning experience for international students in Australia.
  16. Pradip K Gajjar, Bharat C Khatri, Arti M Siddhpura, Milind A Siddhpura, (2022) Sensitization and desensitization (healing) in austenitic stainless steel: a critical review.
  17. Harisinh Parmar, Arti Siddhpura, Milind Siddhpura, V Indumathi, (2022) Online interactive learning experience-virtual laboratory based experiments in engineering.
  18. Harisinh Parmar, Milind Siddhpura, Arti Siddhpura, (2022) A sustainability case study of a biomass power plant using Empty Fruit Bunch in Malaysia.
  19. Brian Bachinilla, Ana Evangelista, Milind Siddhpura, Assed N Haddad, Bruno BF da Costa, (2022) High-Speed Railway Bridge and Pile Foundation: A Review.
  20. Jianwei Ma, Ana Evangelista, Assed Naked Haddad, Milind Siddhpura, Huifen Hao, (2022) Experimental Study on Truss-Column Pinned Connections in Large-Span Steel Structures.
  21. Jye West, Milind Siddhpura, Ana Evangelista, Assed Haddad, (2022) The adaptation of the Facility Condition Index (FCI) in the Australian tertiary education sectors management of a Building Portfolio.
  22. Keyur P Hirpara, Janak B Valaki, Mrunalkumar D Chaudhari, Milind A Siddhpura, (2023) A comprehensive review on recent developments in materials and technological parameters for plasma transferred arc hardfacing process.
  23. Dharmit Thakore, Milind Siddhpura, Arti Siddhpura, Indumathi V, (2023) Government investment in solar in large scale projects vs distributed installation.
  24. Hendrik van Heerden, Vinnu Madhav, Milind Siddhpura, Arti Siddhpura,(2023) Development of a Robotic Hand Controlled by a Glove.
  25. E Ibazebo, V Savsani, A Siddhpura, M Siddhpura, (2023) Review on SHIP ONBOARD MACHINERY MAINTENANCE STRATEGY SELECTION USING MULTI-CRITERIA OPTIMIZATION.
  26. Poonam Savsani, Mohamed Tawhid, Milind Siddhpura, (2023) Aggregate Production Planning through Memetic Passing Vehicle Search.
  27. Md Nahid Hossan, Mim Mashrur Ahmed, Milind Siddhpura, Anan Ashrabi Ananno, Mahadi Hasan Masud, (2023) Methanol Production From Biogas: Current Status and Future Prospects.

Publications and News

EIT publication

Buckling Instability of Monopiles in Liquefied Soil via Structural Reliability Assessment Framework


26 July, 2024
During devastating earthquakes, soil liquefaction has disastrous outcomes on bridge foundations, as mentioned in books and published research. To avoid foundation failure when the surrounding soil is fully liquefied, a bridge’s pile foundation design could be such that the bridge pier is directly resting on the top of a large-diameter...Read More
EIT publication

A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach for Assessing the Sustainability of an Innovative Pin-Connected Structural System


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...Read More
EIT publication

Enhancing Student Engagement: Strategies for Effective Online Laboratory Instruction


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...Read More
EIT publication

Revolutionizing Engineering Education: EIT’S Innovative Remote LAB Platform


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...Read More
EIT publication

Asset maintenance in Australian commercial buildings


14 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

Understanding Oil Hydraulics and Pneumatics in Engineering  


9 April, 2024
Oil hydraulics and pneumatics are two branches of engineering dealing with fluid power to perform work. These systems are integral to various industrial and mechanical applications, providing a means to transmit power in a controlled and efficient manner.  The portable hydraulics trainer used by the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)...Read More
EIT publication

Importance of Material Selection to Achieve Sustainable Construction


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...Read More
EIT publication

Government investment in solar in large scale projects vs distributed installation


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...Read More
EIT publication

Development of a Robotic Hand Controlled by a Glove


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...Read More
EIT publication

Aggregate Production Planning through Memetic Passing Vehicle Search


31 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
EIT publication

Aggregate Production Planning through Memetic Passing Vehicle Search


31 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
EIT publication

Review on Ship Onboard Machinery Maintenance Strategy Selection Using Multi-Criteria Optimization


31 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

When Engineers Present Evidence as Expert Witnesses in Court


30 March, 2023
Sometimes, engineers work as consultants to give expert supporting evidence in appropriate circumstances. EIT Course Coordinator and On-Campus Lecturer Dr. Milind Siddhpura shared his experience as an expert witness. Engineers are professionals who innovate and invent to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. Their ability to use...Read More
EIT publication

A comprehensive review on recent developments in materials and technological parameters for plasma transferred arc hard facing process


9 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
EIT publication

A comprehensive review on recent developments in materials and technological parameters for plasma transferred arc hardfacing process


2 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
EIT publication

Methanol Production From Biogas: Current Status and Future Prospects


31 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
EIT publication

High-Speed Railway Bridge and Pile Foundation: A Review


11 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
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A glance at engineering skill gaps, and how to address them


1 August, 2022
Looking at the year ahead, we approached EIT lecturers, esteemed academics and industry professionals, to share their wisdom and identify potential engineering skill gaps which could be faced in 2023. We posed the following three questions to each of our experts: What are some skill gaps engineers could possibly face...Read More
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Plant Residue That Generates Electricity: EIT Academics Contribute To Sustainability Education In India


13 June, 2022
Biomass power production will play an important part in the sustainable energy future. So when the call came to academically contribute to sustainability, three EIT academics jumped at the opportunity. Dr Harisinh Parmar our Lab coordinator, Dr Milind Siddhpura, Course coordinator for Mechanical Engineering and Dr Arti Siddhpura a Lecturer...Read More
EIT publication

Experimental Study on Truss-Column Pinned Connections in Large-Span Steel Structures


28 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
EIT publication

Sensitization and desensitization (healing) in austenitic stainless steel: a critical review


7 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
EIT publication

Revised Semiempirical Approach to Predict the Occurrence of Twinning in Titanium Alloys


2 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
EIT publication

The success of e-Learning implementation for engineering courses: Case study – EIT


2 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
EIT publication

Development, Implementation And Analysis Of Effectiveness Of Online Synchronous And Asynchronous Instructions For Engineering Graphics Course


2 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
EIT publication

Synchronous And Asynchronous Online Training Tools and Techniques For Engineering Lecturers Of Online And Face-To-Face Delivery Modes


2 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
EIT publication

Plagiarism, Contract Cheating And Other Academic Misconducts In Online Engineering Education: Analysis, Detection And Prevention Strategies


8 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
EIT publication

Current state of research in application of disruptive technologies in engineering education


12 June, 2020
Disruptive innovation technologies have made their way in the field of academia during the past few years. A plethora of literature exists investigating the applications of various disruptive technologies in the field of engineering education. The directions for future research however are still obscured by the copious amount of literature...Read More
EIT publication

Chatter stability prediction for a flexible tool-workpiece system in a turning process


6 March, 2017
The paper focuses on the chatter stability prediction for a flexible tool-workpiece system in a turning process. The dynamic model of the turning process presented here considers two end conditions of the flexible workpiece. Chatter-free (stable) cutting parameters are obtained analytically and stability lobe diagrams (SLDs) of a turning operation...Read More
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