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Susanne GerberView profile

Professor

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Genomics
• Systems Biology
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Susanne Gerber is a Professor at iDNA and Adjunct Director at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), affiliated with the Faculty of Biology's Bioinformatics department. Her academic journey includes an Assistant Professorship in Bioinformatics at JGU (2015-2020) and postdoctoral research at Università della Svizzera italiana. Her educational background comprises a PhD in Biophysics from Humboldt University of Berlin (2011), an M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Free University of Berlin and Konrad Zuse Institute (2007), and a B.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Free University of Berlin and Max Planck Institute (2004). Dr. Gerber's research spans Bioinformatics, Computational Genomics, Systems Biology, Molecular Evolution, and Neuroinformatics , focusing on developing computational frameworks for genomic analysis, neurodegenerative disease modeling, and microbiome interactions. Her work integrates machine learning with multi-omics data to address complex biological questions in molecular evolution and neural systems. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on nanopore sequencing applications for RNA modification detection, deep learning frameworks for genomic data enhancement, and neurobehavioral modeling using AI-driven approaches. Key thematic clusters include epitranscriptomics, chromatin dynamics, and computational psychiatry with ethical AI considerations. Her methodological innovations include tools like COMET for network analysis, CCUT for chromatin data enhancement, and ModiDeC for RNA modification classification, demonstrating translational impact across genomics and neuroscience. Dr. Gerber leads research groups at IMB and iDNA focusing on computational genomics, advising students in bioinformatics and securing grants for AI-driven genomic analysis. Her labs develop open-source tools for nanopore data processing and neuroimaging analysis, fostering collaboration between computational and experimental biologists.

Ruzica PiskacView profile

Professor

• Software Verification
• Security and Applied Cryptography
• Automated Reasoning
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Ruzica Piskac is a Professor of Computer Science at Yale University, where she leads the Rigorous Software Engineering (ROSE) group. She has made significant contributions to the fields of software verification, security, automated reasoning, and code synthesis, focusing on improving software reliability and trustworthiness through formal techniques. Dr. Piskac received her PhD from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in 2011, where her dissertation won the Patrick Denantes Prize. Prior to joining Yale, she led an independent research group at the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems in Germany (2012-2013). Her research spans several key areas: symbolic execution for Haskell (G2), privacy-preserving formal methods (PPFM), functional reactive synthesis, verification of configuration files, and analysis of software updates. Her work consistently bridges theoretical formal methods with practical applications in real-world systems. Dr. Piskac's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward applying formal verification techniques to emerging challenges including large language models, quantum computing security, legal accountability of automated systems, and cyber-physical systems. Her research increasingly intersects with AI, cryptography, and legal domains while maintaining strong foundations in formal methods. Her scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: Multiple Amazon Research Awards Yale University's Ackerman Award for Teaching and Mentoring Facebook Communications and Networking Award Microsoft Research Award for the Software Engineering Innovation Foundation (SEIF) Patrick Denantes Prize for her PhD dissertation Dr. Piskac has graduated five PhD students, four of whom have gone on to become assistant professors of computer science. She has served as Program Chair of the 37th International Conference on Computer Aided Verification and is on the Steering Committee of the Formal Methods in Computer-Aided Design conference. She leads the Rigorous Software Engineering (ROSE) group at Yale, which focuses on several key projects including: Symbolic Execution Engine for Haskell (G2) Privacy Preserving Formal Methods (PPFM) Functional Reactive Synthesis Verifications for Configuration Files Analysis of Software Updates and Configuration Files

Alastair F. DonaldsonView profile

Professor

• Programming Languages
• Compilers
• Verification
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Alastair F. Donaldson is a Professor in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering, where he leads the Multicore Programming Group. He also works as a Software Engineer at Google in the Android Graphics Team. Previously, he served as Director of GraphicsFuzz, an Imperial College spinout company acquired by Google in 2018. His research spans programming languages, compilers, verification, and testing, with a particular focus on randomized and fuzz testing techniques for compilers and program analyzers. Donaldson has developed several influential testing frameworks including GraphicsFuzz, RustSmith, and GrayC, which have significantly advanced compiler testing methodologies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward practical applications of compiler testing techniques across diverse domains including GPU programming, verification-aware languages, and memory models. His work increasingly incorporates continuous integration practices and focuses on addressing real-world challenges in compiler development and verification. Donaldson maintains active involvement in the programming languages research community, serving on program committees for major conferences including PLDI, POPL, ASPLOS, and SPLASH. He has contributed significantly to advancing compiler testing methodologies and has mentored numerous researchers through PLMW (Programming Languages Mentoring Workshop). He leads the Multicore Programming Group at Imperial College London, which focuses on challenges in parallel and concurrent programming. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical software engineering challenges, particularly in the areas of compiler correctness and verification.

Andy D. PimentelView profile

Professor

• Multi-core embedded systems
• System-level design, modeling and simulation
• Design space exploration
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Andy D. Pimentel is a Full Professor at the University of Amsterdam, where he chairs the Parallel Computing Systems (PCS) group within the Systems and Networking Lab at the Informatics Institute. His work focuses on the design, programming, and run-time management of multi-core and multi-processor computer systems, with particular attention to performance, power/energy consumption, system dependability, and design productivity. His academic background includes: PhD in Computer Science, 1998, University of Amsterdam MSc in Computer Science, 1993, University of Amsterdam Professor Pimentel's research spans multiple critical areas in modern computing systems. His primary interests include multi-core embedded systems, system-level design and simulation, design space exploration, performance and power analysis, system dependability, hardware/software co-design, run-time resource management, and Edge AI. His work addresses the growing challenges of making computer systems faster, more sustainable, energy efficient, reliable, and secure in an era of increasing computational demands and climate concerns. The PCS group he leads performs research on the modeling, analysis and optimization of extra-functional aspects of computing systems, which play a pivotal role in their work. An analysis of Professor Pimentel's recent publications reveals a strong focus on edge computing, distributed AI, and energy-efficient system design. His work bridges theoretical computer architecture with practical implementation challenges, particularly in the context of resource-constrained environments. Key trends include the adaptation of AI models for edge devices, thermal management in advanced architectures, and optimization of multi-core systems for both performance and energy efficiency. His research increasingly addresses sustainability concerns in computing, reflecting broader industry and academic priorities. His notable scientific achievements include: IEEE CEDA Outstanding Service Recognition Award DATE Fellow Award Professor Pimentel has served in numerous leadership roles in the academic community, including as General Chair of Design Automation and Test in Europe (DATE) 2024, Vice General Chair of IEEE/ACM Embedded Systems Week 2025, and General Chair of IEEE/ACM Embedded Systems Week 2026. He has secured significant research funding for projects related to sustainable computing, edge AI, and multi-core system design. His professional service includes board membership with the ICT Research Platform Nederland (IPN) since 2020 and leadership roles in major conferences such as DATE, Embedded Systems Week, and SAMOS. The Parallel Computing Systems group he chairs is a vibrant research team within the Systems and Networking Lab at the Informatics Institute. The PCS group focuses on the challenges of modern computing systems, particularly addressing the extra-functional aspects like performance, power consumption, and system dependability. Their work is highly relevant to current technological challenges in edge computing, sustainable systems design, and the integration of AI into resource-constrained environments.

Wei LiuView profile

Associate Professor

• Adversarial Machine Learning
• Generative AI
• Cybersecurity
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Wei Liu is an Associate Professor in Machine Learning and Director of the Future Intelligence Research Lab at the University of Technology Sydney's School of Computer Science. He holds a PhD in Machine Learning from the University of Sydney and maintains active roles as a senior IEEE member and area chair for top AI conferences including KDD, AAAI, and ICDM. Education: PhD in Machine Learning, University of Sydney His research focuses on adversarial machine learning, generative AI, cybersecurity, and multimodal learning, with particular emphasis on AI security, robustness of algorithms, and model fairness. Liu's work addresses critical challenges in developing next-generation AI systems that can withstand cyber attacks while maintaining performance with multi-modal data and balanced outcomes despite data imbalances. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward securing large language models against novel attack vectors while advancing multimodal learning techniques. His work spans both theoretical contributions in adversarial frameworks and practical applications in cybersecurity, transportation, and industrial systems. Scientific Awards: 3 Best Paper Awards Most Influential Paper Award at PAKDD Nominee for NSW Premier's Prizes for Early Career Researcher (2017) Liu actively supervises numerous PhD students working on adversarial attacks, robust AI models, and agricultural applications. He has secured substantial funding including ARC Discovery Projects, government grants, and industry partnerships with organizations including Agriwebb, CSIRO Data61, and AVEVA. His Future Intelligence Research Lab specifically targets three emerging challenges: AI security against cyber attacks, robustness with multi-modal data, and model fairness with imbalanced datasets. The Future Intelligence Research Lab produces next-generation AI algorithms addressing AI security vulnerabilities, multi-modal robustness challenges, and fairness issues in real-world deployment scenarios, with multiple representative papers demonstrating practical applications in each domain.

Yair LevyView profile

Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Social Engineering
• Cyber Threat Mitigation
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Yair Levy is a Professor of Information Systems and Cybersecurity at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Computing & Engineering, serving as Director of the Center for Information Protection, Education, and Research (CIPhER) and Head of the Levy CyLab. He earned his Ph.D. in 2003 from Florida International University. His research focuses on cybersecurity, social engineering, threat mitigation, and user authentication, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 4,200+ citations. He leads the Cybersecurity Curriculum Committee overseeing NSA-certified programs and is a founding member of the IIAKM, recognized with a 2013 ‘Fellow and Distinguished Scholar’ award and the 2014 ‘Lifetime Academic Achievement Award.’ Levy chairs FBI InfraGard South Florida’s Education Sector and serves on U.S. Secret Service task forces. He has secured $435K in DoD grants (2019–2020) and leads cybersecurity initiatives like the NSA-funded DoD Cyber Service Academy. His research emphasizes human-centric cybersecurity, including phishing susceptibility, insider threats, and authentication innovations. The Levy CyLab develops tools for measuring cybersecurity skills and mitigating social engineering risks. Awards: Fellow and Distinguished Scholar (IIAKM, 2013) Lifetime Academic Achievement Award (IIAKM, 2014) IEEE Senior Member Grants & Advising: Two DoD/NSA grants ($435K total, 2019–2020) Directed over 60 doctoral students in cybersecurity NSA Point of Contact for National CAE in Cybersecurity Labs & Teams: Levy CyLab: Focuses on human factors in cybersecurity, authentication systems, and threat mitigation NSU eHACKERs Cybersecurity Student Club Sponsor

• Empirical Software Engineering
• Requirements Engineering
• Applied Natural Language Processing
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Dr. Chetan Arora is a Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering at Deakin University's School of Information Technology, part of the Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment. He holds a PhD from the University of Luxembourg where he received the best PhD thesis award in the ICT domain. His research focuses on applied Artificial Intelligence in Software Engineering, with particular emphasis on Empirical Software Engineering, Requirements Engineering, and Applied Natural Language Processing. PhD in Computer Science from University of Luxembourg Masters in Software Engineering from Technische Universitat Kaiserslautern (Germany) Bachelors in Engineering (CS) from Thapar University (India) Arora's research interests center on the intersection of AI and Software Engineering, particularly how machine learning and natural language processing can enhance software development processes. His work explores requirements engineering, test automation, software trustworthiness, and human-centric software development. He investigates how large language models can be effectively deployed for tasks like test case generation, requirements analysis, and traceability. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on practical applications of AI in software engineering, with numerous studies examining the real-world implementation challenges and benefits. His publication record shows significant activity in top software engineering venues, with a notable emphasis on AI applications in software engineering processes. His recent work demonstrates expertise in retrieval-augmented generation systems, requirements-driven testing, and human-centric software development approaches. The publications collectively highlight his focus on bridging theoretical AI advancements with practical software engineering challenges. Best Ph.D. thesis award in the ICT domain at University of Luxembourg Arora actively supervises doctoral students working on cutting-edge topics including satellite communication systems, extended reality applications, and human-centered AI requirements engineering. His industry collaborations include work with Department of Defence on projects like Contextually Situated Anomaly Detection and Planning and Optimisation of Resources in Defence Satellite Communication Systems. He previously worked at SES Satellites on applied AI for IoT and Satcom, and as an FNR-PPP research fellow at the University of Luxembourg in software quality assurance. His laboratory work focuses on developing practical AI solutions for software engineering challenges, particularly in requirements engineering and test automation. Current projects involve multi-orbit satellite constellation optimization, dynamic radio resource management, and extended reality enabled human-centric requirements engineering.

• Software Security
• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity
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Wei Huo is a researcher at the Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, specializing in software security and engineering. His work focuses on vulnerability detection, program analysis, and cybersecurity across diverse systems including cloud infrastructure, firmware, and web applications. His research interests encompass Software Security , Program Analysis , Binary Analysis , and AI-driven security techniques . He develops practical tools for identifying vulnerabilities in Kubernetes ecosystems, baseband firmware, and binary code, with emphasis on real-world applicability in industrial contexts. Analysis of his publications (2019-2025) reveals a consistent focus on empirical security studies and tool development. Key trends include cloud-native security (Kubernetes), firmware analysis (printers/baseband), and AI-enhanced binary similarity detection, demonstrating progression from component-level to system-level security challenges. While no specific awards are documented in the source material, his contributions to top venues like ASE, ICSE, and ISSTA reflect significant impact in software engineering research. His work bridges academic rigor with practitioner-oriented solutions, particularly in vulnerability management and automated testing. Wei Huo actively contributes to the security research community through publications addressing critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, though details about student supervision or grant funding are not available in the provided text.

Hoa Khanh DamView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Analytics
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Hoa Khanh Dam is Professor and Deputy Head of School (Research) & Head of Postgraduate Studies in the School of Computing and Information Technology at the University of Wollongong, Australia. He serves as Co-Director of the Decision System Lab where he leads research at the intersection of Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. His research focuses on developing AI-driven solutions for software quality, cybersecurity, and productivity enhancement. Key interest areas include: AI/IoT autonomous and cyber resilient systems Software Analytics and Mining Software Repositories Large Language Models for software engineering tasks Defect prediction and vulnerability analysis Agile project management optimization Analysis of Dam's 12 publications from 2018-2025 reveals consistent application of machine learning to software engineering challenges. His work shows progressive evolution from traditional ML techniques toward LLM-based frameworks, with major contributions in defect prediction (DeepJIT), vulnerability analysis, microservice recommendation, and agile effort estimation. The research demonstrates strong industry relevance through practical implementations in code review, component prediction, and security systems. Dam co-leads the Decision System Lab at UOW, which develops intelligent decision support systems using AI and data analytics. The lab's work bridges theoretical AI advancements with real-world software engineering applications, particularly in cybersecurity and autonomous systems development.

Chung Hwan KimView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Systems Security
• Cyber-Physical Security
• Software Security and Reliability
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Chung Hwan Kim serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Dallas, where he directs the Software & Systems Security Laboratory (S³ Lab). His research focuses on critical security challenges in cyber-physical systems, embedded devices, and cloud infrastructure, with recognition including the NSF CAREER Award and UT Dallas New Faculty Research Symposium Grant. His expertise spans Computer Systems Security , Cyber-Physical Security , and Software Security and Reliability , emphasizing practical solutions for robotic vehicles, autonomous systems, and trusted execution environments. Current projects address signal injection attacks, resilience testing, and confidential computing through innovative fuzzing frameworks and hardware-assisted protections. Recent publications (2020-2026) reveal three dominant research thrusts: (1) Security for autonomous/robotic systems ( DriveFuzz , IMUFUZZER ), (2) Trusted execution in constrained environments ( Vessels , GEVisor ), and (3) Automated vulnerability discovery ( HFL , TZ-DATASHIELD ), consistently appearing in top venues like IEEE S&P and USENIX Security. Key honors include: NSF CAREER Award (premier early-career recognition) UT Dallas New Faculty Research Symposium Grant Top 10 finalist for CSAW Best Applied Research Paper Award (2018) As principal investigator of the S³ Lab, Kim mentors graduate researchers and secures competitive funding for projects spanning robotic vehicle security, embedded systems hardening, and confidential computing. His teaching portfolio includes Operating Systems, Information Security, and specialized courses on CPS/IoT security. The S³ Lab develops deployable security tools like TZ-DATASHIELD for embedded data protection and IMUFUZZER for resilience testing of aerial vehicles, collaborating with industry partners to translate research into real-world solutions for autonomous systems and critical infrastructure.

Zhenyu ChenView profile

Professor

• AI for Testing
• Testing for AI
• Software Testing
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Zhenyu Chen is a Full Professor and Director of the iSE Laboratory at Nanjing University, specializing in AI-driven software testing methodologies. His research bridges artificial intelligence and software engineering with dual focus areas: leveraging AI to enhance testing processes ( AI for Testing ) and validating AI/ML systems ( Testing for AI ). His research interests center on deep learning framework testing , crowdsourced testing optimization , and Large Language Model applications in verification . Recent work demonstrates innovative approaches to metamorphic testing of neural networks, LLM-based test report analysis, and security hardening of code models against backdoors. Key contributions include the development of mooctest.com and frameworks like DevMuT for mutation testing of deep learning APIs. His publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from crowdsourced testing (2018-2020) to deep learning system validation (2021-2023) and current emphasis on LLM-powered testing solutions. Major venues include ASE, ICSE, and ISSTA where he serves regularly on program committees.

Jacky Wai KeungView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Engineering
• Empirical Studies
• Machine Learning
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Jacky Wai Keung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at City University of Hong Kong with extensive industry connections across the Asia Pacific region. He leads the Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering Research Group (AiSE) and serves as Chairman of IEEE Computer Society Hong Kong Chapter and Vice-President of Hong Kong STEM Education Alliance. Prof. Keung received his B.Sc.(Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Sydney and Ph.D. in Software Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia, before working as a Research Scientist at NICTA (now DATA61, CSIRO) in Sydney. His research spans software engineering, data science, AI, FinTech, machine learning, blockchain systems, and large language models for code generation and analysis. His recent work focuses on applying large language models to software engineering challenges, with publications examining code translation, anomaly detection, and autonomous driving system testing. The research shows a strong trend toward practical applications of AI in software development processes, particularly in FinTech and autonomous systems domains. Among his numerous accolades, Prof. Keung has been named in Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists for both 2022 and 2023, received the President's Teaching Excellence Award in 2020, and earned multiple IEEE best paper awards. His editorial service includes roles as Area Editor for Journal of Systems and Software since 2017 and Associate Editor for Information and Software Technology since 2020. Prof. Keung has successfully secured over HK$20 million in research funding through GRF, ITF, and TDG grants, including major projects like 'Smart Intelligent Process Automation for the Mortgage Lending Industry' (HK$2.62 million) and 'Software Data Analytics and Blockchain Technological Advancements' (HK$6 million). His industry collaborations have significantly enhanced student opportunities, with CS student starting salaries increasing by over 15% year-on-year for the past three years. He currently leads multiple research initiatives including RealisticCodeBench for evaluating LLMs in code generation and FedLAD for federated log anomaly detection, with several active projects focused on AI-enhanced InsurTech systems and deep probabilistic reasoning using deep learning.

Gregory GayView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Testing
• Search-Based Software Engineering
• AI for Software Engineering
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Gregory Gay is an Associate Professor in the Interaction Design and Software Engineering division within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. His academic profile spans numerous software engineering conferences where he has served as committee member, program chair, and active researcher since at least 2018. Dr. Gay's research focuses on the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on: Software Testing and Analysis Search-Based Software Engineering AI for Software Engineering (AI4SE) AI Engineering Automation of development tasks Software Carbon Footprint and sustainability His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward applying AI and optimization techniques to software testing challenges, with increasing focus on sustainability aspects of software development. Many studies take an industrial perspective, examining real-world applications in automotive software systems. His work blends theoretical foundations with practical applications, making significant contributions to both academic research and industrial practice in software engineering. Dr. Gay has been actively involved in numerous top software engineering conferences including ASE, ICSE, ESEC/FSE, ISSTA, and ICST, serving on program committees and organizing tracks. His research methodology typically combines optimization, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to help developers deliver complex systems in a safe, secure, and efficient manner.

Jifeng XuanView profile

Professor

• Software Testing and Debugging
• Software Data Analysis
• Search Based Software Engineering
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Dr. Jifeng Xuan is a Professor and Deputy Dean at the School of Computer Science, Wuhan University, China. He founded the CSTAR (Centre of Software Testing, Analysis and Reliability) and holds editorial roles at Empirical Software Engineering and PLOS One . Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at INRIA Lille-Nord Europe (France) and earned his PhD from Dalian University of Technology. Research Interests: His work focuses on software testing, debugging, automated program repair, software data analysis, and search-based software engineering. He integrates AI/ML techniques for tasks like log analysis, fuzz testing, and vulnerability detection, with applications in robotics, microservices, and Android development. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2022–2025) emphasize AI-driven software engineering, including LLM-based repair, reinforcement learning for testing, and deep learning surveys. Security (vulnerability logs) and empirical studies on industrial challenges (e.g., C program repair) are recurring themes. Awards & Honors: ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award (2025) IEEE TCSE Distinguished Paper Award (2025) CCF NASAC Youth Software Innovation Award (2024) Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, China Computer Federation (2014) Luojia Young Scholar (2015) Student Advising & Labs: Actively recruits PhD and master students for CSTAR Lab. Research areas include automated debugging, testing tools (e.g., Mergebot, FastLog), and AI-generated code assessment. No specific grants listed.

Brian FitzgeraldView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Information Systems
• Open Source Software Development
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Brian Fitzgerald holds the Frederick A Krehbiel II Chair in Innovation in Business and Technology at the University of Limerick and serves as Director of Lero - the Irish Software Research Centre. He is a globally recognized leader in software engineering and information systems research with significant contributions to open source, agile methodologies, and global software development. His research interests focus on software development methodologies, particularly in open source, inner source, crowdsourcing, agile, lean, BizDevOps, and continuous software engineering. Fitzgerald's work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in global software engineering contexts. The trends in his recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on empirical studies of software development practices, with increasing attention to large language models, community dynamics in open source, and scaling agile methodologies in enterprise environments. His research spans both theoretical frameworks and practical applications across multiple software development domains. AIS Fellow award recipient LEO Award for outstanding lifetime contribution to the IS discipline (2024) President of the Association for Information Systems (2020) Fitzgerald has secured over €115 million in peer-reviewed research funding, including a notable €6 million project with Huawei. He serves as General Chair for major conferences including the 49th International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE) in Dublin 2027 and previously chaired the 37th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) in 2016. His leadership extends to directing Lero, Ireland's national software research center that coordinates researchers across nine third-level institutions. As Director of Lero, Fitzgerald oversees a major research center focused on critical software domains including driverless cars, automation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. His work connects academic research with industry applications through collaborations with major technology companies and government initiatives.