Robert J. Walker

Professor Robert J. Walker is a faculty member at the University of Calgary's Department of Computer Science and serves as Director of the Laboratory for Software Modification Research. His work centers on software engineering, emphasizing software evolution, reuse, and practical tools for real-world development challenges.

• Research areas include pragmatic software reuse, structural patterns, heuristic search, recommendation systems, collaborative software development, software dependency analysis, and technical risk estimation.
• Teaches courses like CPSC 499.01 Software Analysis (Fall 2025/Winter 2026) and CPSC 233, focusing on static analysis techniques and structured computer science education.
• Provides service as former editorial board member for ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology and Advances in Software Engineering, including a stint as Acting Editor-in-Chief.