Fabrizio PASTORE

Fabrizio PASTORE is a Professor and Chief Scientist 2 in Software Engineering at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), University of Luxembourg. He leads the Software Verification and Validation (V&V) Lab under Prof. Lionel Briand. His research focuses on advancing software testing methodologies, particularly in cyber-physical systems (CPS), deep neural networks (DNN) safety analysis, and program analysis. He holds a PhD from the University of Milano-Bicocca (2010) and has held roles including Assistant Professor at the same institution and Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Lugano (Switzerland).

Key research interests include:

• Mutation testing and fuzzing techniques
• Automated tool development (e.g., MOTIF, SAFE, DaMAT)
• Safety analysis of DNNs using clustering and GAN-enhanced simulations
• Testing of edge frameworks and SDN configurations
• Model-driven testing and system evolution analysis

His work bridges academic research with industrial applications, emphasizing practical tools for software reliability and security. He has contributed to over 100 publications since 2004, with a focus on testing methodologies for complex systems.

Notable achievements include:

• Development of the AVA, RADAR, and MASS tools for regression and safety analysis
• Pioneering studies on metamorphic testing and explainable AI for safety-critical systems
• Leadership in the V&V Lab, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in software engineering

His research addresses challenges in CPS, autonomous systems, and AI safety, with a strong emphasis on tool-supported validation and verification methodologies.