Research interests
Dr Michael Johnstone is an Associate Professor with the Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation at Deakin University. His research is directed toward the improved performance and understanding of large-scale systems, operating with uncertainty and variability, using process simulation, artificial intelligence, and simulation-based optimisation.
Publications
S O’Halloran, J Hayward, M Valdivia Cabrera, T Felmingham, P Fraser, C Needham, J Poorter, D Creighton, M Johnstone, M Nichols, S Allender
(2024), Vol. 24, BMC Public Health, C1
Enhancing the Harris' Hawk optimiser for single- and multi-objective optimisation
Y Choo, Z Cai, V Le, M Johnstone, D Creighton, C Lim
(2023), Vol. 27, pp. 16675-16715, Soft Computing, C1
Light Insight Trial (LiT) Research Report
Ashim Debnath, Vu Le, Alexey Medvedev, Wonmongo Soro, Chee Lim, Douglas Creighton, Arkady Zaslavsky, Zoran Najdovsky, Michael Johnstone
(2023), Geelong, Vic., A6
Computation of Minimum Number of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) with Battery Charging
Haafizah Shaukat, Bruce Gunn, Michael Johnstone, Douglas Creighton
(2023), pp. 85-90, IEEA 2023 : Proceedings of the 12th Informatics, Environment, Energy and Applications International Conference, Singapore, Singapore, E1
Optimisation of Multi-objective Rolling Stock Maintenance Scheduling with Harris' Hawk Optimiser
Yit Choo, Vu Le, Michael Johnstone, Douglas Creighton, Himanshu Jindal, Kevin Tan
(2023), pp. 59-65, IAICT 2023 : Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, and Communications Technology, Bali, Indonesia, E1
H Beks, T Amos, J Bell, J Ryan, J Hayward, A Brown, C Mckenzie, B Allen, G Ewing, K Hudson, R Clark, B Morphett, S Allender, D Creighton, M Johnstone, V Versace
(2022), Vol. 22, pp. 1-13, Rural and Remote Health, Cairns, Qld., C1
R Brooks, D Nguyen, A Bhatti, S Allender, M Johnstone, C Lim, K Backholer
(2022), Vol. 25, pp. 1291-1299, Public Health Nutrition, Cambridge, Eng., C1
Towards designing a generic and comprehensive deep reinforcement learning framework
N Nguyen, T Nguyen, N Pham, H Nguyen, D Nguyen, T Nguyen, C Lim, M Johnstone, A Bhatti, D Creighton, S Nahavandi
(2022), pp. 1-22, Applied Intelligence, Berlin, Germany, C1
P Nagorcka-Smith, K Bolton, J Dam, M Nichols, L Alston, M Johnstone, S Allender
(2022), Vol. 22, BMC Public Health, England, C1
Improving high value manufacturing with simulation-based Bayesian Optimisation
B Gunn, I Hettiarachchi, M Johnstone, V Le, D Creighton, L Preston
(2022), pp. 1-8, SysCon 2022 - Proceedings of the 16th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, E1
Multi-objective Flexible Job-Shop Scheduling with an Ensemble Optimisation Model
Y Choo, Z Cai, V Le, M Johnstone, W Chan, D Creighton
(2022), pp. 229-234, IEACon 2022 : IEEE Industrial Electronics and Applications Conference 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, E1
NN-based Prediction Interval for Nonlinear Processes Controller
M Hosen, A Khosravi, H Kabir, M Johnstone, D Creighton, S Nahavandi, P Shi
(2021), Vol. 19, pp. 3239-3252, International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, Berlin, Germany, C1
N Maitland, K Wardle, J Whelan, B Jalaludin, D Creighton, M Johnstone, J Hayward, S Allender
(2021), Vol. 21, pp. 1233-, BMC public health, England, C1
J Zhang, M Johnstone, V Le, B Khan, A Hosen, D Creighton, J Carney, A Wilson, M Lynch
(2021), Vol. 186, Expert Systems with Applications, C1
Application Based Cigarette Detection on Social Media Platforms Using Machine Learning Algorithms
Asim Bhatti
(2021), Vol. 13076, pp. 68-80, FDSE 2021 : Preceedings of the 8th Future Data and Security Engineering International Conference, Virtual Event, E1
J Hayward, S Morton, M Johnstone, D Creighton, S Allender
(2020), Vol. 3, npj Digital Medicine, England, C1
A scalarization-based dominance evolutionary algorithm for many-objective optimization
M Khan, Samer Hanoun, Michael Johnstone, Chee Lim, Douglas Creighton, Saeid Nahavandi
(2019), Vol. 474, pp. 236-252, Information sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Modelling and simulation of large and complex systems for airport baggage handling security
saeid Nahavandi, bruce Gunn, M Johnstone, doug Creighton
(2019), Vol. 1, pp. 1055-1067, SAI 2018 : Proceedings of the 2018 Computing Conference, London, Eng., E1
An improved scalarization-based dominance evolutionary algorithm for many-objective optimization
B Khan, S Hanoun, M Johnstone, C Lim, D Creighton, S Nahavandi
(2019), pp. 1-5, SysCon 2019 : Proceedings of the 13th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Orlando, Fla., E1
J McGlashan, J Hayward, A Brown, B Owen, L Millar, M Johnstone, D Creighton, S Allender
(2018), Vol. 4, pp. 575-581, Obesity Science and Practice, United States, C1
Multi-objective job shop scheduling using i-NSGA-III
B Khan, B Khan, S Hanoun, S Hanoun, M Johnstone, M Johnstone, C Lim, C Lim, D Creighton, D Creighton, S Nahavandi, S Nahavandi
(2018), pp. 1-5, SysCon 2018 : Proceedings of the 12th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Vancouver, Canada, E1
A framework for designing active pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera networks for surveillance applications
S Hanoun, Z Zhang, V Le, B Khan, M Johnstone, M Fielding, A Bhatti, D Creighton, S Nahavandi
(2017), pp. 1-6, SysCon 2017 : Proceedings of the 11th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Montreal, Que., E1
A new decomposition-based evolutionary framework for many-objective optimization
M Khan, S Hanoun, M johnstone, C lim, D creighton, S nahavandi
(2017), SysCon 2017 : 11th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, E1
Quantifying a systems map: Network analysis of a childhood obesity causal loop diagram
J McGlashan, M Johnstone, D Creighton, K De La Haye, S Allender
(2016), Vol. 11, PLoS ONE, United States, C1
A Novak, L Tracey, V Nguyen, M Johnstone, V Le, D Creighton
(2016), pp. 2680-2691, WSC2015: Proceedings of the 2015 Winter Simulation Conference, Huntington Beach, Calif., E1
Future integrated factories: a system of systems engineering perspective
S Nahavandi, V Le, D Creighton, M Johnstone, J Zhang
(2015), pp. 147-161, Integrated systems: innovations and applications, Cham, Switzerland, B1
Complex simulation of stockyard mining operations
V Le, M Johnstone, Z Zhang, B Khan, D Creighton, S Hanoun, S Nahavandi
(2015), Vol. 95, pp. 529-537, Advances in global optimization, Cham, Switzerland, B1
Simulation-based baggage handling system merge analysis
M Johnstone, D Creighton, S Nahavandi
(2015), Vol. 53, pp. 45-59, Simulation modelling practice and theory, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
A dynamic time warped clustering technique for discrete event simulation-based system analysis
M Johnstone, V Le, J Zhang, B Gunn, S Nahavandi, D Creighton
(2015), Vol. 42, pp. 8078-8085, Expert systems with applications, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Optimal feature subset selection for neuron spike sorting using the genetic algorithm
B Khan, A Bhatti, M Johnstone, S Hanoun, D Creighton, S Nahavandi
(2015), Vol. 9490, pp. 364-370, ICONIP 2015 : Neural information processing : 22nd International Conference, ICONIP 2015, Istanbul, Turkey, November 9-12, 2015 : proceedings, Istanbul, Turkey, E1
A multi-level approach to planning and scheduling resources for aviation training
M Johnstone, V Le, A Novak, B Khan, D Creighton, L Tracey, V Nguyen
(2015), pp. 1848-1854, MODSIM2015: Partnering with industry and the community for innovation and impact through modelling. Proceedings of the 21st International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Gold Coast, Qld., E1
Modelling a helicopter training continuum to support system transformation
M Johnstone, V Le, B Khan, D Creighton, A Novak, V Nguyen, L Tracey
(2015), pp. 1-11, I/ITSEC 2015: Forging the Future Through Innovation. Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (NTSA), Orlando, Fla., E1
Simulation-based knowledge management in airport operations
S Nahavandi, D Creighton, M Johnstone, V Le, J Zhang
(2013), pp. 83-95, Integration of practice-oriented knowledge technology : trends and prospectives, Berlin, Germany, B1
S Araghi, A Khosravi, M Johnstone, D Creighton
(2013), Vol. 26, pp. 2164-2171, Engineering applications of artificial intelligence, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
G Beliakov, D Creighton, M Johnstone, T Wilkin
(2013), Vol. 184, pp. 1999-2004, Computer physics communications, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Dynamic control of skilled and unskilled labour task assignments
V Le, J Zhang, M Johnstone, S Nahavandi, D Creighton
(2013), pp. 955-960, AIM 2013 : Proceedings of the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, Wollongong, New South Wales, E1
An effective heuristic for stockyard planning and machinery scheduling at a coal handling facility
S Hanoun, B Khan, M Johnstone, S Nahavandi, D Creighton
(2013), pp. 206-211, INDIN 2013 : Proceedings of the 2013 11th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, Bochum, Germany, E1
Intelligent traffic light control of isolated intersections using machine learning methods
S Araghi, A Khosravi, M Johnstone, D Creighton
(2013), pp. 3621-3626, SMC 2013 : Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Manchester, England, E1
Q-learning method for controlling traffic signal phase time in a single intersection
S Araghi, A Khosravi, M Johnstone, D Creighton
(2013), pp. 1261-1265, ITSC 2013 : Intelligent transportation systems for all transport modes : Proceedings of the IEEE Intelligent Transport Systems 2013 International Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, E1
Computing of high breakdown regression estimators without sorting on graphics processing units
G Beliakov, M Johnstone, S Nahavandi
(2012), Vol. 94, pp. 433-447, Computing, Wien, Austria, C1
G Beliakov, M Johnstone, D Creighton, T Wilkin
(2012), pp. 1-18, Computing, Wein, Austria, C1
Discrete event simulation enabled high level emulation of a distribution centre
J Zhang, V Le, M Johnston, S Nahavandi, D Creighton
(2012), pp. 470-475, UKSim 2012 : Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer Modelling and Simulation, Cambridge, England, E1
A generalised data analysis approach for baggage handling systems simulation
V Le, J Zhang, M Johnstone, S Nahavandi, D Creighton
(2012), pp. 1681-1687, SMC 2012 : Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Seoul, Korea, E1
Status - based routing in baggage handling systems : searching verses learning
M Johnstone, D Creighton, S Nahavandi
(2010), Vol. 40, pp. 189-200, IEEE transactions on systems, man and cybernetics, part c : applications and reviews, New York, N.Y., C1
Airport operations : a system-of-systems approach
S Nahavandi, D Creighton, M Johnstone, V Le
(2009), pp. 403-419, Systems of systems engineering : principles and applications, Boca Raton, Fla., B1
A dynamic architecture for increased passenger queue model fidelity
M Johnstone, V Le, S Nahavandi, D Creighton
(2009), pp. 3129-3139, WSC 2009 : Proceedings of the 2009 Winter Simulation Conference, Austin, Texas, E1
Enabling industrial scale simulation / emulation models
M Johnstone, D Creighton, S Nahavandi
(2007), pp. 1028-1034, WSC 07 Proceedings of the 2007 Winter Simulation Conference, Washington, D.C., E1
Enabling industrial scale simulation/emulation models
Michael Johnstone, Doug Creighton, Saeid Nahavandi
(2007), pp. 1007-1013, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2007 WINTER SIMULATION CONFERENCE, VOLS 1-5, DC, Washington, E1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
Modelling and Simulation Phase 1: Modelling of Existing Mo-99 Workflow
Prof Saeid Nahavandi, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Dr Vu Le, Prof Douglas Creighton
Australian Nuclear Science Technology Organisation ANSTO
- 2014: $158,381
Other Public Sector Funding
STICK-E Healthy Eating - Systems Thinking In Community Knowledge Exchange
Prof Steven Allender, Prof Douglas Creighton, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Prof Colin Bell, Prof Boyd Swinburn
VicHealth Innovation Research Grant 2015 & Onwards (Cat 2)
- 2018: $20,000
- 2017: $90,000
- 2016: $90,000
Development of System Model Architecture
Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Prof Chee Peng Lim, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Dr Michael Fielding, A/Prof Samer Hanoun
DSTO Grant - Research - Defence Science & Technology Organisation
- 2016: $49,902
AEC Metrics Project
Prof Saeid Nahavandi, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Prof Douglas Creighton, Dr Vu Le
Australian Electoral Commission
- 2018: $138,000
- 2017: $239,500
AEC Electoral analysis and modelling technical expertise.
A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Prof Douglas Creighton, Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Dr Vu Le, Dr James Zhang, Dr Burhan Khan, Dr Anwar Hosen
Australian Electoral Commission
- 2024: $181,818
- 2023: $975,401
- 2022: $844,747
- 2021: $1,103,588
- 2020: $414,982
- 2019: $392,126
Industry and Other Funding
IXL Solar Rollforming and Assembly Line Analysis
A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Dr Vu Le, Prof Douglas Creighton
Backwell IXL
- 2013: $5,000
Quality Data Collection & Tracking System for Manufacturing SME's
A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Prof Douglas Creighton, Prof Saeid Nahavandi
Air Radiators Pty Ltd
- 2014: $8,470
- 2013: $100,380
Ergonomic Assessment in Underground Mining Drilling Operation
Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Dr Mohammed Hossny, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Dr Vu Le
SMS Operations Pty Ltd
- 2015: $19,700
- 2014: $10,000
Quickstep Production Line Modelling and Analysis Study
A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Dr Vu Le, Prof Douglas Creighton, A/Prof Samer Hanoun
Quickstep Automotive Pty Limited
- 2016: $15,000
Aurecon Group: Analytics & Process Optimisation for Plant Management Systems, Manufacturing and Operations ¿ INT 292 (Bruce Gunn)
A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Mr Bruce Gunn
Aurecon Group Pty Ltd
- 2017: $20,500
Let¿s have a yarn about chronic disease: a collaborative multi-disciplinary participatory action research approach to addressing Aboriginal health in South West Victoria
Dr Hannah Beks, Prof Vincent Versace, Ms Kerry Hudson, Mr John Bell, Ms Tamika Amos, Ms Candice Mckenzie, Prof Peter Harvey, A/Prof Barry Morphett, Prof Steven Allender, Dr Josh Hayward, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Prof Douglas Creighton, Dr Constance Kourbelis, Ms Barbara Allen
Western Alliance
- 2020: $22,781
- 2019: $17,950
- 2018: $34,072
Developing novel methods to monitor the digital marketing of products that increase the risk of cancer to children: An intelligent systems approach
Prof Kathryn Backholer, Prof Asim Bhatti, Prof Chee Peng Lim, Prof Anna Peeters, Prof Colin Bell, Dr Becky Freeman, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Dr Christina Zorbas, Jane Martin
Cancer Council Victoria Grant - Research
- 2022: $95,849
- 2021: $191,699
- 2020: $95,849
Understanding potential AAM and cargo drone markets for an Australian manufactured drone - market
Dr Hermione Parsons, Dr Roberto Perez-Franco, Prof Douglas Creighton, Dr Don Gunasekera, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Mr Bruce Gunn, A/Prof Zoran Najdovski
Quickstep Technologies Pty Ltd
- 2021: $71,842
A Listening and Learning Healthcare System approach to improve outcomes for acute-care mental health consumers in the Barwon-Southwest Victoria Region.
Prof Anna Peeters, Prof Steven Allender, Prof Sharon Brennan-Olsen, Prof Michael Berk, Prof Olivia Dean, Prof Felice Jacka, Prof Adrienne O'Neil, A/Prof Melissa O'Shea, Prof Rajesh Vasa, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, A/Prof Martin Hensher, Dr Josh Hayward, Dr Elijah Marangu, Prof Alison Hutchinson, Dr Mary Lou Chatterton, Miss Sally Buchanan-Hagen
Western Alliance
- 2023: $79,045
- 2021: $118,568
Discrete-Event Simulation and Evaluation of Manufacturing Industry 5.0 Mega-line.
Mr Bruce Gunn, Dr Imali Hettiarachchi, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Dr Vu Le, Prof Douglas Creighton
Carbon Revolution Operations Pty Ltd
- 2022: $58,395
Modelling and Simulation for Component Manufacturing.
Prof Douglas Creighton, Mr Bruce Gunn, Dr Vu Le, Dr Imali Hettiarachchi, A/Prof Michael Johnstone
Boeing Aerostructures Australia Pty Ltd
- 2023: $100,800
Other Funding Sources
R3.1.4 Intelligent data fusion and analytics framework for decision support in predictive maintenace services.
Prof Douglas Creighton, Prof Chee Peng Lim, Dr Vu Le, Dr James Zhang, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, Dr Thanh Thi Nguyen
Rail Manufacturing CRC Ltd
- 2020: $558,480
- 2019: $595,318
Light Insight Trial (LiT)
A/Prof Ashim Debnath, Prof Chee Peng Lim, Dr Alexey Medvedev, Prof Douglas Creighton, Prof Arkady Zaslavsky, A/Prof Michael Johnstone, A/Prof Zoran Najdovski, Dr Jan Garrard
iMove Australia Limited
- 2023: $46,450
- 2022: $65,244
- 2021: $153,250
Quickstep Aero-line Future Factory simulation.
Mr Bruce Gunn, Dr Vu Le, Dr Imali Hettiarachchi, A/Prof Michael Johnstone
Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC Ltd (SoMAC CRC)
- 2024: $129,700
- 2023: $259,400
Supervisions
Haafizah Rameeza Shaukat
Thesis entitled: A Free-space Simulation-based Framework for Automated Guided Vehicle Performance and Security Assessment
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
Muhammad Burhan Khan
Thesis entitled: Evolutionary Many-objective Optimisation based on Scalarisation
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
Bruce Gunn
Thesis entitled: Inference of Resource-based Simulation Models from Process Event-log Data
Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology), Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
Jake Kays
Thesis entitled: Simulation Modelling for a Dispatching Logistic System
Master of Engineering, Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
Jaimie McGlashan
Thesis entitled: The Use of Network Analysis to Evaluate Community-Based Obesity Prevention Interventions
Doctor of Philosophy (Health & Social Development), School of Health and Social Development
Sahar Araghi
Thesis entitled: Computational Intelligence-based Traffic Signal Timing Optimization
Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology), Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
Ahmad Mahmoud
Thesis entitled: Extending Scheduling Algorithms to Minimise the Impact of Bounded Uncertainty Using Interval Programming
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Centre for Intelligent Systems Research.