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Academics' perception of systems engineering and applied research projects
Author(s) -
HonoréLivermore Evelyn,
Fossum Knut Robert,
Veitch Erik
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
systems engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.474
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1520-6858
pISSN - 1098-1241
DOI - 10.1002/sys.21599
Subject(s) - engineering management , project management , work (physics) , project management triangle , extreme project management , project management 2.0 , perspective (graphical) , work breakdown structure , program management , engineering , knowledge management , opm3 , computer science , engineering ethics , systems engineering , mechanical engineering , artificial intelligence
There is an increased complexity in applied research projects that demand more researcher skills, especially in managing the research project and interdisciplinary work. Researchers receive little training in how to manage such projects, yet most manage to deliver project results. There is a tradition of project management and systems engineering which benefits complex development projects in industrial settings. Despite the apparent benefits, we found limited application of either project management or systems engineering practices in academia. Furthermore, we found barriers to applying these practices in the first place, such as a lack of clear guidance or tools for their execution. A case study based on 18 semi‐structured interviews provides a perspective on academic research projects, and how the application of project management and systems engineering in an academic setting shows promise to improve the realization of concept design.