Aldeida Aleti

Aldeida Aleti serves as Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Engagement and Impact at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. Her academic profile combines leadership responsibilities with cutting-edge research in software engineering methodologies.

Her primary research interests include:

• Search-Based Software Engineering (SBSE)
• Software Testing and Quality Assurance
• Program Repair and Maintenance
• Software Architecture and Design
• Optimization Techniques for Engineering Problems

Dr. Aleti's research program investigates why certain software engineering problems are difficult to optimize and develops practical approaches for applying search-based techniques to new domains. Her work bridges theoretical optimization methods with real-world software engineering challenges, focusing on making SBSE more accessible and effective.

Her publication record shows a consistent trajectory of impactful research, with recent work exploring intersections between large language models and software engineering tasks, autonomous vehicle testing, fairness in AI systems, and program repair. These publications demonstrate increasing sophistication in addressing complex software engineering challenges through optimization techniques.

Dr. Aleti's scientific recognition includes:

• Australian Research Council's Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)
• Over $2.5 million in competitive research funding
• Editorial board membership for Journal of Systems and Software and Empirical Software Engineering
• Active service on program committees for major conferences including ASE, ICSE, and ISSTA

As Associate Dean of Engagement and Impact, she drives initiatives connecting academic research with industry applications and societal benefits. Her leadership extends to mentoring emerging researchers through the New Faculty Symposium and Doctoral Symposium committees at major conferences.