Darklake Synectics

*sin-ek'tiks, n. the study of processes leading to invention, with the end aim of solving practical problems, esp. by a synectics group, a miscellaneous group of people of imagination and ability but varied interests. [Chambers Twentieth Century Dictionary]

Research

       

Complexity Theory: Research and Applications

 

Organisational Complexity. Emergence. Mathematical Systems Theory. Behavioural Systems Theory. Structure Complexity and Behavioural Complication. Systems of Systems. Polymorphic Complexity. Comparative Measures of Utility. Optimisation Under Constraints. Problem Tractability. Complex Evolutionary Systems and Adaptation.

Applications [1] - Systems Engineering

 

Formal Specification of Requirements. Specification of (Complex) Design Solutions. Proof of Design Correctness. Behavioural (Functional) Analysis. Hybrid Technological Implementation. Identification of Evaluation (Optimality) Criteria and Constraints. Conformance and Compliance Testing.
 

Applications [2] - Social Systems
Structures of Complex Social Groups. Emergent Organisational Behaviour (Culture). Co-Evolutionary 'Niche' Development. Cultural Kinetics. Social Stability. Ethnic and Cultural Identity.
       
 

Published (Peer Reviewed) Research Papers:

 
  1. Function Based Design Of Complex, Complicated Systems, Shell, A. D., 9th International Symposium, INCOSE, Brighton, England, June 1999.
  2. A Systems Theoretic Process For Efficient Design Of Optimal Systems, Shell, A. D., , 2nd European Systems Engineering Conference, INCOSE, Munich, Sept. 2000, pp. 165-176.
  3. System Function Implementation and Behavioral Modeling: A Systems Theoretic Approach, Shell, A. D., , Jnl. Systems Engineering, Vol 4, No 1, 2001, pp. 58-75.
  4. Requirements Completeness: Absolute or Relative?, Carson, R. S., Shell, A. D., , Jnl. Systems Engineering, Vol 4, No 3, 2001, pp. 230-231.
  5. The Direct Synthesis Of Optimal Design Solutions For Complex Systems, Shell, A. D., , in Optimization in Industry, Ed. by Parmee I. and Hajela P., Springer-Verlag, London, 2002 [Chapter contribution to Book].
  6. The Synthesis Of Optimal Systems Design Solutions, Shell, A. D., , Jnl. Systems Engineering, Vol 6, No 2, 2003, pp. 92-105
  Articles:
  1. The Moon Writing of Middle Earth, Amon Hen (Tolkien Society Pub.), issue 194, pages 15-16
  2. Review: Defending Middle Earth by Dr. Patrick Curry, Amon Hen (Tolkien Society Pub.), issue 194, pages 23-25
  Newspaper Correspondance:
Various national publications including: The Times, The Guardian 'Weekend'; The Economist; The Financial Times; New Scientist. [Details of correspondance, including publiction dates can be provided on request]
 

Books:

 
  • A People's History - The Emergence of English Identity, Tony Shell, August 2005, ISBN 0-9551083-0-6
  • Middan Geard - A Sustainable Indigenous Culture For The Post-industrial Age, Tony Shell, 2004, ISBN 1 903607 55 8
       
 

Contact Details

 

 

 
DarkLake Research
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email: info@darklake-synectics.co.uk

 

last updated: 28th November 2008