Jean-Luc Hainaut

Jean-Luc Hainaut is a Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, specializing in Database Application Engineering, Reverse Engineering, and Information Systems Modelling. His work spans theoretical and applied research in software engineering, with a focus on SQL symbolic execution, unit testing, and engineering tools.

His research projects include:

• DB-MAIN: Database Application Engineering (1993–present)
• RetroWeb: Web Sites Reverse-Engineering Methodologies and Tools (2001–present)
• ReQuest: Research Program Schemas (2003–present)
• MIRROR: MedIcal Resource Real Time Optimizer (2012–2015)

Key research areas:

• Reverse Engineering
• Database Evolution
• Symbolic Execution
• Healthcare Systems Modelling
• Automated Generation of Systems

Selected publications highlight his contributions to SQL testing, data-oriented applications, and healthcare information systems. He has supervised numerous students and contributed to the Sustainable Development Goals related to Good Health and Well-being through medical resource optimization projects.