Director
Gabriel Wainer
Professor
Research Interests: #DEVS #Cell-DEVS #Modeling&Simulation #Real-TimeModeling #Parallel-DistributedSimulation
Researchers
Ala’a Al-Habashna
Adjunct Professor
Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University
Iryna Borshchova
Flight Mechanics, Autonomy and Controls at National Research Council Canada
Adjunct Professor
Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University
Rodrigo Castro
Assistant Professor
University of Buenos Aires and CONICET, Argentina
Thomas Clemen
Professor of Artificial Intelligence & Data Management
Hamburg Unversity of Applied Sciences, Germany
Director, MARS Group
Ulfia A. Clemen
Senior Project Manager Research & Innovation
Logistics Initiative Hamburg, Germany
MARS Group
Stephen Fai
Professor
Director, Carleton Immersive Media Studio
Stenio Fernandes
Adjunct Professor, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering
Bank of Canada
Alonso Inostrosa
Professor
Escuela de Ingeniería Informática, Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile
Jason Jaskolka
Associate Professor
Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University
Hoda Khalil
Adjunct Professor
Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University
Department of National Defence, Canada
Sanja Lazarova-Molnar
Professor
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Wesley Calixto Pacheco
Professor
Federal University of Goias (UFG), Brazil
Cristina Ruiz Martín
Associate Professor, Teaching Steam; P. Eng.,
Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering,
Carleton University
Research Interests: #Organizational Resilience #DEVS #Agent-based Modelling #Network Theory
Postdoctoral Fellows
Ben Earle
Ph.D. EE Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2019-)
Research Interests: #RT-DEVS #Modeling&Simulation #MachineLearning #Wireless Communications
Amjad Iqbal
Postdoctoral Fellow (2023-)
Research Interests: #ApplicationOfMachineLearning-TelecommunicationNetworks
Marina Murillo
Postdoctoral Fellow (2024-)
Research Interests: #Autonomous Vehicles #Modelling and Simulation #Robotics #Control Systems #Path-Planning #DEVS
GitHub Link
Students
Doctorate
Sasisekhar Govind
Ph.D. Student Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2023-)
Research Interests: #Embedded Systems #Cyber Physical Systems #Distributed Systems #Real Time Systems
GitHub Link
Hazel Griffith
Ph.D. Student Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2025-)
Research Interests: #DEVS #Modelling and Simulation #Machine Learning
GitHub Link
Masters
Mark Murphy
Master’s Student Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2024-)
Research Interests: #Aviation #Defence
Alumni
Post-Doctorate Alumni
Iman Amini
Postdoctoral Fellow (2021-)
Research Interests: #CognitiveRadioNetworks #5G&B5G networks #URLL-Communication #ApplicationOfMachineLearning-TelecommunicationNetworks
Vinu Subashini Rajus
Postdoctoral Fellow (2019-23)
Research Interests: #OccupantBehavior #BuildingPerformance #ComputationalDesign #VisualAnalytics
Hoda Khalil
Postdoctoral Fellow (2019 – 2021)
Research Interests: #DataScience #SoftwareEngineering #ModelingandSimulation #CellDEVS #SocialModels #Sustainability
Wafa Hasanain
Postdoctoral Fellow (2020 – 2021).
Taghreed Altamimi
Postdoctoral Fellow (2020).
Ala’a Al-Habashna
Postdoctoral Fellow (2018-2020).
Cristina Ruiz-Martín
Postdoctoral Fellow (2018-2020)
Research Interests: #OrganizationalResilience #Discrete-Event Modeling&Simulation #Agent-Based-Modeling #NetworkTheory
Braulio Adriano de Mello
Postdoctoral Fellow (2014-2015; 2019)
Baha Uddin Kazi
Postdoctoral Fellow (2018)
Bülent Çobanoglu
Postdoctoral Fellow (2016)
Mohammad Moallemi
Postdoctoral Fellow (2011 – 2013)
Research Interests: #Performance-basedNavigationInCongestedAirspace #AviationDataAnalysis #AircraftTrajectoryNegotiationsAndRouting #ControllerPilotDataCommunication
Emilie Broutin
Postdoctoral Fellow (2013)
Judicaël Ribault
Postdoctoral Fellow (2012)
Doctorate Alumni
Ben Earle
Ph.D. EE Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2025)
Research Interests: #RT-DEVS #Modeling&Simulation #MachineLearning #Wireless Communications
Román Cárdenas
Ph.D. EE. Dept. of Systems and Computer
Engineering, Carleton University in co-tutelle with Politechnic University of Madrid (UPM), Spain. Co-supervisor: Prof. Patricia Arroba (2024)
“Integrative Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization Techniques for Efficient Data-Intensive Applications in Edge Computing Infrastructures”
Guillermo Trabes
Ph.D. EE. Dept. of Systems and Computer
Engineering, Carleton University in co-tutelle with University of San Luis, Argentina. Co-supervisor: Veronica Gil-Costa (2023)
“Efficient Parallel DEVS Simulations Design on Heterogeneous Platforms”
Research Interests: #HighPerformanceComputing #Modeling&Simulation #ParallelComputingModels #ParallelDEVSSimulation
Bruno St. Aubin
Ph.D. EE Dept. of Systems and Computer
Engineering, Carleton University (2023)
“A web based architecture to operationalize geospatial simulation environments”
Research Interests: #DEVS #GIS #UrbanModel #Visualization
Joseph Boi-Ukeme
Ph.D. EE Dept. of Systems and Computer
Engineering, Carleton University (2023)
“A Robust Discrete-Event Method for the Design of Cyber-Physical Systems”
Research Interests: #RealTimeSystems #CyberPhysicalSystems #EmbeddedSystems #SoftwareReliability #ModellingAndSimulation #MachineLearning
Cristina Ruiz-Martín
Ph.D. in ECE (2018)
In Cotutelle with University of Valladolid, Spain (Co-supervisor: Prof. Adolfo López Paredes).
“A framework to study the resilience of organizations: a case study of a nuclear emergency plan.”
Carleton University Senate Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work–Ph.D. Level.
Best DEVS Modeling and Simulation Ph.D. Dissertation Award 2019.
Ala’a Al-Habashna
Ph.D. in ECE (2018)
“Quality of Experience-Aware Progressive Video Caching and Adaptive Device-to-Device Video Streaming for Cellular Networks with High User Density”
Runner-up: Best DEVS Modeling and Simulation Ph.D. Dissertation Award 2019.
Damian Vicino
Ph.D. in ECE (2015)
In Cotutelle with Université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis (Co-supervisor: Prof. Olivier Dalle).
“Improved Time Representation in Discrete-Event Simulation”
Hesham Saadawi
Ph.D. in Computer Science (2012)
“Verification methodology for DEVS models”
Ahmed Ahmed Abdalwhab Sayed Ahmed
Ph.D. in ECE (2011)
“A Framework for Interoperability of Virtual Reality and Simulation Models in Support of Training”.
Khaldoon Al-Zoubi
Ph.D in ECE (2011)
“Enhanced Distributed Simulation Interoperability and Algorithms Using Web Services”
Runner-up:Best DEVS Modeling and Simulation Ph.D. Dissertation Award 2012.
Mohammad Moallemi
Ph.D. in ECE (2011)
“Real-time and embedded systems development based on discrete event modeling and simulation”
Runner-up: Best DEVS Modeling and Simulation Ph.D. Dissertation Award 2013.
Shafagh Jafer
Ph.D. in ECE (2011)
“Parallel Simulation Techniques for Large-Scale Discrete-Event Models”
Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Qi Liu
Ph.D. in ECE (2010)
“Algorithms for Parallel Simulation of Large-Scale DEVS and Cell-DEVS Models”.
Best DEVS Modeling and Simulation Ph.D. Dissertation Award 2012.
Rodrigo Castro
Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering (2010)
Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Argentina.
“Integrative Tools for Modeling, Simulation and Control of Data Networks”.
Co-supervised by Prof. E. Kofman.
Best DEVS Modeling and Simulation Ph.D. Dissertation Award 2013.
Masters Alumni
Curtis Wistanley
M.A.Sc. in EE, Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2025)
“Toward Efficient Validation of DEVS Based Supervisory Controllers: Automated Testing and Visualization Techniques”.
Hazel Griffith
M.A.Sc. in EE, Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2025)
“Discrete-Event System Specification Modelling for Improving the Study of Policies for Disasters”
Research Interests: #DEVS #Modelling and Simulation #Machine Learning
GitHub Link
Mitali Patel
M.A. Sc. Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2024)
“Advanced Visualization of Discrete-Event Systems Specification in 3D Building Information Modeling using Autodesk Forge Platform”
Ritvik Joshi
Systems Software Developer @QNX
M.A. Sc. Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2024)
“Integration of Functional Mock-up Interface with Discrete Event System Specification for Co-simulation of Discrete and Continuous-Time Models”
Research Interests: #Robotics #Embedded Systems #Real-Time Systems #Modeling and Simulation
GitHub Link
Seyed Iman Alavi Fazel
M.A. Sc. Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2024)
“Model-Driven Development of Fault-Tolerant Internet of Things Applications Using Discrete Event System Specification”
Xiangyu Chen
M. Sc. Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering. Carleton University (2023)
“Using Solace Event Broker For Modeling & Simulation”
Aidan Fahlman
M.A. Sc. Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University (2023)
“A Framework for Rapid Prototyping of Geographical Disease Spread with Human Behaviour Elements”
Jonathan Menard
M.A. Sc. Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University (2023)
“Decentralized and Joint Resource Allocation and Beamforming in 5G Networks with Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning”
Saptaparna Nath
M.A. Sc. Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University (2023)
“Modelling Individual Behaviour Towards Influencers on Social Media Using Cell-DEVS”
Griffin Szymanski-Barrett
M. Eng. Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2022)
Maaz Jamal
M.A.Sc. Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2022)
“Supervisory Control Using DEVS with Approximate Method and Hybrid Layer”
Rishabh Jiresal
M.Sc. Dept. of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. (2022)
“Formalization of Cyber-Physical System Interface Using Discrete Event System Specifications”
Shreya Taneja
M. Eng. (2019-2020)
Ankit Kumar Vig
M.Eng. (2019)
Research Interests: #CDwebviewer #DataVisualization #javaScript #C#
Arnav Kaushal
M.Eng. (2019)
Research Interests: #RISE #CD-WebViewer
Laouen Belolli
Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S. equivalent) (2019)
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
“Defining DEVS models for biology pathways in e-coli cells“
Navneet Kaushal
M.Eng. (2019)
Research Interests: #FrontEnd #JavaScript #Angular
Ali Salaheddin
M.Eng in ECE (2016)
“Building a controller for quadcopters using DEVSRT”
Cheryl D’Souza
M.A.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering (2015)
“Using Discrete EVent System Specification in Real-Time (DEVSRT) in Order to Model and Simulate Artificial Pancreas”.
Daniella Niyonkuru
M.A.Sc. in ECE (2015)
“Bare-Metal Kernels for DEVS Model Execution in Embedded Systems”
Carleton University Senate Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work – MastersLevel.
Michael Van Schyndel
M.A.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering (2014)
“Computational Fluid Dynamic Solver based on Cellular Discrete-Event Simulation for use in Biological Systems”
Research Assistants Alumni
Fernando Loor
Graduate (Ph.D. Student) Research Assistant (January-September 2020) –
Jack Hu
Undergraduate co-op Research Assistant (Summer 2020)
Kevin Henares
Graduate (Ph.D. Student) Research Assistant (February – August 2020)
Saif Rahman
Undergraduate co-op Research Assistant (Summer 2020)
Kyle Bjornson
Undergraduate Research Assistant. (Summer 2019)
Masters Alumni before 2014
- Colin Timmons M.A.Sc. in ECE, Carleton University (2013).
“Thin Client Distributed Simulation of Discrete Event Models”. - Waqas Muhi. M.Eng. in ECE, Carleton University (2012).
“Applying the TPS method for modeling nerve terminals”. - Ardeshir Golshani. M.Eng. in ECE, Carleton University (2012). “Growth Detector and Plate Analyzer Applications”.
- Erik Esselar. M.A.Sc. in TIM, Carleton University (2011).
“Visualizing Innovation: Modelling and Simulation in Support of Defence Innovation Networks”. - Yuri Boiko. M. A. Sc. in ECE, Carleton University (2010).
“Improving the Performance of Neural Networks through Parallel Processing in the Cell Broadband Engine”. - Matias Bonaventura. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2010).
“An environment for development graphical models using E-CD++”. - Rhys Goldstein. M. A. Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, Carleton University (2009).
“DEVS-Based Dynamic Simulation of Deformable Biological Structures”.
Carleton University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work – Master’s Level. An internet-based repository for DEVS models and their experimental frames”. - Bo Feng. M. Sc. in ISS. Carleton University. (2009)
“Implementing parallel and distributed DEVS and Cell-DEVS simulation in a windows platform”. - Hui Shang. M. A. Sc. in ECE, Carleton University (2007).
“Including dynamic DEVS models in the Embedded CD++ platform”. - Yinfeng Yu. M. A. Sc. in ECE, Carleton University (2007).
“Designing extensions for the use of CD++ to build embedded discrete-event systems”. - Marcelo Gutiérrez-Alcaraz. M. A. Sc. in ECE, Carleton University (2007).
“An Eclipse-based environment for RT DEVS”. - Shafagh Jafer. M. A. Sc. in EE. Carleton University. (2007).
“Modeling advanced cellular models with Parallel Cell-DEVS”. - Juan Ignacio Cidre. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2006).
“A web-based interface for the CD++ modeler toolkit”. - Rami Madhoun. M. A. Sc. in ECE, Carleton University (2006).
“Web-Services definition of Discrete-Event simulation services”. - Qi Liu. M. A. Sc. in ECE, Carleton University (2006).
“Distributed optimistic simulation of DEVS and CELL-DEVS models with PCD++”.
Carleton University Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement – Master Level. - Roxana Djafarzadeh. M. Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, OCIECE. (2004)
“Modeling the behavior of human mitochondria in a web-based environment” (Co-supervisor of Prof. Tofy Mussivand, The Ottawa Heart Institute). - Ezequiel Glinsky. M. A. Sc. in ECE. Carleton University. (2004)
“New techniques for parallel simulation of DEVS and cell-DEVS models in CD++”.
Carleton University Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement – Master Level. https://www.linkedin.com/in/eglinsky - Leandro de San Miguel. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2004)
“Analysis of quantized continuous Cell-DEVS”. - Mariana D’Abreu. Licenciada in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2004)
“Modeling hybrid systems using the DEVS formalism”. - Wenhong Chen. M. Sc. in ISS. Carleton University (2003).
“A facility for remote execution and visualization of Cell-DEVS models”. - Hesham Saadawi. M.C.S., Carleton University (2003).
“Improving the Finite Elements Methods using Cell-DEVS”. - Jose Luis Dominguez. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2003).
“Fault-tolerant Real-time scheduling techniques in an open-source Operating System”. - Gustavo Fossatti. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2003).
“Fault-tolerant Real-time scheduling techniques in an open-source Operating System”. - Alejandro López. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2003).
“Extending the Cell-DEVS modeling language”. - Gastón Christen. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2003).
“An specification language for DEVS modeling”. - Alejandro Dobniewski. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2003).
“An specification language for DEVS modeling”. - Amir Saghir. M. A. Sc. Systems and Computer Engineering; Carleton University. (2002).
“Computer system modeling at the hardware level” (Co-supervised by Prof. T. Pearce). - Ezequiel Glinsky. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. (2002).
“Real-time simulation of DEVS models”. - Ying Wang. M.C.S., Carleton University (2001).
“Defining graphical output behavior in a DEVS modeling environment” (Co-supervised by Prof. D. Petriu). - Xuqing Wu. M.C.S., Carleton University (2001).
“A graphical tool to define DEVS models”. - Edgardo Szulsztein. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2001).
“Conservative parallel discrete-event simulation in Warped environment”. - Alejandro Troccoli. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. (2001)
“Execution of Cell-DEVS models in a parallel environment”. - Pablo Rogina. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2000).
“Analysis of fault-tolerant techniques in sensors for hard real-time applications” - Pablo Esper. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2000).
“Including real-time scheduling techniques in the IGNATIUS SCADA toolkit” - Andrea Díaz. Licenciada in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2000).
“Routing and congestion in ATLAS” - Verónica Vázquez. Licenciada in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2000).
“Routing and congestion in ATLAS” - Javier Ameghino. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2000).
“Modeling complex physical systems with Cell-DEVS” - César Torres. Licenciada in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2000).
“Construction of a compiler for the ATLAS modeling language” - Mariana Lo Tártaro. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (2000).
“Construction of a compiler for the ATLAS modeling language” - Alejandra Davidson. Licenciada in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (1999).
“Definition of ATLAS, a specification language for urban traffic modeling”. - Viviana Albarracín. Licenciada in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (1999).
“Design and implementation of alternative real-time scheduling in an experimental operating system”. - María Eugenia Nazar. Licenciada in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (1999).
“Design and implementation of alternative real-time scheduling in an experimental operating system”. - Daniel Rodríguez. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (1999).
“Implementing n-dimensional Cell-DEVS models”. - Amir Barylko. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (1998).
“CD++: an environment for simulation of Cell-DEVS models”. - Jorge Beyoglonian. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (1998).
“CD++: an environment for simulation of Cell-DEVS models”. - Silvia Benítez. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (1997).
“IGNATIUS: a tool to develop SCADA systems”. - Juan Seoane. Licenciado in Computer Science (M.C.S.), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (1997).
“IGNATIUS: a tool to develop SCADA systems”.