Two Shoal papers accepted at INCOSE IS 2025
Shoal is proud to announce that two papers have been accepted to be presented at the 35th Annual INCOSE International Symposium (INCOSE IS 2025), the largest annual event for systems engineering professionals. The symposium brings together systems engineering professionals, industry experts, researchers and practitioners to advance the practice of systems engineering.
The first paper, ‘Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach to investigate the “art of the possible”’, introduces a novel methodology for applying Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) in the early stages of research and development. Rather than beginning with fixed requirements and using traditional verification and validation practices, the approach starts with an ambitious systems concept and defines a series of research questions to incrementally explore feasibility. Each stage builds on the learnings, allowing the architecture to evolve in parallel with the expanding knowledge base. MBSE ensures traceability between the questions and activities, as the framework evolves, providing a methodology for managing complexity, reducing risk and enabling innovative, research and development, particularly for ambitious use cases that may otherwise be unattainable.
The paper is co-authored by Shoal Senior Systems Engineer, Photi Karagiannis, and Head of Engineering, Matthew Wylie, along with Tommie Liddy, Director and Principal Systems Engineer, at Turen.
The second paper accepted for the Symposium is titled ‘Early Stage Digital Engineering for Energy Decarbonization’. It is co-authored by Shoal Systems Engineering Advisors, Mark Unewisse and Stephen Cook, and Head of Engineering, Matthew Wylie. The paper presents a digital engineering approach for complex energy decarbonisation projects. Designed for use by small to medium enterprises (SMEs), the framework integrates MBSE with variety of tools including OpenModelica, and open operations research (OR) tools. By enabling a whole of system feasibility and risk analysis, the methodology supports the design and delivery of decarbonisation projects that are economically viable, technologically sound, and socially responsible at an SME scale. It provides critical insights into a sector expected to see trillions in investment over the coming decades.
“Recognition by INCOSE highlights our continued leadership in systems thinking to manage complexity and deliver positive change,” says Shaun Wilson, Shoal Group CEO. “Whether we’re supporting the clean energy transition or shaping smarter research methods, our work is grounded in navigating complexity through engineering and analysis.”
The papers evidence Shoal’s commitment to advancing systems engineering through research and practice, with applications spanning defence, space, transport, infrastructure, and energy sectors.
INCOSE IS 2025 is a hybrid event and will be held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, between 26 and 31 July 2025.
About INCOSE
The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) is a not for profit, membership based organisation connecting and supporting the development of systems engineering professionals globally.
About Shoal
Shoal is complex systems design company. We use Systems Engineering combined with Modelling, Simulation and Analysis to help our clients define, analyse, decide, optimise, and deliver technology-intensive projects in complex environments across Defence, Space, Transport and Infrastructure.
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