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 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
Cement Production and its environmental impact
Dr Ana Evangelista27 January, 2023
Cement Production and its environmental impact. This chapter deals with cement manufacture, cement properties, types of cements, blended cements and life cycle assessment of different types of cements. Cement is one of the most important building materials around the globe. It is used mainly as binding and strength giving medium...Read More
Transient Stability Improvement of Large-Scale Photovoltaic Grid Using a Flywheel as a Synchronous Machine
Dr Morteza Alizadeh6 January, 2023
The global climate protection policy aimed at achieving a zero greenhouse gas emissions target has led to the fast incorporation of large-scale photovoltaics into the power network. The conventional AC grid was not modeled to be incorporated with large-scale non-synchronous inverter-based energy resources (IBR). Incorporating inertia-free IBR into the grid...Read More
Grid Connected Microgrid Optimization and Control for a Coastal Island in the Indian Ocean
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman23 December, 2022
For the suggested site in the Maldives, this research paper analyzes the possibility of a hybrid renewable microgrid that is dispatch strategy-governed in both off-grid and on-grid scenarios. The planned microgrid’s techno-environmental-economic-power-system responses have been assessed. Both the power system response study and the techno-environmental-economic study of the modelled microgrid...Read More
Operation and Assessment of a Microgrid for Maldives: Islanded and Grid-Tied Mode
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman22 November, 2022
This research work examines the prospect of a dispatch strategy governed hybrid renewable energy microgrid for the proposed location in Maldives for both off and on grid conditions. The techno-environmental-economic-power system responses of the proposed microgrid have been evaluated. The techno-environmental-economic analysis of the proposed microgrid has been conducted utilizing...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
Drivers for increasing attractiveness of commercial centers
Dr Ana Evangelista9 September, 2022
Commercial centers play an important role in the complex ecosystem of cities. Although improving the attractiveness of commercial centers is a fundamental factor for their success, few works address the drivers that contribute to this improvement. This study has two objectives: (1) to research the main drivers that increase the...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
Assessing the usability of blockchain for sustainability: Extending key themes to the construction industry
Dr Karoline Figueiredo2 March, 2022
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) emerged as an innovative computer technology capable of ensuring information security through encryption algorithms. In recent years, this technology has been discussed in different industries, including the construction sector. Although the advantages of applying DLT in construction projects are numerous, several barriers and limitations are associated with...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
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
Resource Allocation and Service Provisioning in Multi-Agent Cloud Robotics: A Comprehensive Survey
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman23 February, 2021
Robotic applications nowadays are widely adopted to enhance operational automation and performance of real-world Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs) including Industry 4.0, agriculture, healthcare, and disaster management. These applications are composed of latency-sensitive, data-heavy, and compute-intensive tasks. The robots, however, are constrained in the computational power and storage capacity. The concept of...Read More
Detecting SARS-CoV-2 From Chest X-Ray Using Artificial Intelligence
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman23 February, 2021
Chest radiographs (X-rays) combined with Deep Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) methods have been demonstrated to detect and diagnose the onset of COVID-19, the disease caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). However, questions remain regarding the accuracy of those methods as they are often challenged by limited...Read More
Classification and Analysis of Optimization Techniques for Integrated Energy Systems Utilizing Renewable Energy Sources: A Review for CHP and CCHP Systems
Dr Morteza Alizadeh12 February, 2021
Energy generation and its utilization is bound to increase in the following years resulting in accelerating depletion of fossil fuels, and consequently, undeniable damages to our environment. Over the past decade, despite significant efforts in renewable energy realization and developments for electricity generation, carbon dioxide emissions have been increasing rapidly....Read More
A regression-based framework to examine thermal loads of buildings
Dr Ana Evangelista2 February, 2021
Building facades play an important role in thermal loads, which act as an isolation barrier to ensure thermal comfort to the occupants. Depending on the properties of the building material adopted, each component of a building facade may lose or gain heat, contributing to the building’s thermal load. There is...Read More
An automated thesis supervisor allocation process using machine learning
Dr Yuanyuan Fan, Dr Ana Evangelista and Dr Hadi Harb23 January, 2021
The higher education sector has been growing at a significant rate demanding a variety of skills and knowledge from both sides: instructors and learners. Thesis supervision is one of the main challenges as this activity combines research and teaching practices. To ensure the success of a student’s thesis project, it...Read More
Arithmetic mean-based decision-making algorithm for obstacle avoidance and multiple intruder detection
Dr Ali Marzoughi and Muhammad Usman Arif21 January, 2021
This paper demonstrates a decentralized strategy of an arithmetic mean-based navigation algorithm for a group of mobile robots. The aim is to have them navigate through an unknown environment surrounded by obstacles to detect and follow multiple invading intruders. The suggested navigation strategy ensures that the mobile robots safely manoeuvre...Read More
Performance of recycled aggregate concrete filled steel tubular (RACFST) stub columns with expansive agent
Dr Ana Evangelista21 January, 2021
This paper investigates the effects of the expansive agent on recycled aggregate concrete filled steel tubular (RACFST) stub columns under axial compression. The main experimental parameters include an expansive agent ratio and recycled aggregate replacement ratio. In the current experimental study, owing to the enhanced confinement, the RACFST columns with...Read More
Autonomous Navigation of a Team of Unmanned Surface Vehicles for Intercepting Intruders on a Region Boundary
Dr Ali Marzoughi4 January, 2021
We study problems of intercepting single and multiple invasive intruders on a boundary of a planar region by employing a team of autonomous unmanned surface vehicles. First, the problem of intercepting a single intruder has been studied and then the proposed strategy has been applied to intercepting multiple intruders on...Read More
An Awareness Study of Smart Meters Radiation on Human Head
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman16 December, 2020
In the current state-of-the-art for smart grid technology, A key proponent for progress has been the advances made in the domain of smart meters. Essentially, smart meters are digital devices that use the wireless radio frequency (RF) technology to communicate in real-time with the energy utility company. Similar to their...Read More