Bernard P. Zeigler
University of Arizona, University of New Mexico, United States Department of the Army
Papers
19
Total Citations
449
H-Index
9
About
Bernard P. Zeigler is a pioneering figure in modeling and simulation, best known for creating the Discrete Event System Specification (DEVS) formalism, a cornerstone of event-based control and systems theory. His foundational 1989 paper on DEVS representation of dynamical systems (170 citations) established a rigorous set-theoretic framework for designing intelligent, event-based logic controllers, profoundly influencing how complex systems are modeled and simulated. Zeigler’s concept of "model continuity"—the seamless transition of models through development stages—has been instrumental in advancing distributed real-time and robotic systems, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2005 work (73 citations). He has also made significant contributions to cooperative robotics, developing simulation-based virtual environments that integrate real robots with models to study team formation and autonomous behavior. With over 400 publications, including the influential book *Object-Oriented Modeling and Discrete-Event Simulation*, Zeigler’s work bridges theory and practice, enabling robust, incremental design processes for high-autonomy systems. His research continues to shape fields from defense to healthcare, making him a foundational thinker for any student or researcher in simulation engineering.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1DEVS representation of dynamical systems: event-based intelligent control170 citations · 1989
- 2Model Continuity in the Design of Dynamic Distributed Real-Time Systems73 citations · 2005
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- 4A simulation-based virtual environment to study cooperative robotic systems24 citations · 2005
- 5Object-Oriented Modeling and Discrete-Event Simulation23 citations · 1991
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- 7Model-based architecture concepts for autonomous systems12 citations · 2002
- 8Hierarchical model-based diagnosis for high autonomy systems11 citations · 1994
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