Scott, William R.

Overview

Dr William Scott holds a PhD in Systems Engineering as well as being internationally certified both as a Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) through INCOSE and as an Advanced Systems Modeller (OCSMP- Advanced) through the Object Management Group (OMG). He has been engaged in Systems Engineering (SE) since the 1990s, when he undertook research at the University of South Australia into enhancing SE tool capabilities using artificial intelligence techniques. Since then he has been engaged in modelling and simulation activities that aim to enhance SE activities largely in Australian defence, as well as other areas such as hospital operations.

Since commencing with the University of Wollongong, William has been engaged in examining the application of model-based systems engineering to assist the acquisition and modelling of a public transport system for Asset Standards Authority (ASA) within Transport for NSW and Australian heavy rail. These activities have involved a combination of development of modelling practice based on world best practice, examination of application to increase usability and utility of AF tools, and to develop enhanced, customised functionality to automate common activities, increase usability, and reduce effort.

Research Areas

Research Overview

William is undertaking research into the application of Model-based System’s Engineering techniques to improve the management of heavy rail through knowledge management and dissemination.

He is currently part of a team undertaking research for the Australian Council for Rail Innovation (ACRI) that aims to understand the impact of new technology upon trackworker safety and upon the wider organisation. This research is tackling the challenges associated with the concurrent introduction of different technologies into the existing rail network and ensuring a consistent understanding of the system structure and associated processes to support more informed decisions and analyses.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2020	An Architecture Framework Approach for Complex Transport Projects Published In Information Systems Frontiers
2020	Towards the integration of organisational culture models into model-based systems engineering approaches for enterprise systems transformation Published In Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering
2019	Development of an integrity measure for heavy rail systems Published In Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering
2019	Enhancement of FMEA risk assessment with SysML Published In Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering
2016	Case Study: A Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Framework for Characterising Transportation Systems Over the Full Life Cycle Published In INCOSE International Symposium
2016	Case Study: Customised Enhancement of an MBSE Environment for Transport Infrastructure Projects Published In INCOSE International Symposium
2016	Case study: Application of evolving architecture frameworks for heavy rail asset management and safety assurance Published In Insight
2014	A model based study of concept development for hospital wayfinding to improve operational efficiency Published In The Insight Journal

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2020	Developing MBSE techniques for incorporating workload and situation awareness assessments in heavy rail technology transformation Published In SETE 2020: Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference 2020
2020	Exploring the modelling of organisational culture within holistic enterprise systems transformation Published In SETE 2020: Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference 2020
2019	Application of design science research to design a modelling approach for procurement of infrastructure systems Published In SysCon 2019 - 13th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Proceedings
2019	Developing a Modelling Framework for Aligning the Human Aspects to the Physical System in Large Complex Systems Published In SysCon 2019 - 13th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Proceedings
2018	A stakeholder-driven approach to developing MBSE products for heavy rail Published In Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference 2018: Unlocking the Future Through Systems Engineering: SETE 2018
2018	Managing the Complexities of Infrastructure Procurement Projects - A Model Based Systems Engineering Approach Published In Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference 2018: Unlocking the Future Through Systems Engineering: SETE 2018
2018	Utilising MBSE to help manage the impact of new technology on track worker safety Published In Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference 2018: Unlocking the Future Through Systems Engineering: SETE 2018
2015	Case Study: Custom Enhancement of MBSE Tools for Better Guidance on the Transport Network Architecture Published In Australian Systems Engineering Workshop 2015 (ASEW2015)
2015	Improving engineering governance for large infrastructure projects Published In International Symposium for Next Generation Infrastructure (ISNGI 2014)
2013	Application of MBSE to requirements engineering - Research challenges Published In Systems Engineering/Test and Evaluation Conference
2010	Development of an agent-based model representing the behaviour of a systems engineering driven organisation Published In Systems Engineering and Test and Evaluation Conference

Investigator On

Year	Title
	ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Innovation Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Industrial Transformation Research Hubs

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	A Model-Based Systems Engineering Approach to Organisational Modelling: Developing a Tool to Model and Simulate Organisational Systems	Kennedy, Grace

Keywords

Model-based systems engineering, Agent based modelling, Artificial Intelligence, machine-based reading, and natural language processing, Knowledge management

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6284-6648 (pending confirmation)

Research Areas

Research Overview

William is undertaking research into the application of Model-based System’s Engineering techniques to improve the management of heavy rail through knowledge management and dissemination.

He is currently part of a team undertaking research for the Australian Council for Rail Innovation (ACRI) that aims to understand the impact of new technology upon trackworker safety and upon the wider organisation. This research is tackling the challenges associated with the concurrent introduction of different technologies into the existing rail network and ensuring a consistent understanding of the system structure and associated processes to support more informed decisions and analyses.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2020	An Architecture Framework Approach for Complex Transport Projects Published In Information Systems Frontiers
2020	Towards the integration of organisational culture models into model-based systems engineering approaches for enterprise systems transformation Published In Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering
2019	Development of an integrity measure for heavy rail systems Published In Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering
2019	Enhancement of FMEA risk assessment with SysML Published In Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering
2016	Case Study: A Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Framework for Characterising Transportation Systems Over the Full Life Cycle Published In INCOSE International Symposium
2016	Case Study: Customised Enhancement of an MBSE Environment for Transport Infrastructure Projects Published In INCOSE International Symposium
2016	Case study: Application of evolving architecture frameworks for heavy rail asset management and safety assurance Published In Insight
2014	A model based study of concept development for hospital wayfinding to improve operational efficiency Published In The Insight Journal

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2020	Developing MBSE techniques for incorporating workload and situation awareness assessments in heavy rail technology transformation Published In SETE 2020: Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference 2020
2020	Exploring the modelling of organisational culture within holistic enterprise systems transformation Published In SETE 2020: Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference 2020
2019	Application of design science research to design a modelling approach for procurement of infrastructure systems Published In SysCon 2019 - 13th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Proceedings
2019	Developing a Modelling Framework for Aligning the Human Aspects to the Physical System in Large Complex Systems Published In SysCon 2019 - 13th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Proceedings
2018	A stakeholder-driven approach to developing MBSE products for heavy rail Published In Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference 2018: Unlocking the Future Through Systems Engineering: SETE 2018
2018	Managing the Complexities of Infrastructure Procurement Projects - A Model Based Systems Engineering Approach Published In Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference 2018: Unlocking the Future Through Systems Engineering: SETE 2018
2018	Utilising MBSE to help manage the impact of new technology on track worker safety Published In Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference 2018: Unlocking the Future Through Systems Engineering: SETE 2018
2015	Case Study: Custom Enhancement of MBSE Tools for Better Guidance on the Transport Network Architecture Published In Australian Systems Engineering Workshop 2015 (ASEW2015)
2015	Improving engineering governance for large infrastructure projects Published In International Symposium for Next Generation Infrastructure (ISNGI 2014)
2013	Application of MBSE to requirements engineering - Research challenges Published In Systems Engineering/Test and Evaluation Conference
2010	Development of an agent-based model representing the behaviour of a systems engineering driven organisation Published In Systems Engineering and Test and Evaluation Conference

Investigator On

Year	Title
	ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Innovation Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Industrial Transformation Research Hubs

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	A Model-Based Systems Engineering Approach to Organisational Modelling: Developing a Tool to Model and Simulate Organisational Systems	Kennedy, Grace

Keywords

Model-based systems engineering, Agent based modelling, Artificial Intelligence, machine-based reading, and natural language processing, Knowledge management

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6284-6648 (pending confirmation)

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