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Dr. Bhushan Lohar

Dr. Bhushan Lohar

Assistant Professor
Systems Engineering

Research Interests

Research interests include Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), model-based architectural patterns for complex systems, uncrewed systems (UxS) including aerial, ground, surface, and underwater
vehicles, and the development of SmallSats and CubeSats. Additional areas of focus involve the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twin technologies for system design and lifecycle management, requirements engineering and management, as well as Integration, Verification, Validation, and Testing (IVVT) of advanced engineering systems. Research also extends to space systems engineering and the use of model-based approaches to improve design assurance, traceability, and performance optimization across multi-domain systems.

Education

  • Ph D, Systems Engineering, University of South Alabama
  • MS, Engineering Management, University of Texas at Arlington
  • BTech, Mechanical Engineering, Maharashtra Institute of Technology
  • DME, Mechanical Engineering, Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education

Publications 

  • Lohar, B., Wade, J., Mange, A., Ali, M., Colquhoun, R., Larson, L. (2025). Applying Model-Based Requirement Patterns Library Concept to Astronaut Space Suit System for Deep-Space Travel and Mars Surface Exploration Missions. Human Factors in Software and Systems Engineering, 181, 1. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1006389
  • Hilliard, D., Lohar, B., Lippert, K., Wade, J. T., & Latif, S. (2025). Model-Based Architectural Patterns Concept for Home Security System Solutions. Human Factors in Software and Systems Engineering, 181, 13. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1006390
  • Tarale, S., Pandit, N., Lohar, B., & Wade, J. (2025). AI Agent for Cognitive and Behavioral Training Using Model-Based Architectural Patterns Concept. NDIA (MBSE) Symposium, May 21-22, 2025, Huntsville, AL at the Jackson Center. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.23629.35042
  • Sarker, P., Lohar, B., Walker, S., Patch, S., & Wade, J. T. (2024). Recovery Resiliency Characteristics of Interdependent Critical Infrastructures in Disaster-Prone Areas. Infrastructures, 9(11), 208. https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures9110208
  • Wade, J. T., Lohar, B., Lippert, K., Cloutier, R., Walker, S., & Olanipekun, O. (2024). A probabilistic analysis of non-military hangar fire protection systems. Journal of Fire Sciences, 42(4), 297-313. https://doi.org/10.1177/07349041241231206
  • Lohar, B., Wade, J., & Walker, S. (2024). Valuation of Goodwill for an Engineering Firm. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 17(5), 212. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm17050212
  • Lohar, B., & Cloutier, R. (2024, July). Model‐Based Architectural Patterns for Teaching Systems Engineering. In INCOSE International Symposium, Wiley. (Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 1494-1504). https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13221
  • Lohar, B., Wade, J., Adelabu, J., & Sree, N. (2024). A Concept Model to Analyze the Digitalization of Industrial Fire Protection Systems Decision-Making. Proceedings of the Conference on Production Systems and Logistics: CPSL 2024. Hannover: publish-Ing. https://doi.org/10.15488/17735
  • Khan, M. N. R., Ahmmed, F., Al Zabir, M. K., Lohar, B., Walker, S., & Lippert, K. J. (2024). Concept exploration of virtual humans in education. In IEEE 2024 International Conference on Smart Systems and Technologies (SST) (pp. 95-100), October, 2024, Osijek, Croatia. https://doi.org/10.1109/SST61991.2024.10755230
  • Chai, R., Lohar, B., Venkiteshwaran, K., Walker, S., White, K.  (2024). Sociotechnical Aspects of Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems. In: Human Factors in Software and Systems Engineering. AHFE (2024) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol 140. AHFE International, USA. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005034
  • Wade, J. T., Lippert, K., Lohar, B., & Walker, S. (2024). Wildfire Decision Management Using Soft Computing in a System of Systems Approach. In Soft Computing in Industry 5.0 for Sustainability (pp. 281-299). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-69336-6_12
  • Khan, M. N. R., Lohar, B., Cloutier, R., & Lippert, K. J. (2023). Test Plan for Immersive Technology-Based Medical Support System. In Cyber Security and Business Intelligence (pp. 85-102). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003285854
  • Lohar, B., Lang, A., & Varoqui, M. (2023). Understanding MBSE Advancements: A Compendium for New Generation Aerospace Systems Engineers. MBSE Cyber Experience Symposium NAM 2023. Allen Texas, US.  https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.25259.86568
  • Lohar, B., & Cloutier, R. J. (2022). Towards A Model-Based Pattern Language for New Space-Based Systems. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202208.0177.v1
  • Lohar, B. R. (2022). Development of new space systems architecture in SysML using model-based pattern language. University of South Alabama, Graduate Theses and Dissertation 75. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.20226.70089

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Courses

  • SE 601: Systems Engineering Fundamentals
  • SE 606: Systems Architecture
  • SE 616: Requirements Engineering
  • SE 690/617: Space Systems Architecting
  • SE594: Special Projects in Systems Engineering
  • SE 500: Engineering Probability and Statistics
  • EG 450: Introduction to Systems Engineering

Faculty Advisor: 

  • INCOSE, USA Jaguar Division
  • USA Satellites Club
  • Indian Student Association
  • South Asian Student Association