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Dr Vishal Sharma

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Dr Vishal Sharma

Senior On-Campus Lecturer & DEng Research Coordination

School of Mechanical Engineering

Melbourne Campus

vishal.sharma@eit.edu.au

 PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Post-Doctoral fellowship (France)

Biography

Vishal Santosh Sharma is an accomplished Senior On-Campus Lecturer and Doctoral Research Coordinator at EIT in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He holds a PhD degree from Kurukshetra University in India, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at Paris Tech France, one of the renowned Grandes Écoles. Subsequently, he actively participated in various projects related to wind turbines and machining at NTNU Norway.

With an extensive experience of over 25 years in teaching and research, specializing in advanced manufacturing, Vishal has made significant contributions to his field. He has previously worked with the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, as well as NIT Jalandhar, India. Prior to his academic career, he spent three years working in the industry, and even while pursuing teaching and research, he maintained strong ties with the industrial sector, successfully completing multiple collaborative projects.

Vishal’s research primarily focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, resulting in the publication of 108 scientific articles. His work has garnered over 3,600 citations, establishing an impressive H-index of 34 on Scopus. His expertise has been acknowledged globally, as he was recognized among the top 2% researchers worldwide, according to a study conducted by Stanford University. Furthermore, Vishal has demonstrated his leadership abilities by organizing seven international conferences, editing special journal issues, and publishing three books in collaboration with Springer publishers.

As a sought-after supervisor, Vishal has successfully guided thirteen PhD and 28 Masters students in their research journeys, fostering their academic growth. He has also forged productive collaborations with international faculty members and industry partners, further enriching his contributions to the field. Additionally, Vishal has served as an Associate Editor for esteemed journals such as the Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Alexandria Engineering Journal, and International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, further highlighting his influential contributions in academia.

Fields of Research
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Smart Algorithms
Research Interest
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Smart Algorithms
  • 4IR

Currently Teaching courses/programs
  • MME503: Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics
  • MME602: Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

 

Administrative Responsibilities
  • DEng Research Coordinator

 

Teaching Experience
  • Vishal has more than 25 years of teaching and research experience.

Publications and News

3D Printing: Technology, Applications, and Future Prospects 


7 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
EIT publication

Influence of martensitic transformation on the surface integrity aspects during sustainable turning of NiTi-SMA


25 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
EIT publication

A Machine Learning Perspective to the Investigation of Surface Integrity of Al/SiC/Gr Composite on EDM


8 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
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