Mitchell Olsthoorn

Mitchell Olsthoorn is an Assistant Professor in the Software Engineering Research Group (SERG) at Delft University of Technology. He is also a member of the Computational Intelligence for Software Engineering lab (CISELab) and the Delft Blockchain Lab (DBL). His academic career is built on a strong foundation from Delft University of Technology, where he earned all his degrees.

Mitchell's research interests span a diverse range of topics including Network Security, Search-based Software Engineering, Pen-testing, Computational Intelligence, Software Testing, Security Testing, Fuzzing, and Blockchain. His work demonstrates a strong focus on applying computational intelligence techniques to solve complex software engineering problems, particularly in the areas of test case generation and security testing.

His publication record shows a consistent research trajectory with a focus on developing innovative testing frameworks for various programming languages and blockchain technologies. His work bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, with tools developed for JavaScript, Kotlin, and blockchain platforms.

• Cum laude distinction (top 5% in Netherlands)

Mitchell actively contributes to the academic community through conference organization and program committee roles. His current position as Hot-off-the-Press Track Co-Chair for SSBSE 2025 demonstrates his growing recognition in the software engineering research community. He also serves on program committees for major conferences including ISSTA, ICST, and ASE.

Mitchell maintains active research laboratories including the Computational Intelligence for Software Engineering lab (CISELab) and the Delft Blockchain Lab, where he continues to advance research in software testing and security.