Digital Twin Technology: Principles, Applications, and Implications

Course Description:

Discover the transformative potential of Digital Twin Technology in our introductory 4-week online course! Designed for professionals, students, and enthusiasts, this course explores the principles, components, features, and applications of digital twins across various industries. Learn about standards, best practices, and discuss critical issues. Engage in collaborative activities, proposal creation, presentations, and discussions, and apply your understanding to student-selected use cases. This course requires only 4-5 hours of work per week and awards a certificate of participation upon successful completion. Join us to gain insights into this emerging field and experience the joy of interacting with like-minded peers.

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Course Lecturer Biographies:

Dr. Sean Rocke received his BSc (Electrical & Computer Engineering) from the University of the West Indies in 2002, his Masters in Communications Management (Operational Communications) from Coventry University in 2004 and a and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA in 2013. Sean’s research interests include: statistical signal processing and optimization techniques relating to wireless communications systems, as well as biosensor development and biomedical signal processing systems.

Ms. Blackwell received her BSc (Electrical & Computer Engineering) from the University of the West Indies in 2006. She later joined the staff of the Department Electrical & Computer Engineering in 2009, serving as an Instructor in the Engineering Practice Stream and the Control Systems Group. She then received her Masters in Applied Science (Control Systems) from the University of the West Indies in 2014. Crystal’s research interests include digital twins, HIL/RCP systems, rigs and software for engineering education and sustainable housing.