Robert J. Cloutier, Ph.D.
Education
- Ph.D. Systems Engineering, (2006) Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ. Thesis: 鈥淎pplicability of Patterns to Architecting Complex Systems鈥, Advisor: Dr. Dinesh Verma
- M.B.A. Leadership, (1999) Eastern College, St. Davids, PA
- B.S. Physical Science, (1978) United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
Research
Dr. Cloutier's research interests include concept of operations, system architecting, model based systems engineering, complex patterns for systems engineering, visualizing socio-technical systems and a systems engineering metaverse.
Publications
Cloutier, R., Baldwin, C., and Bone, M. (2015). Systems Engineering Simplified. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, ISBN 9781498706681
Recent Journal Articles:
Loaiza, JH, Cloutier, R. (2022). Analyzing the Implementation of a Digital Twin Manufacturing System: Using a Systems Thinking Approach. MDPI Systems.
Sebastian, K., Cloutier, R., Hsiao, KT. (2021). A Comprehensive Commercialization Framework for Nanocomposites Utilizing a Model-Based Systems Engineering Approach. MDPI Systems, 9,84. Download at: file:///C:/Users/rober/Downloads/systems-09-00084.pdf
Lippert, K., Cloutier, R. (2021). Cyberspace: A Digital Ecosystem. Systems, 9(3), 48;
Lippert, K., Cloutier, R. (2019). TRIZ for Digital Systems Engineering: New Characteristics and Principles Redefined. Systems, 7(3), 39,
Glover, T., Cloutier, R., Gill, T. (2018). Development of a Systems Engineering Undergraduate Elective for Chemical Engineering Students. Chemical Engineering Education, Chemical Engineering Division, American Society for Engineering Education, Vol. 52, No. 4
Recent Graduates:
Ifezue Obiako, Ph.D. Systems Engineering. 鈥淭oward a Bio-inspired System Architecting Framework: Simulation of the Integration of Autonomous Bus Fleets & Alternative Fuel Infrastructures in Closed Sociotechnical Environments鈥. 麻豆相关报道, Mobile, AL. May 2022.
Salter, Cody, D.Sc. Systems Engineering. 鈥淚mproving Systems Reliability鈥. 麻豆相关报道, Mobile, AL. Summer 2018.
Courses
- SE601: Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
- SE603: Integration and Test
- SE604: Software Systems Engineering
- SE605: Project Engineering
- SE606: Systems Architecture
- SE610: Systems Thinking