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Publications

  • [2024] Siddiqi, A., Wescoat Jr, J.L. and Selin, N.E., 2024. “Evolution of system connectivity to support food production in the Indus Basin in Pakistan”. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 121(18), p.e2215682121. [url]
  • [2024] Giang, A., Edwards, M. R., Fletcher, S. M., +16, Siddiqi, A., Tessum, C. W., “Equity and modeling in sustainability science: Examples and opportunities throughout the process”, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 121 (13) e2215688121 (2024). [url]
  • [2023] Lombardo, S., Kinney, J., Blake, D., Chase, S., Stovall, A., Siddiqi, A., Arquilla, K., Israel, S., Wood, D., de Weck, O.L., “Accessible Satellite Data Decision Support Systems for Yoruk Time Forest Management”, Acta Astronautica, 213: 777-791 (2023). [url]
  • [2023] Stern, J., Siddiqi, A., and Grogan, P., “Effects of individual strategies for resource access on collaboratively maintained irrigation infrastructure”, Systems Engineering. DOI: 10.1002/sys.21701
  • [2022] Ilyas, A., Parkinson, S. Vinca, A., Byers, E., Manzoor, T., Riahi, K., Willaarts, B., Siddiqi, A., and Muhammad, A., “Balancing smart irrigation & hydropower investments for sustainable water conservation in the Indus Basin”, Environmental Science and Policy.
  • [2022] Birge, D., Fletcher, S., Siddiqi, A., Al Sumaiti, A., Wescoat, J., “Multicriteria, Multiresolution Modeling of Suburban Residential Landscape Alternatives: Water-Efficient Villas in the Arid Middle East.” Journal of Urban Planning and Development 148, no. 2 (2022): 04022010.
  • [2021] Usmani, S., Siddiqi, A. and Wescoat Jr, J.L., 2021. Energy generation in the canal irrigation network in India: Integrated spatial planning framework on the Upper Ganga Canal corridor. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 152, p.111692.
  • [2021] Vinca, A., Parkinson, S., Riahi, K., Byers, E., Siddiqi, A., Muhammad, A., Ilyas, A., Yogeswaran, N., Willaarts, B., Magnuszewski, P. and Awais, M., 2021. Transboundary cooperation a potential route to sustainable development in the Indus basin. Nature Sustainability, 4(4), pp.331-339.
  • [2020] Siddiqi, A., Haraguchi, M. and Narayanamurti, V., 2020. Urban waste to energy recovery assessment simulations for developing countries. World Development, 131, p.104949.

***Featured in Energy Matters, American Energy Society

  • [2019]  Yoshihide Wada, Adriano Vinca, Simon Parkinson, Barbara A Willaarts, Piotr Magnuszewski, Junko Mochizuki, Beatriz Mayor, Yaoping Wang, Peter Burek, Edward Byers, Keywan Riahi, Volker Krey, Simon Langan, Michiel van Dijk, David Grey, Astrid Hillers, Robert Novak, Abhijit Mukherjee, Anindya Bhattacharya, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Simi Thambi, Abubakr Muhammad, Ansir Ilyas, Asif Khan, Bakhshal Khan Lashari, Rasool Bux Mahar, Rasul Ghulam, Afreen Siddiqi, James Wescoat, Nithiyanandam Yogeswara, Ather Ashraf, Balwinder Singh Sidhu, Jiang Tong, ISWEL Indus Basin Team, “Co-designing Indus Water-Energy-Land Futures”, One Earth, 1 (2): 185-194
  • [2019] Jordaan, S. M., Siddiqi, A., Kakenmaster, B., and Hill, A.C., “The Climate Vulnerability of Global Nuclear Power”. Global Environmental Politics, 19 (4): 3-13.
  • [2019] Haraguchi, M., Siddiqi, A., and Narayanamurti, V, “Stochastic Cost-Benefit Analysis of Urban Waste-to-Energy Systems”, Journal of Cleaner Production. 224: 751-765
  1. [2018] Siddiqi, A., Wescoat, J., and Muhammad, A., “Socio-hydrological assessment of water security in canal irrigation systems: A conjoint quantitative analysis of equity and reliability”, Water Security, 4-5: 44-55.
  1. [2018] Wescoat, J., Siddiqi, A., Muhammad, A., “Socio-Hydrology of Channel Flow in Complex River Basins: Rivers, Canals, and Distributary Channels in Punjab, Pakistan”, Water Resources Research. 54. doi.org/10.1002/2017WR021486

***Most Downloaded Research Paper, WRR in 2019

  1. [2018] Zhenyu, L., Siddiqi, A., Diaz, L. A., and Narayanamurti, V., “Towards sustainability in water-energy nexus: Ocean energy for seawater desalination”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 82: 3833-3847.
  1. [2017] Fletcher, S., Miotti, M., Swaminathan, J., Klemun, M., Strzepek, K., and Siddiqi, A., “Water Supply Infrastructure Planning: Decision Making Framework to Classify Multiple Uncertainties and Evaluate Flexible Design”, Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 143 (10), 04017061.                                                                                          ***Editor’s Choice Article
  1. [2017] Siddiqi, A., and Collins, R., “Complex Socio-Technical Systems and Sustainability: Current and Future Perspectives for Inclusive Development”, (invited contribution) Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 24:7-13.
  1. [2016] Bhaduri, A., Bogardi, J., Siddiqi, A., Voigt H., Wolf L., Vorosmarty, C., Pahl-Wostl, C., Bunn, S., Shrivastava, P., Lawford, R., Foster R., Harwig, K., Renaud, F., Bruns, A., and Osuna, V., “Achieving Sustainable Development Goals from a Water Perspective”, Frontiers in Environmental Science. 4:64. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2016.00064
  1. [2016] Siddiqi, A., Ereiqat, F., and Anadon, L. D., “Formulating expectations for future water availability through infrastructure development decisions in arid regions”, Systems Engineering, DOI 10.1002/sys.21337.
  1. [2016] Mekonnen, D., Siddiqi, A., and Ringler, C., “Drivers of groundwater use and technical efficiency of groundwater, canal water, and conjunctive use in Pakistan’s Indus Basin Irrigation System”, International Journal of Water Resources Development. DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2015.1133402[2015] Grindle, A. K., Siddiqi, A., and Anadon, L. D., “Food security amidst water scarcity: Insights on sustainable food production from Saudi Arabia”, Sustainable Production and Consumption, Vol. 2, pp 67-78 
  • [2015] Siddiqi, A., and Fletcher, S., “Energy Intensity of Water End Uses”, Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports. February, pp 1-7, 2015
  • [2013] Siddiqi, A., de Weck, O. L., “Quantifying End-Use Energy Intensity in the Urban Water Cycle”, ASCE Journal of Infrastructure Systems, 19, pp 474-485.
  • [2013] Siddiqi, A., Wescoat, J. L., “Energy use in large-scale irrigated agriculture in the Punjab province of Pakistan”, Water International, 38 (5), pp 571-586.                                                                                                                                                                        ***Editor’s Choice Article
  • [2013] Siddiqi, A., Kajenthira, A., Anadon, L. D., “Bridging Decision Networks for Integrated Water and Energy Planning”, Energy Strategy Reviews, 2, pp. 46-58.
  • [2012] Siddiqi, A., Wescoat, J. L. Jr., Humair, S., and Afridi, K. K, “An Empirical Analysis of the Hydropower Portfolio in Pakistan”, Energy Policy, 50, pp 228-241.
  • [2012] Kajenthira, A., Siddiqi, A., and Anadon, L. D., “A new case for promoting wastewater reuse in Saudi Arabia: Bringing energy into the water equation”, Journal of Environmental Management, 102, pp 184-192.
  • [2011] Siddiqi, A. and Anadon, L., “The Water-Energy Nexus in Middle East and North Africa”, Energy Policy, 39, pp 4529-4540.
  • [2020] Siddiqi, A., Rebentisch, E., Dorchuck, S., Imanishi, Y. and Tanimichi, T., 2020. “Optimizing Architecture Transitions Using Decision Networks”. Journal of Mechanical Design, 142(12), p.121702.
  • [2020] Cardenes, I., Siddiqi, A., Naeini, M.M. and Hall, J.W., 2020. “Multi-objective optimization of energy and greenhouse gas emissions in water pumping and treatment”. Water Science and Technology, 82(12), pp.2745-2760.
  • [2020] Collin, A., Siddiqi, A., Imanishi, Y., Tanimichi, T., Rebentisch, E., and de Weck, O., “Autonomous driving systems hardware and software architecture exploration: optimizing latency and cost under safety constraints”. Systems Engineering, 23(3), pp.327-337.
  • [2019] Reis, A., Siddiqi, A. and de Weck, O., 2019. “Evolution stages of aircraft manufacturing firms”. Systems Engineering, 22(3), pp.255-270.
  • [2019] Doufene, A., Siddiqi, A, and de Weck, O. L., “Dynamics of Technological Change: The Case of Nuclear Energy and Electric Vehicle Innovation in France”, International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development, 13(2):154-180.
  • [2011] Siddiqi, A., Bounova, G., de Weck, O., Keller. R, Robinson, B., “A posteriori Design Change Analysis for Complex Engineering Projects”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 133 (10) pp 101005-1 -11.
  • [2011] Grogan, P., Siddiqi, A., de Weck O., “Matrix Methods for Optimal Manifesting of Multi-Node Space Exploration Systems”, AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 48 (4) pp 679-690.
  • [2010] Alfaris, A., Siddiqi, A., Rizk, C., de Weck, O., Svetinovic, D., “Hierarchical Decomposition and Multi-Domain Formulation for the Design of Complex Sustainable Systems”, Journal of Mechanical Design, 132.
  • [2009] Siddiqi, A., de Weck O., Lee G., and Shull S., “Matrix Modeling Methods for Spaceflight Campaign Logistics Analysis”, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 46 (5) pp 1037-1048.
  • [2009] Siddiqi, A., and de Weck O., “Reconfigurability in Planetary Surface Vehicles”, Acta Astronautica, 64 (5-6).
  • [2008] de Weck, O.L., Scialom, U. and Siddiqi A., “Optimal Reconfiguration of Satellite Constellations with the Auction Algorithm”, Acta Astronautica, 62 (2-3), pp 112-130.
  • [2008] Siddiqi, A., and de Weck, O., “Modeling Methods and Conceptual Design Principles for Reconfigurable Systems”, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 130.
  • [2007] Siddiqi A., and de Weck O., “Spare Parts Requirements for Space Missions with Reconfigurability and Commonality”, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 44 (1). 
  • [2006] Siddiqi, A., de Weck O., and Iagnemma K., (2006), “Reconfigurability in Planetary Surface Vehicles: Modeling Approaches and Case Study”, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 59 (1).
  • Science Policy and Higher Education
  • [2016] Siddiqi, A., Stoppani, J., Anadon, L.D., and Narayanamurti, V., “Scientific Wealth in Middle East and North Africa: Productivity, Indigeneity, and Specialty in 1981 – 2013”. PLoS ONE 11(11): e0164500. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0164500
  • [2014] Hajjar, D. P., Moran, G. W., Siddiqi, A., Richardson, J., Anadon, L. D., and Narayanamurti, V., “Prospects for Policy Advances in Science and Technology in the Gulf Arab States: The Role for International Partnerships”, International Journal on Higher Education, Vol. 3, No. 3. pp 45-57
  • 3. Refereed Conferences Proceedings
  • [2023] Siddiqi, A., Milton, J., Khan, N., and de Weck, O.L., “Application of Markowitz Portfolio Theory for Space Technologies”, 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2023.
  • [2023] Siddiqi, A., Ravishankar, R., Lombardo, and de Weck, O.L., “A Canonical Approach for Quantifying Value of Remote Sensing: Implications for Investments for Monitoring SDGs”, 2023 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium IGARSS. Pasadena, CA, USA. July 16-21, 2023 [url]
  • [2023] Siddiqi, A., Milton, J., and de Weck, O.L., “Performance Trajectories of Earth Observation Technologies: Parameterized Formulations and Estimation”, 2023 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium IGARSS. Pasadena, CA, USA. July 16-21, 2023 [url]
  • [2023] Siddiqi, A., Milton, J., Cabrera, M., and de Weck, O.L., “Earth observation technologies for climate change adaptation and monitoring: Future projections from decadal trends” International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC 2023), Norway, May 23-25, 2023. Paper ID: 75338 [url]
  • [2022] Siddiqi, A., Milton, J., Lordos, G., and de Weck, O.L., “Trends and Technology Roadmapping in Earth Observation Missions”, 2022 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium IGARSS. July 2022. [url]
  • [2021] Stern, J., Siddiqi, A., and Grogan, P., “Independent Adaptation Measures Enhancing Strategic Robustness in Cooperatively Maintained Irrigation Systems”, Council of Engineering Systems Universities (CESUN) Meeting, October 2021.
  • [2021] Siddiqi, A., Baber, S. and De Weck, O., 2021, July. Valuing Radiometric Quality of Remote Sensing Data for Decisions. In 2021 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium IGARSS (pp. 5724-5727). [url]
  • [2020] M. Moraguez, A. Trujillo, O. de Weck, and A. Siddiqi, “Convolutional Neural Network for Detection of Residential Photovoltalc Systems in Satellite Imagery,” in IGARSS 2020 – 2020 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, 2020, pp. 1600–1603. [url]
  • [2020] Siddiqi, A., Baber, S., and de Weck, O., Durell, C., Russell, B., and Holt, J. (2020). Integrating Globally Dispersed Calibration in Small Satellites Mission Value. Small Sat Conference, Utah. SSC20-WKIV-07 [url]
  • [2020] Siddiqi, A., Baber, S., de Weck, O. and Durell, C., 2020. Error and Uncertainty in Earth Observation Value Chains. In IGARSS 2020-2020 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (pp. 3158-3161). IEEE. [url]
  • [2019] Collin, A., Siddiqi, A., Imanishi, Y., Matta, Y., Tanimichi, T., and de Weck., O.L., “A Multiobjective Systems Architecture Model for Sensor Selection in Autonomous Vehicles Navigation”, Complex Systems Design and Management, December 12-13, Paris, France. [url]
  • [2019] Siddiqi, A. and Heydari, B., “Equity and Fairness Norms in Sociotechnical Systems: Emerging Perspectives for Design”, IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS), November 15-16, Boston, MA (2019). [url]
  • [2019] Siddiqi, A., Magliarditi, E., and de Weck, O., “Small spacecraft earth observing missions for natural capital assessment”, 70th International Astronautical Congress, Washington D.C. 2019
  • [2019] Siddiqi, A., Magliarditi, E., and de Weck, O. L., “Valuing new earth observation missions for system architecture trade-studies”, International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, July-Aug, 2019, Yokohama, Japan. [url]
  • [2019] Yang, L., Siddiqi, A., and de Weck. O.L., “Urban road network detection from high resolution remote sensing”, International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, July-Aug, 2019, Yokohama, Japan. [url]
  • [2019] Magliarditi, E., Siddiqi, A., and de Weck. O.L., “Remote sensing for assessing natural capital in inclusive wealth of nations: current capabilities and gaps”, International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, July-Aug, 2019, Yokohama, Japan. [url]
  • [2019] Imanishi, Y., Collin, A., Siddiqi, A., Rebentisch, E., Tanimichi, T., and Matta, Y., “Optimization-Based Robust Architecture Design for Autonomous Driving System”, WCX Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress Experience, Technical Paper 2019-01-0473 [url]
  • [2018] Foreman, V., Siddiqi, A., and de Weck. O.L., “From International Space Station to International Constellations: A New Paradigm for Cooperation in Earth Observation?”, IAC-18,B1.1.2-x47432, 69th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Bremen, Germany, October 1-5, 2018.[url]
  • [2018] Moraguez, M., Siddiqi, A., and de Weck. O.L., “Technology Development Targets for Commercial In-Space Manufacturing”, IAC-18.D1.2.11.x48393, 69th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Bremen, Germany, October 1-5, 2018. [url]
  • [2018] Foreman, V., Siddiqi, A., and de Weck. O.L., “Enabling Technologies for Modern Low Earth Orbit Constellations”, Council for Engineering Systems Universities (CESUN) Conference, June 2018, Tokyo, Japan.
  • [2018] Siddiqi, A., and Le Moigne, J., “Evaluating Expected Performance and Graceful Degradation in Distributed Spacecraft Missions”, International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, July, 2018, Valencia, Spain. [url]
  • [2017] Siddiqi, A., Kennedy, S., Weitershausen, I., and Lester, R.K., “Investigating the Convening and Engagement Roles of Science and Technology-Oriented Universities: Case Studies from Emerging Economies”. Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy, Atlanta, GA.
  • [2017] Foreman, V., Siddiqi, A., and de Weck. O.L., “Large Satellite Constellation Orbital Debris Impact Case Studies: OneWeb, SpaceX, and Boeing Proposals”, AIAA Space 2017, Orlando, FL
  • [2014] Siddiqi, A., Ereiqat, F., and Anadon, L. D., “Assessing Future Water Availability in Arid Regions Using Composition and Salience of Decision Criteria”, 4th International Engineering Systems Symposium, June 8-11, 2014, Hoboken, NJ, USA.
  • [2014] Doufene, A., Siddiqi, A, and de Weck, O. L., “Innovation Dynamics in the Development of Nuclear Energy and Electric Vehicles in France”, 4th International Engineering Systems Symposium, June 8-11, 2014, Hoboken, NJ, USA.
  • [2012] Siddiqi, A., Clewlow, R., and Sussman, J. M., “Complex Socio-technical Problems for Engineers: Pedagogical Motivation and Experience at the Undergraduate Level”, Third International Engineering Systems Symposium, June 18-20th, Delft, Netherlands.
  • [2012] Clewlow, R., Siddiqi, A. and Sussman, J.M., “Introducing Engineering Systems to First- and Second-Year Students Through Project Based Learning”, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, ,June 14-18th, San Antonio, TX.
  • [2011] Siddiqi, A., de Weck, O. L., “Cross-Domain Interactions in Water and Energy Systems: A Case Study of Masdar City”, 6th Dubrovnik Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy Water and Environment Systems”, September 25-29, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
  • [2011] Siddiqi, A., de Weck, O., Robinson, B., Keller. R, “Characterizing the Dynamics of Design Change Attributes”, 18th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED 11), 15-19 August, Copenhagen, Denmark. 
  • [2011] Siddiqi, A., and Clewlow, R., and Sussman, J., “Introducing Complex Sociotechnical Systems to First- and Second-Year Students”, International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE), 21- 26 August, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
  • [2010] Grogan, P., Siddiqi, A., de Weck O., “Matrix Methods for Optimal Manifesting of Multi-Node Space Exploration Systems” AIAA Space 2010 Conference and Exposition, August, CA.
  • [2009] Grogan, P., Armar, N., Siddiqi, A., de Weck, O., Shishko, R., Lee, G., Jordan, E., “A Flexible Architecture and Object-Oriented Model for Space Logistics Simulation”, AIAA-2009-6548, AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, Sep 14-17, Longbeach, CA. 
  • [2009] Maciuca, D., Chow, J., Siddiqi, A., de Weck, O., et. al. “A Modular, High-Fidelity Tool to Model the Utility of Fractionated Space Systems”, AIAA-2009-6765, AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, CA, Sep 14-17, Longbeach CA. 
  • [2008] Siddiqi, A., de Weck, O. L., Lee, G., “Matrix Modeling Methods for Space Exploration Campaign Logistics Analysis”, AIAA-2008-7749, AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, September, San Diego, CA. 
  • [2008] Siddiqi, A., de Weck, O. L., Shull, S., “Matrix Methods Analysis of International Space Station Logistics”, AIAA-2008-7605, AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, September, San Diego, CA. 
  • [2008] Lee, G., Jordan E., Shishko, R., de Weck, O., Armar, N., Siddiqi, A., “SpaceNet: Modeling and Simulating Space Logistics”, AIAA-2008-7747, AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, September, San Diego, CA. 
  • [2008] Armar, N., Siddiqi, A., de Weck, O., Lee, G., Jordan E., Shishko, R., “ Design of Experiments in Campaign Logistics Analysis”, AIAA-2008-7684, AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, September, San Diego, CA. 
  • [2007] Ferguson, S., Siddiqi, A., Lewis, K., and de Weck, O.L., “Flexible and Reconfigurable Systems: Nomenclature and Review”, DETC2007-35745, Proceedings of IDETC/CIE 2007, ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, September 4-7, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • [2006] Siddiqi, A., and de Weck, O.L., “Self-Similar Modular Architectures for Reconfigurable Space Systems”, paper IAC-06-D1.4.03, International Astronautical Congress, Oct 2-6, Valencia, Spain. 
  • [2006] Gralla E., Shull S., Silver, M.R., Ahn, J., Siddiqi A., de Weck O., “Remote Terrestrial Sites as Operational/Logistics Analogs for Moon/Mars Bases: the Haughton Mars Project“, 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 19 – 23 June, Rome, Italy.
  • [2006] Shull, S.A., Gralla, E. L., de Weck, O.L., Siddiqi, A., Shishko, R., The Future of Asset Management for Human Space Exploration: Supply Classification and an Interplanetary Supply Chain Management Database, AIAA Space 2006 Conference and Exposition, San Jose, CA.
  • [2006] Shull S., Gralla E., Siddiqi A., and de Weck O., “The Future of Asset Management for Human Space Exploration: Supply Classification and an Integrated Database”, International Astronautical Congress, Oct 2-6, Valencia, Spain.
  • [2005] Siddiqi A., de Weck O.L., Hoffman J., “Sustainability in System Architectures through Reconfigurability: A Case Study of Planetary Surface Vehicles“, Paper IAC-05-D3.3.03, International Astronautical Congress, Oct. 17-21, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • [2005] Siddiqi A., Mellein J., de Weck O.L., “Optimal Reconfigurations for Increasing Capacity of Communication Satellite Constellations“, AIAA-2005-2065, 1st AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Specialist Conference, April 18-21, Austin, Texas.
  • [2004] de Weck O., Scialom, U., and Siddiqi, A., “Optimal Reconfiguration of Satellite Constellations with the Auction Algorithm”, AIAA-2004-3162, 22nd  AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference and Exhibit 2004 (ICSSC), May 9-12,  Monterey, California. 
  • [2003] Nair, D., Wenzel, L., Barp, A., and Siddiqi, A., “Control Strategies and Image Processing”. Seventh International Symposium on Signal Processing and Its Applications (ISSPA), 1-4 July, Paris, France.
  • 4. Book Chapters and Encyclopedia Articles
  • [2023] Ullo, Silvia L., and Siddiqi, A., Remote Sensing Through Satellites and Sensor Networks, Chapter 9, in Women in Telecommunications, Editors: Maria S. Greco, Dajana Cassioli, Silvia Liberata Ullo, Margaret J. Lyones. Springer International Publishing. [url]
  • [2022] Siddiqi A., “Leveraging the water-energy-food security nexus with a complex adaptive systems approach”, in Handbook on the water-energy-food Nexus, Ed. F. Brouwer, Edward Elgar Publishing. Pages 308-328. [url]
  • [2021] Wescoat, J.L., Muhammad, A. and Siddiqi, A., 2021. Pakistan’s Water Resources: From Retrospect to Prospect. In Water Resources of Pakistan (pp. 13-36). Springer, Cham. [url]
  • [2019] Scott, C., Zhang, F., Mukherji, A., Immerzeel, W., Mustafa, D., Bharati, L., Zhang, H., Albrecht, T., Lutz, A., Nepal, S., Siddiqi, A., Kuemmerle, H., Qadir, M., Bhuchar, S., Prakash, A., Sinha, R., Water in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, in The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment, pp 257-299.
  • [2019] Shahid, A., Siddiqi, A., and Wescoat, J., “Integrated irrigation and agriculture planning in Punjab: Toward a multiscale, multisector framework”, Chapter 17, in Indus River Basin: Water Security and Sustainability, Sadiq Khan and Thomas Adams Eds., pp 389-415.
  • [2017] Siddiqi, A., Anadon, L. D., “Research Collaboration in Science and Engineering in the GCC”, in Science and Technology Development in the Gulf States: Economic Diversification Through Regional Collaboration, edited by Afreen Siddiqi and Laura Diaz Anadon (Berlin: Gerlach Press).
  • [2016] Siddiqi, A., Anadon, L. D., and Narayanamurti, V., “Science and Engineering Education in the GCC: Challenges and Transformations” in Higher Education Investment in the Arab States of the Gulf: Strategies for Excellence and Diversity, edited by Dale F. Eickelman and Rogaia Mustafa AbuSharaf (Berlin: Gerlach Press).
  • [2013] Siddiqi, A., Clewlow, R., and Sussman, J. M., “Complex Socio-technical Problems for Engineers: Pedagogical Motivation and Experience at the Undergraduate Level” in Infranomics – Sustainability, Engineering Design and Governance, A. Gheorghe, M. Masera, and P. F. Katina (eds).  Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality, Volume 24. Springer.
  • [2010] Siddiqi, A. System Reconfigurability, in Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering, R. Blockley and W. Shyy (eds). John Wiley, pp 3911- 3922.
  • [2010] Maciuca, D., Chow, J. K., Siddiqi, A, de Weck, O. L., Alban S., Dewell, L. D., owell, A. S, Lieb, J. M., Mottinger, B. P., Pandya, J., Simon, M. J., Yang, P. P, Zimdars, A. L., Saeed, S. I., Ramirez, J., Saenz-Otero, A., Miller, D. W., and Hubbard, G. S., A Modular, High-Fidelity Tool to Model the Utility of Fractionated Space Systems, in Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering, R. Blockley and W. Shyy (eds). John Wiley.
  • 5. Policy Briefs and Technical Reports
  • Building strong institutions for addressing climate change and for the sustainable management of natural resources, Background paper, prepared by Afreen Siddiqi for the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration (UN-CEPA), Twenty-first session, 4-8 April 2022. [url]
  • The Water-Energy-Food Nexus: A Paradigm for Climate Change Adaptation, Contributing Author article for Inter-government Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) – Working Group II Chapter 4. [url]
  • Why developing countries should build computational and modelling capacity for policy analytics, Kaveri Iychettira and Afreen Siddiqi, Policy Brief, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, HKS, June 2020. [url]
  • Development of a Commercial Space Technology Roadmap, Final Report, Olivier de Weck, Afreen Siddiqi, Matthew Moraguez, Alejandro Trujillo, George Lordos, and Mehak Sarang, October 2018. [url]
  • University-Industry Linkages in Science and Technology in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates: Current State and Future Opportunities (Rebecca Stern, Afreen Siddiqi, Laura Diaz Anadon, and Venkatesh Narayanamurti), Policy Brief, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Energy Technology Innovation Policy Research Group, Harvard Kennedy School, 2017. [url]
  • Identifying Key Factors Determining Water Access and Availability in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arani Kajenthira, Afreen Siddiqi, and Laura Diaz Anadon), internal report, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, 2014.
  • A New Case for Wastewater Reuse in Saudi Arabia: Bringing Energy into the Water Equation (Arani Kajenthira, Laura Diaz Anadon, and Afreen Siddiqi), Policy Brief, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, 2011. [url]
  • The Management of Change (MOC) in Major Oil and Gas Exploration Projects at BP (L. Ariyo, N. Caldwell, P. John Clarkson, Gergana Bounova, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck, Rene Keller, B. Robinson), Technical report, BP Technical Report, 2010.
  • SpaceNet v1.3 User’s Guide (Olivier L. de Weck, David Simchi-Levi, Robert Shishko, Jaemyung Ahn, Erica L. Gralla, Diego Klabjan, Jason Mellein, Sarah A. Shull, Afreen Siddiqi, Brian Bairstow, Gene Lee), Technical report, NASA, 2007. [url]
  • Integrated Cx Mission Model (Gene Lee, Elizabeth Jordan, K. Benzin, Olivier L. de Weck, Nii Armar, James K. Whiting, Afreen Siddiqi), NASA Integrated Design and Analysis Cycle 3 (IDAC3) Study, ATA-01-1006, 2007.

Theses

  • Reconfigurability in Space Systems: Architecting Framework and Case Studies, PhD Thesis, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006.
  • Identification of the Harmonic Transfer Functions of a Helicopter Rotor, S.M. Thesis, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001.
  • Performance Evaluation of an FT-IR Spectrometer Used for Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Analysis, S.B. Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999.
  • Other Publications
  • “Facing Future Floods Safely”, Opinion Editorial, The Express Tribune (with the International New York Times), November 1, 2022. [url]
  • “Accelerating Adaptation and Enhancing Sustainability with the Water-Energy-Food Nexus”, Afreen Siddiqi, ENSUS Magazine, (invited article in inaugural issue) May 2022
  • “Coronavirus Modelling — Boost Developing World Capacity.” Kaveri Iychettira and Afreen Siddiqi, Nature, vol. 581. no. 384. May 26, 2020. [url]
  • “What Policymakers Should Ask Modelers”, Afreen Siddiqi and Kaveri Iychettira, Project Syndicate, April 2020. [url]
  • “Enabling Implementation through Roadmaps of Actions and Incentives Innovation” Sustainable Development Goals- A Water Perspective/Voices on the SDGs, (Article), August 2015.
  • “From Water Scarcity to Surplus”, Opinion Editorial, The Express Tribune (with the International New York Times), April 8, 2014. [url]
  • “The Water-Energy-Food Nexus of Pakistan”, Opinion Editorial, The Express Tribune (with the International New York Times), February 13, 2014. [url]

Working Papers:

  • [Submitted] Siddiqi, A, Wescoat, J., and Selin, N. “Evolution of system connectivity to support food security in the Indus Basin in Pakistan”, (in revision) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
  • [Submitted] Giang, A., Edwards, M., Fletcher, S., Gardner-Frolick, R., Rowenna, G., Mathias, J-D., Vernier-Cambron, C., Berglund, E., Carley, S., Erickson, J., Grubert, E., Hadjimichael, A., Hill, J. D., Mayfield, E., Nock, D., Pikok, K., Saari, R., Lezcano, C., Siddiqi, A., Serker, J., Tessum, C., Modeling for equity in sustainability science: practical examples though out the modeling lifecycle and future opportunities, submitted to Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
  • [In revision] Schmedemann, P., Junge, C., Rajasekaran, K., Tan, C. H., de Weck, O. L., Siddiqi, A., Lofhagen, J. C. P., and Marques, F. S., “Financially viable and environmentally beneficial regional biogas networks in Southern Brazil”. Target: Nature Communications Engineering
  • [In revision] Siddiqi, A., Ravishankar, R., and de Weck, O. L., Decision Analytics of Remote Sensing Value for Sustainable Development.
  • [Submitted] Siddiqi, A., Muhammad, A., and Wescoat, J., “Legacy supply-driven control architectures in water management”, in Encyclopedia of Systems and Control, Eds. John Baillieul and Tariq Samad, Springer. 
  • [In preparation] Iychettira, K., and Siddiqi, A., “Mapping governance of power: system dynamic models from case studies of power sector reform in developing countries”. (invited for special issue in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS))
  • [In preparation] Siddiqi. A., Wescoat, J., and Muhammad, A., “Investigating Compliance and Stasis in Human-Water Interactions in Hierarchical Irrigation Networks”.

  • CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
  • [2022] (Invited) Siddiqi, A., and de Weck, O.L. “Integrating portfolios for managing water-energy-food nexus”, H45Q-1596. AGU Fall Meeting, Chicago. December 12-16, 2022.
  • [2022] Lombardo, S., Helmi, M., Siddiqi, A., Israel, S., de Weck, O.L. “Collaborative Development and Evaluation of Remote Sensing Analyses to Support Decision Making Regarding Coastal Resilience in Pekalongan, Indonesia. SY52C-0216. AGU Fall Meeting, Chicago. December 12-16, 2022.
  • [2021] Phillip Schmedeman, Cristian Junge, Karthik Rajasekaran, Chunhern Tan, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L de Weck, Janaina Camile Pasqual Lofhagen and Felipe Souza Marques, “Designing a regional biogas system: an optimization model for sustainable waste-to-energy networks with case studies from Brazil”. GC35H-0772. AGU Fall Meeting, New Orleans. December 13-17, 2021.
  • [2020] Siddiqi, A., Baber, S., de Weck, O. L., Durell, C., Rusell, B., and Holt, J., “Valuation of Calibration for Satellite Constellations”. CalCON, Utah State University, 2020.
  • [2020] Baber, S., Siddiqi, A., and de Weck, O. L., “A Quantitative Assessment of Radiometric Calibration Errors on Crop Cover Classifications”, AGU Fall Meeting 2020.
  • [2020] Siddiqi, A., Selin, N. E., and Clark, W. C., “Modeling Adaptive Capacity for Co-Evolving Water and Agriculture Systems”, AGU Fall Meeting 2020.
  • [2020] Barbosa, M., Siddiqi, A., and de Weck, O.L., “Error Scaling with Confusion Matrices for Global Optical Remote Sensing of Building and Road Detection.” AGU Fall Meeting 2020.
  • [2020] Siddiqi, A., Baber, S., de Weck, O.L., Durell, C., Rusell, B., and Holt, J., Integration Calibration Value for Satellite Constellations”, Joint Agency Commercial Imagery Evaluation (JACIE) Workshop 2020.
  • [2019] Adriano Vinca, Simon Parkinson, Barbara Willaarts, Piotr Magnuszewski, Edward Byers, Peter Burek, Ansir Ilyas, Yaoping Wang, Anindya Bhattacharya, Nithiyanandam Yogeswaran, Afreen Siddiqi, Simi Thambi, Asif Khan, Yoshihide Wada, Abubakr Muhammad, Volker Krey, Ned Djilali, Keywan Riahi. “Achieving Climate-Land-Energy-Water Sustainable Development Goals in the Indus Basin”, Geophysical Research Abstracts. 
  • [2018] Siddiqi, A., Tran, J., and Wescoat, J.L., “Modeling growth and diffusion of groundwater pumping at multiple sub-provincial scales”, AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts 2018. GC51I-0906
  • [2018] Foreman, V., Siddiqi, A., and de Weck, O., “Advantages and limitations of small satellies in low earth orbit constellations: A prospective review”. Small Satellite Conference, Utah State University. 
  • [2017] Jacqueline LeMoigne, Philip Dabney, Veronica Foreman, Paul Grogan, Sigfried Hache, Matthew P Holland, Steven P Hughes, Sreeja Nag, Afreen Siddiqi. “End-to-End Tradespace analysis for Designing Constellation Missions”. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts 2017. IN13B-0071.
  • [2017] Siddiqi, A., Muhammad, A., and Wescoat, J.L., “A Quantitative Socio-Hydrological Characterization of Water Security in Large-Scale Irrigation Systems”, AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts 2017. H13S-04.
  • [2017] Siddiqi, A., “Systems Analysis and Planning for Inclusive Development”, Oklahoma University Water Conference, Norman, Oklahoma, September 18-21, 2017.
  • [2017] Siddiqi, A., Kennedy, S., and Weitershausen, I., “Investigating the Convening and Engagement Roles of Science and Technology-Oriented Universities: Case Studies from Emerging Economies”. Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy, October 10, 2017.