جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Marta Zofia Kwiatkowskaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Automated verification
• Probabilistic model checking
• Temporal logics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Marta Zofia Kwiatkowska is Professor of Computing Systems and Fellow of Trinity College at the University of Oxford, where she has held a faculty position since 2007. She previously served as Professor of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham (2001–2007), Reader and Lecturer at the University of Birmingham (1994–2001), and Lecturer at the University of Leicester (1986–1994). Her academic career began as Assistant Professor at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland (1980–1988). Education: BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Jagiellonian University, Kraków MA, University of Oxford PhD, University of Leicester Research Interests: Professor Kwiatkowska spearheaded the development of probabilistic and quantitative verification methods on the international stage. Her work bridges theory and practice through the PRISM model checker—the leading software tool in probabilistic model checking—used worldwide for research and teaching. Application domains include communication and security protocols , nanotechnology designs , power management , ubiquitous computing and systems biology . She investigates automated verification , temporal logics , semantic models for concurrency , real-time systems , and biological process modelling . Current grant funding exceeds £3.7 million from EPSRC, EU and ERC, including the prestigious ERC Advanced Grant VERIWARE. Scientific Awards & Honours: Fellow of the Royal Society Fellow of the ACM Fellow of the European Association for Theoretical Computer Science (EATCS) Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS) Fellow of the Polish Society of Arts & Sciences Abroad ERC Advanced Grant VERIWARE (€2.046 M, 2010–2015) Top Cited Article Award, Theoretical Computer Science (2005–2010) Best Paper Award, QEST 2006 Doctoral Supervision & Grants: Professor Kwiatkowska actively supervises doctoral students (D.Phil. at Oxford) and post-doctoral researchers. She welcomes applications in areas aligned with her research interests, detailed here . Current students include Charlie Griffin, Daqian Shao, Matthew Yuan and Minghao Liu; past students and researchers number over twenty, many now in faculty or industry leadership roles. Laboratory & Teams: She leads the Oxford Quantitative Verification group within the Department of Computer Science. Ongoing projects include FUN2MODEL, ELSA, FAIR and the flagship PRISM probabilistic model checker. The group maintains strong collaborations with biological, robotics and engineering teams worldwide.

Ana Sokolovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Science
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Formal Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Sokolova is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Salzburg. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences and actively contributes to research in theoretical computer science. University: University of Salzburg Faculty: Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences Department: Computer Science Email: ana.sokolova@plus.ac.at Her research focuses on probabilistic systems , concurrency theory , convex algebras , and formal verification . This work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in distributed computing and programming semantics. Recent publications highlight advancements in trace semantics , determinization , probabilistic anonymity , and coalgebraic modeling . Key trends include the integration of Markov chains , nondeterministic systems , and algebraic structures for formal verification.

Joost-Pieter Katoenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Model Checking
• Formal Verification
• Probabilistic Models
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joost-Pieter Katoen is a full Professor at RWTH Aachen University and Head of its Computer Science Department since 2012. He also holds a part-time (20%) Professorship at the University of Twente . His research focuses on model checking , probabilistic verification , formal semantics , and software verification , with applications in aerospace systems. His work has led to significant tools like MRMC (probabilistic model checker), COMPASS (AADL analysis tool-set), and libalf (learning automata library). He has authored over 18 international projects (total €5.2 million) and graduated 12 PhD students. Scientific Awards : Member, German National Academy of Sciences (Leopoldina), 2024 ACM Fellow, 2020 ERC Advanced Grant, 2018 Honorary doctorate, Aalborg University, 2017 Teaching Award, RWTH Aachen, 2010 Philips Early Career Development Award, 1988 Research Trends (from articles): His recent work spans probabilistic program verification , quantitative game theory , Markov chain analysis , and parameter synthesis for stochastic systems, with applications in AI, quantum computing, and fault tree analysis. Leadership & Service : Katoen co-founded the QEST conference , chairs ETAPS steering committee, and has led numerous program committees (CONCUR, TACAS, QEST). He has served on editorial boards and organized conferences/seminars globally.

Gabriel Ciobanuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Membrane Computing
• Natural Computing
• Distributed Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Gabriel Ciobanu is a Professor at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania, and a Senior Researcher at the Romanian Academy, Iasi. He has held various academic positions internationally including as a Visiting Professor at Newcastle University (UK) from 2010-2015 and as a Research Fellow/Professor at the National University of Singapore (2000-2004). His educational background includes PhD studies at A.I.Cuza University and Edinburgh University (1990-1994) under the mentorship of Robin Milner, and his undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at A.I.Cuza University of Iasi (1977-1982). Professor Ciobanu's research focuses on Membrane Computing and Natural Computing , Distributed Systems Models including process calculi with emphasis on semantics, behavioral equivalences, logics, and verification. He has made significant contributions to bridging membrane computing and process calculi, and to the Foundations of Mathematics and Computer Science through his work on Finitely Supported Mathematics. His research has applications in theoretical computer science, formal methods, and computational biology. His publication record shows a consistent research trajectory focusing on theoretical computer science with applications to natural computing, membrane systems, process calculi, and finitely supported structures. Recent work (2023-2025) continues to explore these areas with increasing focus on multi-agent systems, continuation semantics, and applications to medical systems and reaction systems. Scientific Awards and Recognition 2013 Grigore Moisil Award, Romanian Academy (as co-author of "Mobility in Process Calculi and Natural Computing", Springer) 2010-2013 Member of the National Research Council (CNCS) in Romania 2008-2010 Royal Society of London Joint International Project (Newcastle University, School of Computing) 2004 Octav Mayer Award for Scientific Achievements, Romanian Academy of Sciences, Iasi branch 2000 Grigore Moisil Award of the Romanian Academy of Sciences for results in Theoretical Computer Science 1995-1996 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship (Tohoku University and Kyoto University) 1994 DAAD Research Fellowship (Institute of Computer Science, University of Kiel) 1991-1992 Royal Society of London and Romanian Academy Fellowship (University of Edinburgh) Professor Ciobanu has supervised 8 PhD students and numerous master's students. He has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Scientific Annals of Computer Science since 2006 and has been a guest editor for special issues of several international journals. He has collaborated with researchers from numerous countries including UK, France, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Russia, China, Singapore, and India. He has been involved in various research projects and has spent research periods at prestigious institutions worldwide including Edinburgh University, Universite de Paris XI, CWI and VU Amsterdam, Tohoku and Kyoto University, National University of Singapore, and Newcastle University.

• Formal Verification
• Probabilistic Systems
• Game Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Krishnendu Chatterjee is a Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) , Department of Computer Science. His research spans formal verification, probabilistic systems, game theory, and evolutionary dynamics, with over 300 peer-reviewed publications in top venues such as DISC, AAAI, LICS, PNAS, Nature , and Journal of the ACM . His research focuses on developing theoretical foundations and practical algorithms for analyzing complex systems, including Markov decision processes, stochastic games, probabilistic programs, and evolutionary models. He has made significant contributions to topics such as reachability analysis, termination of probabilistic programs, synthesis of controllers, and evolutionary game dynamics. Chatterjee's work is highly interdisciplinary, bridging computer science, mathematics, and biology. He has collaborated extensively with leading researchers worldwide and has been involved in editorial roles and program committees for major conferences in formal methods and theoretical computer science.

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Hybrid Systems Verification
• Formal Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefan Alexander Schupp is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Cyber-Physical Systems at Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien). His work focuses on formal verification, hybrid systems, and controller synthesis for cyber-physical systems. Department: Cyber-Physical Systems (E191-01) Research Affiliation: TU Wien Network Lab Research interests include: Hybrid and stochastic system verification Controller synthesis for real-time systems Formal methods in software engineering Design and analysis of safety-critical systems Automated model checking techniques Flowpipe construction for reachability analysis Recent publications highlight collaborations with researchers from multiple institutions, covering topics such as: Hyperproperty verification in distributed systems Metric Temporal Logic (MTL) controller synthesis Adaptive simplex architectures for bounded-liveness properties Stochastic hybrid automata analysis tools HyPro verification tool developments Probabilistic reachability optimization

• Formal Methods
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Probabilistic Programming
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ezio Bartocci is a Full Professor in Formal Methods for Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering at TU Wien's Faculty of Computer Science. He leads the Trustworthy Cyber-Physical Systems (TrustCPS) Group within the Cyber-Physical System Research Unit. His research focuses on formal verification, probabilistic systems, and runtime monitoring, with applications in autonomous systems, safety-critical software, and embedded systems. Roles & Affiliations: Full Professor, TU Wien (100% research focus) Principal Investigator in projects funded by EU, WWTF, FFG, and industry partners Chair of the Curriculum Commission for Computer Engineering Editor-in-Chief of the Formal Methods in Outer Space series Research Interests: Formal methods for CPS: verification, synthesis, and runtime monitoring Probabilistic programming and loop analysis Temporal logic specifications and mining Automated tools for safety-critical systems (e.g., Polar, MoonLight) Applications in healthcare, robotics, and autonomous vehicles Key Projects: ProbInG (2020–2025): Analyzing probabilistic loops ARTIST (2021–2026): AI and robotics safety EdgeAI (2022–2025): Optimizing embedded processing TAIGER (2023–2027): Trustworthy AI and CPS Grants & Funding: €10M+ secured from EU Horizon 2020, WWTF, FFG, and industry partners like TTTech Auto AG. Academic Leadership: Teaches courses on logical methods, CPS engineering, and scientific research at TU Wien. Supervises PhD students in formal methods and CPS domains. Tools Developed: Polar (probabilistic loop analyzer), MoonLight (spatio-temporal monitoring), and FIM (fault injection tool).

Javier Esparzaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Software Verification
• Model Checking
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Javier Esparza is a Professor and Chair of Foundations of Software Reliability and Theoretical Computer Science at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany. He has held academic positions at several prestigious institutions including the University of Stuttgart, University of Edinburgh, and Technische Universität München since 1990. His work focuses on theoretical computer science with applications in software verification and formal methods. His educational background includes: M.S. in (Theoretical) Physics from the University of Zaragoza (Spain, 1987) Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Zaragoza (Spain, 1990) Habilitation in Computer Science from the University of Hildesheim (Germany, 1994) Professor Esparza's research interests span multiple areas of theoretical computer science and formal methods. He has made significant contributions to the fields of software verification, model checking, and Petri nets. His work on algorithms for the design and verification of reactive and distributed systems has been particularly influential. He has developed theoretical foundations and practical tools for analyzing systems with infinitely many states, pushing the boundaries of what can be formally verified. His research on formal models for distributed systems, particularly Petri nets and process algebras, has provided new insights into concurrency theory. Additionally, his work on the analysis of probabilistic systems and applications of linear and constraint programming to verification problems has opened new avenues for research. His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on fundamental problems in verification and theoretical computer science, with particular emphasis on population protocols, model checking techniques, and theoretical foundations of distributed computing. His work bridges the gap between theoretical insights and practical applications in software reliability. His scientific achievements have been recognized with several prestigious awards: Doctor honoris causa in Informatics, Masaryk University (2009) Dissertation prize, University of Zaragoza (1990) TeachInf Award for best Bachelor course at TU München (2009) TeachInf Award for best Master course at TU München (2010) Diploma for excellent Teaching, TU München (2011) Member of Academia Europaea (2011) Professor Esparza has successfully advised numerous PhD students who have gone on to make their own significant contributions to computer science. His research has been consistently supported by competitive grants from major funding bodies including the German Research Council (DFG), the British Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, and the European Union. His research projects have often involved international collaborations, reflecting the global recognition of his work. He leads a vibrant research group at TUM focused on theoretical computer science and verification. The group has developed several influential software tools including Rabinizer, Peregrine, Owl, and Strix, which are widely used in both academia and industry for verification tasks. His group maintains strong collaborations with research institutions worldwide, particularly in Europe.

• Bayesian Statistics
• Time Series Analysis
• Econometrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gregor Kastner is Professor and Deputy Head of the Institute of Statistics at the University of Klagenfurt. His research focuses on Bayesian statistics, time series analysis, econometrics, and computational methods, with applications in finance, economics, and environmental modeling. He develops statistical software including packages for stochastic volatility modeling in R. Kastner's methodological work centers on Bayesian inference for high-dimensional problems, developing efficient computational algorithms for complex models. His applied research examines volatility dynamics in financial markets, macroeconomic forecasting, and spatial analysis of economic indicators. Recent projects include Bayesian nonparametric clustering for evaluating agricultural subsidies in Europe, sparse vector autoregressions for high-dimensional forecasting, and stochastic volatility models for commodity markets. He maintains active collaborations across economics, finance, and environmental science disciplines.

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Computer Science
• Robotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jaroslav Klapalek is a PreDoc Researcher in the Cyber-Physical Systems department at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien). His work focuses on formal verification of distributed timed-automata, resilient control mechanisms, and timing anomalies in automotive architectures. He is affiliated with the Embedded Systems Group (E191-01) and has contributed to research on machine learning for industrial predictive maintenance, consensus algorithms, and energy-efficient scheduling. Research Trends: Recent publications highlight expertise in formal verification of real-time constraints, security analysis in industrial CPS, and timing predictability under clock drift and network delays. Key methods include model checking, hybrid system modeling, and safety-critical protocol validation. Scientific Awards:

• Formal Methods
• Concurrency Theory
• Coalgebra
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Ana Sokolova is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Salzburg. Her research focuses on formal methods, concurrency theory, and coalgebra, with significant contributions to probabilistic systems and concurrent data structures. Department: Computational Systems Group, University of Salzburg Key Research Areas: Formal Methods, Concurrency Theory, Coalgebra, Probabilistic Systems Her work bridges theoretical and applied computer science, including memory management, real-time systems, and security. She has been actively involved in organizing international conferences and workshops, such as Dagstuhl Seminar 22492 , and served on program committees for venues like FoSSaCS, CAV, and CONCUR. Recent publications explore coalgebraic trace semantics, probabilistic anonymity, and concurrent data structures. She has supervised numerous PhD students, including Sebastian Arming and Clemens Brunner, and is recognized for her Elise Richter Fellowship.

• Automated Software Verification
• Formal Methods
• Model Checking
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Georg Weissenbacher is a Full Professor in the Institute of Logic and Computation at TU Wien, leading the Formal Methods in Systems Engineering group. His research focuses on automated software verification, formal methods, and concurrency bug analysis. He holds a DPhil from Oxford and has held positions at Princeton and ETH Zurich. Education: TU Wien (since 2010), Postdoctoral Researcher at Princeton University (2010–2012), PhD from Oxford University (2008–2010), Research Assistant at ETH Zürich (2005–2010), Master's at TU Graz (until 2003). Research Interests: Automated software verification, formal methods, model checking, concurrency bug detection, logic and automated reasoning, symbolic simulation, and test case generation. His work addresses challenges like Heisenbugs in concurrent systems and robustness verification of neural networks. Grants & Projects: Lead projects such as AutoTest (Vienna Science Fund), LogiCS-Scholarships (2017–2025), and contributions to the National Research Network 'Rigorous Systems Engineering' (FWF). Active in the FWF-funded doctoral college 'Automated Reasoning' (2025). Advising: Supervised over 20 PhD and master's students, including notable works on Heisenbugs, mutation testing, and neural network verification. Current advisees include Thomas Hader and Sarah Sallinger. Labs & Teams: FORSYTE Group at TU Wien, collaborating on formal methods and automated reasoning. Engaged in international conferences like CAV and FMCAD as program chair/co-chair.

Esparza Javierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algorithms and tools for the design and verification of reactive and distributed systems
• Verification of systems with infinitely many states
• Software Model Checking
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Javier Esparza is a Professor at the Technische Universität München, holding the Chair of Foundations of Software Reliability and Theoretical Computer Science since 2007. Prior to this, he held chairs at the University of Stuttgart (2003-2007) and the University of Edinburgh (2001-2003), along with academic positions dating back to 1990. Education: M.S. in Theoretical Physics (1987, University of Zaragoza), Ph.D. in Computer Science (1990, University of Zaragoza), and Habilitation in Computer Science (1994, University of Hildesheim). His research focuses on formal verification, distributed systems, and software reliability, particularly through algorithms for software model checking, logic and automata theory, and analysis of probabilistic systems. His work has been supported by numerous grants from the German Research Council (DFG), British Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), and the Humboldt Foundation. Scientific Awards: Doctor honoris causa from Masaryk University (2009), TeachInf Awards for best Bachelor and Master courses (2009, 2010), TU München Diploma for excellent teaching (2011), Member of Academia Europaea (2011), and Dissertation Prize from the University of Zaragoza (1990). Esparza has supervised over 15 PhD students, including Dr. Stefan Schwoon, Dr. Claus Schröter, and Dr. Michael Luttenberger, and collaborated on research projects with institutions across Europe and the UK.

Kim Guldstrand Larsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modeling
• Verification
• Performance analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kim Guldstrand Larsen is a Full Professor in Computer Science at Aalborg University, Denmark, a position he has held since 1993. He serves as director of CISS, the Centre for Embedded Software Systems, a national center of excellence bridging industry and research since 2002, and holds leadership roles in multiple international research initiatives. His academic credentials include a Cand.Scient. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Aalborg University (1982) and a PhD in Computer Science from Edinburgh University, Scotland (1986). His career includes visiting professorships at institutions including Uppsala University, École Normale Supérieure in Cachan, and University of Twente. Professor Larsen's research centers on modeling, verification, and performance analysis of real-time and embedded systems, with foundational contributions to concurrency theory and model checking. Since 1995, he has led development of UPPAAL, a widely adopted verification tool, and co-founded UP4ALL International. His work spans theoretical foundations to practical applications in cyber-physical systems. His publication portfolio exceeds 200 peer-reviewed papers and 12 software tools, with his research showing consistent focus on formal methods for real-time systems evolving toward quantitative analysis and cyber-physical applications, as evidenced by his H-index of 58 (highest in Denmark for Computer Science). Honorary Doctor (Honoris causa), Uppsala University (1999) Danish Citation Laureates Award (2005) Thomson Scientific award as most cited Danish Computer Scientist (1990-2004) Ridder af Dannebrog (Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog) (2007) Honorary Doctor (Honoris causa), Ecole Normal Superieure De Cachan, Paris (2007) Professor Larsen currently supervises 7 PhD and 7 post-doc students, having previously guided over 20 PhD and 12 post-doc researchers to completion. His significant research funding includes leadership of the DaNES project, VKR Center of Excellence MT-LAB, national ICT Innovation Network InfinIT, and the Danish-Chinese Basic Research Center IDEA4CPS. He leads the Modeling and Validation Cluster within the EU/IST Network of Excellence ARTIST Design and directs multiple research centers focused on embedded software systems, maintaining active roles in editorial boards, conference steering committees, and national research councils.

Ezio Bartocciمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Formal Methods
• Runtime Verification
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Univ. Prof. Dr. Ezio Bartocci is a Professor at TU Wien, leading the Forschungsbereich Cyber-Physical Systems . His research focuses on formal methods, runtime verification, and probabilistic systems in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). He leads projects like 'Distribution Recovery for Invariant Generation of Probabilistic' and 'Trustworthy IoT for CPS'. Key interests include specification mining, probabilistic hyperproperties, and developing tools like MoonLight for spatio-temporal monitoring. Recent work explores reinforcement learning ethics, neural network verification, and adaptive testing frameworks. His contributions span conferences such as HSCC and RV, with notable publications on parameter synthesis, fault localization in CPS, and moment-based analysis of probabilistic loops. Research Interests : Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) design and validation Formal specification and verification techniques Probabilistic systems and hyperproperties Runtime monitoring and adaptive testing Neural networks and ethical AI Labs/Teams : Active in TU Wien's Cyber-Physical Systems research unit, collaborating with industry and academia on CPS security and autonomous systems.