Marco Gerosa

Marco Gerosa is a Professor at Northern Arizona University's School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems with an extensive publication record of 2001 scholarly works and an h-index of 35. His research bridges technical software engineering and human factors, focusing on real-world developer practices across open source ecosystems and collaborative environments.

His primary research domains include:

• Open source software community dynamics and evolution
• Empirical studies of developer behavior and productivity
• Human-AI interaction in software development workflows
• Developer well-being and burnout prevention mechanisms

Recent publications (2025) demonstrate methodological diversity, combining eye-tracking experiments, large-scale repository mining, and qualitative analysis to examine database adoption patterns, conversational AI personalization, and issue-triage decision processes. His work consistently emphasizes practical implications for improving developer tools and collaborative practices.

No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.

While specific advising details are unspecified, his 194 research outputs and 17 datasets indicate active mentorship and collaborative leadership. His projects frequently involve multi-institutional teams, suggesting sustained grant acquisition in empirical software engineering research. Current work shows particular focus on integrating AI capabilities with human-centered design principles in development tools.