

CSER 2025 Team
Honorary Co-Chairs

Dr. Azad M. Madni
University Professor
USC

Dr. Dinesh Verma
Professor
Stevens Institute of Technology
General Co-Chairs

Dr. Michael Sievers SAE Instructor
USC

Ms. Marilee Wheaton
USC and INCOSE Past President
Program Co-Chairs

Dr. Edwin Ordoukhanian
SAE - USC

Dr. Shatad Purohit
SAE - USC
Conference Co-Managers

Mr. Mark TenEyck
INCOSE LA

Mr. Michael Wallace
INCOSE LA
What is CSER?
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Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER) is the premier venue for researchers in academia, industry, and government a common forum to present, discuss, and influence systems engineering research. It provides access to forward-looking research from around the globe, by renowned academicians as well as perspectives from senior industry and government representatives. Co-founded by University of Southern California and Stevens Institute of Technology in 2003, CSER has become the preeminent event for researchers in systems engineering around the globe.
CSER 2025 Focus
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The ​22nd​ ​Conference ​on ​Systems ​Engineering ​Research ​(CSER) ​theme emphasizes how Augmented Intelligence in Systems Engineering and Engineered Systems are playing a pivotal role on key strategies and investments. ​The ​conference ​will ​include ​research ​papers, ​plenary ​speakers, ​panels, ​and ​interactive ​sessions where ​attendees ​can ​engage ​in ​discussions ​and ​ideation.
CSER 2025 Key Topics
Paper Topics
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Generative AI
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Human-AI Teaming
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Transdisciplinary Systems Engineering
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Model Based Systems Engineering
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Software-Defined Vehicles
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Adaptive Cyber-Physical Human Systems
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Systems and SoS Integration
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System Architecture and Complexity
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Trade-space Visualization and Analysis
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Digital Engineering and Digital Twinning
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Sociotechnical Systems Engineering
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Systems Thinking and Complexity Management
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Interactive Storytelling in Systems Engineering
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XR in Systems Engineering
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Smart Manufacturing
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New Topics in Systems Engineering Education
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Cybersecurity Systems Engineering
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Agent-Based Simulation
Application Areas
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Autonomous Vehicles
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Defense Systems and System-of-Systems
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Space and Aerospace Systems
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Global Supply Chains
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Healthcare Delivery
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Homeland Security
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Smart Manufacturing
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Medical Devices
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Sustainable Energy
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Transportation Systems
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Urban Systems and Infrastructure
Session papers will be published on the website.
CSER2025 will be held as a hybrid event allowing for in person and virtual participation. Hybrid sessions will strive to include virtual attendees as much as possible, yet individual experiences will vary.
INCOSE Membership
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CSER2025 is open to INCOSE members, and non-members are encouraged to join INCOSE prior to the event. For more information about membership, please visit https://www.incose.org/incose-member-resources/join-incose or email info@incose.net.