Usama is a PhD candidate at the Department of Design, Production, and Management (DPM). His research interests focus on Integrating Systems Engineering and Human factors principles and related methodologies for complex design environments. In his doctoral research, he is investigating how systems engineering and human factors can improve communication among transdisciplinary teams. Usama has been awarded a prestigious scholarship by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan for his doctoral research at University of Twente.
Usama holds a master's degree in Systems Engineering with a specialization in Autonomous Aerospace Systems from the National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad.
Expertise
Computer Science
- Systems Engineering
- Small and Medium Enterprise
- System of Systems
- Assessment Tool
- Development Process
- Practical Solution
Engineering
- Mapping Method
- Design Process
Organisations
Publications
2025
Conceptualizing a Capability-Mapping Method for Systems Engineering Readiness in SMEs (2025)In 2025 20th Annual System of Systems Engineering Conference (SoSE). IEEE. Ahmed, U., Pereira Pessoa, M. V. & Bonnema, G. M.https://doi.org/10.1109/SoSE66311.2025.11083846
2024
SASER in Practice: Early Insights from Two Case Studies Connected to Industry (2024)INCOSE International Symposium, 33(S1), 26-38. Lenssen, J. A., Ahmed, U., Nizamis, K., Pereira Pessoa, M. V. & Bonnema, G. M.https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13112
2023
Observing SMEs with technology Adoption Glasses through Systems Engineering Lens (2023)In 4th International Conference on Decision making for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Conference Proceedings (pp. 1-10). Silesian University Press. Ahmed, U., Pereira Pessoa, M. V. & Bonnema, G. M.
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