Joanne M. Atlee

Joanne M. Atlee is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, Faculty of Mathematics. She has been an active member of the software engineering research community since at least 2015, with continuous involvement in major conferences through 2025.

Her research focuses on software product lines, domain-specific languages, cyber-physical systems, and model-driven engineering. She has made significant contributions to variability management and formal methods in software engineering, with publications spanning industrial case studies, model analysis techniques, and language workbenches.

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on practical applications of software engineering theory, particularly in the areas of dynamic product lines, declarative analysis, and human-in-the-loop verification systems. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with industrial applicability.

Dr. Atlee has held numerous leadership positions in the academic community, including serving as General Chair for ICSE 2019, one of the most prestigious conferences in software engineering. She has also been active as a committee member, session chair, and mentor across multiple conferences including ASE, ICSE, ESEC/FSE, and MODELS.

In terms of academic service, she has contributed to doctoral symposia, new faculty development, and equity initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers and promoting diversity in computing.