Responsibilities
Program responsible for Systems Engineering Master of Science, Industry Master Systems Engineering (IMSE)
Specialization responsible for Systems Engineering Master in Innovation and Technology Management (ITM)
Course Responsible
Fall Semester
- SESI6202 Systems Integration
- ITM4101 Fundamentals of Engineering
- ITM4400 Research Methods
- SERP6102 Reflective Practices
- TE9108 Research in Industrial Context (PhD course)
Spring Semester
- ITM4200 Systems Engineering
- SERE6302 Robust Engineering
- SERP6102 Reflective Practices
- TE9108 Research in Industrial Context (PhD course)
Competences
Eleven years of Oil & Gas industry experience with specialisation in analysis of structures/completion and workover risers
Systems Engineering
Verification and validation
Finite Element Analysis
Mechanical design
Crashworthiness/impact mechanics
CV
Work Experience
01/2006 - 09/2016 : Specialist Engineer, Structural Analysis, FMC Kongsberg Subsea AS, Kongsberg Norway
02/2001 - 03/2002 : Assistant Systems Engineer, TATA Consultancy Services, Pune, India
Education
04/2002 - 11/2005 : Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Thesis: Bumper beam-longitudinal system subjected to offset impact loading – An experimental and numerical study
07/1999 - 12/2000 : M.Tech. in Applied Mechanics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India.
Thesis: Computer simulation of projectile impact on metal plates using cylindrical projectiles having blunt and hemispherical ends
08/1996 - 05/1999 : B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Kakatiya Institute of Science and Technology (KITS) Warangal, Kakatiya Universtiy, Warangal, India.
Project work: Finite element analysis of milling machine
11/1992 - 09/1995 : Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Government Polytechnic Nizamabad, India
Reviewer for scientific journal/conferences:
Systems Engineering Journal
INCOSE International Symposium
Systems of Systems Engineering (SoSE) conference
Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER)
International Journal of Carshworthiness
MDPI Journal
Publications
2025
R. A. Haugen, S. Kokkula, A. GHaderi, G. Muller, and E. Syverud, "Detection of Detrimental Weak Emergent Behavior Considering Operational Factors: a Case Study in Search and Rescue," IEEE Systems Journal. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/JSYST.2024.3521477
2024
Larsen, M.H., Kokkula, S. and Muller, G. (2024), A Proposal for Model-Based Systems Engineering Method for Creating Secure Cyber-Physical Systems. INCOSE International Symposium, 34: 37-52. https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13131.
R. A. Haugen, G. Muller and S. Kokkula, "A Procedure for Exploring Detrimental Weak Emergent Behavior in Complex Systems of Systems," 2024 19th Annual System of Systems Engineering Conference (SoSE), Tacoma, WA, USA, 2024, pp. 264-269, doi: 10.1109/SOSE62659.2024.10620939.
Calhau, R.F., Almeida, J.P.A., Kokkula, S., Guizzardi, G. Modeling competences in enterprise architecture: from knowledge, skills, and attitudes to organizational capabilities. Softw Syst Model (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10270-024-01151-7
Gaute, T., Muller, G., and Kokkula, S., (2024). Literature Review and Research Design for Systems Integration: Case Study in Defense Systems. In:Verma, Dinesh; Madni, Azad M.; Hoffenson, Steven; Xiao, Lu (eds) The Proceedings of the 2023 Conference on System Engineering Research: Systems Engineering Towards a Smart and Sustainable World. CSER2023. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49179-5_47
2023
Calhau, R.F., Sales, T. P.,Oliveira, Í., Kokkula, S., Pires, L. F., Cameron, D., Guizzardi, G., and Almeida, J. P. A. (2024). A System Core Ontology for Capability Emergence Modeling. In: Proper, H.A., Pufahl, L., Karastoyanova, D., van Sinderen, M., Moreira, J. (eds) Enterprise Design, Operations, and Computing. EDOC 2023. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14367. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-46587-1_1
Razbani O, Muller G, Kokkula S, Falk K. Enhancing Competency and Industry Integration: A Case Study of Collaborative Systems Engineering Education for Future Success. Systems. 2023; 11(9):463. https://doi.org/10.3390/systems11090463
Calhau, R. F., Kokkula, S., Cameron, D., Guizzardi. G., and Almeida, J. P. A., "Modeling Competence Framework Elements with an Ontology-based Approach," 2023 IEEE 25th Conference on Business Informatics (CBI), Prague, Czech Republic, 2023, pp. 1-10, https://doi.org/10.1109/EDOC52215.2021.00018
2022
Witte, C.S., Kokkula, S. and Muller, G. (2022), Visual Lean planning tools in the construction industry: A Norwegian case study. INCOSE International Symposium, 32: 75-91. https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.12918
Lynghaug, T.F., Kokkula, S. and Muller, G. (2022), Investigating Systems Engineering Approaches in the Norwegian Construction Industry: A Multi-Case Study. INCOSE International Symposium, 32: 792-808. https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.12964
Brynem, F. and Kokkula, S. (2022), Thermal Transients in Three-Core Power Cable Systems: First Principle Modelling and Verification. INCOSE International Symposium, Supplement: Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER) 2022, 32, S2: 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.12891
Larsen, M.H., Muller, G. and Kokkula, S. (2022), A Conceptual Model-Based Systems Engineering Method for Creating Secure Cyber-Physical Systems. INCOSE International Symposium, Supplement: Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER) 2022, 32, S2: 202-213. https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.12909
Stuvik, K. and Kokkula, S. (2022), Asset Information Model to Increase Traceability in Offshore Wind Projects. INCOSE International Symposium, Supplement: Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER) 2022, 32, S2: 214-223. https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.12910
2021
Trogstad, I.K., Kokkula, S. and van der Aker, J. (2021), Application of T-shaped engineering skills in complex multidisciplinary projects. INCOSE International Symposium, 31: 1113-1129. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2334-5837.2021.00890.x
Sundet, A.O., Syverud, E., Kokkula, S. and Muller, G. (2021), Product portfolio mapping used to structure a mature sub-system with large variation – A case study. INCOSE International Symposium, 31: 1095-1112. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2334-5837.2021.00889.x
Hårstadsveen, J.C. and Kokkula, S. (2021), Implementation of tailored requirements engineering and management principles in a supplier to the oil and gas industry. INCOSE International Symposium, 31: 479-494. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2334-5837.2021.00849.x
G. Muller, S. Kokkula, E. Syverud and K. Falk, "Using a case study as a learning vehicle in improving the learning outcomes of a course in SoSE Research Methods," 2021 16th International Conference of System of Systems Engineering (SoSE), 2021, pp. 222-227, doi: 10.1109/SOSE52739.2021.9497483
T. F. Lynghaug, S. Kokkula and G. Muller, "Implementing Systems Engineering in the Construction Industry: Literature Review for Research Alignment," 2021 16th International Conference of System of Systems Engineering (SoSE), 2021, pp. 150-155, doi: 10.1109/SOSE52739.2021.9497464
2020
Sletaker, L.A., Gonsholt, A., Muller, G. and Kokkula, S. (2020), Creating and Applying Total Cost Model: A Case Study at Maritime Company for Last Time Buy Estimation. INCOSE International Symposium, 30: 241-256. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2334-5837.2020.00720.x
S. Kokkula, G. Muller, E. Syverud and K. Falk, "Experiences from Teaching Master level Course in Research Methods in Systems of Systems Engineering," 2020 IEEE 15th International Conference of System of Systems Engineering (SoSE), Budapest, Hungary, 2020, pp. 265-270, doi: 10.1109/SoSE50414.2020.9130529
K. Falk, A. K. Kamara, E. P. Bråthen, K. Helle, P. T. Moe and S. Kokkula, "Digitizing the Maintenance Documentation; a System of Systems in Oil and Gas Industry," 2020 IEEE 15th International Conference of System of Systems Engineering (SoSE), Budapest, Hungary, 2020, pp. 493-500, doi: 10.1109/SoSE50414.2020.9130515
2019
Thygesen, E., Muller, G. and Kokkula, S. (2019), Improving the information transfer between engineering and installation; case study at AS Nymo. INCOSE International Symposium, 29: 53-68. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2334-5837.2019.00589.x Brian Mar Best Student Paper Award @INCOSE IS2019.
Sandberg, M., Kokkula, S. and Muller, G. (2019), Transitioning from technical 2D drawings to 3D models: a case study at defense systems. INCOSE International Symposium, 29: 879-894. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2334-5837.2019.00641.x
2007
Kokkula, S., Hopperstad, O.S., Lademo, O.–G., Langseth, M., “High speed offset impact behaviour of an automotive bumper beam-longitudinal system”, IMPLAST 2007 Symposium on Plasticity and Impact Mechanics, Bochum, Germany, August 2007.
2006
S Kokkula, M Langseth, O S Hopperstad and O -G Lademo, “Offset impact behaviour of bumper beam-longitudinal systems: experimental investigations”, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 11 (4), pp 299-316, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1533/ijcr.2005.0122
S Kokkula, O S Hopperstad, O -G Lademo, T Berstad and M Langseth, “Offset impact behaviour of bumper beam-longitudinal systems: numerical simulations”, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 11 (4), pp 317-336, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1533/ijcr.2005.0106
S Kokkula, M Langseth, O S Hopperstad and O -G Lademo, “Behaviour of an automotive bumper beam-longitudinal system at 40% offset impact: An experimental and numerical study”, Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures, 3, pp 59-73, 2006. https://www.lajss.org/index.php/LAJSS/article/view/90
2005
Kokkula, S., Langseth, M., Hopperstad, O.S., Lademo, O.-G., “Behaviour of an automotive bumper beam-longitudinal system at 40% offset impact: An experimental and numerical study”, Proceedings of International Conference on Impact Loading of Lightweight Structures, Editors: Alves, M. and Jones, N., Florianópolis, Brazil, 305-320, May 2005.
2004
Kokkula, S., Hopperstad, O.S., Langseth, M., Lademo, O.-G., “Process based crash simulation”, International Symposium on Crashworthiness of Light-Weight Automotive Structures, Editors: Magnus L., Arild H.C., NTNU, Trondheim, Norway, 111-112, June 2004.
2003
Kokkula, S., Hopperstad, O.S., Langseth, M., Lademo, O.-G., “Explicit and implicit analysis of beams subjected to impact loading with axial restraints”, Proceedings of the 16th Nordic Seminar on Computational Mechanics, Editors: Mathisen, K.M., Kvamsdal, T. and Okstad, K.M., NTNU, Trondheim, Norway, 137-140, October 2003.
2002
Satyanarayana, K., Sekhon, G.S., Gupta, N.K., “Computer simulation of impact of metallic plates using cylindrical projectiles having blunt and hemispherical ends”, Mechanical Engineering Journal of the Institution (The Institution of Engineers India) Vol. 83, Part MC/3,129-135,2002.