Dr Mahmoud Efatmaneshnik

Program Director: Master of Systems Engineering UniSA STEM

Mawson Lakes Campus (P1-34)
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About me

Systems Engineering
Complexity Management
Artificial Intelligence
Defence Systems
Logistics and Support

Dr Mahmoud Efatmaneshnik is program director for Master of Systems Engineering program. He has a PhD in Complexity management of Design Process (2009), and a ME in manufacturing engineering (2005) both from UNSW. He has a BE in aerospace (1999) from Tehran Polytechnic university. He is a member of INCOSE and IEEE. He is the editor in cheif of Australian Journal of Multidiciplinay Engineering. His resaerch interests are:

Systems Engineering, Model based Systems Engineeing, Systems Modeling and Analysis, Complexity Modeling and Complexity Measure, Decision Analysis and Support, Capability Modelling and Acquisition Support.

He is available for PhD supervision in the following topics:

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Research

Research focus

Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing
Geomatic Engineering
Engineering
Information Systems
Information and Computing Sciences

Research

Outputs

Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Chapters

Year	Output
2024	Zaghwan, A, Gunawan, I & Efatmaneshnik, M 2024, 'Analytical research of energy loss in electrical grid systems', in DR Karanki (ed.), Frontiers of Performability Engineering: In Honor of Prof. K.B. Misra, Springer, Singapore, ch. 22, pp. 561-596.
2020	Jnitova, V, Efatmaneshnik, M, Joiner, KF & Chang, E 2020, 'Improving enterprise resilience by evaluating training system architecture: method selection for Australian Defense', in HAH Handley & A Tolk (eds.), A Framework of Human Systems Engineering: Applications and Case Studies, John Wiley and Sons n, US, ch. 9, pp. 143-183. 3
2019	Joiner, K, Efatmaneshnik, M & Tutty, M 2019, 'Test and evaluation toolset', in A Gorod et al. (eds), Evolving Toolbox for Complex Project Management, CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor and Francis, US, ch. 16, pp. 339-370.
2019	Yesudas, R, Efatmaneshnik, M & Joiner, K 2019, 'Identifying focal points in IT project governance using a synthetic and systems thinking approach', Complex Systems Design & Management: Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Complex Systems Design & Management, CSD&M, Springer, Switzerland, pp. 79-92.
2012	Efatmaneshnik, M, Alam, N, Balaei, AT, Kealy, A & Dempster, AG 2012, 'Cooperative positioning in vehicular networks', in R Aquino-Santos et al. (eds.), Wireless Technologies in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks: Present and Future Challenges, IGI Global, US, ch. 12, pp. 245-270. 6
2012	Efatmaneshnik, M, Kealy, A, Lim, S & Dempster, AG 2012, 'Analysis of information fusion for low cost, precise and reliable vehicular cooperative positioning with DSRC', in X Zhang & D Qiao (eds), International Conference on Heterogeneous Networking for Quality, Reliability, Security and Robustness QShine 2010: Quality, Reliability, Security and Robustness in Heterogeneous Networks, Springer, Germany, pp. 571-583. 1
2010	Efatmaneshnik, M, Reidsema, C, Marczyk, J & Balaei, AT 2010, 'Immune decomposition and decomposability analysis of complex design problems with a graph theoretic complexity measure', in E Szczerbicki & NT Nguyen (eds), Smart Information and Knowledge Management: Advances, Challenges, and Critical Issues, Springer, Germany, ch. 2, pp. 27-52. 11
2009	Efatmaneshnik, M & Reidsema, C 2009, 'IMMUNE: a collaborating environment for complex system design', in CL Mumford & LC Jain (eds), Computational Intelligence: Collaboration, Fusion and Emergence, Springer, Germany, ch. 9, pp. 275-320. 4

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2024	Zaghwan, A, Amer, Y, Efatmaneshnik, M & Abdussamie, N 2024, 'Monitoring energy-loss-driven-cost by using earned value simulation in complex systems', vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 1-29. Open access
2024	Zaghwan, A, Amer, Y, Efatmaneshnik, M & Gunawan, I 2024, 'Advancing system of systems engineering using intangible value logic measurements from intellectual capital thinking approach', Heliyon, vol. 10, no. 21, article no. e39814, pp. 1-26. Open access
2024	de Haan, P, Efatmaneshnik, M & James, A 2024, 'Revisiting future-proofing for large-scale acquisitions', Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 117-129.
2023	Burachik, RS, Efatmaneshnik, M, Kalloniatis, AC & Kaya, CY 2023, 'Optimal organizations across many faces of complexity: synchronized networks with load-balance and minimum complexity', IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 5393-5404. Open access 1 1
2023	Dwyer, D & Efatmaneshnik, M 2023, 'Lifecycle value sustainment and planning mission upgrades for complex systems: the case of warships', Systems, vol. 11, no. 4, article no. 183, pp. 1-24. Open access 2 1 1
2023	Efatmaneshnik, M & Shoval, S 2023, 'Stochastic modelling of process scheduling for reduced rework cost and scrap', International Journal of Production Research, vol. 61, no. 1, pp. 218-236. 6 6 1
2023	Efatmaneshnik, M, Chitsaz, N & Qiao, L 2023, 'Decision making for multi-objective problems: mean and median metrics', Systems Engineering, vol. 26, no. 6, pp. 814-829. Open access 1 1
2023	Jnitova, V, Joiner, K, Efatmaneshnik, M, Ferris, TL & Chang, E 2023, 'Using HOQ methodology to prioritise organisational resilience decisions in training establishments', vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 943-958. Open access
2023	de Haan, P, Efatmaneshnik, M & James, A 2023, 'Revisiting large scale defence acquisition: uncertainty and acquisition responsiveness', vol. 33, no. S1, pp. 1-16. Open access
2021	Efatmaneshnik, M & Handley, H A 2021, 'Task complexity measurement framework for human systems integration', IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 2787-2797. Open access 5 4
2021	Jnitova, V, Efatmaneshnik, M, Joiner, K & Chang, E 2021, 'Enhancing Enterprise Architecture with Resilience Perspective', vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 1176-1192.
2021	Jnitova, V, Joiner, K, Efatmaneshnik, M & Chang, E 2021, 'Modelling workforce employability pipelines for organisational resilience', International Journal of Engineering Business Management, vol. 13, pp. 1-19. Open access 5 3
2020	Dwyer, D & Efatmaneshnik, M 2020, 'Changeability analysis for existing systems', Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 43-53.
2020	Efatmaneshnik, M, Shoval, S & Qiao, L 2020, 'A standard description of the terms module and modularity for systems engineering', IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, vol. 67, no. 2, article no. 8540080, pp. 365-375. 26 22
2020	Yesudas, R, Castelle, K, Joiner, KF, Bradley, JM & Efatmaneshnik, M 2020, 'Addressing tensions of overlapping project management and systems engineering with the elegance of a complex systems governance approach', International Journal of System of Systems Engineering, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 164-193. 1
2019	Efatmaneshnik, M & Ryan, M 2019, 'On the definitions of sufficiency and elegance in systems design', IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 13, no. 3, article no. 8506454, pp. 2077-2088. 3 4 3
2019	Efatmaneshnik, M, Shoval, S & Joiner, K 2019, 'System test architecture evaluation: a probabilistic modeling approach', IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 13, no. 4, article no. 8667376, pp. 3651-3662. 11 9
2019	Shoval, S & Efatmaneshnik, M 2019, 'Managing complexity of assembly with modularity: a cost and benefit analysis', International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 105, no. 9, pp. 3815-3828. 12 10
2018	Efatmaneshnik, M, Ryan, MJ & Shoval , S 2018, 'A framework for testability analysis from a systems architecture perspective', vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 72-79.
2017	Mabrok, MA, Efatmaneshnik, M & Ryan, MJ 2017, 'Integrating nonfunctional requirements into axiomatic design methodology', IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 2204-2214. 8
2017	Qiao, L, Efatmaneshnik, M, Ryan, M & Shoval, S 2017, 'Product modular analysis with design structure matrix using a hybrid approach based on MDS and clustering', Journal of Engineering Design, vol. 28, no. 6, pp. 433-456. 45 30
2017	Shoval, S, Efatmaneshnik, M & Ryan, MJ 2017, 'Assembly sequence planning for processes with heterogeneous reliabilities', International Journal of Production Research, vol. 55, no. 10, pp. 2806-2828. 17 16
2017	Shoval, S, Efatmaneshnik, M & Ryan, MJ 2017, 'Probabilistic approach to modular assembly', IFAC-PapersOnLine, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 5688-5693. Open access 5 4
2016	Efatmaneshnik, M & Ryan, MJ 2016, 'A general framework for measuring system complexity', Complexity, vol. 21, pp. 533-546. 38 27 13
2016	Efatmaneshnik, M & Ryan, MJ 2016, 'On optimal modularity for system construction', Complexity, vol. 21, no. 5, pp. 176-189. 16 14 3
2016	Efatmaneshnik, M, Bradley, J & Ryan, M 2016, 'Complexity and fragility in system of systems', International Journal of System of Systems Engineering, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 294-312. 6
2016	Efatmaneshnik, M, Bradley, J & Ryan, MJ 2016, 'Complexity and fragility in system of systems', International Journal of System of Systems Engineering, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 294-312. 6
2012	Efatmaneshnik, M, Alam, N, Kealy, A & Dempster, AG 2012, 'A fast multidimensional scaling filter for vehicular cooperative positioning', Journal of Navigation, vol. 65, no. 2, pp. 223-243. 18 13
2012	Li, Y, Efatmaneshnik, M & Dempster, AG 2012, 'Attitude determination by integration of MEMS inertial sensors and GPS for autonomous agriculture applications', GPS Solutions, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 41-52. 76 66
2011	Efatmaneshnik, M, Kealy, A, Balaei, AT & Dempster, AG 2011, 'Information fusion for localization within vehicular networks', Journal of Navigation, vol. 64, no. 3, pp. 401-416. 6 5
2010	Efatmaneshnik, M & Reidsema, C 2010, 'A complex system engineering design model', Cybernetics and Systems, vol. 41, no. 8, pp. 554-576. 3 3
2009	Efatmaneshnik, M & Reidsema, C 2009, 'Decomposition, integration, and emergence in complex system design', Nonlinear Phenomena in Complex Systems, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 211-231.

Conferences

Year	Output
2024	De Haan, P, James, A, Efatmaneshnik, M & Lee, S 2024, 'Systems engineering flexibility for complex adaptive systems: broadening the concept of system engineering', 18th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2024, IEEE, pp. 1-4.
2024	De Haan, P, Johnson, C, Efatmaneshnik, M & James, A 2024, 'Using SysML to capture a naval ship's ontology for interdisciplinary communication', 10th IEEE International Symposium on Systems Engineering, ISSE 2024, IEEE, pp. 1-7.
2024	Kennedy, C & Efatmaneshnik, M 2024, 'The evolution of mission engineering within the military context', in (eds), 10th IEEE International Symposium on Systems Engineering, ISSE 2024, IEEE, pp. 1-8.
2024	Lee, S, Efatmaneshnik, M & James, A 2024, 'A multilevel test and evaluation modularization for test event optimization', 18th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2024, IEEE, pp. 1-6.
2024	Lee, S, Efatmaneshnik, M, James, A, Mayer, W, Smith, J & Grabert, T 2024, 'Fuzzy rule-based quantitative framework for system testability measurement', 10th IEEE International Symposium on Systems Engineering, ISSE 2024, IEEE.
2024	Petersen, B & Efatmanesknik, M 2024, 'Optimising warship lifecycle value: a real options approach', 10th IEEE International Symposium on Systems Engineering, ISSE 2024, IEEE, pp. 1-8.
2023	Chitsaz, N & Efatmaneshnik, M 2023, 'Design structure matrix for design assurance and management: the case of CubeSats', SysCon 2023 - 17th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, ITEE, pp. 1-5.
2019	Joiner, K, Efatmaneshnik, M & Tutty, M 2019, 'Modelling the efficacy of assurance strategies for better integration, interoperability and information assurance in family-of-system-of-systems', 3rd International Asia-Pacific Conference on Complex Systems Design and Management, CSD and M Asia 2018, Springer, pp. 25-36. 1
2019	Qiao, L, Efatmaneshnik, M & Ryan, M 2019, 'SMACOF hierarchical clustering to manage complex design problems with the design structure matrix', 3rd International Asia-Pacific Conference on Complex Systems Design and Management, CSD and M Asia 2018, Springer, pp. 50-61. 2
2018	Efatmaneshnik, M & Handley, HA 2018, 'Revisiting task complexity: a comprehensive framework', 12th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2018, IEEE, pp. 1-4. 4
2018	Shoval, S & Efatmaneshnik, M 2018, 'A probabilistic approach to the stochastic job-shop scheduling problem', 15th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, GCSM 2017, Elsevier, vol. 21, pp. 533-540. Open access 15
2016	Ryan, M, Efatmaneshnik, M & Shoval, S 2016, 'Modularization and task sequencing of complex assembly systems', 10th Annual International Systems Conference, SysCon 2016, IEEE, article no. 7490521, pp. 1-6.
2016	Shoval, S, Qiao, L, Efatmaneshnik, M & Ryan, M 2016, 'Dynamic modular architecture for product lifecycle', 23rd CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, LCE 2016, Elsevier, vol. 48, pp. 271-276. Open access 10 10
2015	Bradley, J, Efatmaneshnik, M & Rajabalinejad, M 2015, 'A theory of complexity escalation and collapse for system of systems', 10th System of Systems Engineering Conference, SoSE 2015, IEEE, pp. 7-11. 3 2
2015	Efatmaneshnik, M, Ryan, M & Ullah Qaisar, S 2015, 'System construction cost of hierarchical-modular structures', 9th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2015, IEEE, article no. 7116744, pp. 153-157. 1 1
2015	Mabrok, MA, Efatmaneshnik, M & Ryan, M 2015, 'Including non-functional requirements in the Axiomatic Design process', 9th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2015, IEEE, article no. 7116729, pp. 54-60. 3 4
2014	Efatmaneshnik, M & Ryan, M 2014, 'Failure propagation in SoS: why SoS should be loosely coupled', 9th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering, SoSE 2014, IEEE, article no. 6892462, pp. 49-54. 7 5
2014	Kealy, A, Alam, N, Efatmaneshnik, M, Toth, C, Dempster, A & Brzezinska, D 2014, 'Collaborative positioning in GPS-challenged environments', International Association of Geodesy Symposia, IAG 2011, Springer, vol. 139, pp. 493-500. 4 1
2012	Chikhale, M, Mansouri, M, Mostashari, A & Efatmaneshnik, M 2012, 'Intelligent governance of large-scale engineering systems: a sub-systemic approach', 6th IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2012, IEEE, article no. 6189446, pp. 453-460. 2 1
2012	Darabi, HR, Gorod, A, Mansouri, M, Wakeman, T & Efatmaneshnik, M 2012, 'Using hybrid modeling to simulate Maritime Transportation System of Systems (MTSoS)', 6th IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2012, IEEE, article no. 6189445, pp. 447-452. 6
2012	Efatmaneshnik, M & Nilchiani, R 2012, 'Evolvability and upgradability of fractionated space system: a real options approach', AIAA SPACE Conference and Exposition 2012, American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, pp. 1-12. 4
2012	Efatmaneshnik, M, Nilchiani, R & Heydari, B 2012, 'From complicated to complex uncertainties in system of systems', 6th IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2012, IEEE, article no. 6189537, pp. 541-546. 6
2012	Nilchiani, R, Efatmaneshnik, M & Dalili, K 2012, 'Measuring the value of adaptability of fractionated spacecrafts', 22nd Annual International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering, INCOSE 2012 and the 8th Biennial European Systems Engineering Conference 2012, EuSEC 2012, INCOSE - International Council on Systems Engineering, vol. 2, pp. 1256-1284. 4
2012	Salado, A, Nilchiani, R & Efatmaneshnik, M 2012, 'Taxonomy and categorization of uncertainties in space systems with an application to the measurement of the value of adaptability', AIAA SPACE Conference and Exposition 2012, American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), pp. 1-20. 4
2009	Efatmaneshnik, M, Tabatabaei Balaei, A & Dempster, A 2009, 'A channel capacity perspective on cooperative positioning algorithms for VANET', 22nd International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of the Institute of Navigation 2009, ION GNSS 2009, Institute of Navigation, vol. 6, pp. 1034-1041. Open access 8
2009	Efatmaneshnik, M, Tabatabaei Balaei, A, Alam, N & Dempster, A 2009, 'A modified multidimensional scaling with embedded particle filter algorithm for cooperative positioning of vehicular networks', International Conference on Vehicular Electronics and Safety, ICVES 2009, IEEE, article no. 5400202, pp. 7-12. 25

Reports

Year	Output
2021	Burachik, RS, Efatmaneshnik, M & Kaya, CY 2021, Optimised networks for synchronisation, load-balance and complexity, Defence Science and Technology Group, Australia.

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Organisation	Country
Ariel University	ISRAEL
Australian Defence Force Academy	AUSTRALIA
Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies	UNITED STATES
Cranfield University	UNITED KINGDOM
Defence Science and Technology Group	AUSTRALIA
Griffith University	AUSTRALIA
Leading Change	UNITED STATES
Navantia Australia Pty Ltd	AUSTRALIA
Nova Systems	AUSTRALIA
Old Dominion University	UNITED STATES
Ontonix srl	ITALY
Private Individual	UNITED KINGDOM
Stevens Institute of Technology	UNITED STATES
University of Adelaide	AUSTRALIA
University of Doha for Science and Technology	QATAR
University of Melbourne	AUSTRALIA
University of New South Wales	AUSTRALIA
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA
University of Twente	NETHERLANDS

External engagement & recognition

Engagement/recognition	Year
Editor in Chief Australian Journal of Multi Disciplinary Engineering (AJMDE)	2022
Editor in Chief Australian Journal of Multi Disciplinary Engineering (AJMDE)	2021
Editor in Chief Taylor and Francis Group	2021
Editor in Chief Australian Journal of Multi Disciplinary Engineering (AJMDE)	2020
Member Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE)	2020
Member International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE)	2020
Member Development Chair ACT Chapter Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE)	2020
Events Committee Chair Systems Engineering Society of Australia (SESA)	2019
Member International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE)	2019
Member Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE)	2019
Member Development Chair ACT Chapter Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE)	2019
Special Issue Editor: Systems Engineering Australian Journal of Multi Disciplinary Engineering (AJMDE)	2019
Events Committee Chair Systems Engineering Society of Australia (SESA)	2018
Member Development Chair ACT Chapter Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE)	2018
Special Issue Editor: Systems Engineering Australian Journal of Multi Disciplinary Engineering (AJMDE)	2018

Teaching & student supervision

Courses and programs

Courses I teach

ENGG 5032 System Engineering Project Extension (2025)
ENGG 5033 System Engineering Project (2025)
ENGG 5033 System Engineering Project (2024)
SCSTM 90009 SC Principles of Test and Evaluation Assessment (2025)
SCSTM 90009 SC Principles of Test and Evaluation Assessment (2024)
SCSTM 90010 SC Principles of Test and Evaluation (2025)
SCSTM 90010 SC Principles of Test and Evaluation (2024)
SCSTM 90004 SC Model Based Systems Engineering Assessment (2025)
SCSTM 90004 SC Model Based Systems Engineering Assessment (2024)
SCSTM 90003 SC Model Based Systems Engineering (2025)
SCSTM 90003 SC Model Based Systems Engineering (2024)
SCSTM 90001 SC Integrated Logistics Support Assessment (2025)
SCSTM 90001 SC Integrated Logistics Support Assessment (2024)
SCSTM 90002 SC Integrated Logistics Support (2025)
SCSTM 90002 SC Integrated Logistics Support (2024)
EEET 5151 Principles of Test and Evaluation (2025)
EEET 5151 Principles of Test and Evaluation (2024)
ENGG 5031 Principles of Systems Engineering (2024)
SCSTM 90015 Operations Analysis SC (2025)
ENGG 5034 Model Based System Engineering (2025)
ENGG 5034 Model Based System Engineering (2024)
BUSS 5404 Managing Complexity in Projects (2025)
BUSS 5404 Managing Complexity in Projects (2024)
EEET 5150 Integrated Logistics Support (2025)
EEET 5150 Integrated Logistics Support (2024)
EEET 5132 Engineering Management (2025)
EEET 5132 Engineering Management (2024)

Teaching & student supervision

Research degree supervision

Supervisions from 2010 shown

Thesis title	Student status
Applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) in the Australian Defence Industry	Current
Building adaptive test and evaluation framework through ai-driven digital model-based engineering testing tool	Current
Cyber Engineering Framework for Low Earth Orbit Satellites	Current
Data driven dynamic requirements engineering for smart naval vessel acquisition	Current
Developement of an MBSE Methodology in Sysml 2.0 In-Line with Existing Australian Defence Force Systems Engineering Approach	Current
Leveraging SysML2 and AI: A Next-Generation MBSE Methodology	Current
Model-based safety engineering applications in the railway sector	Current
Test and Evaluation Governance Mechanism and Architecture across Australia Defence: Past, Current and Future States	Current

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