Dr Sondoss El Sawah

Dr Sondoss El Sawah

Associate Professor
UNSW Canberra
School of Systems & Computing

Most of the contemporary persistent issues that we (as individuals, organizations and societies) grapple with (e.g. climate change, risks to national security, resource degradation) are caused by our limited capacity to foresee the delayed and cumulative impacts (e.g. socio-economic, security, environmental) of our decisions and policies. To deal with these challenges, we need to liberate ourselves from conventional ways of thinking focused around narrowly defined sub-problems leading to short-term solutions and unintended consequences. Instead, we need to hone our abilities to see connections, develop big-pictures, and formulate systemic solutions. In other words, we need to become systems thinkers. Systems thinking is an interdisciplinary research field, concerned with drawing on multiple scientific areas (e.g. learning science, decision science, operations research) to support problem solving and decision making in situations featured by complexity, uncertainty, and plurality of views.

I have focused my research and teaching programs on advancing the science and practice of systems thinking, and especially its applications in public policy, engineering, and education. I have ventured on developing methods, tools, and applications to challenge and stretch the boundaries of conventional mental models beyond immediate and direct outcomes to understand the long-term and system-wide effects created by these mental models.

Research Impact

I have produced over 90 academic publications including articles in reputable journals, a diverse range of book chapters, conference papers, reports, blogs, and edited collections. My publications include journal articles recognized by the Web of Science to be high impact articles in computer science. My research has been recognized by 8 awards from national and international bodies, including the prestigious Research Award by the International Environmental Modelling and Software Society (2018). I am also the first female recipient of the Australian Operations Research Society Rising Star Award (2016). Both awards are devoted to recognize science talents and academic excellence.

Through a series of ARC and industry funded projects, I have led and worked in several projects that pursue high stake public policy issues, such as: climate change adaptation, risk assessment of the cumulative impacts of mining on ecological and social assets, sustainable management of Australia’s groundwater resource, and policy design with consideration of food-environment-water-energy nexus.

The policy impact of my research program has been recognized by the prestigious Peter Cullen Trust (PCT) fellowship award (outstanding fellow of the year; 2014). This fellowship recognizes leaders in science and policy who have an impact in bridging the science-policy gap.

Since I joined UNSW Canberra in 2014, I focused my attention on broadening the impact of my research program by extending the application of systems thinking to defence and asset management applications. Part of this focus is the transference of the research on systems thinking into practical and accessible tools that can be used to promote systems thinking in decision areas related to Australia’s future force design and securing the sustainability of our strategic assets. These efforts have led to the set up of the systems modelling program at the Capability Systems Center. As a part of my role as a deputy director of the Capability Systems Center, I coordinate and lead large scale industry funded research projects, and building research capabilities for systems thinking and modelling.

Recently, I have been a chief investigator on ARC Discovery Project on "Machine-education methodologies and algorithms for designing trusted multi-skilled evolutionary learners". This is an exciting project where I explore the novel interactions between AI, education, and systems thinking methodologies as a knowledge co-design framework.

I am also recognized for my strong collaborative projects in Australia and internationally. For example, I hold an honorary Associate Professor affiliation at the Australian National University. I am also an inaugural Associate of the ANU Institute for Water Futures. 

I have research peer esteem being ARC assessor for grant applications, as well as organising committee or invited/keynote speaker for a number of international conferences.

Education Impact

Promoting systems thinking is not only about the development of methods and tools, but more importantly about schooling our minds to see the world in a different way.  I strongly believe that equipping our students with these knowledge and skillsets is essential for building their capacity to deal with future challenges. Therefore, since I joined UNSW Canberra I have focused my teaching efforts on reinvigorating the education of systems thinking and modelling at UNSW. 

Because of its strong learning-orientated and inquiry-based nature, the field of systems thinking/modelling lies in the research-education nexus. I have focused some of my efforts into adopting a research-led approach for my teaching. For example, I have a successful research grant from the US National Science Foundation on identifying and codifying the core modelling practices to promote sharing of knowledge and experience for both research and education purposes. The grant has resulted in several publications that serve as educational material for both teachers and students.

I have worked on the design of a curriculum for systems thinking focused on leadership development and capacity building for decision makers in public policy. The learning objective of the curriculum is to provide practical methods and practices to help participants develop a holistic view on the problems they face in their organization, and recognize the role of their own perceptions and attitudes in creating delays and undesirable consequences.

These efforts resulted in peer-reviewed publications, (invited) conference presentations, and workshops. For example, in 2019, I was invited to teach in the leading European Summer School on decision making and policy design. The summer school, an EU initiative, brought together authorities in the area of decision analysis to create momentum around various decision support approaches. 

Outreach Activities

To augment my research and teaching efforts, I have worked on building a community of practice to promote systems thinking in the research and practice of public policy. This led to the creation of the IEEE Systems modelling conference in 2017, as an annual event to provide practitioners and researchers with forum to exchange knowledge and expertise around systems thinking applications.

Government agencies drew on my modelling experience several times. For example, I have contributed to a commissioned review of the current practices for employing models for decision support by the State Government in QLD. As a result of this effort, I have co-authored a report to the QLD State Government on the good modelling practices for guiding model-based decision-making (2018). I have been commissioned by the Department of Defence for delivering several professional educational courses on the use of systems models for problem solving and decision-making.

Research topics

  • Systems thinking and modelling
  • Development of multi-method modelling processes and methods
  • Pedagogy of systems and participatory modelling
  • Learning and decision making 
  • Complex socio-environmental-technical problems
  • Interaction between system thinking, modelling, and AI

 

Professional Services

 

 

Phone
+61 2 5114 5143
  • Book Chapters | 2022
    Jalalvand F; Turan H; Kahagalage S; El Sawah S, 2022, 'Multi-objective Simulation Optimization Using Data Envelopment Analysis for Personnel Planning', in Intelligent and Transformative Production in Pandemic Times Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Production Research, Springer, pp. 561 - 571, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-18641-7_52
    Book Chapters | 2022
    Kahagalage S; Jalalvand F; Turan H; El Sawah S, 2022, 'A Novel Graph-Theoretical Approach of Selecting Representative Pareto Optimal Solutions for Multi-objective Optimization Problems', in Intelligent and Transformative Production in Pandemic Times Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Production Research, Springer, pp. 583 - 592, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-18641-7_54
    Book Chapters | 2022
    Rosello C; Elsawah S; Guillaume J; Jakeman A, 2022, 'A Century of Evolution of Modeling for River Basin Planning to the Next Generation of Models, Methods, and Concepts', in , Oxford University Press, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780199389414.013.624
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Alan M; El Sawah S, 2020, 'System Dynamics Modeling to Inform Defense Strategic Decision-Making', in Meyers RA (ed.), Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science, Springer, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27737-5_657-1
    Book Chapters | 2020
    McLucas AC; Elsawah S, 2020, 'System Dynamics Modeling to Inform Defense Strategic Decision-Making', in System Dynamics, Springer US, pp. 341 - 373, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-8790-0_657
    Book Chapters | 2016
    El Sawah SA, 2016, 'Incorporating Human Aspects into Groundwater Research and Policy Making: A Soft and Critical Systems Thinking Approach', in Integrated Groundwater Management, pp. 619 - 637
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Patrick MJ; Elsawah S; Burgher I; Jakeman AJ, 2016, 'Australian water security: A water-food-environment-energy nexus perspective', in Handbook on Water Security, pp. 232 - 358
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Patrick MJ; Elsawah S; Burgher I; Jakeman AJ, 2016, 'Australian water security: a water–food–environment–energy nexus perspective', in Handbook on Water Security, Edward Elgar Publishing, http://dx.doi.org/10.4337/9781782548010.00028
    Book Chapters | 2013
    Holley C; Jakeman A; Kelly (nee Letcher) R; Ticehurst J; Blakers R; Croke B; Curtis A; Fu B; El Sawah S; Gardner A; Guillame J; Hartley M; Hutchings P; Pannell D; Ross A; Sharp E; Sinclair D; Wilson A, 2013, 'Modelling for Managing the Complex Issue of Catchment-Scale Surface and Groundwater Allocation', in Obaidat MS; Filipe J; Kacprzyk J; Pina N (ed.), Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications, Springer Science & Business Media
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Kahagalage SD; Turan HH; Elsawah S; Gary MS, 2024, 'Exploratory modelling and analysis to support decision-making under deep uncertainty: A case study from defence resource planning and asset management', Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.123150
    Journal articles | 2023
    Ali IM; Biswas S; Turan HH; Chakrabortty RK; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2023, 'An integrated differential evolution algorithm for reconfigurable manufacturing systems', Applied Soft Computing, 149, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2023.111025
    Journal articles | 2023
    Ali IM; Turan HH; Elsawah S, 2023, 'A military fleet mix problem for high-valued defense assets: A simulation-based optimization approach', Expert Systems with Applications, 213, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2022.118964
    Journal articles | 2023
    Aly E; Elsawah S; Turan HH; Ryan MJ, 2023, 'Designing a pattern language to enhance model composability and reusability: An example with component-based probabilistic models', Environmental Modelling and Software, 169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2023.105807
    Journal articles | 2023
    Biswas S; Chakrabortty RK; Turan HH; Elsawah S, 2023, 'Consideration of uncertainties in a dynamic modeling system integrated with a deep learning based forecasting approach', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 44, pp. 27 - 44, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2023.04.003
    Journal articles | 2023
    Biswas S; Turan H; Elsawah S; Richmond M; Cao T, 2023, 'The future of military medical evacuation: literature analysis focused on the potential adoption of emerging technologies and advanced decision-analysis techniques', Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15485129231207660
    Journal articles | 2023
    Elsawah S; Bakhanova E; Hämäläinen RP; Voinov A, 2023, 'A Competency Framework for Participatory Modeling', Group Decision and Negotiation, 32, pp. 569 - 601, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10726-023-09818-0
    Journal articles | 2023
    Elsawah S; Turan HH; Gordon L; Ryan MJ, 2023, 'A decision support methodology to support military asset and resource planning', Journal of Simulation, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17477778.2023.2165460
    Journal articles | 2023
    Hossain MS; Chakrabortty RK; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2023, 'Hierarchical joint optimization of modular product family and supply chain architectures considering sustainability', Sustainable Production and Consumption, 43, pp. 15 - 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2023.10.010
    Journal articles | 2023
    Hossain MS; Chakrabortty RK; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2023, 'Modelling and application of hierarchical joint optimisation for modular product family and supply chain architecture', International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 126, pp. 947 - 971, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-023-11102-z
    Journal articles | 2023
    Kahagalage S; Turan HH; Jalalvand F; El Sawah S, 2023, 'A novel graph-theoretical clustering approach to find a reduced set with extreme solutions of Pareto optimal solutions for multi-objective optimization problems', Journal of Global Optimization, 86, pp. 467 - 494, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10898-023-01275-y
    Journal articles | 2023
    Sanowar Hossain M; Chakrabortty RK; El Sawah S; Ryan MJ, 2023, 'A multi-objective Bi-level leader-follower joint optimization for concurrent design of product family and assembly system', Computers and Industrial Engineering, 177, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2023.109035
    Journal articles | 2023
    Uddin M; Mo H; Dong D; Elsawah S; Zhu J; Guerrero JM, 2023, 'Microgrids: A review, outstanding issues and future trends', Energy Strategy Reviews, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2023.101127
    Journal articles | 2023
    Uddin M; Mo H; Dong D; Elsawah S, 2023, 'Techno-economic potential of multi-energy community microgrid: The perspective of Australia', Renewable Energy, 219, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.119544
    Journal articles | 2023
    Wang H-H; Van Voorn G; Grant WE; Zare F; Giupponi C; Steinmann P; Müller B; Elsawah S; Van Delden H; Athanasiadis IN; Sun Z; Jager W; Little JC; Jakeman AJ, 2023, 'Scale decisions and good practices in socio-environmental systems modelling: guidance and documentation during problem scoping and model formulation', Socio-Environmental Systems Modelling, 5, pp. 18563 - 18563, http://dx.doi.org/10.18174/sesmo.18563
    Journal articles | 2022
    Akl AM; El Sawah S; Chakrabortty RK; Turan HH, 2022, 'A Joint Optimization of Strategic Workforce Planning and Preventive Maintenance Scheduling: A Simulation–Optimization Approach', Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 219, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2021.108175
    Journal articles | 2022
    Ali IM; Turan HH; Chakrabortty RK; Elsawah S, 2022, 'Multi-objective-based differential evolution for balancing production cost, diversity and aggregated performance attributes in product family design', Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10696-022-09480-9
    Journal articles | 2022
    Aly E; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2022, 'A review and catalogue to the use of models in enabling the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDG)', Journal of Cleaner Production, 340, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.130803
    Journal articles | 2022
    Aly E; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2022, 'Aligning the achievement of SDGs with long-term sustainability and resilience: An OOBN modelling approach', Environmental Modelling and Software, 150, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2022.105360
    Journal articles | 2022
    Biswas S; Ali I; Chakrabortty RK; Turan HH; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2022, 'Dynamic modeling for product family evolution combined with artificial neural network based forecasting model: A study of iPhone evolution', Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2022.121549
    Journal articles | 2022
    Elsawah S; Ho ATL; Ryan MJ, 2022, 'Teaching Systems Thinking in Higher Education', INFORMS Transactions on Education, 22, pp. 66 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1287/ited.2021.0248
    Journal articles | 2022
    Hussein A; Elsawah S; Petraki E; Abbass HA, 2022, 'A machine education approach to swarm decision-making in best-of-n problems', Swarm Intelligence, 16, pp. 59 - 90, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11721-021-00206-5
    Journal articles | 2022
    Ivanova K; Elsawah S, 2022, 'Iterative Refinement of Multi-Method OR Workshop Designs through Boundary Critique: An Analytical Framework and Case Studies in Technology Utilisation', Systemic Practice and Action Research, 35, pp. 345 - 374, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11213-021-09576-7
    Journal articles | 2022
    Ivanova K; Elsawah S, 2022, 'Towards integrating systems thinking into systems engineering: theory and application in development of capability concepts', International Journal of System of Systems Engineering, 12, pp. 1 - 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijsse.2022.10044602
    Journal articles | 2022
    Ivanova K; Elsawah S, 2022, 'Towards integrating systems thinking into systems engineering: theory and application in development of capability concepts', International Journal of System of Systems Engineering, 12, pp. 175 - 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijsse.2022.124976
    Journal articles | 2022
    Rahman HF; Chakrabortty RK; Paul SK; Elsawah S, 2022, 'Optimising vaccines supply chains to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic', International Journal of Systems Science: Operations and Logistics, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23302674.2022.2122757
    Journal articles | 2022
    Rahman HF; Servranckx T; Chakrabortty RK; Vanhoucke M; El Sawah S, 2022, 'Manufacturing project scheduling considering human factors to minimize total cost and carbon footprints', Applied Soft Computing, 131, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2022.109764
    Journal articles | 2022
    Salim H; Sahin O; Elsawah S; Turan H; Stewart RA, 2022, 'A critical review on tackling complex rare earth supply security problem', Resources Policy, 77, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2022.102697
    Journal articles | 2022
    Sivagurunathan V; Elsawah S; Khan SJ, 2022, 'Scenarios for urban water management futures: A systematic review', Water Research, 211, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2022.118079
    Journal articles | 2022
    Turan HH; Jalalvand F; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2022, 'A joint problem of strategic workforce planning and fleet renewal: With an application in defense', European Journal of Operational Research, 296, pp. 615 - 634, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2021.04.010
    Journal articles | 2021
    Abbass H; Petraki E; Hussein A; McCall F; Elsawah S, 2021, 'A model of symbiomemesis: Machine education and communication as pillars for human-autonomy symbiosis', Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 379, http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2020.0364
    Journal articles | 2021
    Hossain MA; Chakrabortty R; El Sawah S; Evan MacA G; Ryan M, 2021, 'Predicting Wind Power Generation using Hybrid Deep Learning with Optimization', IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2021.3091116
    Journal articles | 2021
    Hossain MA; Chakrabortty R; El Sawah SA; Ryan M, 2021, 'Very Short-term Forecasting of Wind Power Generation using Hybrid Deep Learning Model', Journal of Cleaner Production, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126564
    Journal articles | 2021
    Hossain MS; Chakrabortty R; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2021, 'Sustainable Modular Product Architecture Design by Bi-level Leader-Follower Joint Optimization with Switching-based Meta-heuristic Algorithms', Journal of Cleaner Production, 306, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127108
    Journal articles | 2021
    Iwanaga T; Wang HH; Hamilton SH; Grimm V; Koralewski TE; Salado A; Elsawah S; Razavi S; Yang J; Glynn P; Badham J; Voinov A; Chen M; Grant WE; Peterson TR; Frank K; Shenk G; Barton CM; Jakeman AJ; Little JC, 2021, 'Socio-technical scales in socio-environmental modeling: Managing a system-of-systems modeling approach', Environmental Modelling and Software, 135, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2020.104885
    Journal articles | 2021
    Rahman MHF; Chakrabortty R; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2021, 'Energy-Efficient Project Scheduling with Supplier Selection in Manufacturing Projects', Expert Systems with Applications, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.116446
    Journal articles | 2021
    Turan HH; Jalalvand F; Kahagalage S; El Sawah S, 2021, 'Integrating decision maker preferences to a risk-averse multi-objective simulation-based optimization for a military workforce planning, asset management and fleet management problem', Computers and Industrial Engineering, 162, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2021.107752
    Journal articles | 2021
    Turan HH; Kahagalage SD; Jalalvand F; El Sawah S, 2021, 'A multi-objective simulation–optimization for a joint problem of strategic facility location, workforce planning, and capacity allocation: A case study in the Royal Australian Navy', Expert Systems with Applications, 186, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.115751
    Journal articles | 2021
    Zare F; Guillaume JHA; ElSawah S; Croke B; Fu B; Iwanaga T; Merritt W; Partington D; Ticehurst J; Jakeman AJ, 2021, 'A formative and self-reflective approach to monitoring and evaluation of interdisciplinary team research: An integrated water resource modelling application in Australia', Journal of Hydrology, 596, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2021.126070
    Journal articles | 2020
    Elsawah S; Filatova T; Jakeman AJ; Kettner AJ; Zellner ML; Athanasiadis IN; Hamilton SH; Axtell RL; Brown DG; Gilligan JM; Janssen MA; Robinson DT; Rozenberg J; Ullah IIT; Lade SJ, 2020, 'Eight grand challenges in socio-environmental systems modeling', Socio-Environmental Systems Modelling, 2, pp. 16226 - 16226, http://dx.doi.org/10.18174/sesmo.2020a16226
    Journal articles | 2020
    Elsawah S; Hamilton SH; Jakeman AJ; Rothman D; Schweizer V; Trutnevyte E; Carlsen H; Drakes C; Frame B; Fu B; Guivarch C; Haasnoot M; Kemp-Benedict E; Kok K; Kosow H; Ryan M; van Delden H, 2020, 'Scenario processes for socio-environmental systems analysis of futures: A review of recent efforts and a salient research agenda for supporting decision making', Science of the Total Environment, 729, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138393
    Journal articles | 2020
    Elsawah S; Jakeman AJ, 2020, 'Preface for the Special Issue on Good Modelling Practices', Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 175, pp. 1 - 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matcom.2020.01.007
    Journal articles | 2020
    Hussein A; Elsawah S; Abbass HA, 2020, 'The reliability and transparency bases of trust in human-swarm interaction: principles and implications', Ergonomics, 63, pp. 1116 - 1132, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2020.1764112
    Journal articles | 2020
    Hussein A; Elsawah S; Abbass HA, 2020, 'Trust Mediating Reliability–Reliance Relationship in Supervisory Control of Human–Swarm Interactions', Human Factors, 62, pp. 1237 - 1248, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0018720819879273
    Journal articles | 2020
    Ivanova K; Elsawah S; Fidock J, 2020, 'Technological ecosystems in capability development: A case study in emerging technologies', Systems Engineering, 23, pp. 423 - 435, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sys.21535
    Journal articles | 2020
    Moallemi EA; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2020, 'Robust decision making and Epoch–Era analysis: A comparison of two robustness frameworks for decision-making under uncertainty', Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 151, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2019.119797
    Journal articles | 2020
    Moallemi EA; Zare F; Reed PM; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ; Bryan BA, 2020, 'Structuring and evaluating decision support processes to enhance the robustness of complex human–natural systems', Environmental Modelling and Software, 123, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2019.104551
    Journal articles | 2020
    Turan HH; Atmis M; Kosanoglu F; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2020, 'A risk-averse simulation-based approach for a joint optimization of workforce capacity, spare part stocks and scheduling priorities in maintenance planning', Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 204, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2020.107199
    Journal articles | 2020
    Turan HH; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2020, 'A long-term fleet renewal problem under uncertainty: A simulation-based optimization approach', Expert Systems with Applications, 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2019.113158
    Journal articles | 2019
    Badham J; Elsawah S; Guillaume JHA; Hamilton SH; Hunt RJ; Jakeman AJ; Pierce SA; Snow VO; Babbar-Sebens M; Fu B; Gober P; Hill MC; Iwanaga T; Loucks DP; Merritt WS; Peckham SD; Richmond AK; Zare F; Ames D; Bammer G, 2019, 'Effective modeling for Integrated Water Resource Management: A guide to contextual practices by phases and steps and future opportunities', Environmental Modelling and Software, 116, pp. 40 - 56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2019.02.013
    Journal articles | 2019
    Hamilton SH; Fu B; Guillaume JHA; Badham J; Elsawah S; Gober P; Hunt RJ; Iwanaga T; Jakeman AJ; Ames DP; Curtis A; Hill MC; Pierce SA; Zare F, 2019, 'A framework for characterising and evaluating the effectiveness of environmental modelling', Environmental Modelling and Software, 118, pp. 83 - 98, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2019.04.008
    Journal articles | 2019
    Little JC; Hester ET; Elsawah S; Filz GM; Sandu A; Carey CC; Iwanaga T; Jakeman AJ, 2019, 'A tiered, system-of-systems modeling framework for resolving complex socio-environmental policy issues', Environmental Modelling and Software, 112, pp. 82 - 94, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2018.11.011
    Journal articles | 2019
    Moallemi EA; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2019, 'Strengthening ‘good’ modelling practices in robust decision support: A reporting guideline for combining multiple model-based methods', Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 175, pp. 3 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matcom.2019.05.002
    Journal articles | 2019
    Zare F; Elsawah S; Bagheri A; Nabavi E; Jakeman AJ, 2019, 'Improved integrated water resource modelling by combining DPSIR and system dynamics conceptual modelling techniques', Journal of Environmental Management, 246, pp. 27 - 41, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.05.033
    Journal articles | 2018
    Moallemi E; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2018, 'Model-based multi-objective decision making under deep uncertainty from a multi-method design lens', Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2018.02.009
    Journal articles | 2018
    Moallemi EA; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2018, 'An agent-monitored framework for the output-oriented design of experiments in exploratory modelling', Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 89, pp. 48 - 63, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2018.09.008
    Journal articles | 2018
    Moallemi EA; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2018, 'Informing the delineation of input uncertainty space in exploratory modelling using a heuristic approach', INCOSE International Symposium, 28, pp. 553 - 565, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.2334-5837.2018.00499.x
    Journal articles | 2018
    Voinov A; Jenni K; Gray S; Kolagani N; Glynn PD; Bommel P; Prell C; Zellner M; Paolisso M; Jordan R; Sterling E; Schmitt Olabisi L; Giabbanelli PJ; Sun Z; Le Page C; Elsawah S; BenDor TK; Hubacek K; Laursen BK; Jetter A; Basco-Carrera L; Singer A; Young L; Brunacini J; Smajgl A, 2018, 'Tools and methods in participatory modeling: Selecting the right tool for the job', Environmental Modelling and Software, 109, pp. 232 - 255, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2018.08.028
    Journal articles | 2017
    Elsawah S; McLucas A; Mazanov J, 2017, 'An empirical investigation into the learning effects of management flight simulators: A mental models approach', European Journal of Operational Research, 259, pp. 262 - 272, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2016.10.011
    Journal articles | 2017
    Elsawah S; Pierce SA; Hamilton SH; van Delden H; Haase D; Elmahdi A; Jakeman AJ, 2017, 'An overview of the system dynamics process for integrated modelling of socio-ecological systems: Lessons on good modelling practice from five case studies', Environmental Modelling and Software, 93, pp. 127 - 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2017.03.001
    Journal articles | 2017
    Guillaume JHA; Helgeson C; Elsawah S; Jakeman AJ; Kummu M, 2017, 'Toward best practice framing of uncertainty in scientific publications: A review of Water Resources Research abstracts', Water Resources Research, 53, pp. 6744 - 6762, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2017WR020609
    Journal articles | 2017
    Jnitova V; ElSawah S; Ryan M, 2017, 'Towards a Modular System Dynamics Approach for Modelling Military Workforce Planning Problems', INCOSE International Symposium, 27, pp. 704 - 720, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.2334-5837.2017.00388.x
    Journal articles | 2017
    Jnitova V; Elsawah S; Ryan M, 2017, 'Review of simulation models in military workforce planning and management context', Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation, 14, pp. 447 - 463, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1548512917704525
    Journal articles | 2017
    Merritt WS; Fu B; Ticehurst JL; El Sawah S; Vigiak O; Roberts AM; Dyer F; Pollino CA; Guillaume JHA; Croke BFW; Jakeman AJ, 2017, 'Realizing modelling outcomes: A synthesis of success factors and their use in a retrospective analysis of 15 Australian water resource projects', Environmental Modelling and Software, 94, pp. 63 - 72, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2017.03.021
    Journal articles | 2017
    Zare F; Elsawah S; Iwanaga T; Jakeman AJ; Pierce SA, 2017, 'Integrated water assessment and modelling: A bibliometric analysis of trends in the water resource sector', Journal of Hydrology, 552, pp. 765 - 778, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2017.07.031
    Journal articles | 2015
    ElSawah S; McLucas A; Mazanov J, 2015, 'Communicating About Water Issues in Australia: A Simulation/Gaming Approach', Simulation and Gaming, 46, pp. 713 - 741, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1046878115580410
    Journal articles | 2015
    Elsawah S; Guillaume JHA; Filatova T; Rook J; Jakeman AJ, 2015, 'A methodology for eliciting, representing, and analysing stakeholder knowledge for decision making on complex socio-ecological systems: From cognitive maps to agent-based models', Journal of Environmental Management, 151, pp. 500 - 516, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2014.11.028
    Journal articles | 2015
    Hamilton SH; ElSawah S; Guillaume JHA; Jakeman AJ; Pierce SA, 2015, 'Integrated assessment and modelling: Overview and synthesis ofsalient dimensions', Environmental Modelling and Software, 64, pp. 215 - 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2014.12.005
    Journal articles | 2015
    Kath J; Powell S; Reardon-Smith K; El Sawah S; Jakeman AJ; Croke BFW; Dyer FJ, 2015, 'Groundwater salinization intensifies drought impacts in forests and reduces refuge capacity', Journal of Applied Ecology, 52, pp. 1116 - 1125, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.12495
    Journal articles | 2015
    Lucena-Moya P; Brawata R; Kath J; Harrison E; ElSawah S; Dyer F, 2015, 'Discretization of continuous predictor variables in Bayesian networks: An ecological threshold approach', Environmental Modelling and Software, 66, pp. 36 - 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2014.12.019
    Journal articles | 2014
    Dyer F; ElSawah S; Croke B; Griffiths R; Harrison E; Lucena-Moya P; Jakeman A, 2014, 'The effects of climate change on ecologically-relevant flow regime and water quality attributes', Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 28, pp. 67 - 82, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00477-013-0744-8
    Journal articles | 2014
    Guillaume JHA; El Sawah S, 2014, 'Fostering assumption-based stress-test thinking in managing groundwater systems: learning to avoid failures due to basic dynamics', Hydrogeology Journal, 22, pp. 1507 - 1523, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10040-014-1153-x
    Journal articles | 2013
    Iwanaga T; El Sawah S; Jakeman A, 2013, 'Design and implementation of a web-based groundwater data management system', Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matcom.2012.11.009
    Journal articles | 2013
    Iwanaga T; El Sawah S; Jakeman A, 2013, 'Design and implementation of a web-based groundwater data management system', Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 93, pp. 164 - 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matcom.2012.11.009
    Journal articles | 2013
    Kelly RA; Jakeman AJ; Barreteau O; Borsuk ME; ElSawah S; Hamilton SH; Henriksen HJ; Kuikka S; Maier HR; Rizzoli AE; van Delden H; Voinov AA, 2013, 'Selecting among five common modelling approaches for integrated environmental assessment and management', Environmental Modelling and Software, 47, pp. 159 - 181, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2013.05.005
    Journal articles | 2013
    McLucas A; Mazanov J, 2013, 'Using a Cognitive Mapping Approach to Frame the Perceptions of Water Users About Managing Water Resources: A Case Study in the Australian Capital Territory', Water Resources Management, 27, pp. 3441 - 3456, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11269-013-0357-5
    Journal articles | 2011
    McIntosh BS; Ascough JC; Twery M; Chew J; Elmahdi A; Haase D; Harou JJ; Hepting D; Cuddy S; Jakeman AJ; Chen S; Kassahun A; Lautenbach S; Matthews K; Merritt W; Quinn NWT; Rodriguez-Roda I; Sieber S; Stavenga M; Sulis A; Ticehurst J; Volk M; Wrobel M; van Delden H; El-Sawah S; Rizzoli A; Voinov A, 2011, 'Environmental decision support systems (EDSS) development - Challenges and best practices', Environmental Modelling and Software, 26, pp. 1389 - 1402, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2011.09.009
    Journal articles | 2011
    Wang X-J; Zhang J-Y; He R-M; Amgad E; Sondoss E; Shang M-T, 2011, 'A strategy to deal with water crisis under climate change for mainstream in the middle reaches of Yellow River', MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES FOR GLOBAL CHANGE, 16, pp. 555 - 566, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11027-010-9279-1
    Journal articles | 2011
    Wang XJ; Zhang JY; Liu JF; Wang GQ; He RM; Elmahdi A; Elsawah S, 2011, 'Water resources planning and management based on system dynamics: A case study of Yulin city', Environment, Development and Sustainability, 13, pp. 331 - 351, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10668-010-9264-6
    Journal articles | 2008
    El Sawah S; El Fattah Tharwat AA; Rasmy MH, 2008, 'A quantitative model to predict the Egyptian ERP implementation success index', Business Process Management Journal, 14, pp. 288 - 306, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14637150810876643
    Journal articles | 2008
    El Sawah SA; Mclucas A; Mazanov J, 2008, 'Water Management in the Australian Capital Territory: Problem Structuring using SODA', ASOR Bulletin, 27, pp. 2 - 12
  • Conference Papers | 2024
    Uddin M; Mo H; Dong D; Elsawah S, 2024, 'Energy Management in Community Microgrid-A Techno-economic Study Framework', in 2024 Australian and New Zealand Control Conference, ANZCC 2024, pp. 169 - 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ANZCC59813.2024.10432921
    Preprints | 2023
    Akl A; Rahman HF; Chakrabortty RK; ElSawah S, 2023, An Assets Maintenance-Workforce Planning Problem Under Uncertainty a Chance Constraints Assisted Simulation-Optimization Approach, , http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4339949
    Preprints | 2023
    Aly E; ElSawah S; Turan HH; Ryan MJ, 2023, An OOBN Pattern Language Design: Toward Boosting the Composability and Reusability of Component-Based Probabilistic Models, , http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4375666
    Preprints | 2023
    Kahagalage SD; Turan HH; El Sawah S; Gary M, 2023, Exploratory Modelling and Analysis to Support Defence Resource Planning, Asset Management, and Decision-Making Under Deep Uncertainty, , http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4363962
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Turan H; El Sawah S, 2023, 'SIMULATION-OPTIMIZATION-BASED DECISION SUPPORT FOR A FLEET MIX AND RENEWAL PROBLEM', Sharjah, UAE, presented at International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering, Sharjah, UAE, 30 October 2023, https://www.proceedings.com/content/072/072579webtoc.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Ali IM; Turan HH; Elsawah S, 2022, 'A Discrete Differential Evolution Algorithm for a Military Fleet Modernization Problem', in 2022 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2022 - Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC55065.2022.9870320
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Biswas S; Turan H; El Sawah S, 2022, 'Simulation Analysis of a Military Casualty Evacuation System', Sydney, Australia, presented at First Australian Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Sydney, Australia, 20 December 2022, https://ieomsociety.org/proceedings/2022australia/482.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Hussein A; Petraki E; Elsawah S; Abbass H, 2022, 'Autonomous Swarm Shepherding Using Curriculum-Based Reinforcement Learning', in Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems, AAMAS, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Virtual Event New Zealand, presented at International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems, Virtual Event New Zealand, 09 May 2022 - 13 May 2022, https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.5555/3535850.3535922
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Stark A; Akl A; Turan H; El Sawah S, 2022, 'What did I forget? An investigation into refresher training intervals for a multi-skilled maintenance workforce', Sydney, Australia, presented at First Australian Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Sydney, Australia, 20 December 2022 - 22 February 2023, https://ieomsociety.org/proceedings/2022australia/551.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Ali I; Turan H; Chakrabortty R; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2021, 'An Integrated Differential Evolution-based Heuristic Approach for Product Family Design Problem', IEEE, Krakow, Poland, presented at 2021 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC), Krakow, Poland, 28 June 2021 - 01 July 2021
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Cunico G; Elsawah S; Gary MS; Cao T; Kosowski L; Richmond MK, 2021, 'System dynamics applications for defence combat modelling: preliminary insights from a literature exploration', in Proceedings of the International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM, pp. 806 - 812
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Mccall F; Hussein A; Petraki E; Elsawah S; Abbass H, 2021, 'Towards a systematic educational framework for human-machine teaming', in TALE 2021 - IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Education, Proceedings, pp. 375 - 382, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TALE52509.2021.9678853
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Richmond MK; Gary MS; Cao T; Blumson D; Kosowski L; Hock K; Elsawah S; Kempt N, 2021, 'Operational effectiveness of future land combat teams: model conceptualisation', in Proceedings of the International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM, pp. 813 - 819
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Withers K; Turan H; Kahagalage S; El Sawah S, 2021, 'The closed loop military maintenance workforce: A simulation-based optimisation approach', in 24th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand, Sydney, presented at 24th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Sydney, 05 December 2021, http://dx.doi.org/10.36334/modsim.2021.m2.withers
    Preprints | 2020
    Abbass HA; Elsawah S; Petraki E; Hunjet R, 2020, Machine Education: Designing semantically ordered and ontologically guided modular neural networks, , http://dx.doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.2002.03841
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Hossain MA; Chakrabortty R; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2020, 'Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Ultra-short-term Wind Power Forecasting', in IEEE 2020 International Conference on Applied Superconductivity and Electromagnetic Devices (ASEMD2020), IEEE, China, pp. 1 - 12, presented at IEEE 2020 International Conference on Applied Superconductivity and Electromagnetic Devices (ASEMD2020), China, 16 October 2020 - 18 October 2020, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ASEMD49065.2020.9276090
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Hussein A; ELsawah S; Abbass H, 2020, 'A System Dynamics Model for Human Trust in Automation under Speed and Accuracy Requirements', in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Annual Meeting, SAGE Publications, Seattle, Washington, USA, presented at 63rd Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Seattle, Washington, USA, 28 October 2020 - 01 November 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1071181319631167
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Hussein A; Elsawah S; Abbass H, 2020, 'Investigating Gender Differences in Human Interactions with a Transparent Swarm', in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Annual Meeting, SAGE Publications, SAGE Publications Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA, pp. 853 - 857, presented at 63rd Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, SAGE Publications Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA, 28 October 2020 - 01 November 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1071181319631009
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Hussein A; Elsawah S; Abbass HA, 2020, 'Swarm collective wisdom: A fuzzy-based consensus approach for evaluating agents confidence in global states', in IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/FUZZ48607.2020.9177680
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Hussein A; Elsawah S; Abbass HA, 2020, 'Towards Trust-Aware Human-Automation Interaction: An Overview of the Potential of Computational Trust Models', in Proceedings of the 53rd Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Hawaii, USA, presented at Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Hawaii, USA, 07 January 2020, http://dx.doi.org/10.24251/hicss.2020.047
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Jalalvand F; Turan H; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2020, 'A multi-objective risk-averse workforce planning under uncertainty', Canberra, Australia, presented at IEEE SYMPOSIUM SERIES ON COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, Canberra, Australia, 01 December 2020 - 04 December 2020
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Sallam K; Turan H; Chakrabortty R; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2020, 'A Differential Evolution Algorithm for Military Workforce Planning Problems: A Simulation-Optimization Approach', in IEEE SYMPOSIUM SERIES ON COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, IEEE, Canberra, Australia, pp. 2504 - 2509, presented at 2020 IEEE SYMPOSIUM SERIES ON COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, Canberra, Australia, 01 December 2020 - 04 December 2020, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/SSCI47803.2020.9308566.
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Sallam KM; Turan HH; Chakrabortty RK; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2020, 'A Differential Evolution Algorithm for Military Workforce Planning Problems: A Simulation-Optimization Approach', in 2020 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence, SSCI 2020, pp. 2504 - 2509, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/SSCI47803.2020.9308566
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Turan H; El Sawah S; Jalalvand F; Ryan M, 2020, 'Solving Strategic Military Workforce Planning Problems with Simulation-Optimization', Canberra, Australia, presented at IEEE SYMPOSIUM SERIES ON COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, Canberra, Australia, 01 December 2020 - 04 September 2020
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Abbass HA; El Sawah S; Petraki E; Hunjet R, 2019, 'Machine Education: Designing semantically ordered and ontologically guided modular neural networks', in IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence, Xiamen, China, presented at IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence, Xiamen, China, 06 December 2019 - 09 December 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/SSCI44817.2019.9003051
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Abbass HA; Elsawah S; Petraki E; Hunjet R, 2019, 'Machine Education: Designing semantically ordered and ontologically guided modular neural networks', in 2019 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence, SSCI 2019, pp. 948 - 955, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/SSCI44817.2019.9003083
    Conference Papers | 2019
    El Sawah S; Danesh D; Ryan M, 2019, 'Strategic Asset Planning Decision Analysis: An Integrated System Dynamics and Multi-criteria Decision-making Method', in 29th Annual International INCOSE Symposium, Orlando, presented at 29th Annual International INCOSE Symposium, Orlando, 20 July 2019 - 25 July 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.2334-5837.2019.00635.x
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Moallemi E; Turan H; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2019, 'Comparing Implications of ‘Robustness’ and ‘Optimality’ for Decision Support under Uncertainty', in 29th Annual International INCOSE Symposium, Orlando, presented at 29th Annual International INCOSE Symposium, Orlando, 20 July 2019 - 25 July 2019
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Turan H; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2019, 'Repair priorities in repairable spare part supply systems: a simulation-optimization approach', Canberra, ACT, Australia, presented at 23rd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 01 December 2019 - 06 December 2019
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Turan HH; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2019, 'Simulation-based analysis of military workforce planning strategies', in ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, pp. 68 - 75, http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3335550.3335568
    Reports | 2018
    Anthony J; El Sawah S; Cuddy S; Robson B; McIntyre N; Cook F, 2018, Queensland Water Modelling Network Good Modelling Practices and Principles, https://science.des.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/81110/qwmn-good-modelling-practice-principles.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2018
    El Sawah S; Gordon L; Ryan M; Harris R, 2018, 'Model-based Assessment of the Submarine Support System', in 28th Annual International INCOSE Symposium, Washington DC, presented at 28th Annual International INCOSE Symposium, Washington DC, 07 July 2018 - 12 July 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.2334-5837.2018.00489.x
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2018, 'Systems Thinking Course for Postgradudate Systems Engineering', in Proceedings of 2018 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2018, pp. 1183 - 1184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2018.8615449
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Lai S; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2018, 'A Prototype Model for Evaluating Decision Options for Recruitment and Employment of Women in Defence', in Systems Engineering / Test and Evaluation Conference, Engineers Australia, Sydney, pp. 311 - 324, presented at Systems Evaluation Test and Evaluation Conference 2018: Unlocking the Future Through Systems Engineering: SETE 2018, Sydney, 30 April 2018 - 01 May 2018, https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=631370989119569;res=IELENG
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Moallemi E; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2018, 'Informing the Delineation of Input Uncertainty Space in Exploratory Modelling using a Heuristic Approach', in 28th Annual International INCOSE Symposium, Washington DC, presented at 28th Annual International INCOSE Symposium, Washington DC, 07 July 2018 - 12 July 2018
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Moallemi E; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2018, 'Towards an Integrated Approach for Multi-objective Decision Making Under Uncertainty', Engineers Australia, Sydney, pp. 119 - 133, presented at Systems Engineering / Test and Evaluation Conference SETE2018, Sydney, 30 April 2018 - 02 May 2018, https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=631091494550696;res=IELENG
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Moallemi EA; El Sawah S; Turan H; Ryan M, 2018, 'Multi-Objective Decision Making in Multi-Period Acquisition Planning Under Deep Uncertainty', in Proceedings of the 2018 Winter Simulation Conference, Gothenburg, Sweden, presented at Winter Simulation Conference (WSC 2018), Gothenburg, Sweden, 09 December 2018 - 12 December 2018, https://www.informs-sim.org/wsc18papers/includes/files/112.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Moallemi EA; Ryan MJ; El Sawah S, 2018, 'Towards An Analytical Framework for Experimental Design in Exploratory Modeling', in 2018 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), IEEE, Gothenburg, Sweden, pp. 455 - 466, presented at Winter Simulation Conference 2018 (WSC 2018), Gothenburg, Sweden, 09 December 2018 - 12 December 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/WSC.2018.8632229
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Turan H; El sawah S; Moallemi E; Ryan M, 2018, 'Optimizing acquisition strategies for high-value assets via simulation-based genetic algorithm', in Systems Engineering / Test and Evaluation Conference, Engineers Australia, Sydney, pp. 301 - 310, presented at Systems Engineering / Test and Evaluation Conference (SETE2018), Sydney, 30 April 2018 - 02 May 2018, https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=631352356148311;res=IELENG
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Turan H; Moallemi E; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2018, 'A simulation-based optimisation for a military fleet-transition problem', in CIE48 Proceedings, 2-5 December 2018, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, presented at INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, Auckland, New Zealand, 02 December 2018 - 05 December 2018
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Jnitova VICTORIA; El Sawah SA; Ryan MJ, 2017, 'Towards a modular System Dynamics approach for modelling military workforce planning problems', Adelaide, Australia, presented at INCOSE International Symposium, Adelaide, Australia, 15 July 2017 - 20 July 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.2334-5837.2017.00388.x/abstract
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Joshua Bowers ; El Sawah SA; Ryan M, 2017, 'Reusable Modules to Support Rapid Model Building: A Case Study of Defence Force Design', in Proceedings of INCOSE International Symposium, Adelaide, presented at INCOSE International Symposium, Adelaide, 15 July 2017 - 20 July 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Kristy Hudson ; El Sawah S; Ryan MJ, 2017, 'A prototype simulation model for army logistics training', in Proceedings of the INCOSE International Symposium, Adelaide, presented at INCOSE International Symposium, Adelaide, 15 July 2017 - 20 July 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Moallemi E; El Sawah S; Ryan MJ, 2017, 'Dynamic modelling of complex systems under deep uncertainty using an exploratory multi-method approach', in Syme G; Hatton MacDonald D; Fulton B; Piantadosi J (eds.), MODSIM 2017: Managing cumulative risks through model-based processes, The Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc, Hobart, Australia, presented at 22nd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2017), Hobart, Australia, 03 December 2017 - 08 December 2017, https://www.mssanz.org.au/modsim2017/documents/MODSIM2017_book_abstracts.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Mouthaan RA; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2017, 'A Conceptual Model for the Identification of Suitable Personnel to Operate in High-risk, Physically Demanding Environments', in 22nd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2017), Hobart, presented at 22nd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2017), Hobart, 04 December 2017 - 08 December 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Zare F; Bagheri A; Elsawah S, 2017, 'Using system archetypes for problem framing and a qualitative analysis: A case study in Iranian water resource management', in Proceedings - 22nd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2017, pp. 1433 - 1439
    Conference Papers | 2016
    El Sawah SA; Ryan M, 2016, 'A modular and approach to dynamic modelling approach for capability planning', in Australasian Simulation Congress SimTect 2016, Melbourne, presented at Australasian Simulation Congress SimTect 2016, Melbourne, 26 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Jnitova V; El Sawah S; Ryan M, 2016, 'Modelling the Complexity of RAN Training Pipelines: A System Dynamics Approach', Melbourne, presented at Australasian Simulation Congress SimTect, Melbourne, 26 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Abdelbari H; el sawah S; Shafi K, 2015, 'Model learning using genetic programming under full and partial system information conditions', in Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, presented at 33rd International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 19 July 2015 - 23 July 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    El Sawah S; McLucas A; Ryan M, 2015, 'Generic and reusable structure in systems dynamics modelling: roadmap of literature and future research questions', in Chichakly K; Saeed K (ed.), Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, presented at Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 19 July 2015 - 23 July 2015, http://www.systemdynamics.org/conferences/2015/proceed/index.html
    Conference Papers | 2015
    El Sawah SA; Ryan MJ; McLucas AC, 2015, 'Beyond why to what and how: the use of systems thinking to support problem formulation in systems engineering applications', in Proceedings of the 21st International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2015),, Gold Coast, Australia, presented at he 21st International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2015), Gold Coast, Australia, 29 November 2015 - 04 December 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Guillaume JHA; El Sawah S; Jakeman AJ; Kummu M, 2015, 'Communicating uncertainty: Design patterns for framing model results in scientific publications', in Proceedings - 21st International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2015, pp. 1972 - 1978
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Ryan MJ; El Sawah ; McLucas , 2015, 'On the Issues of Model (Re)usability in Systems Engineering: Some Reminders', in Systems Engineering / Test and Evaluation Conference SETE2015, Canberra, presented at Systems Engineering / Test and Evaluation Conference SETE2015, Canberra, 27 April 2015 - 29 April 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Ticehurst JL; El Sawah S; Richardson L, 2015, 'An approach to consider the impact of co-designed science: Case study of Bayesian networks to set NRM targets', in Proceedings - 21st International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2015, pp. 1958 - 1964
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Croke BFW; Blakers RS; El Sawah S; Fu B; Guillaume JHA; Kelly RA; Patrick MJ; Ross A; Ticehurst J; Barthel R; Jakeman AJ, 2014, 'Marrying Hydrological Modelling and Integrated Assessment for the needs of Water Resource Management', in IAHS-AISH Proceedings and Reports, pp. 351 - 356, http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/piahs-364-351-2014
    Conference Papers | 2013
    El Sawah S; Kelly RA; Beverly C; Stott K; Patrick MJ; Kath J; Croke BFW; Qureshi ME; Courtney-Barrer B; Asher MJ; Roberts A; Jakeman AJ, 2013, 'An integrated model to examine the effects of Sustainable Diversion Limits: A case study in the Lower Campaspe catchment', in Proceedings - 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2013, pp. 2131 - 2137
    Reports | 2013
    El Sawah SA; Dyer FD; Lucena-Moya P; Harrison E; Croke B; Tschierschke A; Griffiths R; Brawata R; Kath J; Reynoldson T; Jakeman AJ, 2013, Predicting water quality and ecological responses, https://www.nccarf.edu.au/publications/predicting-water-quality-ecological-responses
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Hamilton SH; Guillaume JHA; ElSawah S, 2013, 'Modelling groundwater dependent ecosystems in the Willunga Basin, South Australia', in Proceedings - 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2013, pp. 2945 - 2951
    Conference Papers | 2012
    ElSawah S; Haase D; Van Delden H; Pierce S; ElMahdi A; Voinov AA; Jakeman AJ, 2012, 'Using system dynamics for environmental modelling: Lessons learnt from six case studies', in iEMSs 2012 - Managing Resources of a Limited Planet: Proceedings of the 6th Biennial Meeting of the International Environmental Modelling and Software Society, pp. 1367 - 1374
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Sojda RS; Chen SH; El Sawah S; Guillaume JHA; Jakeman AJ; Lautenbach S; McIntosh BS; Rizzoli AE; Seppelt R; Struss P; Voinov AA; Volk M, 2012, 'Identifying the decision to be supported: A review of papers from environmental modelling and software', in iEMSs 2012 - Managing Resources of a Limited Planet: Proceedings of the 6th Biennial Meeting of the International Environmental Modelling and Software Society, pp. 73 - 80
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Dyer F; El Sawah S; Harrison E; Broad S; Croke B; Norris R; Jakeman A, 2011, 'Predicting water quality responses to a changing climate: Building an integrated modelling framework', in IAHS-AISH Publication, pp. 178 - 183
    Conference Papers | 2011
    El Sawah S; Guillaume HA; Mitchell M, 2011, 'Using participatory rapid appraisal and DPSIR approaches for participatory modelling: A case study for groundwater management in South Australia', in MODSIM 2011 - 19th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation - Sustaining Our Future: Understanding and Living with Uncertainty, pp. 2873 - 2879
    Conference Papers | 2011
    El Sawah S; Hicks A; Manger P; Athanasiadis IN; Croke BFW; Jakeman AJ, 2011, 'A web-based platform for integrated groundwater data management', in MODSIM 2011 - 19th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation - Sustaining Our Future: Understanding and Living with Uncertainty, pp. 3141 - 3147
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Jakeman AJ; El Sawah S; Guillaume JHA; Pierce SA, 2011, 'Making progress in integrated modelling and environmental decision support', in IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, pp. 15 - 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-22285-6_2
    Conference Papers | 2010
    El Sawah S; McLucas A; Ryan M, 2010, 'Understanding the complex system dynamics of managing water security', in 20th Annual International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering, INCOSE 2010, pp. 339 - 353
    Conference Papers | 2010
    El Sawah SA; Mclucas A; Ryan MJ, 2010, 'Communicating the Relationship Between Supply and Demand in the Management of the ACT’s Water', in Proceedings SETE 2010 Conference, SESA, Adelaide, presented at SETE 2010, Adelaide, 03 May 2010 - 05 May 2010, http://www.systemdynamics.org/conferences/2009/proceed/papers/P1136.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2010
    El Sawah SA; Mclucas A; Ryan MJ, 2010, 'Using cognitive mapping to elicit modelling requirements: An overview', in Proceedings of the 2010 18th IEEE International Requirements Engineering Conference, RE2010, IEEE, Sydney, NSW, pp. 357 - 363, presented at 2010 18th IEEE International Requirements Engineering Conference, RE2010, Sydney, NSW, 27 September 2010 - 01 October 2010, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/RE.2010.51
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Ryan MJ; El Sawah SA; Mclucas A, 2010, 'Understanding the Complex System Dynamics of Managing Water Security', in 20th Anniversary International INCOSE Symposium, INCOSE, Chicago, pp. 1 - 15, presented at 20th Anniversary International INCOSE Symposium, Chicago, 12 July 2010 - 15 July 2010, http://www.incose.org/ProductsPubs/incosestore.aspx
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Ryan MJ; Mclucas A; El Sawah SA, 2010, 'Communicating about Water Issues: From Cognitive Maps to Dynamic Models', in Requirements Engineering Conference (RE), 2010 18th IEEE International, IEEE, Sydney, NSW, pp. 357 - 363, presented at 18th IEEE International Requirements Engineering Conference, Sydney, 27 September 2010 - 01 October 2010, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/RE.2010.51
    Conference Papers | 2008
    El Sawah SA; Mclucas A, 2008, 'ACT Water Management: A System Dynamics Based Learning Intervention', in Proc: International System Dynamics Conference, System Dynamics Society, Athens, Greece, presented at 2008 International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Athens, Greece, 20 July 2008 - 24 July 2008
    Preprints |
    Ali IM; Biswas S; Turan HH; Chakrabortty RK; ElSawah S; Ryan MJ, An Integrated Differential Evolution Algorithm for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems, , http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4069601
    Preprints |
    Ali IM; Turan HH; ElSawah S, A Military Fleet Mix Problem For High-Valued Defense Assets: A Simulation-Based Optimization Approach, , http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4186508

I have attracted research grants from Australia and overseas, including:

  • 2020, Chief-investigator, research grant from the Department of Defence (Defence People Group) on the use of a system-of-systems approach for reviewing and re-designing the joint training systems.
  • 2020-2024, Chief-investigator, ARC Discovery Project (AUD 580,000), Machine-education methodologies and algorithms for designing trusted multi-skilled evolutionary learners.
  • 2017-2019, Co-investigator, research grants (AUD 642,178) from the Commonwealth Government to support the development of model-based decision making frameworks to inform the management of strategic Navy assets (e.g. the Future Submarine Program).
  • 2017, Co-investigator, research grant (USD 25,000) from the US National Science Foundation devoted to synthesize knowledge on the state-of-art and challenges in socio-ecological models for actionable science
  • 2016, Co-investigator, research grant (USD 60,000) from the US National Science Foundation devoted to develop practical guidelines on core modelling practices in integrated water management projects.
  • 2013, Co-investigator, a research grant (AUD 90,000) from the local Government to develop a modelling framework to support water conservation efforts at the Condamine region, one of the most iconic and yet water-stressed regions in QLD. 
  • 2011,  Co-investigator, Category 1 research grant (AUD 475,578) by the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility, from a combined funding source provided by the Government (Commonwealth and State) and industry, to develop a systems modeling framework for assessing climate change impacts on water resource systems, and flow on effects on ecological responses

 

  • Best Paper Award by the International Conference of Management Science and Industrial Engineering (2019)
  • The Early Career Research Award by the International Environmental Modelling and Software Society (2018)
  • Best Paper Award by the International Council on Systems Engineering (2017)
  • The Australian Society of Operations Research Rising Star Award (2016).
  • Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand (biannual) Early Career Research Excellence award (2015).
  • Peter Cullen Trust fellowship award for leadership in bridging science-policy gap (outstanding fellow of the year; 2014)
  • Best Reviewer’s Award from the international Journal of Environmental Modelling and Software (2012)
  • The Australian Water Association (AWA) Award for best postgraduate water research (2010)

  • Leading a research project on the development of model-based decision support framework to inform sustainable asset management. The framework has been applied and used in projects related to decision support for strategic national assets such as the Future Submarine Program and design of future navy capabilities.

My Research Supervision

I am a principle/joint supervisor for:

  • A PhD candidate, the use of integrated modeling for investigating water-energy-food nexus (2019-)
  • A PhD candidate, the design and use of serious gaming to support active learning (2019-)
  • A PhD candidate, the use of system dynamic models to understand the role of trust in human-machine interactions (2017-)
  • A PhD candidate, the development of multi-method systems thinking and action research methodology for organizational learning (2017-)
  • A PhD candidate, joint supervision with ANU, the use of integrated modeling to inform the development of water management plans (2017-)

My Teaching

I am currently the coordinator of the Masters of Systems Engineering. I teach the following courses at the post-graduate level

  • Systems thinking and modeling (2015-)
  • Simulation Application (2015-)

In addition, I have delivered 30+ professional development courses on the use of systems thinking in complex problem solving to many Government and industrial agencies (e.g. Royal Australian Force)