Brian J. Sauser

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book

• Gorod, A., White, B., Ireland, V., Gandhi, J., Sauser, B. (2014). Case Studies in System of Systems, Enterprise Systems, and Complex Systems Engineering. 728. Taylor and Francis/CRC Press.
• Boardman, J., Sauser, B. (2013). Systemic Thinking: Building Maps for Worlds of Systems. Hoboken, NJ, Wiley & Sons.
• Sauser, B. (2008). NASA Strategic Project Leadership in an Era of Better, Faster, Cheaper: Striving for Systems Innovation. Saarbrücken, VDM Verlag Dr. Müller.
• Boardman, J., Sauser, B. (2008). Systems Thinking: Coping with 21st Century Problems. Boca Raton, FL, Taylor & Francis/CRC Press.

Book Chapter

• Sauser, B.J. (2023). Risk and System Maturity: TRLs and SRLs in Risk Management. Systems Engineering for the Digital Age: Practitioner Perspective. 435-461. Corinth, 3405 Brookshire Run
• White, B., Sauser, B.J., Gorod, A., Gandhi, J., Ireland, V. (2014). Application of Case Studies to Engineering Leadership/Management and Systems Engineering Education. Case Studies in System of Systems, Enterprise Systems, and Complex Systems Engineering. Taylor and Francis/CRC Press.
• Gorod, A., Gandhi, J., White, B., Ireland, V., Sauser, B.J. (2014). Modern History of System of Systems, Enterprise, and Complex Systems. Case Studies in System of Systems, Enterprise Systems, and Complex Systems Engineering. Taylor and Francis/CRC Press.
• Ireland, V., White, B., Gandhi, J., Sauser, B.J., Gorod, A. (2014). Relevant Aspects of Complex Systems for Complexity Theory. Case Studies in System of Systems, Enterprise Systems, and Complex Systems Engineering. Taylor and Francis/CRC Press.
• Erol, O., Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2013). Creating Enterprise Flexibility through Service Oriented Architecture. The Flexible Enterprise. Springer.
• Epelbaum, S., Mansouri, M., Gorod, A., Sauser, B., Fridman, A., Albert, D.P., Dobbs, G.R. (2013). Target Evaluation and Correlation Method (TECM) as an Assessment Approach to Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). Emerging Methods and Multidisciplinary Applications in Geospatial Research. 301-327. Hershey, PA, IGI Global.
• Gandhi, J., Gorod, A., Sauser, B., Springer. (2013). Towards Understanding the Effects of Outsourcing on the Flexibility Dynamic of System of Systems. The Flexible Enterprise. Springer.
• Shenhar, A., Sauser, B., Sage, A.P., Rouse, W.R. (2009). Systems Engineering Management: The Multidisciplinary Discipline. Handbook of Systems Engineering and Management, 2nd Edition. 117-154. Hoboken, NJ, Wiley & Sons.
• Sauser, B., Boardman, J., Gorod, A., Jamshidi, M. (2008). System of Systems Management. System of Systems Engineering: Innovations for the 21st Century. 191-217. Hoboken, NJ, Wiley & Sons.

Conference Proceeding

• Knaggs, M., Harkreader, D., Unione, A., Oeljke, J., Ramsey, J., Kearns, D., Sauser, B.J., Atwater, B. (2017). Nesting in the Evaluation of System Readiness for Complex Systems of Emerging Technologies. Quebec, IEEE Systems Conference.
• John, L., Sauser, B.J., Wade, J. (2016). A Computational Model of Cooperation Dynamics: Sensitivity Analysis. Orlando, FL, IEEE Systems Conference.
• Baldwin, C., Sauser, B., Cloutier, R. (2015). Simulation Approaches for System of Systems: Events-based versus Agent Based Modeling. 44 363-372. Conference on Systems Engineering Research.
• White, B., Sauser, B., Gandhi, J., Gorod, A., Ireland, V. (2012). Application of case studies to engineering management and systems engineering education. San Antonio, TX, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
• Sarfaraz, M., Sauser, B. (2012). Improving System Maturity Assessment using System Engineering Architectures. St. Louis, MO, Conference on Systems Engineering Research.
• Gorod, A., Gandhi, J., Sauser, B. (2011). A case study: The New York City yellow cab System of Systems. 282. Albuquerque, NM, IEEE International Conference on System of Systems Engineering.
• Ross, W., Ulieru, M., Gorod, A., Sauser, B. (2011). A Multi-Paradigm Approach to Modeling and Simulation of Meta-Organizational Structure: Case Study Emergency Response Operations. Anchorage, Alaska, IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics.
• Gandhi, J., Gorod, A., Sauser, B. (2011). A systemic approach to managing risks of SoS. 412. Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2011 IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2011 - Proceedings.
• Sauser, B., Tan, W., Ramirez-Marquez, J. (2011). Analysis of Alternatives in System Capability Satisficing for Effective Acquisition. Monterey, CA, Acquisition Research Symposium.
• Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J., Li, Q., Baldwin, W., Tortorella, M. (2011). Modeling the Influence of Zeroth Responders on the Resilience of a Transportation System. Washington, DC, Department of Homeland Security University Network Summit.
• Bayuk, J., Mostashari, A., Sauser, B. (2011). Security Verification and Validation. Los Angeles, CA, Conference on Systems Engineering Research.
• Lasfer, K., Pyster, A., Sauser, B. (2011). The Pre-Kindergarten Learning Enterprise. New Orleans, LA, International Academic Conference.
• Li, Q., Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J. (2011). Analyzing the Influence of Zeroth Responders on resilience of the Maritime Port Enterprise. 24. Montreal, Canada, 2011 IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2011 - Proceedings.
• Fridman, A., Gorod, A., Sauser, B. (2010). A quantitative approach to analysis of a system of systems operational boundaries. 655. Moscow, Russia, 2010 International Congress on Ultra Modern Telecommunications and Control Systems and Workshops, ICUMT 2010.
• Mansouri, M., Gorod, A., Sauser, B. (2010). A typology-based approach to adopting effective management styles for enterprise systems. 300. San Diego, CA, 2010 IEEE International Systems Conference Proceedings, SysCon 2010.
• Erol, O., Henry, D., Sauser, B. (2010). Measuring Enterprise Resilience: Literature Review and Proposed Methodology. Chicago, IL, International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering.
• Sauser, B., Magnaye, R., Tan, W., Ramirez-Marquez, J., Sauser, B. (2010). Optimization of System Maturity and Equivalent System Mass for Exploration Systems Development Planning. Hoboken, NJ, Conference on Systems Engineering Research.
• Erol, O., Henry, D., Sauser, B., Mansouri, M. (2010). Perspectives on measuring enterprise resilience. 587. San Diego, CA, 2010 IEEE International Systems Conference Proceedings, SysCon 2010.
• Baldwin, C., Li, Q., Sauser, B., DiMario, M. (2010). Simulating a First Responder Scenario. Hoboken, NJ, Conference on Systems Engineering Research.
• Sauser, B., Tan, W., Ramirez-Marquez, J., Magnaye, R., Nowicki, D. (2010). System Capability Satisficing in Defense Acquisition via Element Importance Measures. Monterey, CA, Acquisition Research Symposium.
• Erol, O., Mansouri, M., Sauser, B. (2009). A framework for enterprise resilience using service oriented architecture approach. 127. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2009 IEEE International Systems Conference Proceedings.
• Mansouri, M., Gorod, A., Sauser, B., Gandhi, J. (2009). A Systemic Approach to Adopting Effective Management Styles Based on Typology of Systems. Springfield, MO, American Society of Engineering Management Conference.
• Mansouri, M., Gorod, A., Wakeman, T., Sauser, B. (2009). A systems approach to governance in maritime transportation system of systems. Albuquerque, NM, 2009 IEEE International Conference on System of Systems Engineering, SoSE 2009.
• Sauser, B. (2009). Applications of systems thinking for resilience study in maritime transportation system of systems. 211. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2009 IEEE International Systems Conference Proceedings.
• Eigbe, P., Sauser, B., Felder, W. (2009). Critical Dimensions of Project/Program Management Practices that Impact Operational Test and Evaluation Outcome. Baltimore, MD, Annual ITEA International Symposium.
• Sauser, B., Forbes, E., Long, M., McGrory, S. (2009). Defining an Integration Readiness Level for Defense Acquisition. Singapore, International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering.
• Cuellar, R., Sauser, B. (2009). Dynamic Multipoint Optimization Application to Corporate Portfolio Management. Monterey, CA, Acquisition Research Symposium.
• Baldwin, W., Sauser, B. (2009). Modeling the characteristics of system of systems. Albuquerque, NM, 2009 IEEE International Conference on System of Systems Engineering, SoSE 2009.
• Tan, W., Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J. (2009). Monte-Carlo Simulation Approach for System Readiness Level Estimation. Singapore, International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering.
• Gorod, A., Fridman, A., Sauser, B. (2009). Quantitative Analysis of Flexibility of System of Systems (SoS). Apatity, Russia, 3rd Russian Conference on Theory and Practice of System Dynamics.
• Gandhi, J., Gorod, A., Mansouri, M., Sauser, B. (2009). Systemic Risks of Outsourcing. Springfield, MO, American Society of Engineering Management Conference.
• Boardman, J., John, L., Edson, R., Sauser, B. (2009). The conceptagon: A framework for systems thinking and systems practice. 3299. San Antonio, TX, IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics.
• Sivadasan, S., Sauser, B. (2009). Understanding plagiarism using Boardman's soft systems methodology. Austin, TX, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
• Magnaye, R., Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J., Tan, W. (2009). Using a System Maturity Index to Monitor and Evaluate the Development of Systems. Monterey, CA, Acquisition Research Symposium.
• Kober, B., Sauser, B. (2008). A Case Study in Implementing a System Maturity Index. West Point, NY, American Society of Engineering Management Conference.
• Erol, O., Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2008). Creating Enterprise Flexibility in a Service Oriented Architecture. Hoboken, NJ, Global Conference on Flexible Systems Management.
• Gandhi, J., Gorod, A., Sauser, B. (2008). Effects of Outsourcing on Flexibility of System of Systems (SoS). Hoboken, NJ, Global Conference on Flexible Systems Management.
• John, L., Boardman, J., Sauser, B. (2008). Leveraging paradox to understand technology ecosystems: A question of balance. 1330. Daejeon, Korea, IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN).
• Squires, A., Larson, W., Sauser, B. (2008). Mapping space-based systems engineering curriculum to NASA-industry developed competencies for improved organizational performance. 13 8441. Glasgow, Scotland, International Astronautical Federation - 59th International Astronautical Congress 2008, IAC 2008.
• Gorod, A., Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2008). Paradox: Holarchical view of system of systems engineering management. Monterey, CA, 2008 IEEE International Conference on System of Systems Engineering, SoSE 2008.
• Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J., Magnaye, R., Tan, W. (2008). System Maturity Indices for Decision Support in the Defense Acquisition Process. Monterey, CA, Acquisition Research Symposium.
• Sauser, B., Blair, D., Boardman, J. (2008). Systomics: The ultimacy of design. 24. Singapore, IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics.
• John, L., Boardman, J., Sauser, B. (2008). Technology and policy: Opposite ends of the paradox spectrum?. Monterey, CA, 2008 IEEE International Conference on System of Systems Engineering, SoSE 2008.
• Gorod, A., Sauser, B. (2007). An Application of Prim's Algorithm in Defining a SoS Operational Boundary. Hoboken, NJ, Conference on Systems Engineering Research.
• Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2007). Complementarity: In search of the biology of systems. San Antonio, TX, 2007 IEEE International Conference on System of Systems Engineering, SOSE.
• Boardman, J., Sauser, B., Verma, D. (2007). In search of the biology of systems. 13. IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics.
• Tanna, A., Sauser, B. (2007). Network Theory and the Myths of Independent Reviews. Hoboken, NJ, Conference on Systems Engineering Research.
• Frederick, C., Sauser, B. (2007). Studies on Systems Engineering Benefits. Hoboken, NJ, Conference on Systems Engineering Research.
• Gorod, A., Gove, R., Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2007). System of systems management: A network management approach. San Antonio, TX, 2007 IEEE International Conference on System of Systems Engineering, SOSE.
• Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2006). From Prescience to Emergence: Taking Hold of System of Systems Management. Huntsville, AL, American Society of Engineering Management Conference.
• Sauser, B., Verma, D., Ramirez-Marquez, J., Gove, R. (2006). From TRL to SRL: The Concept of Systems Readiness Levels. Los Angeles, CA, Conference on Systems Engineering Research.
• Gandhi, J., Sauser, B., Eschbacher, G. (2006). Identifying Heuristic Knowledge of Project Reviews from Alternative Choices. Huntsville, AL, American Society of Engineering Management Conference.
• Mikruk, J., Sauser, B. (2006). System Implementation Strategies: A Case Study in Re-engineering a Project for Success. Huntsville, AL, American Society of Engineering Management Conference.
• Boardman, J., Sauser, B. (2006). System of Systems - The meaning of of. 2006 118. Los Angeles, CA, Proceedings 2006 IEEE/SMC International Conference on System of Systems Engineering.
• Farr, J., Sauser, B., Jain, R., Verma, D. (2005). Engineering Management Education - Technology Integration, Manufacturing, or the Management of Engineers and Scientists?. Virginia Beach, VA, American Society of Engineering Management Conference.
• Sauser, B., Shenhar, A., Hoffman, E. (2005). Identifying differences in space programs. 2005 ( ) 392. Portland, OR, Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology.
• Sauser, B. (2005). Using self-assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of an engineering management course with cross-functional teams. 15427. Portland, OR, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
• Sauser, B., Quinn, J., Helminger, A. (2004). Environmental Remediation Technologies Derived from Space Industry Research. Colorado Springs, CO, International Conference on Environmental Systems.
• Rodriquez, L., Sauser, B., Ting, K. (1999). Information Flow Analysis of the Lunar Mars Life Support Test Project. Denver, CO, International Conference on Environmental Systems.
• Sauser, B., Giacomelli, G., Ling, P. (1998). Development of the Basis for an Automated Plant-based Environmental Control System. Boston, MA, International Conference on Environmental Systems.
• Giacomelli, G., Sauser, B., Ling, P., Li, D. (1997). Automated Machine Vision Monitoring and Feedback Control of Plant Growth. Tucson, AZ, American Society of Plasticulture Congress.
• Sauser, B. (1997). Investigation of the Effects of Temperature Perturbations on Tomato Plant Development. College Park, MD, Northeast Agriculture and Biological Engineering Conference (NABEC) of the American Society of Agriculture Engineers.

Journal Article

• Cevikparmak, S., Sauser, B.J., Adana, S., Celik, H., Uvet, H., Nowicki, D.R. (2022). Scale Development and Validation of Transaction Cost Economics Typology for Contracts: A Systems Thinking Approach. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management. 28 (3)
• Sauser, B., Sauser, B.J., Prybutok, V.R., Ojha, D. (2022). Theoretical and Practical Applications of Blockchain in Healthcare Information Management. Information & Management. 59 (6)
• Sadeghi, J., Prybutok, V.R., Sauser, B.J. (2022). Theoretical and Practical Applications of Blockchain in Healthcare Information Management. Information & Management. 59 (6) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2022.103649
• Wei, X., Prybutok, V.R., Sauser, B. (2021). Review of supply chain management within project management. Project Leadership and Society. 2 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plas.2021.100013
• Magnaye, R., Sauser, B., Chaudhry, S.S., Rakotobe-Joel, T. (2020). An Enhanced Analog Nearest Neighbor Algorithm for Route Planning After a Major Disaster. International Journal of Operations And Quantitative Management. 26 (4) 241-253.
• Magnaye, R., Chaudhry, S., Sauser, B., Varma, N. (2020). Bridging the Gap between Practice and Undergraduate Teaching of Operations Management: The Case of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. International Journal of Operations And Quantitative Management. 26 (1) 49-64.
• Nowicki, D.R., Sauser, B.J., Randall, W.S., Lusch, R. (2019). Service Dominant Logic and Performance Based Logistics: A Systems Thinking Perspective. Service Science. 10 (1) 12-24.
• Kochan, C., Nowicki, D.R., Sauser, B.J., Randall, W.S. (2018). Impact of Cloud Based Collaborative Information Sharing on Hospital Supply Chain Performance: A System Dynamics Framework. International Journal of Production Economics. 195 168-185.
• Clasi, C., Nowicki, D.R., Mansouri, M., Sauser, B.J., Randall, W.S. (2018). A Systems Thinking Approach to Managing Sustainment Phase Redesign Planning for Large-Scale, Complex, Sustainment-Dominated Systems. Engineering Management Journal. 30 (1) 68-81.
• Sauser, B.J., Baldwin, C., Pourreza, S., Nowicki, D.R., Randall, W.S. (2018). Resilience of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises as a Correlation to Community Impact: An Agent-based Modeling Approach. Natural Hazards. 90 (1) 79-99.
• John, L., John, G., Parker, M., Sauser, B.J., Wade, J. (2018). Self-Organizing Cooperative Dynamics in Government Extended Enterprises. IEEE Systems Journal. 12 (3) 2905-2916.
• Glassburner, A., Dickens, J., Sauser, B.J., Nowicki, D.R., Randall, W.S. (2018). Theory of Paradox within Service-Dominant Logic. Service Science. 10 (2) 111-123.
• Baldwin, C., Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2017). Revisiting 'The Meaning of Of' for a Theory of Collaborative System of Systems. IEEE Systems Journal. 11 (4) 2215-2226.
• Eigbe, P., Sauser, B., Felder, W. (2015). Systemic Analysis of the Critical Dimensions of Project Management that Impact Test and Evaluation Program Outcomes. International Journal of Project Management. 33 (4) 747-759.
• Cloutier, R., Sauser, B., Bone, M., Taylor, A. (2015). Transitioning Systems Thinking to Model-Based Systems Engineering: Systemigrams to SysML Models. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems. 45 (4) 662-674.
• Magnaye, R., Sauser, B., Patanakul, P., Nowicki, D., Randall, W. (2014). Earned Readiness Management for Scheduling, Monitoring and Evaluating the Development of Complex Product Systems. International Journal of Project Management. 32 (7) 1246-1259.
• Magnaye, R., Sauser, B.J., Patanakul, R., Nowicki, D.R., Randall, W.S. (2014). Earned Readiness Management for Scheduling, Monitoring and Evaluating the Development of Complex Product Systems. International Journal of Project Management. 32 (7) 1246-1259.
• Crichton-Sumners, C., Mansouri, M., Sauser, B. (2014). Systems Thinking for Knowledge Transfer in Organic and Mechanistic Organizations: State Government Transportation Research Organizations. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2399 112-120.
• Ireland, V., Gorod, A., White, B., Gandhi, J., Sauser, B. (2013). A Contribution to Developing a Complex Project Management BOK. Project Perspectives. 35 16-25.
• Baldwin, W., Boardman, J., Sauser, B. (2013). Expanding a System of Systems Model via the Schelling Segregation Model. Systems Research and Behavioral Science. 30 65-73.
• Tan, W., Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J., Magnaye, R. (2013). Multi-Objective Optimization in Multifunction Multicapability Systems Development Planning. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems. 43 (4) 785-800.
• Gandhi, S., Gorod, A., Sauser, B. (2012). A Systemic Approach to Managing Risk of SoS. IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine. 27 (5) 23-27.
• Gandhi, J., Gorod, A., Sauser, B. (2012). Analytic Characterization of Outsourcing Risks. Strategic Outsourcing. Strategic Outsourcing: An International Journal. 5 (1) 39-71.
• Baldwin, W., Ben-Zvi, T., Sauser, B. (2012). Formation of Collaborative System of Systems through Belonging Choice Mechanisms. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems. 42 (4) 793-801.
• Smith, M., Farr, J., Sauser, B. (2012). Using process simulation to manage new product development pipeline throughput. Engineering Management Journal. 24 (1) 23-34.
• Tan, W., Ramirez-Marquez, J., Sauser, B. (2011). A probabilistic approach to system maturity assessment. Systems Engineering. 14 (3) 279-293.
• Tan, W., Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J. (2011). Analyzing component importance in multifunction multicapability systems developmental maturity assessment. IEEE Transactions On Engineering Management. 58 (2) 275-294.
• Concho, L., Ramirez-Marquez, J., Hearld, T., Sauser, B. (2011). Functionally Equivalent COTS for Optimal Component Substitution within System Evolution Planning. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management. 23 (5) 509-526.
• Sauser, B., Li, Q., Ramirez-Marquez, J. (2011). Systemigram Modeling of the Small Vessel Security Strategy for Developing Enterprise Resilience. Marine Technology Society Journal. 45 (3) 88-102.
• Epelbaum, S., Mansouri, M., Gorod, A., Fridman, A., Sauser, B. (2011). Target Evaluation and Correlation Method (TECM) as an Assessment Approach to Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research. 2 (1) 36-62.
• Baldwin, W., Felder, W., Sauser, B. (2011). Taxonomy of Increasingly Complex Systems. International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering. 9 (3) 298-316.
• Lasfer, K., Pyster, A., Sauser, B. (2011). The Pre-Kindergarten Learning Enterprise (PKLE). International Journal of Management & Information Systems. 15 (3) 19-30.
• Sauser, B., Mansouri, M., Omer, M. (2011). Using Systemigrams in Problem Definition: A Case Study in Maritime Resilience for Homeland Security. Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 8 (1) 1-19.
• Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J., Li, Q., Baldwin, W., Tortorella, M. (2011). Modeling Zeroth Responders for Resilience in Small Vessel Security. Journal of Homeland Security. 1-10.
• Erol, O., Sauser, B., Mansouri, M. (2010). A Framework for Investigation into Extended Enterprise Resilience. Enterprise Information Systems. 4 (2) 111-136.
• Baldwin, C., Sauser, B., Boardman, J., John, L. (2010). A Typology of Systems Paradoxes. Information-Knowledge-Systems Management. 9 (1) 1-15.
• Eigbe, P., Sauser, B., Felder, W. (2010). Critical Dimensions of Project/Program Management Practices that Impact Operational Test and Evaluation Outcome. The ITEA Journal. 31 (1) 90-98.
• Sauser, B., Gove, R., Forbes, E., Ramirez-Marquez, J. (2010). Integration Maturity Metrics: Development of an Integration Readiness Level. Information-Knowledge-Systems Management. 9 (1) 17-46.
• Squires, A., Larson, W., Sauser, B. (2010). Mapping space-based systems engineering curriculum to government-industry vetted competencies for improved organizational performance. Systems Engineering. 13 (3) 246-260.
• Eigbe, P., Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2010). Soft systems analysis of the unification of test and evaluation and program management: A study of a federal aviation administration's strategy. Systems Engineering. 13 (3) 298-310.
• Magnaye, R., Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J. (2010). System development planning using readiness levels in a cost of development minimization model. Systems Engineering. 13 (4) 311-323.
• Mansouri, M., Gorod, A., Wakeman, T., Sauser, B. (2010). System of systems approach to maritime transportation governance. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. (2166) 66-73.
• Sauser, B., Boardman, J., Verma, D. (2010). Systomics: Towards a Biology of System of Systems. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems. 40 (4) 803-814.
• Eigbe, P., Sauser, B. (2009). A Systems Approach to Achieving World-Class System Integration and Test Capability: A Federal Aviation Administration's Strategy. The ITEA Journal. 30 (1) 91-98.
• Meentemeyer, S., Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2009). Analyzing a System of Systems Characterization to Define System of Systems Engineering Practices. International Journal of System of Systems Engineering. 1 (3) 329-346.
• Erol, O., Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2009). Creating Enterprise Flexibility through Service Oriented Architecture. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management. 10 (1) 11-16.
• Gandhi, J., Gorod, A., Sauser, B. (2009). Effects of Outsourcing on Flexibility of System of Systems. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management. 10 (1) 33-40.
• Boardman, J., Sauser, B., Verma, D. (2009). In Search of Systems 'DNA'. Journal of Computers. 4 (10) 1043-1052.
• Mansouri, M., Gorod, A., Wakeman, T., Sauser, B. (2009). Maritime Transportation System of Systems Management Framework: A System of Systems Engineering Approach. International Journal of Ocean Systems Management. 1 (2) 200-226.
• Gorod, A., DiMario, M., Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2009). Satisficing System of Systems (SoS) using Dynamic and Static Doctrines. International Journal of System of Systems Engineering. 1 (3) 347-366.
• Ramirez-Marquez, J., Sauser, B. (2009). System development planning via system maturity optimization. IEEE Transactions On Engineering Management. 56 (3) 533-548.
• DiMario, M., Boardman, J., Sauser, B. (2009). System of Systems Collaborative Formation. IEEE Systems Journal. 3 (3) 360-368.
• Sauser, B., Shenhar, A., Reilly, R. (2009). Why projects fail? How contingency theory can provide new insights - A comparative analysis of NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter loss. International Journal of Project Management. 27 (7) 665-679.
• Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J., Henry, D., DiMarzio, D. (2008). A System Maturity Index for the Systems Engineering Life Cycle. International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering. 3 (6) 673-691.
• Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J., Magnaye, R., Tan, W. (2008). A Systems Approach to Expanding the Technology Readiness Level within Defense Acquisition. International Journal of Defense Acquisition Management. 1 39-58.
• Gorod, A., Gandhi, J., Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2008). Flexibility of System of Systems. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management. 9 (4) 21-31.
• Gandhi, J., Sauser, B. (2008). Knowledge networks: How independence and subject matter experts can influence project reviews. Engineering Management Journal. 20 (1) 19-28.
• John, L., Boardman, J., Sauser, B. (2008). Leveraging Paradox in Systems Engineering: Discovering Wisdom. Information-Knowledge-Systems Management. 7 (4) 357-376.
• Gorod, A., Sauser, B., Boadman, J. (2008). System of Systems Engineering Management: A Review of Modern History and a Path Forward. IEEE Systems Journal. 2 (4) 484-499.
• Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2008). Taking hold of system of systems management. Engineering Management Journal. 20 (4) 3-8.
• Hammar, P., Sauser, B., Boardman, J. (2008). Soft Systems Methodology Applied to the Process of Systematic Screening at US Airports. Journal of Homeland Security.
• Blair, C., Boardman, J., Sauser, B. (2007). Communicating strategic intent with systemigrams: Application to the network-enabled challenge. Systems Engineering. 10 (4) 309-322.
• Sauser, B. (2006). A Return to the Moon: A System Engineering Management Framework and the Success of Lunar Prospector. Systems Research Forum. 1 27-33.
• Sauser, B. (2006). Attributes of independent project reviews in NASA. Engineering Management Journal. 18 (4) 11-18.
• Sauser, B. (2006). Soil, Rock, Lander... The Systems Engineering Leadership of Mars Pathfinder. Systems Research Forum. 1 19-26.
• Sauser, B. (2006). Toward mission assurance: A framework for systems engineering management. Systems Engineering. 9 (3) 213-227.
• Shenhar, A. (2005). Toward a NASA-specific project management framework. Engineering Management Journal. 17 (4) 8-16.

Research Report

• Sauser, B.J., Ramirez-Marquez, J.E., Nowicki, D.R. (2011). Development of Systems Engineering Maturity Models and Management Tools. Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC).

Written Case with Instructional Material

• Sauser, B., Shenhar, A., Dvir, D. (2007). The History of the Microwave Oven. Reinventing Project Management: The Diamond Approach to Successful Growth and Innovation. 155-158. Boston, Harvard Business Press.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Contract

• Sauser, B.J. (Principal), Niranjan, S., "Modeling and Simulation of the Empowerment of the Patient Healthcare Process," sponsored by StratiFi Health, Private, $20000 Funded. (2019 - 2022).
• Nowicki, D. (Principal), Sauser, B. (Co-Principal), "Logistics Intermodal Program Development," sponsored by Intermodal Association of North America, Private, $120000 Funded. (2018 - 2021).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "Advanced Logistics Management Case Competition," sponsored by NT Logistics, Private, $13350 Funded. (2014 - 2017).
• Polhen, T. (Principal), Sauser, B. (Co-Principal), "Logistics Intermodal Program Development," sponsored by Intermodal Association of North America, Private, $120000 Funded. (2014 - 2017).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "Complex Logistics Systems Laboratory," sponsored by JDA Software, Private, $250000 Funded. (2015 - 2015).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "Complex Logistics Systems Laboratory," sponsored by FQ Logistics, Private, $5000 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "Complex Logistics Systems Laboratory Infrastructure Development," sponsored by Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company, Private, $10000 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
• Sauser, B. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T. (Principal), "Complex Logistics Systems Laboratory Program Development," sponsored by PepsiCo, Private, $25000 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), Cloutier, R. (Co-Principal), "Systems Engineering Assessment and Workforce Development Plan," sponsored by U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM), Federal, $160000 Funded. (2011 - 2012).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), Cloutier, R. (Co-Principal), Rifkin, S. (Co-Principal), Shull, F. (Co-Principal), Sullivan, K. (Co-Principal), "Systems Engineering Research in Contingency Basing," sponsored by U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM), Federal, $415000 Funded. (2011 - 2012).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), Ramirez-Marquez, J., "System Capability Satisficing in Defense Acquisition via Element Importance Measures," sponsored by Naval Supply Systems Command - Acquisition Research Program, Federal, $128257 Funded. (2010 - 2011).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), Ramirez-Marquez, J. (Co-Principal), "System Maturity and Architecture Assessment Methods, Processes, and Tools," sponsored by U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM), Federal, $250000 Funded. (2010 - 2011).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), Cloutier, R. (Co-Principal), Mostashari, A. (Co-Principal), Nilchiani, R. (Co-Principal), Verma, D. (Co-Principal), "Systems Engineering Research Development and Architecting," sponsored by U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), Federal, $850063 Funded. (2009 - 2010).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "Semantic Interoperability and System of Systems," sponsored by Lockheed Martin - Moorestown, NJ, Private, $75000 Funded. (2009 - 2009).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), Cloutier, R. (Co-Principal), Mostashari, A. (Co-Principal), Nilchiani, R. (Co-Principal), Verma, D. (Co-Principal), "Systems Engineering Research Development and Architecting," sponsored by U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), Federal, $575201 Funded. (2008 - 2009).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "Semantic Interoperability," sponsored by Lockheed Martin - Moorestown, NJ, Private, $84997 Funded. (2007 - 2008).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "Systems Engineering Capabilities Assessment," sponsored by GOV-National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Federal, $21000 Funded. (2007 - 2008).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), Boardman, J. (Co-Principal), Farr, J. (Co-Principal), Jiang, W. (Co-Principal), Ramirez-Marquez, J. (Co-Principal), Verma, D. (Co-Principal), "Systems Engineering Research Development and Architecting," sponsored by U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), Federal, $824845 Funded. (2007 - 2008).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "System Maturity Assessment," sponsored by Lockheed Martin Company - Akron, OH, Private, $12000 Funded. (2007 - 2007).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), Jiang, W. (Co-Principal), Jain, R. (Co-Principal), Ramirez-Marquez, J. (Co-Principal), Verma, D. (Co-Principal), "Systems Engineering Services and Enterprise-Level Competency Development," sponsored by U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), Federal, $376000 Funded. (2006 - 2007).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "Technology Maturity Assessment for Spiral Development," sponsored by Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems – Bethpage, NY, Private, $93000 Funded. (2006 - 2007).

Grant - Research

• NIRANJAN, S. (Principal), Narayanan, A. (Co-Principal), Sauser, B. (Co-Principal), Gabaldon, J. (Supporting), Garg , V. (Supporting), "Predicting Driver Distractions using Psychological and Physiological Characteristics: A Simulation Approch," sponsored by G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
• NIRANJAN, S., Narayanan, A., Sauser, B., Vaidyanathan, V., "Predicting Driver Distractions using Psychological and Physiological Characteristics," sponsored by Office of Research and Innovation, University of North Texas, $8000 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
• NIRANJAN, S., Narayanan, A., Sauser, B., Vaidyanathan, V., Warren, S.J., "Pilot Project: Understanding if the Forklift Operators are Following Best Practices," sponsored by University of North Texas - Jim MacNatt Institute of Logistics & Center for Integrated Intelligent Mobility Systems (CIIMS), University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2020 - 2021).
• nowicki, d. (Co-Principal), Fite, J.T. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Sauser, B.J. (Co-Principal), "Supply Chain Finance – Exploration to Understanding," sponsored by East West Bank, Private, $10000 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
• Polhen, T. (Principal), Sauser, B. (Supporting), Nowicki, D.R. (Co-Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Capacity Study," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $120000 Funded. (2015 - 2018).
• Cloutier, R. (Principal), Sauser, B. (Co-Principal), "Transitioning Systems Thinking to Model-Based Systems Engineering," sponsored by GOV-Department of Defense (DD), Federal, $20000 Funded. (2015 - 2015).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "Advanced Logistics Management Case Challenge," sponsored by Target Campus Grants, Private, $2000 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
• Sauser, B., "Complex Logistics Systems Laboratory," sponsored by Mohr Partners, $1000 Funded. (2013 - 2013).
• Randall, W., Nowicki, D., Sauser, B., Kulkarni, S., "Establishing a Long-Standing, Collaborative Relationship between Greyhound and the University of North Texas," sponsored by Greyhound Lines, Inc., $100000 Funded. (2013 - 2013).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), Ramirez-Marquez, J. (Co-Principal), "Multi-Objective Optimization of System Capability Satisficing in Defense Acquisition," sponsored by Naval Supply Systems Command - Acquisition Research Program, Federal, $120622 Funded. (2011 - 2012).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), Ramirez-Marquez, J. (Co-Principal), "Resiliency Strategies for Port Systems," sponsored by Department of Homeland Security - Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce, Federal, $17500 Funded. (2011 - 2012).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "Employing Crowd Sourcing Methodology," sponsored by U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), Federal, $49900 Funded. (2011 - 2011).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), Ramirez-Marquez, J. (Co-Principal), "Analysis of Alternatives in System Capability Satisficing for Effective Acquisition," sponsored by Naval Supply Systems Command - Acquisition Research Program, Federal, $119987 Funded. (2010 - 2011).
• Sauser, B., "Systems Engineering Research Development and Architecting," sponsored by U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), Federal, $392975 Funded. (2010 - 2011).
• Sauser, B., "Enterprise Resiliency Modeling – Zeroth Responders in the Small Vessel Security Enterprise," sponsored by Department of Homeland Security - Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce, $72339 Funded. (2010 - 2010).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "Exploration into a Fundamental Architecture for System of Systems," sponsored by GOV-National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Federal, $25000 Funded. (2009 - 2010).
• Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J., "Development of Systems Engineering Maturity Models and Management Tools," sponsored by U.S. Navy NAVSEA PMS 420, $250000 Funded. (2009 - 2009).
• Sauser, B., "Developments of a Systems Maturity Model," sponsored by Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems – Bethpage, NY, $49963 Funded. (2009 - 2009).
• Sauser, B., Nilchiani, R., "Integrated Design and Operations of Resilient Port Infrastructure Systems and Extended Enterprises," sponsored by Department of Homeland Security - Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce, $276000 Funded. (2008 - 2008).
• Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J., "System Maturity Indices for Decision Support in the Defense Acquisition Process," sponsored by Naval Supply Systems Command – Acquisition Research Program, $106011 Funded. (2008 - 2008).
• Sauser, B., Ramirez-Marquez, J., "Systems Earned Readiness Management for Defense Acquisition," sponsored by Naval Supply Systems Command – Acquisition Research Program, $109684 Funded. (2008 - 2008).
• Verma, D. (Principal), Sauser, B. (Co-Principal), "Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert," sponsored by US Army Armament, Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), Federal, $599787 Funded. (2005 - 2006).
• Shenhar, A. (Principal), Sauser, B.J. (Supporting), "Building a Strategic Systems Approach to NASA's Project and Program Management," sponsored by University Space Research Association Center for Program/Project Management Research, Private, $75000 Funded. (2004 - 2004).
• Sauser, B. (Principal), "Spaceflight and Life Sciences Training Program," sponsored by GOV-National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Federal, $51400 Funded. (2000 - 2002).
• Shenhar, A. (Principal), Sauser, B. (Co-Principal), "Faster, Better, Cheaper Management: A Case Study of NASA's Strategy- Concepts, Lessons, and Future Recommendations," sponsored by Stevens Institute of Technology, Other, $8000 Funded. (2000 - 2001).
• Sauser, B.J. (Principal), Niranjan, S. (Co-Principal), "Modeling and Simulation of the Empowerment of the Patient Healthcare Process," sponsored by StratiFi Health, IND, Funded. (2019 - 2022).