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Associate Professor Warren Smith

Associate Professor Warren Smith

Associate Professor
  • PhD (Operations Research), University of Houston, Texas, USA
  • MS (Mechanical Engineering), University of Houston, Texas, USA
  • BE (Naval Architecture) 1st Class Honours, UNSW Sydney, Australia
UNSW Canberra
School of Eng & Tech

Memberships

FRINA, MSNAME

Research Interests

  • Naval Architecture • Ship Design and Safety
  • Engineering Design Education • Authentic and Immersive Experiential Learning
  • Complex Systems • Systems Modelling • Decision-Based Design • Optimisation Methods

Consulting Interests

  • Short courses: Naval Architecture
  • Expert Opinion Services

University Executive Positions

  • Naval Architecture Coordinator, School of Engineering and IT at UNSW-Canberra (ADFA), 2019-present
  • Head of School, School of Aerospace, Civil and Mechanical Engineering at UNSW-Canberra (ADFA), 2003-2009
  • Deputy Head of School, School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at UNSW-Canberra (ADFA) 2002-2003

Prior Professional Experience

Naval Architect, Australian Department of Defence, 1978-1998

Various appointments included specialist engineering, research and managerial positions in - Ship hydrodynamics, ship concept design development and ship project costing; - Project management - Requirements and specification development; - Design, support and execution of tender evaluation methodologies.

Other Organisational and Educational Leadership Roles

  • UNSW Canberra Warman Design and Build Project & Competition, 1998-present
  • National Coordinator, Warman Design & Build Project & Competition, National Committee on Engineering Design, 2002-2021
  • Faculty Advisor, Formula SAE Student Design & Build Competition, 2003-2013 at UNSW Canberra, 2013-2014 at University of Oklahoma
  • Re-Engineering Australia (F1inSchools, Subs in Schools) ACT Hub Chair, 2007-present
  • Re-Engineering Australia National Rules Chair / Chair of Judges, Australia, 2011-present
Phone
+61 2 5114 5208
E-mail
w.smith@adfa.edu.au
Location
Building 20 Room 135 School of Engineering and Information Technology, The University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, PO Box 7916, Canberra BC ACT 2610, AUSTRALIA
  • Books | 2016
    Churches A; Smith WF, 2016, Warman design &​ build competition : a history of the Warman design &​ build competition 1988-2015, The Institution of Engineers Australia, https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/content-images/2016-12/193686_-_warman_book_-_digital_final_for_website_0.pdf
  • Book Chapters | 2018
    Westcott M; Fulton N; Smith W, 2018, 'Towards a Feasible Design Space for Proximity Alerts Between Two Aircraft in the Conflict Plane', in Data and Decision Sciences in Action, Springer, pp. 187 - 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55914-8_14
    Book Chapters | 2009
    Ray T; Isaacs A; Smith WF, 2009, 'A Memetic Algorithm for Dynamic Multiobjective Optimization', in Goh CK; Ong YS; Tan KC (ed.), Studies in computational intelligence / Multi-Objective Memetic Algorithms, Springer, Berlin / Heidelberg, pp. 353 - 367, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-88051-6_16
    Book Chapters | 2009
    Ray T; Isaacs A; Smith WF, 2009, 'Surrogate Assisted Evolutionary Algorithm for Multi-objective Optimization', in Rangaih GP (ed.), Multi-objective Optimization: Techniques and Applications in Chemical Engineering, World Scientific Publishing, Singapore, pp. 131 - 151, http://www.worldscibooks.com/etextbook/7088/7088_toc.pdf
    Book Chapters | 2009
    Ray T; Singh HK; Isaacs A; Smith WF, 2009, 'Infeasibility Driven Evolutionary Algorithm for Constrained Optimization', in Montes EEM (ed.), Constraint-Handling in Evolutionary Optimization, Springer Publishing Company, Berlin, Germany, pp. 145 - 165, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-00619-7_7
    Book Chapters | 2008
    Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2008, 'Set Representation and Multi-parent Learning within an Evolutionary Algorithm for Optimal Design of Trusses', in Chen YP; Lim LH (ed.), Linkage In Evolutionary Computation, Springer Publishing Company, pp. 419 - 439, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-85068-7_17
    Book Chapters | 2007
    Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith W, 2007, 'An Evolutionary Algorithm with Spatially Distributed Surrogates for Multiobjective Optimization', in Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 257 - 268, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-76931-6_23
    Book Chapters | 1993
    Mistree F; Smith WF; Bras B, 1993, 'A Decision-Based Approach to Concurrent Engineering', in Paresai HR; Sullivan W (ed.), Handbook of Concurrent Engineering, Chapman-Hall, New York, pp. 127 - 158
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Guo L; Nellippallil AB; Smith WF; Allen JK; Mistree F, 2024, 'An Adaptive Linear Programming Algorithm with Parameter Learning', Algorithms, 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/a17020088
    Journal articles | 2024
    Matthews N; Joiner K; Smith W, 2024, 'Stability Assessment of a Catamaran using Sea Trials', Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 12 (8), pp. 1436 - 1436, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jmse12081436
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'The New Naval Architecture Degree Program at UNSW Canberra',
    Journal articles | 2015
    Hardré PL; Siddique Z; Smith WF, 2015, 'Modeling the motivation of mechanical engineering students: Productive perceptions for present and future success', International Journal of Engineering Education, 31, pp. 635 - 647
    Journal articles | 2012
    Mohamad Ayob AF; Mohamad Ayob AF; Ray T; Smith W, 2012, 'A Hydrodynamic Preliminary Design Optimization Framework for High Speed Planing Craft', Journal of Ship Research, 56, pp. 35 - 47, http://dx.doi.org/10.5957/jsr.2012.56.1.35
    Journal articles | 2012
    Mohamad ayob A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2012, 'A Hydrodynamic Preliminary Design Optimization Framework for High Speed Planing Craft', Journal of Ship Research, 56, pp. 35 - 47, http://dx.doi.org/10.5957/JOSR.56.1.100056
    Journal articles | 2012
    Mohamad ayob A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2012, 'Beyond Hydrodynamic Design Optimization of Planing Craft', Transactions - The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 119, pp. 473 - 485
    Journal articles | 2011
    Mohamad Ayob A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2011, 'Uncovering secrets behind low-resistance planing craft hull forms through optimization', Engineering Optimization, 43, pp. 1161 - 1173, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0305215X.2010.546841
    Journal articles | 2011
    Mohamad ayob A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2011, 'Beyond Hydrodynamic Design Optimization of Planing Craft', Journal of Ship Production, 27, pp. 1 - 13, http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/sname/jspd/2011/00000027/00000001/art00001
    Journal articles | 2010
    Singh HK; Ray T; Smith WF, 2010, 'C-PSA: Constrained Pareto simulated annealing for constrained multi-objective optimization', Information Sciences, 180, pp. 2499 - 2513, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2010.03.021
    Journal articles | 2009
    Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2009, 'Multi-objective design optimisation using multiple adaptive spatially distributed surrogates', International Journal of Product Development, 9, pp. 188 - 217, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJPD.2009.026179
    Journal articles | 2006
    Ray T; Smith WF, 2006, 'A surrogate assisted parallel multiobjective evolutionary algorithm for robust engineering design', Engineering Optimization, 38, pp. 997 - 1011, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03052150600882538
    Journal articles | 2004
    Xie S; Milthorpe J; Smith WF; Wei R, 2004, 'A contribution-based decomposition method for multidisciplinary engineering optimization', Collection of Technical Papers - 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 5, pp. 2761 - 2768
    Journal articles | 1999
    Peacock DA; Smith WF; Pal PK, 1999, 'Typographical corrections for three recently published Regresssion based Resistance Preduction Methods', The Australian Naval Architect, pp. 35
    Journal articles | 1987
    Smith WF; Mistree F; Kamal S, 1987, 'The Influence of Hierarchical Decisions on Ship Design', Marine Technology, 24, pp. 131 - 142, http://www.sname.org/SNAME/ViewTechnicalPaper?DocumentKey=f5418bdd-46e9-4fac-a2eb-4c9e6208f36a
  • Conference Papers | 2023
    Matthews N; Joiner K; Smith W, 2023, 'Hydrodynamic performance of small high-speed planing catamarans during turning', Sydney, Australia, presented at International Maritime Conference, Sydney, Australia, 07 November 2023 - 09 November 2023, https://www.indopacificexpo.com.au/IMC2023/papers/
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Murray B; Smith W, 2023, 'Development of Wave Making Capability in UNSW Canberra SET Flume', in Indo Pacific International Maritime Conference 2023, Sydney, NSW, Australia, presented at Indo Pacific International Maritime Conference 2023, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 07 November 2023 - 09 November 2023
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Woods C; Lyons D; Smith W; Rayes C, 2023, 'Platform performance of a hypothetical corvette with varying integrated mission packages for naval operations', in Indo Pacific International Maritime Conference 2024, Sydney, NSW, Australia, presented at Indo Pacific International Maritime Conference 2024, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 07 November 2023 - 09 November 2023
    Conference Papers | 2022
    2022, 'Naval Architecture at UNSW Canberra'
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Fulton NL; Williams BP; Theunissen E; Meserole C, 2021, 'Aircraft Proximity: Towards Systematic Test Strategies via the Apollonian Proximity Circle paradigm', in AIAA/IEEE Digital Avionics Systems Conference - Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/DASC52595.2021.9594396
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Guo L; Nellippallil AB; Smith WF; Allen JK; Mistree F, 2020, 'Adaptive linear programming algorithm with parameter learning for managing engineering-design problems', in Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/DETC2020-22602
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Molloy TL; Fulton NL; Garden GS; Williams BP; Meserole C, 2020, 'Evaluation of the rules of the air for the future of air traffic management', in AIAA AVIATION 2020 FORUM, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2020-2855
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Buckland S; Swidan A; Smith W, 2019, 'Development of an Acoustic Testing System for the Subs in Schools Program', in Pacific International Maritime Conference, Sydney, Australia, presented at Pacific International Maritime Conference, IMC2019, Sydney, Australia, 08 October 2019 - 10 October 2019
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Buckland S; Swidan A; Smith W, 2019, 'Taking sub in school to the next level - Acoustic testing', in RINA, Royal Institution of Naval Architects - IMC 2019: Pacific International Maritime Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27681
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Buckland S; Swidan A; Smith W, 2019, 'Taking sub in school to the next level - Acoustic testing', in RINA, Royal Institution of Naval Architects - IMC 2019: Pacific International Maritime Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, presented at IMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 21 October 2019
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Fulton NL; Garden GS; Williams BP; Theunissen E, 2019, 'The Apollonian paradigm in Cockpit and Ground-based Pilot Display Design', in AIAA/IEEE Digital Avionics Systems Conference - Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/DASC43569.2019.9081694
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Harper C; Swidan A; Smith W, 2019, 'Subs in Schools: Engineering a Reliable Depth-Control System and Pressure-Hull', in Pacific International Maritime Conference, Sydney, Australia, presented at Pacific International Maritime Conference, IMC2019, Sydney, Australia, 08 October 2019 - 10 October 2019
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Harper C; Swidan A; Smith WF, 2019, 'Subs in schools: Engineering a reliable depth-control system and pressure-hull', in RINA, Royal Institution of Naval Architects - IMC 2019: Pacific International Maritime Conference, Sydney, Australia, presented at Pacific International Maritime Conference, IMC2019, Sydney, Australia, 08 October 2019 - 10 October 2019, Sydney, Australia, 08 October 2019 - 10 October 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27683
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Liddicoat D; Smith W, 2019, 'A method for the simulation and optimisation of CAD based behavioural models in Simulink', in World Engineers Convention, Melbourne, Australia, presented at World Engineers Convention, WEC2019, Melbourne, Australia, 20 November 2019 - 22 November 2019
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Von-Limont S; Swidan A; Osman A; Smith W, 2019, 'Design and Build of a Device to Measure Resistance and Power of Model Submarines in the Submarines in Schools Technology Challenge', in Pacific International Maritime Conference, Sydney, Australia, presented at Pacific International Maritime Conference, IMC2019, Sydney, Australia, 08 October 2019 - 10 October 2019
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Von-Limont S; Swidan A; Osman A; Smith W, 2019, 'Design and build of a device to measure resistance and power of model submarines in the submarines in schools technology challenge', in RINA, Royal Institution of Naval Architects - IMC 2019: Pacific International Maritime Conference, Sydney, Australia, presented at Pacific International Maritime Conference, IMC2019; Start: 2019-10-08; End: 2019-10-10; Sydney, Australia, Sydney, Australia, 08 October 2019 - 10 October 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27685
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Wotherspoon J; Swidan A; Smith W; Osman A, 2019, 'Model Submarine Sail Geometry Optimisation – A Numerical and Experimental Investigation', in Pacific International Maritime Conference, Sydney, Australia, presented at Pacific International Maritime Conference, IMC2019, Sydney, Australia, 08 October 2019 - 10 October 2019
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Wotherspoon J; Swidan A; Smith W; Osman A, 2019, 'Model submarine sail geometry optimisation - A numerical and experimental investigation', in RINA, Royal Institution of Naval Architects - IMC 2019: Pacific International Maritime Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27680
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Fulton NL; Garden GS; Mecklem SA; Williams BP; Clothier RA, 2018, 'Aircraft proximity: A synthesis of Apollonius, X-track, and Well Clear Volume paradigms', in AIAA/IEEE Digital Avionics Systems Conference - Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/DASC.2018.8569870
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Hoke C; Smith W; Wilson K, 2018, 'Effectiveness of First Year Mentoring Program on Increasing Student Sense of Belonging and Correlation with Motivation', Hamilton, NZ, presented at 29th Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference 2018, Hamilton, NZ, 09 December 2018 - 12 December 2018, https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=168186903393100;res=IELENG
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Anastasio G; Cole J; Smith W, 2017, 'Framing considerations of autonomous naval ships for the Royal Australian Navy', in RINA, Royal Institution of Naval Architects - PACIFIC 2017 International Maritime Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27688
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Anastasio G; Cole J; Smith WF, 2017, 'Framing Considerations of Autonomous Naval Ships for the Royal Australian Navy', in International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2017, Sydney, Australia, presented at International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2017, Sydney, Australia, 03 October 2017 - 05 October 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Fortescue D; Grimm M; Smith W, 2017, 'Experiments investigating the mass moment of inertia of fluids in roll', in RINA, Royal Institution of Naval Architects - PACIFIC 2017 International Maritime Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27682
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Fortescue D; Grimm M; Smith WF, 2017, 'Experiments investigating the Mass Moment of Inertia of Fluids in Roll', in International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2017, Sydney, Australia, presented at International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2017, Sydney, Australia, 03 October 2017 - 05 October 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Grimm M; Smith W; Fortescue D, 2017, 'The influence of roll radius of gyration including the effect of inertia of fluids on motion predictions', in RINA, Royal Institution of Naval Architects - PACIFIC 2017 International Maritime Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27687
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Grimm M; Smith WF; Fortescue D, 2017, 'The Influence of Roll Radius of Gyration Including the Effect of Inertia of Fluids on Motion Predictions', in International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2017, Sydney, Australia, presented at International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2017, Sydney, Australia, 03 October 2017 - 05 October 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Smith WF; Wheeler C; Burvill C; Churches A; Riley T, 2017, 'The Warman – Looking Beyond 30 Years', in Huda N; Inglis D; Tse N; Town G (eds.), 28th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2017), School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, Manly, Sydney, Australia, pp. 491 - 502, presented at Australasian Association for Engineering Education, AAEE2017, Manly, Sydney, Australia, 10 December 2017 - 13 December 2017
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Fulton NL; Westcott M; Smith WF, 2016, 'Constructing a Feasible Design Space for Multiple-Cluster Conflict and Taskload Assessment', in Proceedings of the 24th National Conference of the Australian Society for Operations Research, UNSW Canberra, presented at ASOR 2016, UNSW Canberra, 16 November 2016 - 18 November 2016
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Hayes P; Smith WF; Renilson M; Cannon S, 2016, 'A Reassessment of Wind Speeds used for Intact Stability Analysis', Glasgow, Scotland, presented at Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on the Stability of Ships and Ocean Vehicles, Glasgow, Scotland, 14 June 2016 - 19 June 2015
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Smith WF, 2016, 'Comparing Self-Perceptions of Students from Australia and the USA as they Develop Teamwork Competencies', Coffs Harbour, presented at AAEE 2016, Coffs Harbour, 04 December 2016 - 07 December 2016
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Westcott M; Fulton NL; Smith WF, 2016, 'Towards a Feasible Design Space for proximity alerts between two aircraft in the Conflict Plane', in Proceedings of the 24th National Conference of the Australian Society for Operations Research, UNSW Canberra, presented at ASOR 2016, UNSW Canberra, 16 November 2016 - 18 November 2016, http://www.asor-act.net/ASORConf/program/Proceedings%20DORS-ASOR%202016.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Balmer L; Siddique Z; Mistree F; Smith WF, 2015, 'Development of Student Competencies Overtime in an Authentic Immersive Design Experience', Seattle, WA, presented at Proceedings of the 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle, WA, 14 June 2015 - 17 June 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Drohan DNA; Smith WF; Macfarlane GJ, 2015, 'Inflatable Lifejacket Requirements for Encumbered Military Personnel', Glebe Island, Sydney, Australia, presented at Proceedings of the Pacific 2015 International Maritime Conference, Glebe Island, Sydney, Australia, 06 October 2015 - 08 October 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Hayes P; Smith WF; Renilson M; Cannon S, 2015, 'Quasi-Static Intact Stability Criterion for Ships with Well Decks', Glebe Island, Sydney, Australia, presented at Proceedings of the Pacific 2015 International Maritime Conference, Glebe Island, Sydney, Australia, 06 October 2015 - 08 October 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Lord JM; Smith WF, 2015, 'Offshore combatant Vessel – Concepts That Did Not Float', Glebe Island, Sydney, Australia, presented at Proceedings of the Pacific 2015 International Maritime Conference, Glebe Island, Sydney, Australia, 06 October 2015 - 08 October 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Sabeghi M; Smith W; Allen JK; Mistree F, 2015, 'Solution Space Exploration in Model-Based Realization of Engineered Systems', in Volume 2A: 41st Design Automation Conference, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, presented at ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 02 August 2015 - 05 August 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2015-46457
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Sabeghi M; Smith WF; Allen JK; Mistree F, 2015, 'Solution Space Exploration in Model-Based Realization of Engineered Systems', Boston, MA, presented at Proceedings of the ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2015, Boston, MA, 02 August 2015 - 05 August 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Smith WF; Milisavljevic J; Sabeghi M; Allen JK; Mistree F, 2015, 'The Realization of Engineered Systems With Considerations of Complexity', in Volume 7: 27th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, presented at ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 02 August 2015 - 05 August 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2015-46211
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Smith WF; Milisavljevic J; Sabeghi M; Allen JK; Mistree F, 2015, 'The Realization of Engineered Systems with Considerations of Complexity', Boston MA, presented at Proceedings of the ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2015, Boston MA, 02 August 2015 - 05 August 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Smith WF, 2015, 'Design and Build for Gondwanna - A Course in Mechanical and Electronic Design', Boston, MA, presented at Proceedings of the ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2015, Boston, MA, 02 August 2015 - 05 August 2015
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Smith WF; Milisavljevic J; Sabeghi M; Allen JK, 2014, 'Accounting for Uncertainty and Complexity in the Realization of Engineered Systems', in Boulanger F; Krob D; Morel G; Roussel JC (eds.), Proceedings of the Poster Workshop at the 2014 Complex Systems Design & Management International Conference, Paris, France, pp. 195 - 211, presented at 5th International Conference on Complex System Design & Management (CSD&M 2014), Paris, France, 12 November 2014 - 14 November 2014, http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-1234/paper-17.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Smith WF; Siddique Z; Mistree F, 2014, 'Developing Teamwork Competencies in a Design Course – Self-Perceptions of Students', in Proceedings of the AAEE2014 Conference Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand, presented at AAEE2014 Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 07 December 2014 - 10 December 2014
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Smith WF; Siddique Z; Mistree F, 2014, 'The development of competencies in a design course from a student perspective', in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Coutts-Smith LJ; Heslehurst RB; Smith WF, 2013, 'Manufacturing considerations of a tailored bend-twist coupled laminate', in International SAMPE Technical Conference, Kansas, pp. 1025 - 1039, presented at International SAMPE Technical Conference, Kansas, 21 October 2013 - 24 October 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Coutts-Smith LJ; Heslehurst RB; Smith WF, 2013, 'Tailoring Laminate Bend-Twist Coupling Through Ply Position', in Composites Australia and CRC-ACS, 2013 Composites Conference, Melbourne, Vic, presented at Composites Australia and CRC-ACS, 2013 Composites Conference, Melbourne, Vic, 04 March 2013 - 05 March 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Drohan D; Smith WF, 2013, 'Understanding Lifejacket Requirements for Encumbered Military Personnel', in Proceedings of International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2013, Sydney, pp. Paper 14, presented at Pacific IMC 2013, Sydney, 07 October 2013 - 09 October 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Fraser P; McCullagh J; Gamble G; Robinson J; Smith WF, 2013, 'Smart Valve Development', in Proceedings of the International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2013, Sydney, pp. Paper 62, presented at Pacific IMC 2013, Sydney, 07 October 2013 - 09 October 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Hayes P; Smith WF; Renilson M; Cannon S, 2013, 'Naval Landing Craft Stability: Development of New Rational Criteria for the RAN', in Proceedings of the International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2013, Sydney, pp. Paper 43, presented at Pacific IMC 2013, Sydney, 07 October 2013 - 09 October 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Smith WF, 2013, 'A Pillar of Mechanical Engineering Design Education in Australia – 25 Years of the Warman Design and Build Competition', in ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference - Volume 1: 15th International Conference on Advanced Vehicle Technologies; 10th International Conference on Design Education; 7th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems, ASME, Portland, OR, presented at ME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Portland, OR, 04 August 2013 - 07 August 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/DETC2013-12647
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Drohan D; McNeice B; Luckin P; Smith WF; Burdekin S, 2012, 'Development of new RAN personal lifesaving equipment', in RINA, Royal Institution of Naval Architects - International Maritime Conference 2012, Pacific 2012, pp. 517 - 527
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Drohan D; McNeice B; Smith WF; Burdekin SG, 2012, 'Development of New RAN Personal Lifesaving Equipment', in Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference, Sydney, pp. 1 - 11, presented at Pacific IMC 2012, Sydney, http://www.pacific2012imc.com/
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Hayes P; Smith W; Renilson M; Cannon S, 2012, 'Naval landing craft stability', in RINA, Royal Institution of Naval Architects - International Maritime Conference 2012, Pacific 2012, pp. 543 - 553
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Hayes P; Smith WF; Renilson M; Cannon S, 2012, 'Naval Landing Craft Stability - Simulation of Extreme Roll Motions and Shipping of Water into the Well Deck', Athens, pp. 607 - 616, presented at Stability of Ships and Ocean Vehicles, 11th International Conference, Athens, 23 September 2012 - 28 September 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Hayes P; Smith WF; Renilson M; Cannon S, 2012, 'Naval Landing Craft Stability', in Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference, Sydney, pp. 1 - 11, presented at Pacific IMC 2012, Sydney, 31 January 2012 - 02 February 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Mohamad Ayob AF; Ray T; Smith WF, 2012, 'The quest for optimum high speed planing craft design', in RINA, Royal Institution of Naval Architects - International Maritime Conference 2012, Pacific 2012, pp. 507 - 516
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Mohamad ayob A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2012, 'The Quest for Optimum High Speed Planing Craft Design', in Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference, Sydney, pp. 507 - 516, presented at Pacific IMC 2012, Sydney, 31 January 2012 - 02 February 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Smith WF; Mohamad Ayob A; Ray T, 2012, 'The Design of High Speed Planing Craft using a Optimization Framework', in Proceedings ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE2012), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Houston, Texas, USA, presented at ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition IMECE2012, Houston, Texas, USA, 09 November 2012 - 15 November 2012, http://www.asmeconferences.org/Congress2012/index.cfm
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Smith WF; Myers M; Dansie B, 2012, 'F1 in Schools: An Australian Perspective', in Proceedings ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE2012), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Houston, Texas, USA, presented at ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition IMECE2012, Houston, Texas, USA, 09 November 2012 - 15 November 2012, http://www.asmeconferences.org/Congress2012/index.cfm
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Mohamad Ayob A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2011, 'Scenario-based hydrodynamic design optimization of high speed planing craft for coastal surveillance', in 2011 IEEE Congress of Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2011, IEEE Computer Society, Piscataway, NJ, United States, pp. 354 - 361, presented at 2011 IEEE Congress of Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2011, New Orleans, LA, 05 June 2011 - 08 June 2011, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2011.5949640
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Saha A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2011, 'Towards practical evolutionary robust multi-objective optimization', in 2011 IEEE Congress of Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2011, IEEE Computer Society, Piscataway, NJ, United States, pp. 2123 - 2130, presented at 2011 IEEE Congress of Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2011, New Orleans, LA, United States, 05 June 2011 - 08 June 2011, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2011.5949877
    Theses / Dissertations | 2011
    Singh HK, 2011, Development of optimization methods to deal with current challenges in engineering design optimization
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Smith WF, 2011, 'Some Initial Findings From an Investigation of Engineering Students’ Choices and Motivations', in International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, ASME, Washington DC, pp. 1 - 10, presented at ASME IDETC, Washington DC, 28 August 2011 - 31 August 2011
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Smith WF, 2011, 'Some initial findings from an investigation of engineering students' choices and motivations', in Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, pp. 661 - 670, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/DETC2011-47796
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Hayes P; Smith WF; Renilson M; Cannon S, 2010, 'Naval Landing Craft Stability Research', in Proceedings of 2010 International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2010 International Maritime Conference, Sydney, presented at Pacific 2010: International Maritime Conference, Sydney, 27 January 2010 - 29 January 2010, http://www.pacific2010imc.com/pdf/PacificIMC2010_Program.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Mohamad ayob A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2010, 'A Framework for Scenario-Based Hydrodynamic Design Optimization of Hard Chine Planing Craft', in Volker B (ed.), Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime Industries, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Hamburg, pp. 7 - 19, presented at 9th International Conference on Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime Industries, Gubbio, Italy, 12 April 2010 - 14 April 2010, http://www.ssi.tu-harburg.de/doc/webseiten_dokumente/compit/dokumente/compit2010_gubbio.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Mohamad ayob A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2010, 'Hydrodynamic Design Optimization of a Hard Chine Planing Craft for Coastal Surveillance', in Proceedings of 2010 International Maritime Conference, Pacific 2010 International Maritime Conference, Sydney, pp. 73 - 82, presented at Pacific 2010: International Maritime Conference, Sydney, 27 January 2010 - 29 January 2010, http://www.pacific2010imc.com/pdf/PacificIMC2010_Program.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Singh HK; Ray T; Smith WF, 2010, 'Performance of Infeasibility Empowered Memetic Algorithm (IEMA) on Engineering Design Problems', in AICI - Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer, Germany, pp. 425 - 434, presented at 23rd Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Adelaide, SA, 07 December 2010 - 10 December 2010, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-17432-2_43
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Singh HK; Ray T; Smith WF, 2010, 'Performance of Infeasibility Empowered Memetic Algorithm for CEC 2010 Constrained Optimization Problems', in IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, IEEE, Barcelona, Spain, pp. 1 - 8, presented at IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, Barcelona, Spain, 18 July 2010 - 23 July 2010, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2010.5585946
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Singh HK; Ray T; Smith WF, 2010, 'Surrogate Assisted Simulated Annealing (SASA) for Constrained Multi-objective Optimization', in IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, IEEE, Barcelona, Spain, pp. 1 - 8, presented at IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, Barcelona, Spain, 18 July 2010 - 23 July 2010, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2010.5586124
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Smith WF, 2010, 'Excitement and Education from Design Based Experiential Learning - Perspectives of F1inSchools', in ConnectED 2010: proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Design Education, University of New South Wales, Sydney, pp. 32 - 37, presented at CONNECTED2010 International Conference on Design Education, Sydney, 28 June 2010 - 01 July 2010
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Smith WF, 2010, 'Investigating Engineering Students’ Choices and Motivations – a work in progress', in Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, The Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia, pp. 32 - 37, presented at 21st Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Sydney, Australia, 05 December 2010 - 08 December 2010, http://www.aaee2010.com.au/index.cfm
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Isaacs A; Puttige VR; Ray T; Smith WF; Sreenatha AG, 2009, 'Development of a memetic algorithm for dynamic multi-objective optimization and its applications for online neural network modeling of UAVs', in Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, Atlanta, USA, presented at International Joint Conference on Neural Networks 2009, Atlanta, USA, 14 June 2009 - 19 June 2009, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IJCNN.2008.4633847
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2009, 'Memetic Algorithm for Dynamic Bi-Objective Optimization Problems', in Proceedings of CEC2009, IEEE, Trondheim, Norway, presented at IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, 2009(CEC2009), Trondheim, Norway, 18 May 2009 - 21 May 2009, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2009.4983147
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Mohamad ayob A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2009, 'An Optimization Framework for the design of Planning Craft', in Proceedings of INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN SHIPBUILDING (ICCAS 2009), RINA, Shanghai, China, presented at International Conference on Computer Applications in Shipbuilding 2009, Shanghai, China, 01 September 2009 - 03 September 2009, http://www.rina.org.uk/ICCAS2009
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Singh HK; Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2009, 'An Improved Secondary Ranking for Many Objective Optimization problems', in Proceedings of Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference, ACM, NY, presented at Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO-2009), Montreal, Canada, 08 July 2009 - 12 July 2009, http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/1569901.1570190
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2008, 'An efficient hybrid algorithm for optimization of discrete structures', in LNCS 5361: Simulated Evolution and Learning ? SEAL 2008, Melbourne, Australia, presented at 7th International Conference on Simulated Evolutionary and Learning, Melbourne, Australia, 07 December 2008 - 09 December 2008, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-89694-4_63
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2008, 'Blessings of Maintaining Infesible Solutions for Constrained Multi-objective Optimization Problems', Hong Kong, presented at IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence 2008, Hong Kong, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2008.4631171
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Ray T; Smith WF, 2008, 'Robust Ship Designs - Balancing Uncertainty - Impacts of Future Trends', in Proceedings of Pacific 2008 International Maritime Comference, Sydney, presented at Pacific 2008 International Maritime Conference, Sydney, 29 January 2008 - 31 January 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Singh HK; Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2008, 'A simulated annealing algorithm for single objective trans-dimensional optimization problems', in Eighth International Conference on Hybrid Intelligent Systems (HIS 2008), Barcelona, Spain, presented at 8th International Conference on Hybrid Intelligent Systems, Barcelona, Spain, 10 September 2008 - 12 September 2008, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/HIS.2008.45
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Singh HK; Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2008, 'A study on the performance of substitute distance based approaches for evolutionary many objective optimization', in LNCS 5361: Simulated Evolution and Learning ? SEAL 2008, Melbourne, Australia, presented at 7th International Conference on Simulated Evolutionary and Learning, Melbourne, Australia, 07 December 2008 - 09 December 2008, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-89694-4_41
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Singh HK; Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2008, 'Infeasibility Driven Evolutionary Algorithm (IDEA) for engineering design optimization', in AI 2008: Advances in artificial intelligence, Auckland, NZ, presented at 21st Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Auckland, NZ, 01 December 2008 - 05 December 2008, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-89378-3_11
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Smith WF; Ray T, 2008, 'Preliminary Frigate Design using a Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithm', in Proceedings of Pacific 2008 International Maritime Comference, Sydney, presented at Pacific 2008 International Maritime Conference, Sydney, 29 January 2008 - 31 January 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Smith WF, 2008, 'Twenty-one years of the Warman Design and Build competition', in To Industry and Beyond, Rockhampton, presented at 19th Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education: To Industry and Beyond, Rockhampton, 07 December 2008 - 10 December 2008
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Churches AE; Green C; Field B; Wightley A; Green LN; van de Loo P; Burvill C; Smith WF; Snook C, 2007, 'Creating tomorrow`s engineering designers', in ConnecED 2007 International Conference on Design Education, Sydney, University of New South Wales, presented at ConnectED 2007 International Conference on Design Education, Sydney, 09 July 2007 - 12 July 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2007, 'A hybrid evolutionary algorithm with Simplex local search', in 2007 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC 2007), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., Singapore, presented at IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC 2007), Singapore, 25 September 2007 - 28 September 2007, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2007.4424678
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2007, 'An evolutionary algorithm with spatially distributed surrogates for multi-objective optimization', in 3rd Australian Conference on Artificial Life (ACAL) 2007, Gold Coast, Qld, presented at 3rd Australian Conference on Artificial Life (ACAL) 2007, Gold Coast, Qld, 04 December 2007 - 06 December 2007, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-76931-6
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2007, 'Novel evolutionary algorithm with set representation scheme for truss design', in 2007 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC 2007), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., Singapore, presented at IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC 2007), Singapore, 25 September 2007 - 28 September 2007, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2007.4424979
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Singh HK; Isaacs A; Ray T; Smith WF, 2007, 'A Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Constrained Multi-objective Optimization Problems', in Proceedings 2008 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2008, Singapore, presented at IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC 2007), Singapore, 25 September 2007 - 28 September 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Smith WF, 2007, 'Perspectives of the `Warman design and build competition`', in ConnecED 2007 International Conference on Design Education, Sydney, University of New South Wales, presented at ConnectED 2007 International Conference on Design Education, Sydney, 09 July 2007 - 12 July 2007
    Conference Papers | 2006
    Ray T; Smith WF, 2006, 'Surrogate Assisted Evolutionary Algorithm for Multiobjective Optimization', in AIAA Specialist MDO Conference, Rhode Island, US, presented at AIAA Specialist MDO Conference, Rhode Island, US, 01 May 2006 - 04 May 2006, http://www.aiaa.org/agenda.cfm?lumeetingid=1172&formatview=1&dateget=03-May-06
    Conference Papers | 2006
    Smith WF; Yeomans SR, 2006, 'Observations drawn from occurrences of deck cracking', in PACIFIC 2006, Sydney, presented at PACIFIC 2006, Sydney, 31 January 2006 - 02 February 2006
    Conference Papers | 2006
    Stoll CJ; Smith WF; Milthorpe JF, 2006, 'Development of a testing procedure for the procurement of RHIBs for the RAN', in PACIFIC 2006, Sydney, presented at PACIFIC 2006, Sydney, 31 January 2006 - 02 February 2006
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Neumann DC; Smith WF, 2004, 'An Advance for Australian Naval Ships Mass Property (Weight) Management', in Prandolini L (ed.), Maritime Engineering - Challenges and Opportunities, Sydney, pp. 322 - 329, presented at Maritime Engineering - Challenges and Opportunities, Sydney, 03 February 2004 - 05 February 2004
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Xie S; Milthorpe JF; Smith WF; Wei R, 2004, 'A Contribution based Decomposition Method for Multidisciplinary Engineering Optimization', Albany, NY, pp. 3 - 8, presented at 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Albany, NY
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Xie S; Peacock DA; Milthorpe JF; Smith WF, 2004, 'Modelling and Exploring Heirarchical Systems Engineering Models with a Preliminary Ship Design Focus', in AIAA (ed.), 9th AIAA/ISSMO Symposium and Exhibit on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Atlanta, Georgia, presented at 9th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, 30 August 2004 - 01 September 2004
    Conference Papers | 2003
    Xie S; Smith WF, 2003, 'A Flexible mixed variables genetic algorithm for multi-objective optimization', in 2nd International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems (CIRAS 2003), Singapore, presented at 2nd International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems (CIRAS 2003), Singapore, 15 December 2003 - 18 December 2003
    Conference Papers | 2003
    Xie S; Smith WF, 2003, 'Modelling and exploring the systems design space using a hybrid genetic algorithm', in SETE 2003, Canberra, presented at SETE 2003, Canberra, 27 October 2003 - 29 October 2003
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Fulton N; Baird J; Smith WF, 2002, 'Modelling airspace design from a systems engineering perspective', in 9th AIAA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2002-5618
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Fulton NL; Baird JP; Smith WF, 2002, 'Modelling Airspace Design from a Systems Engineering Perspective', in AIAA (ed.), 9th AIAA/ISSMO Symposium and Exhibit on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Atlanta, Georgia USA, presented at 9th AIAA/ISSMO Symposium and Exhibit on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Atlanta, Georgia USA, -
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Smith WF; Milthorpe JF, 2002, 'An Overview of Undergraduate Maritime Engineering Research at the Australian Defence Force Academy', in Prandolini L (ed.), Pacific 2002 International Maritime Conference, Sydney, presented at Pacific 2002 International Maritime Conference, Sydney, 29 January 2002 - 31 January 2002
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Xie S; Smith WF, 2002, 'Towards a Hybrid Solver - Integration of a Genetic Algorithm within `DSIDES`', in DETC 2002 ASME2002, Montreal, Canada, presented at DETC`02 ASME2002, Montreal, Canada
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Xie S; Smith WF, 2002, 'Towards a hybrid solver-integration of a genetic algorithm within "dsides"', in Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, pp. 137 - 147, presented at ASME 2002 DETC and CIE, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 29 September 2002 - 02 October 2002, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/DETC2002/CIE-34400
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Xie S, 2002, 'Modelling and Exploring Hierarchical Systems Engineering Models with a Prelinminary Ship Design Focus', in AIAA (ed.), 9th AIAA/ISSMO Symposium and Exhibit on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Atlanta, Georgia USA, presented at 9th AIAA./ISSMO Symposium and Exhibit on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Atlanta, Georgia USA
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Fulton NL; Baird JP; Smith WF, 2001, 'A Compromise Decision Support Apprach to Airspace Design', Brisbane, Australia, presented at AIAC 2003: 10th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Brisbane, Australia, 06 March 2001 - 08 March 2001
    Conference Papers | 2000
    Loizou RA; Milthorpe JF; Smith WF, 2000, 'A feasibility study of open water ship motion model testing on Lake George', in 7th International conference on stability of ships and ocean vehicles (STAB2000), Launceston, presented at 7th International conference on stability of ships and ocean vehicles (STAB2000), Launceston, 07 February 2000 - 11 February 2000
    Conference Papers | 2000
    Smith WF; Anforth TM; Crane AM, 2000, 'A survey of concurrent engineering design practice in the Australian automotive and maritime industries', in 2000 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, ASME, New York, presented at ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences 2000, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 10 September 2000 - 14 September 2000
    Conference Papers | 2000
    Smith WF; Hoadley SR; Moyle NJ, 2000, 'Defence acquisition decision support through design systems modelling and exploration', in 2000 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, ASME, New York, presented at ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences 2000, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 10 September 2000 - 14 September 2000
    Conference Papers | 1999
    Smith WF; Thomson R, 1999, 'Assessing the remaining life of corroded ship structures', in ACAM 99 2nd Australasian congress on applied mechanics, ADFA, Canberra, presented at ACAM 99 2nd Australasian congress on applied mechanics, ADFA, Canberra, 10 February 1999 - 12 February 1999
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Peacock DA; Smith WF; Pal PK, 1998, 'Decision Based Hull-form Generation for Minimal Motions', in OC 1998, Osaka, Japan, presented at OC`98, Osaka, Japan, 01 May 1998
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Peacock DA; Smith WF; Pal PK, 1998, 'Decision Based Hydrodynamic Design of Displacement Monohulls', in Chipperfield C (ed.), AME 1998 Meeting the Needs of the Maritime Industry, Maroubra, Sydney, presented at AME`98 Meeting the Needs of the Maritime Industry, Maroubra, Sydney, 01 July 1998 - 03 July 1998
    Conference Papers | 1997
    Peacock DA; Smith WF; Pal PK, 1997, 'Hull Form Generation Using Multi-Objective Optimisation Techniques', in 6th International Marine Design Conference, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, presented at IMDC 97, 6th Intl Marine Design Conf & Summer Meeting of the German Soc Naval Architects, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
    Conference Papers | 1997
    Peacock DA; Smith WF; Pal PK, 1997, 'Minimal Ship Motion Hull-Form Design for High Speed using Multi-Criteria Optimisation Techniques', in 4th International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation, University of New South Wales, presented at 4th International Conference of Fast Sea Transportation, University of New South Wales, 21 July 1997 - 23 July 1997
    Conference Papers | 1994
    Smith WF; Mistree F, 1994, 'Monotonicity and goal interaction diagrams for the compromise decision support problem', in Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, pp. 159 - 168, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/DETC1994-0057
    Conference Papers | 1994
    Smith WF; Mistree F, 1994, 'The Development of Top-Level Ship Specifications: A Decision-Based Approach', in 5th International Marine Design Conference, Delft, presented at IMDC 94, 5th Intl Marine Design Conf & Summer Meeting of the German Soc Naval Architects, Delft, 24 May 1994 - 27 May 1994
    Conference Papers | 1988
    Smith WF; Lyon TD, 1988, 'AUSEVAL - A Systems Approach for the Design and Evaluation of Naval Ships', Sydney, presented at Naval Engineering Symposium, Sydney
    Conference Papers | 1988
    Smith WF, 1988, 'AUSEVAL - The Application of the Decision Support Problem Technique to Ship Design', in International Workshop on Engineering Design and Manufacturing Management, Melbourne, Australia, presented at INWEDAM 98, Melbourne, Australia
    Conference Papers | 1985
    Smith WF; Kamal S; Mistree F, 1985, 'A Practical Computer-Based Systems Approach for Ship Design', Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Texas Section, Houston, presented at SNAME Annual Meeting, Texas Section, Houston

  • AGM Michell Medal, Mechanical College Board of Engineers Australia awarded for outstanding service to mechanical engineering, 2018
  • Australian Council of Engineering Deans National Award for Engineering Education Excellence
  • Re-Engineering Australia Foundation Founder's Award for Outstanding Contributions to the F1inSchools Program, 2017 and 2013
  • Australian Society for Operations Research Conference Best Paper Award, 2016
  • UNSW Canberra Community Engagement Award for Services to the F1inSchools Program, 2013
  • UNSW Canberra Rector’s Commendation for Excellence in Classroom Teaching, 2010
  • ALTC (now OLT) Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, 2008
  • AAEE Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, 2008
  • Ship Shape 2000, Royal Institution of Naval Architects Walter Atkinson Prize for best paper by a member, 1993

I am not currently recruiting new Higher Degree Research Students (PhD or Masters by Research) 

My Teaching

  • Naval Architecture (UG and PG)
  • Mechanical Engineering Design (variety of UG courses 1st-4th year)