Martin Kropp

Prof. Martin Kropp is a Lecturer for Software Engineering and Programme Manager for the CAS Agile Organisation at FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, within the School of Computer Science and FHNW Institute of Mobile and Distributed Systems. His research focuses on Agile Methodologies, Tool-supported Agile Collaboration, and Automated Software Construction/Testing. He actively contributes to the Swiss Agile Research Network (SARN) and Swiss Agile Study initiatives.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on Software Construction, Testing & Quality Management, and .Net Framework/C# for the Bachelor of Computer Science, as well as the Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Software Engineering and Architecture. He has published extensively on Agile practices, DevOps metrics, and collaborative tools like aWall, emphasizing empirical studies and practical applications.

Key research themes include Agile team dynamics, leadership in software development, and the integration of AI in testing and DevOps. His work bridges academic research and industrial practice, with notable contributions to conferences like ICSE, XP, and CHASE.