Dr Aparajithan Sivanathan
MSc, PhD
Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)
Senior Software Engineer


Full contact details
Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)
Samlesbury Enterprise Zone
Roy Chadwick Way, Mellor Brook
Blackburn
BB2 7HP
- Profile
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Sivanathan leads the 5G Factory of the Future Testbed programme and heads up the digital manufacturing theme at AMRC North West.
Sivanathan comes from a multidisciplinary background of manufacturing, electronics and computing. He received an MSc in Mechatronics Engineering from King’s College London and a PhD from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
Sivanathan has received a number of prestigious research grants from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), Innovate UK, EPSRC, Network Plus, the High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC) and funds from various key industrial players in the country, including BAE Systems.
Before entering his research career, he worked as an R&D Engineer in the electronics manufacturing industry.
- Research interests
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Sivanathan’s research interests include: 5G for Manufacturing; Wireless Communications; Embedded Electronics; Real-Time Human-in-the-Loop Systems; Knowledge Capture; Manufacturing Informatics; Cyber Physical Systems; Artificial Intelligence; Big Data Systems; Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT
- Publications
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Journal articles
- Sub-6 GHz channel modeling and evaluation in indoor industrial environments. IEEE Access, 10, 127742-127753.
- Virtual reality as a distraction therapy in obstetrics and gynaecology. BMJ Innovations, 7(3), 556-563.
- An industrial case study on discrete event modelling of value stream mapping for Industry 4.0. International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, 13(1), 90-90.
- An industrial case study on discrete event modelling of value stream mapping for Industry 4.0. International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, 13(1), 90-90.
- A novel design engineering review system with searchable content: knowledge engineering via real-time multimodal recording. Journal of Engineering Design, 28(10-12), 681-708.
- Analysis of construction trade worker body motions using a wearable and wireless motion sensor network. Automation in Construction, 83, 48-55.
- Musculoskeletal disorders in construction: A review and a novel system for activity tracking with body area network. Applied Ergonomics, 54, 120-130.
- An Effective Neurofeedback Intervention to Improve Social Interactions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(12), 4084-4100.
- The application of ubiquitous multimodal synchronous data capture in CAD. Computer-Aided Design, 59, 176-191.
- Temporal multimodal data synchronisation for the analysis of a game driving task using EEG. Entertainment Computing, 5(4), 323-334.
- A fuzzy psycho-physiological approach to enable the understanding of an engineer’s affect status during CAD activities. Computer-Aided Design, 54, 19-38.
- Brain–computer interface game applications for combined neurofeedback and biofeedback treatment for children on the autism spectrum. Frontiers in Neuroengineering, 7.
Chapters
- Virtual Reality Applications for Computer Aided Design and Advanced Manufacture of Medical Devices, Manufacturing in the Era of 4th Industrial Revolution (pp. 179-212). World Scientific
- Virtual Environment Applications for Front-End Design and Manufacturing Planning Applications, Manufacturing in the Era of 4th Industrial Revolution (pp. 131-177). World Scientific
Conference proceedings papers
- Control-Display Affordances in Simulation Based Education. Volume 1B: 38th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 26 August 2018 - 29 August 2018.
- Control-display affordances in simulation based education. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, Vol. 1B-2018
- A Cyber-Physical Gaming System for Vocational Training. Volume 1: 37th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 6 August 2017 - 9 August 2017.
- Advances in Balance and Biofeedback Measurement: The Case for Health-Based, Postural Serious Games. Volume 1B: 36th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 21 August 2016 - 24 August 2016.
- Knowledge Capture in CMM Inspection Planning: Barriers and Challenges. Procedia CIRP, Vol. 52 (pp 216-221)
- Towards a Cyber-Physical Gaming System for Training in the Construction and Engineering Industry. Volume 1B: 34th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 17 August 2014 - 20 August 2014.
- Towards a cyber-physical gaming system for training in the construction and engineering industry. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, Vol. 1B
- Lecture Notes in Computer Science: Beyond simulators, Using F1 Games to Predict Driver Performance, Learning and Potential (pp 157-171)
- The Evaluation of a Virtual-Aided Design Engineering Review (VADER) System for Automated Knowledge Capture and Reuse. Volume 2B: 33rd Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 4 August 2013 - 7 August 2013.
- Temporal Synchronisation of Data Logging in Racing Gameplay. Procedia Computer Science, Vol. 15 (pp 103-110)
- Sub-6 GHz channel modeling and evaluation in indoor industrial environments. IEEE Access, 10, 127742-127753.
- Research group
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AMRC North West
- Grants
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Sivanathan has been involved in a number of research projects, spanning various technology readiness levels, during his time at the AMRC. Most recent projects include:
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), 5G Factory of the Future, (Consortium Lead), September 2020 - March 2022, £1,218,4230 (total project value £7,416,430).
- BAE Systems, 5G Kick-starter, (PI), January 2020 - TBD, £280,000.
- Innovate UK, Manufacturing Connect Lancashire, (Co-I), June 2020 - March 2022, £119,197 (total project value: £347,603).
- Made Smarter Pilot, Digitalisation of job-cards to monitor and improve productivity, (PI), January 2020 - TBD, Phase 1 £14,000, Phase 2 £19,000.