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Fabian Wilking

Research Assistant Professor

Systems Engineering

Phone: (831) 656-2983

Email: fabian.wilking.gy@nps.edu

Overview

Dr. Fabian Wilking is currently an Assistant Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School in the Systems Engineering Department. Previously, he was a research associate at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg (Germany), where he also earned his doctorate in Mechanical Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management with a specialization in Mechanical Engineering from Paderborn University (Germany). His research focuses on model-based systems engineering, digital twins, and complex defense systems, such as unmanned surface vessels.

NPS Experience

2025 - current: Fellow Research

Other Experience

2019 - 2025 Research Associate, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg

Research Interests

Digital Twin Design
Digital Twin Modeling
Cyber-Physical Systems
Complex Systems Design
Unmanned Surface Vessels
Executable System Architectures
Autonomous Systems

Teaching Interests

Systems Engineering
Model-Based Systems Engineering
Systems Architecture and Frameworks
Digital Engineering
Digital Twins
System Modeling with SysML
Simulation and Modeling

Boards, Memberships, & Certifications

Professional Memberships

2017 International Council on Systems Engineering

Licensures and Certifications

2023 Systems Modeling Professional, OMG

Scholarly Work

Publications

Conference Proceedings
Wilking, F., Kaup, S., Fett, M., Goetz, S., Kirchner, E., & Wartzack, S, (2024). Utilization of SysML System Models for Smart Assembly Using Digital Twins.
Wilking, F., Fett, M., Goetz, S., Kirchner, E., & Wartzack, S, (2024). RSM-DT: Reusable System Models for Digital Twins by Utilizing and Automating SysML Profiles.
Fett, M., Macko, S., Wilking, F., Goetz, S., Wartzack, S., & Kirchner, E, (2024). Retrofitting Digital Twins of Existing Systems.
Fett, M., Zwickler, J., Wilking, F., Goetz, S., Schweigert-Recksiek, S., Hicks, B., Nespoli, O., Wärmefjord, K., Wartzack, S., & Kirchner, E, (2024). A survey on the industry's perception of digital twins – a follow-up to the digital twin workshop at the DESIGN Conference 2022.
Hick, H., Sanladerer, S., Trautner, J., Ryan, K., Piguet, J., Wilking, F., Horber, D., Faustmann, C., Kranabitl, P., Kollegger, S., Bajzek, M., Schleich, B., & Wartzack, S, (2023). Combining System Models and CAD for Change Scenario Management.
Fett, M., Wilking, F., Goetz, S., Kirchner, E., & Wartzack, S, (2023). Sensor selection and integration for Cyber-Physical Systems in context of Digital Twins – A systematic review of requirements.
Wilking, F., Behringer, M., Fett, M., Goetz, S., Kirchner, E., & Wartzack, S, (2023). Concept of a Modular and System Model Driven Digital Twin for Engineering Education.
Wilking, F., Sauer, C., Schleich, B., & Wartzack, S, (2022). Integrating Machine Learning in Digital Twins by utilizing SysML System Models.
Wilking, F., Sauer, C., Schleich, B., & Wartzack, S, (2022). SysML 4 Digital Twins - Utilization of System Models for the Design and Operation of Digital Twins.
Wilking, F., Schleich, B., & Wartzack, S, (2020). MBSE along the Value Chain – An Approach for the Compensation of additional Effort.

Journal Articles
Wilking, F., Hemmeter, Y., Goetz, S., Wartzack, S., & Yakimenko, O, (2026). Architecture-to-Simulation –System Model Based Design and Operation of Digital Twins by Reusing SysML for Finite Element Analysis. Procedia CIRP, (142), 552-557.
Fett, M., Wilking, F., Goetz, S., Wartzack, S., & Kirchner, E, (2025). Practical insights into the perception of digital twins: An analysis of surveys. Forschung im Ingenieurwesen, 1(89).
Fett, M., Wilking, F., Goetz, S., Wartzack, S., & Kirchner, E, (2025). Utilization of RFLP in V-Model methodology for the interdisciplinary development of Digital Twins. Forschung im Ingenieurwesen, 1(89).
Wilking, F., Horber, D., Goetz, S., & Wartzack, S, (2024). Utilization of system models in model-based systems engineering: definition, classes and research directions based on a systematic literature review. Design Science, (10).
Rolofs, G., Wilking, F., Goetz, S., & Wartzack, S, (2024). Integrating Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Systems for Flexible Energy Management in Manufacturing Facilities: A Conceptual Framework. Electronics, 24(13), 4964.
Fett, M., Kraft, M., Wilking, F., Goetz, S., Wartzack, S., & Kirchner, E, (2024). Medium-Level Architectures for Digital Twins: Bridging Conceptual Reference Architectures to Practical Implementation in Cloud, Edge and Cloud–Edge Deployments. Electronics, 7(13), 1373.
Fett, M., Wilking, F., Goetz, S., Kirchner, E., & Wartzack, S, (2023). A Literature Review on the Development and Creation of Digital Twins, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Product-Service Systems. Sensors, 24(23), 9786.
Wilking, F., Schleich, B., & Wartzack, S, (2021). DIGITAL TWINS - DEFINITIONS, CLASSES AND BUSINESS SCENARIOS FOR DIFFERENT INDUSTRY SECTORS. Proceedings of the Design Society, (1), 1293-1302.