Ulrich Eisenecker

Professor Ulrich Eisenecker serves as the Director of the Institute for Business Informatics at Leipzig University's Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. He holds the Chair of Business Informatics with specialization in software development for business and administration, a position he has maintained since October 2004. Prior to this, he served as Dean of the Faculty (2012-2016) and Pro-Dean (2008-2012). His academic journey includes professorships at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences (1999-2004) and Heidelberg University of Applied Sciences (1995-1999), following research positions at Daimler-Benz Research Institute and Mannesmann Kienzle GmbH.

Professor Eisenecker's research focuses on Generative Software Development, Software Product Lines, Software Visualization (including 2D, 3D, AR and VR applications), and E-Assessment systems. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical business applications, particularly evident in his application of set theory to software features and product lines. He leads the ongoing 'Visual Software Analytics' project and has previously directed projects funded by the European Social Fund and German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

His publication record spans over two decades, highlighted by the influential 2000 book 'Generative Programming' co-authored with K. Czarnecki and the 2017 Most Influential Paper Award from the Software Product Line Conference. Recent work (2023-2025) continues to advance software engineering and educational technology, particularly in automated assessment systems using AI techniques.

Notable recognition:

• Most Influential Paper Award from Software Product Line Conference 2017 (SPLC 2017)

Professor Eisenecker supervises doctoral and master's students, with numerous successful completions including Dr. Richard Müller, Dr. Max Lillack, and Dr. Johannes Kristan. His research group includes several scientific staff members and regularly publishes with student co-authors. He teaches 'Introduction to Computer Science' for economics students, 'Programming,' and 'Software Engineering' courses, integrating his research in automated feedback systems into his pedagogy.

His research group maintains strong connections between academic research and practical applications, particularly through open source initiatives and industry collaborations focused on software analytics and educational technology.