Overview

The adoption of Industrial Internet of Thing (IIoT), also known as Industry 4.0 has seen a significant growth in the last few years due to availability of massive computing power, innovations in the data-processing technology, and the advent of machine learning algorithms. This is most prominent in the manufacturing industry, where smart IoT-enabled smart manufacturing, has supported to streamline business operations, optimized productivity, and improved Return on Investment.

As more Industries have adopted to such advanced automated mode of technology, this means Engineers working in this sector need to understand the systems and processes that contribute to the state-of-the art of Industry 4.0 as well become aware of the upcoming innovations that are in the horizon (i.e. Industry 5.0).

Also hear about the online EIT Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation) qualification, which is inspired and driven by industry, with a strong theoretical underpinning. Concept relevance and knowledge that is critical in this fast-moving work environment has propelled the degree program design process. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and expertise in the latest developing technologies in instrumentation, process control, and industrial automation.

Speaker

Dr Akhlaqur Rahman, Course Coordinator and Lecturer for Industrial Automation discipline at EIT, Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)

Akhlaqur (AK) is an academic with almost 10 years of experience in teaching various Electrical Engineering and Industrial Automation courses at Australian and overseas universities.

Akhlaqur is currently the Course Coordinator and Lecturer for the Industrial Automation discipline at EIT. Besides that, he has been involved in industry funded projects with several top universities and government institutes. His PhD project was mainly focused on developing task offloading algorithms for Cloud Robotics applications of Industry 4.0. He is also involved with professional bodies such IEEE and Engineers Australia, where he is volunteering as a Senior member of IEEE, current Secretary of IEEE Victoria, Secretary of IEEE Communications Society (Victoria) as well as an active committee Member of Engineers Australia ITEE (Control and Telecommunications) Board for Victoria.

From an academic point of view, his current research interests lie in the area of Industrial IoT, Cloud Robotics and Virtual Manufacturing System with a focus on improving efficiency through network optimization.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Process Management and Control Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

09:00–10:00 BST.

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