Max Hort

Max Hort is a researcher at Simula Research Laboratory in Norway specializing in Machine Learning for Software Engineering, Defect Detection, and Software Fairness. He has established himself as an active contributor to the software engineering research community through numerous publications and program committee roles at major conferences.

His research focuses on:

• Machine Learning for Software Engineering
• Defect Detection
• Software Fairness
• Program Repair
• Log Parsing

Hort's recent work demonstrates a strong emphasis on applying large language models to software engineering challenges, particularly in program repair and defect detection. His publications reveal a methodical approach to evaluating AI techniques in software engineering contexts, with special attention to reliability concerns like non-determinism in language models. He has also made significant contributions to the understanding of software fairness and bias mitigation.

Through his active participation in program committees for ASE, ICSE, ESEC/FSE, and SANER conferences, Hort has earned recognition as a knowledgeable contributor to the field. His work bridges theoretical machine learning advancements with practical software engineering challenges, addressing critical issues in modern software development as AI-assisted programming becomes increasingly prevalent.