EngineerConnect – Melbourne

Join us in the heart of Melbourne for an afternoon on engineering insights and networking over canapes and refreshments. This free event is designed for anyone in engineering who is looking to stay at the forefront of their field.

Event Details:

Date:  Wednesday 20th November
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Location: Level 5 301 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Victoria 3000

Please RSVP by Friday 15th of November. Places are limited.

What to Expect:

• A Panel discussion: Industry experts will discuss their predictions for the impact of AI, automation, and digital twins across engineering sectors.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your professional circle.
• Canapes and refreshments: Indulge in canapes while you network and discuss the latest developments in the engineering landscape.

A digital Certificate of Attendance will be provided after the event. 

About the presenters

Panel discussion with our special guests:

Dr Vishal Sharma, EIT Senior On-Campus Lecturer & DEng Research Coordination – School of Mechanical Engineering

Dr 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. 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. With an extensive experience of over 25 years in teaching and research, specializing in advanced manufacturing, Vishal has made significant contributions to his field.

Alex Payne-Billard, Lead Engineer – Rail and Mass Transit at Aurecon

Alex’s extensive experience in asset management and systems engineering within the rail sector spans over 12 years. Her expertise includes developing asset management frameworks, strategies, and plans for new or changed asset configurations. Alex has led teams in various roles, focusing on driving efficiency and performance improvement. Her MBA provides a strategic foundation to enhance asset management from a broader business perspective. Alex’s passion for leveraging her skills in digital twins and AI drives innovation and excellence in the industry, resulting in significant cost savings and optimised operations.

Leading the panel discussion is Dr Akhlaqur Rahman, EIT Course Coordinator and On-Campus Lecturer – School of Industrial Automation Engineering

Dr Akhlaqur Rahman (AK) is the Academic Course Coordinator and Lecturer for the school of Industrial Automation at Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), Melbourne, Australia. AK is also member of IEEE and Engineers Australia (MIEAust). Akhlaqur completed his PhD from Swinburne University of Technology in 2019. Before joining Swinburne, he was a Lecturer and Coordinator for the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Uttara University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 2013 to 2014. From 2018 to 2019, he was involved as Research Assistant at Deakin University.  Overall AK has 8 years of teaching experience in Bangladesh, Australia and Online.

This event is supported by Engineers Australia

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your engineering knowledge and expand your network.