Browsing USN Open Archive by Author "Falk, Kristin"
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Architectural reasoning in the conceptual phase - a case study in the oil and gas industry
Engen, Siv; Falk, Kristin; Muller, Gerrit (Chapter, 2019)This paper evaluates the use of architectural reasoning to explore the problem space in a system development project in the oil and gas industry. The suppliers in this industry have traditionally been tailor-making their ... -
Cause and Impact Analysis of Cost and Schedule Overruns in Subsea Oil and Gas Projects – A Supplier’s Perspective
Falk, Kristin; Bergli, Simen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Abstract. This paper identifies drivers for cost and schedule overruns in subsea production system projects from a supplier’s point of view. Subsea Production Systems connects subsea wells to offshore vessels, and enable ... -
Co-Creative Problem Solving to Support Rapid Learning of Systems Knowledge Towards High-Tech Innovations: A Longitudinal Case Study
Kjørstad, Marianne; Muller, Gerrit; Falk, Kristin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This article explores co-creative problem solving to support rapid learning of systems knowledge in the concept phase towards innovation. We introduce the term co-creative problem solving to describe the act of collective ... -
A Conceptual Framework for Data Sensemaking in Product Development—A Case Study
Langen, Tommy; Ali, Haytham; Falk, Kristin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The industry acknowledges the value of using data and digitalization approaches to improve their systems. However, companies struggle to use data effectively in product development. This paper presents a conceptual framework ... -
Conceptual modeling for Human Systems Integration in Manned-Unmanned Teaming
Langen, Tommy; Muller, Gerrit; Falk, Kristin (Chapter, 2023)Future systems are becoming increasingly complex as autonomous systems work closely with human operators. Transdisciplinary development is needed to create systems functioning in dynamic Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) ... -
Early Validation of User Needs in Concept Development: A Case Study in an Innovation-Oriented Consultancy
Kjørstad, Marianne; Falk, Kristin; Muller, Gerrit; Pinto, José (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)An innovation consultancy applies human-centered methods to explore user needs in the early phase of concept development. This paper compares methods applied by the consultancy with theory from the body of knowledge within ... -
Embedded Master’s Students Conduct Highly Relevant Research Using Industry as Their Laboratory
Falk, Kristin; Muller, Gerrit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This article analyzes participatory action research conducted by Systems Engineering master’s students embedded fifty percent in industrial companies for three years. The resulting papers authored by these students identify ... -
Enhancing Competency and Industry Integration: A Case Study of Collaborative Systems Engineering Education for Future Success
Razbani, Omid; Muller, Gerrit; Kokkula, Satyanarayana (Satya); Falk, Kristin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This case study examines the effectiveness and industry relevance of a collaborative systems engineering master’s program in Kongsberg, Norway. Through close collaboration with industry partners, students gain practical ... -
Experiences from Teaching Master level Course in Research Methods in Systems of Systems Engineering
Kokkula, Satyanarayana (Satya); Muller, Gerrit; Syverud, Elisabet; Falk, Kristin (Chapter, 2020)The paper summarizes the challenges and experiences from a course in research methods for systems engineering master's students. This course is a preparatory course for the final master's project. Each student selects a ... -
Exploring a co-creative problem solving toolbox in the context of Norwegian high-tech industry
Kjørstad, Marianne; Falk, Kristin; Muller, Gerrit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Norwegian high-tech industries face a rapidly changing market need. Staying ahead of competitors and developing significant innovative solutions are essential for business value. Systems engineering has proven to be an ... -
How can simplified requirements affect project efficiency – A case study in oil and gas
Fallrø, Eirik; Falk, Kristin (Journal article, 2021)Requirements engineering is a constant challenge for companies executing complex projects. The oil and gas industry has been renowned for stringent stakeholder requirements driving costs. When the oil price plummeted six ... -
Inclusion of human values in the specification of systems: bridging design and systems engineering
Pinto, José; Falk, Kristin; Kjørstad, Marianne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This paper investigates a method for ensuring that systems engineers generate requirements related to human values. It looks at the work of a project team that designs and develops complex systems in a company recognized ... -
Increasing System Reliability by Applying Conceptual Modeling and Data Analysis—A Case Study: An Automated Parking System
Ali, Haytham; Muller, Gerrit; Salim, Fahim Ahmed; Falk, Kristin; Güldal, Serkan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)In complex sociotechnical research, companies aim to utilize data and digitalization to increase a system’s reliability and to minimize a system’s failures. This study exemplifies the use of conceptual modeling and data ... -
The Need for Systems Awareness to Support Early-Phase Decision-Making—A Study from the Norwegian Energy Industry
Engen, Siv; Falk, Kristin; Muller, Gerrit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)In this paper, we explore the need to improve systems awareness to support early-phase decision-making. This research uses the Norwegian energy industry as context. This industry deals with highly complex engineering systems ... -
Research methodology for industry-academic collaboration – a case study
Ali, Haytham; Langen, Tommy; Falk, Kristin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)When industry and academia collaborate within an applied sociotechnical research project, it generates a complex context due to different means, goals, languages, and emergent practices. The industry is interested in ... -
State of Affair in Terms of Big Data Utilization in Complex System Engineering Organizations
Salim, Fahim Ahmed; Ali, Haytham; Langen, Tommy; Wettre, Andreas; Muller, Gerrit; Falk, Kristin (Chapter, 2022)The primary goal of this ongoing questionnaire is understanding the state of affairs in terms of big data utilization in Norwegian high-tech enterprises. By asking 24 questions to employees at partner organizations comprising ... -
State of Affair in Terms of Big Data Utilization in Complex System Engineering Organizations: A Case Study in the Context of Norwegian Industry
Salim, Fahim Ahmed; Ali, Haytham; Langen, Tommy; Deb, Bragna; Wettre, Andreas; Muller, Gerrit; Falk, Kristin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Effective utilization of big data is still an open question for most organizations. In the presented case study, we attempted to get a nuanced understanding of the state of affairs regarding big data utilization in Norwegian ... -
Supporting Systems Thinking Application by Data Analysis A Case Study: An Automated Parking System
Ali, Haytham; Muller, Gerrit; Mansouri, Mo; Salim, Fahim Ahmed; Falk, Kristin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)This study applies Systems Thinking (ST) and its tools to define and validate a case study in the early phase of a complex socio-technical research project. We used ST and other tools, including a stakeholder interest map, ... -
A Systems Thinking Approach to Data-Driven Product Development
Langen, Tommy; Falk, Kristin; Mansouri, Mo (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The amount of information in our society and its opportunities have given rise to Big Data research. The systems supplier industry needs suitable tools and methods to ensure the harvest and utilization of Big Data in their ... -
The Level of Automation in Emergency Quick Disconnect Decision Making
Imset, Marius; Falk, Kristin; Kjørstad, Marianne; Nazir, Salman (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)As a key measure for safety and environmental protection during offshore well operations, drill rigs are equipped with Emergency Quick Disconnect (EQD) systems. However, an EQD operation is in itself considered a risky ...