Martin Höst

Martin Höst is a Professor in Software Engineering and Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Society at Malmö University, Sweden. He holds a Ph.D. (1999) and M.Sc. (1992) from Lund University. His research focuses on Open Source Software, Security, IT Vulnerability, and Software Quality through empirical methods including case studies, controlled experiments, and surveys.

As a leading researcher in empirical software engineering, Höst contributes to advancing experimentation frameworks and open science practices. He actively participates in academic conferences like ICSE (where he chairs the Gamify track) and PROFES (serving on program committees). His work emphasizes practical applications in developer tool assistance and software sustainability.

Current affiliations include the Sustainable Digitalisation Research Centre, where he explores socio-technical aspects of digital transformation. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in research methodology and developer experience optimization. With over 100 publications, Höst maintains strong visibility in software engineering research through venues like

• ICSE
• PROFES
• VL/HCC
• WSESE