Marcos Kalinowski

Professor Marcos Kalinowski is a faculty member in the Department of Informatics at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Brazil. He serves as Professor of Software Engineering with an active research program focused on the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence.

His research interests span:

• Software Engineering
• Machine Learning in Software Engineering
• Empirical Software Engineering
• Requirements Engineering for AI/ML Systems
• Trustworthy AI Systems
• Software Engineering Education

Professor Kalinowski's recent work has concentrated on Large Language Models (LLMs) applications in software engineering processes, emphasizing empirical validation and practical relevance. His publications reveal a strong commitment to understanding how AI technologies can be effectively integrated into software development while maintaining quality standards and addressing human factors. He leads the international "Naming the Pain in Requirements Engineering" (NaPiRE) initiative, which investigates requirements engineering challenges across global organizations.

His scientific contributions include:

• Framework development for trustworthy AI systems
• Empirical studies on LLMs in software engineering research
• Investigations of human factors in software development
• Analysis of machine learning code quality and technical debt
• Requirements engineering methodologies for AI-enabled systems

Professor Kalinowski holds leadership positions in major software engineering conferences including General Co-Chair for ICSE 2026 and Program Co-Chair for ESEM 2021. His work appears consistently in top-tier venues such as ICSE, ESEC/FSE, EASE, and SANER, demonstrating significant recognition within the software engineering research community.