Marcela Genero

Marcela Genero is a distinguished Professor at the University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, with an extensive publication record spanning over two decades in the field of software engineering. She has established herself as a leading researcher in empirical software engineering, with particular expertise in UML modeling, requirements engineering, and model-driven development. Her work demonstrates significant contributions to both academic research and practical applications in the software industry.

Her research interests focus on the empirical evaluation of software engineering practices, with emphasis on improving software quality through rigorous methodologies. She has conducted numerous empirical studies examining the impact of UML diagrams on code maintainability, the effectiveness of design thinking in requirements elicitation, and the application of serious games in software development education. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation, often involving collaborations with industry partners, particularly small and medium enterprises in Spain and Latin America.

The trajectory of her recent publications reveals a growing focus on integrating human-centered design principles into software engineering processes, particularly through design thinking methodologies and empathy-based requirements gathering techniques. Her research has evolved from foundational work on UML modeling and software quality metrics to more contemporary approaches that address the human aspects of software development. The consistent publication output across high-impact venues demonstrates sustained scholarly productivity and relevance in the field.

As an active contributor to the academic community, Genero has served as editor for numerous conference proceedings, particularly for the Ibero-American Conference on Software Engineering (CIbSE) series. She has also co-authored significant methodological contributions on systematic literature reviews and empirical research methods in software engineering. Her collaborative network spans across Spain, Latin America, and Europe, working with prominent researchers in the software engineering field.