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Dr William Jones is a Research Fellow in Planning and Optimisation at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Australian Robotic Inspection and Asset Management (ARIAM) Research Hub and the Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR). He holds a B.Sc. Eng. in Mechanical Engineering (Cardiff University, 2013) and an EngD in Systems (University of Bristol, 2019). His research focuses on Operations Research, simulation, and optimization of complex systems, particularly hybrid simulation methodologies. He has held postdoctoral roles at the University of Kent and the University of Sydney’s Rio Tinto Centre for Mine Automation.
Research Interests: Dr Jones specializes in hybrid simulation models, combining multiple paradigms to optimize systems across transport, mining, healthcare, and telecommunications. His work emphasizes stakeholder engagement and model lifecycle management. Current projects include a digital twin for Garden Island’s dry dock in collaboration with Thales.
Publications: His recent work spans hybrid simulation frameworks, rail network optimization, and wireless systems. Key themes include model development, stakeholder collaboration, and industry applications. He has contributed to journals like the Journal of the Operational Research Society and IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing.
Advising & Grants: While no advisees are listed, his industry collaborations highlight applied research funding. His work at ACFR and ARIAM involves significant grant-based projects focused on robotics and asset management.
Labs & Teams: Active within the ACFR’s robotics and automation teams, he contributes to cross-disciplinary projects integrating robotics with operations research.