Scott M Ferguson

Bridging the Gap: Transferring Design Margins Into MBSE Practice for System Changeability Analysis

Valverde, O., Jacobson, L., & Ferguson, S. (2025, August 17).

Narrative-Driven Decision-Making: Integrating Conviction Narrative Theory (CNT) Into Engineering Design Theory

Ferguson, S., Deering, L. R., & Bryden, K. M. (2025, August 17).

Repeated Measures Investigation of Self-Efficacy in Jonassen-Inspired Problem-Based Learning for Aerospace Engineering Students

Ghoreyshi, S., Olewnik, A., & Ferguson, S. (2025, November 2). (Vol. 11). Vol. 11.

Toward Explainable Engineering Decisions: Pursuing a Descriptive Decision Theory at the Intersection of Analysis, Judgment, and Conviction

Ferguson, S., & Bryden, K. M. (2025, November 5). Systems Engineering.

Using the Delphi Method to Understand Convergent and Divergent Perspectives of PBL Experts and Engineering Faculty in Aerospace Engineering

Olewnik, A., Schrewe, L., Ferguson, S., Olewnik, A., Schrewe, L., & Ferguson, S. (2025, December 16). Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education.

ML-Based Analysis of In-Situ Backscatter Electron Detection for Quality Assurance During Additive Manufacturing

Gbadamosi-Adeniyi, T., McDonald, T., Peverall, D., Amoako, E., Tassone, C., Ferguson, S., & Horn, T. (2024, April 23). 2024 JOINT INTERNATIONAL VACUUM ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE AND INTERNATIONAL VACUUM ELECTRON SOURCES CONFERENCE, IVEC + IVESC 2024.

Managing and modelling margins in design as a means for confronting the challenges of a disruptive world

Ferguson, S., Brahma, A., Eckert, C., & Isaksson, O. (2024, October 2). Journal of Engineering Design, Vol. 35, pp. 1185–1192.

Deep Neural Networks in Natural Language Processing for Classifying Requirements by Origin and Functionality: An Application of BERT in System Requirements

Mullis, J., Chen, C., Morkos, B., & Ferguson, S. (2023, October 12). Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 146.

Margins in design – review of related concepts and methods

Brahma, A., Ferguson, S., Eckert, C., & Isaksson, O. (2023, June 20). Journal of Engineering Design, Vol. 6.

Toward Quantifiable Evidence of Excess’ Value Using Personal Gaming Desktops

Long, D., Morkos, B., & Ferguson, S. (2021, January 10). Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 143.

Assessing Lifecycle Value Using Object-Based Modeling by Incorporating Excess and Changeability

Long, D., & Ferguson, S. (2020, August 31). Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 143.

Studying Dynamic Change Probabilities and Their Role in Change Propagation

Long, D., & Ferguson, S. (2020, March 13). Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 142.

The Cost-Sorted Distance Method for Identifying Minima Within Firefly Optimization Results: Application to Engineering Design

Elliott, C. M., Ferguson, S. M., & Buckner, G. D. (2020, June 19). Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, Vol. 21.

Design for the Marketing Mix: The Past, Present, and Future of Market-Driven Engineering Design

Donndelinger, J. A., & Ferguson, S. M. (2019, October 1). Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 142.

Benefits and challenges of using unmanned aerial systems in the monitoring of electrical distribution systems

The Electricity Journal, 31(2), 26–32.

A Case Study of Evolvability and Excess on the B-52 Stratofortress and F/A-18 Hornet

Long, D., & Ferguson, S. (2017, August 6). Proceedings of the Asme International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2017, Vol 4.

Design for excess capability to handle uncertain product requirements in a developing world setting

Allen, J. D., Mattson, C. A., Thacker, K. S., & Ferguson, S. M. (2017, March 22). Research in Engineering Design, Vol. 28, pp. 511–527.

Exploring Architecture Selection and System Evolvability

White, S., & Ferguson, S. (2017, August 6). Proceedings of the Asme International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2017, Vol 2b.

Bubble Tracking Simulations of Turbulent Two-Phase Flows

Fang, J., & Bolotnov, I. A. (2016, July 10). Proceedings of the Asme Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, 2016, Vol 1b.

Design Optimization and Analysis of a Prescribed Vibration System

Malinga, B., Ferguson, S. M., & Buckner, G. D. (2016, August 21). Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2016, Vol 2b, pp. 353–360.

Evaluation of System Evolvability Based on Usable Excess

Allen, J. D., Mattson, C. A., & Ferguson, S. M. (2016, July 1). Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 138.

Excess Identification and Mapping in Engineered Systems

Cansler, E. Z., White, S. B., Ferguson, S. M., & Mattson, C. A. (2016, June 16). Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 138.

Exploring how optimal composite design is influenced by model fidelity and multiple objectives

Joglekar, S., Hagel, K. V., Pankow, M., & Ferguson, S. (2016, October 22). Composite Structures.

Modeling, construction and experimental validation of actuated rolling dynamics of the cylindrical Transforming Roving-Rolling Explorer (TRREx)

Acta Astronautica, 132, 43–53.

Optimization of excess system capability for increased evolvability

Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 53(6), 1277–1294.

Performance and Design Comparison of a Bulk Thermoelectric Cooler With a Hybrid Architecture

Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, 8(2).

Exploring the Relationship Between Excess and System Evolutions Using a Stress-Test

Cansler, E. Z., Ferguson, S. M., & Mattson, C. A. (2015, August 2). International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2015, Vol 7.

Heat shrink formation of a corrugated thin film thermoelectric generator

Sun, T., Peavey, J. L., Shelby, M. D., Ferguson, S., & O’Connor, B. T. (2015, July 15). Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 103, pp. 674–680.

Modeling Noncompensatory Choices With a Compensatory Model for a Product Design Search

Shin, J., & Ferguson, S. (2015, August 2). International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2015, Vol 2A.

Navigating redesign and market desirability implications when considering increased product variety

Belt, A., Hagel, K. V., & Ferguson, S. (2015, April 11). Journal of Engineering Design, Vol. 26, pp. 236–258.

New Perspectives on Design Automation: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the ASME Design Automation Conference

Ilies, H., Parkinson, M., Seepersad, C. C., Kokkolaras, M., Ragsdell, K., Papalambros, P., … Allison, J. (2015, April 1). Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 137.

Performance Comparison of a Bulk Thermoelectric Cooler With a Hybrid Device Architecture

Antonik, M., Ferguson, S. M., & O’Connor, B. T. (2015, August 2). International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2015, Vol 2b.

Performance analysis of a thermoelectric cooler with a corrugated architecture

Owoyele, O., Ferguson, S., & O’Connor, B. T. (2015, March 13). Applied Energy, Vol. 147, pp. 184–191.

Simulating Variability of Rework Cost and Market Performance Estimates in Product Redesign

Hagel, K. A. V., & Ferguson, S. M. (2015, August 2). International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2015, Vol 2A.

Top down design using Bayesian network classifiers for composite panels

Proceedings of the American Society for Composites: Thirtieth Technical Conference, 468–475.

A Model for Quantifying System Evolvability Based on Excess and Capacity

Tackett, M. W. P., Mattson, C. A., & Ferguson, S. M. (2014, February 8). Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 136.

Creating targeted initial populations for genetic product searches in heterogeneous markets

Foster, G., Turner, C., Ferguson, S., & Donndelinger, J. (2014, March 5). Engineering Optimization, Vol. 46, pp. 1729–1747.

Performance Analysis and Technical Feasibility Assessment of a Transforming Roving-Rolling Explorer Rover for Mars Exploration

Edwin, L. E., Denhart, J. D., Gemmer, T. R., Ferguson, S. M., & Mazzoleni, A. P. (2014, April 1). Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 136.

A Concept Selection Framework for Early Sorting of Reconfigurable System Designs

Denhart, J., Gemmer, T., Ferguson, S., & Mazzoleni, A. (2013, August 4). Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2013, Vol 3B.

A review of mass customization across marketing, engineering and distribution domains toward development of a process framework

Ferguson, S. M., Olewnik, A. T., & Cormier, P. (2013, August 13). Research in Engineering Design, Vol. 25, pp. 11–30.

Effects of Feedback on Design Space Exploration

Foster, G., Denhart, J., & Ferguson, S. (2013, August 4). Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2013, Vol 1.

Enhanced Targeted Initial Populations for Multiobjective Product Line Optimization

Foster, G., & Ferguson, S. (2013, August 4). Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2013, Vol 3A.

Exploring the Effectiveness of Using Graveyard Data When Generating Design Alternatives

Foster, G., & Ferguson, S. (2013, August 17). Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, Vol. 13.

Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a Variable Geometry Spray Fuel Injector

Archer, J. R., Fang, T., Ferguson, S., & Buckner, G. D. (2013, December 16). Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 136.

Using a Goal-Switching Selection Operator in Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm Optimization Problems

Shaefer, D., & Ferguson, S. (2013, August 4). Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2013, Vol 3B.

The Creation of Design Modules for Use in Engineering Design Education

Foster, G., Holland, M., Ferguson, S., & Deluca, W. (2012, August 12). Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Vol 7, pp. 23–36.

Assessing the Effectiveness of Using Graveyard Data for Generating Design Alternatives

Foster, G., & Ferguson, S. (2011, January 1). Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2011, Vol 5, Pts A and B, pp. 563–576.

Exploring Differences in Preference Heterogeneity Representation and Their Influence in Product Family Design

Sullivan, E., Ferguson, S., & Donndelinger, J. (2011, January 1). Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2011, Vol 5, Pts A and B, pp. 81–92.

Exploring Heterogeneity of Customer Preference to Balance Commonality and Market Coverage

Turner, C., Ferguson, S., & Donndelinger, J. (2011, January 1). Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2011, Vol 5, Pts A and B, pp. 67–79.

Exploring Marketing to Engineering Information Mapping in Mass Customization: A Presentation of Ideas, Challenges and Resulting Questions

Ferguson, S., Olewnik, A., & Cormier, P. (2011, January 1). Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2011, Vol 5, Pts A and B, pp. 609–623.

Development of a Changeable Airfoil Optimization Model for Use in the Multidisciplinary Design of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Ferguson, S., Tilstra, A. H., Seepersad, C. C., & Wood, K. L. (2009, January 1). Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Vol 5, Pts a and b - 35th Design Automation Conference, pp. 57–68.

Designing a family of reconfigurable vehicles using multilevel multidisciplinary design optimization

Ferguson, S., Kasprzak, E., & Lewis, K. (2008, October 21). Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Vol. 39, pp. 171–186.