Digital Twins: Fostering Academia-Industry Symbiosis, Wednesday 9 October 2024, 14:00-15:00

In the digital transformation era, Digital Twins provides a revolutionary technology, with the potential to foster a symbiotic relationship between the academic world and the industrial sector. This webinar will delve into the concept of Digital Twins, exploring their definition, applications, and significant impact on academia and industry.

Overview:

We will begin with an introduction to Digital Twins and explore the key components and architecture.  You will then hear about the academic and industrial perspectives, including case studies for each, before considering collaborative initiatives between academia and industry.  Finally, emerging trends will be explored along with some of the potential challenges and opportunities.

Academic Perspective:

• Research advancements in Digital Twins technology, academic applications and  the role of research institutions and universities.

Industry Perspective:

• Practical applications in a variety of sectors, implementation and outcomes and benefits to industry.

Collaboration:

• Joint research initiatives and partnerships, knowledge transfer and skill development in successful real-world examples.

Future Trends and Opportunities:

• Emerging trends and prospects, challenges and opportunities in bridging the academia-industry gap and a strategic roadmap to foster collaboration.

Conclusion:

The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, providing attendees the opportunity to engage with experts, share insights, and explore potential collaborative opportunities.

Intended learning outcomes:

• Define key components and architecture of Digital Twin technology.
• Explore research advancements and practical applications of Digital Twin technologies from academic and an industrial perspectives.
• Consider some real-world examples of cross-sectoral collaborations involving Digital Twins.
• Discuss emerging trends and potential collaborations, through engagement with experts working in this exciting arena.

Presenter Biography:

Dr. Shady Adib is a PhD candidate in the Civil Engineering department at the University of Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, where he is conducting his research under the supervision of Doctor Vladimir Vinogradov and Professor Peter Gosling. His doctoral research leverages the rapid advancement of digital technology and data-driven approaches to innovate real-time damage identification in infrastructure.

Dr. Adib’s PhD research focuses on the development of the Digital Twin (DT) concept, which integrates mathematical and data-driven approaches for monitoring and managing the health of structures. By combining the Reduced Basis (RB) method and Deep Learning (DL) technology, his research aims at detecting abnormal changes in structural behaviour in real-time. This innovative approach addresses model uncertainties and synchronises physical and virtual models using Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

Before his PhD, Dr. Adib completed his master’s degree in Structural Engineering (2017-2019) at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania, focusing on structural analysis, design, and application of high-strength steel cold-formed tubular beams. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (2012-2017) from the German University in Cairo, Egypt, where he concentrated on comparing reinforced concrete and steel structures.

Dr. Shady Adib can be contacted at: s.e.a.adib2@newcastle.ac.uk / LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shady-adib-m-sc-a8780a12a