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Salim S; Ali I; Elsawah S, 2024, 'A Secure Simulation-optimisation Framework for Fleet Mix Problem: A Defence-based Real-world Application', in GECCO 2024 Companion - Proceedings of the 2024 Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference Companion, pp. 207 - 210, http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3638530.3654170

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

Turan H; El Sawah S, 2023, 'Simulation-Optimization-Based Decision Support for a Fleet Mix and Renewal Problem', in 50th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering (CIE50), Computers & Industrial Engineering, Sharjah, UAE, pp. 1459 - 1468, presented at International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering, Sharjah, UAE, 30 October 2023, https://www.proceedings.com/72579.html

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

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

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, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), pp. 1 - 8, presented at 2022 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC), 18 July 2022 - 23 July 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC55065.2022.9870320

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, pp. 633 - 641, presented at International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems, Virtual Event New Zealand, 09 May 2022 - 13 May 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28323

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, pp. 785 - 791, presented at 24th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Sydney, 05 December 2021, http://dx.doi.org/10.36334/modsim.2021.m2.withers

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, Wiley, Orlando, pp. 788 - 802, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26977

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

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

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

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, pp. 333 - 339, presented at 22nd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2017), Hobart, Australia, 03 December 2017 - 08 December 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26442

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, pp. 843 - 849, presented at he 21st International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2015), Gold Coast, Australia, 29 November 2015 - 04 December 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

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

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

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

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


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