Search Based Software Engineering Professors and Supervisors in Germany

Austin Mordahlمشاهده پروفایل

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Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Austin Mordahl is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Chicago. His research focuses on improving the usability and reliability of software quality assurance tools, particularly static analyses and fuzz testing. Dr. Mordahl actively seeks students interested in cutting-edge research in software engineering at UIC. Dr. Mordahl's research interests span multiple areas of software engineering with a particular emphasis on: Static Analysis and Taint Analysis for software security Automated Testing techniques including fuzz testing Improving the usability and reliability of software quality assurance tools Configurable static analysis tools and their behavior Applying machine learning to triage and configure static analysis tools Lifting static analysis to work on software product lines Improving evaluations of fuzz testing tools His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on addressing challenges in configurable static analysis tools, with particular attention to nondeterministic behavior, configuration spaces, and automatic testing and debugging approaches. Mordahl's work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, aiming to make software quality assurance tools more accessible and effective for developers. Dr. Mordahl has received several prestigious awards for his work: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Awardee (2020) Eugene McDermott Graduate Research Fellowship Awardee (2020) ICSE 2019 Student Research Competition Winner Dr. Mordahl is actively involved in mentoring and seeks students interested in software engineering research. He has served on numerous program committees for top software engineering conferences including ICSE, ASE, ISSTA, and PLDI. His service to the academic community extends to artifact evaluation committees, demonstrating his commitment to research reproducibility and rigor.

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Mark Hlochمشاهده پروفایل

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Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied SciencesGermany

Graph-based automatic language processing
Semantic search in decentralized systems
Content-based network evolution
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Mark Hloch is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Applied Sciences Niederrhein, where he serves as Coding@HSNR CCNA/CCNAS Instructor for the CISCO Academy and manages computer, network, and server administration in the joint computer science laboratory. His office (Room B 304, Reinarzstrasse 49, 47805 Krefeld) handles consultation by appointment, with contact via +49 (0)2151 822-4758. Dr. Hloch's research specializes in graph-based automatic language processing and semantic search within decentralized systems , complemented by work on content-based network evolution and application-oriented data/text mining . His expertise spans software engineering, distributed systems, and data network management, reflecting deep integration of theoretical frameworks with practical infrastructure solutions. As Head of Coding School, he leads educational initiatives in network technologies. His laboratory responsibilities include project management and maintaining critical server environments for academic operations.

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Dirk Roosمشاهده پروفایل

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Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied SciencesGermany

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dirk Roos is a Professor for Computersimulation und Design Optimization at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Process Engineering, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, where he has served since March 2011. He is also the Head of the Institute for Modeling and High Performance Computing (IMH) since December 2016. His academic career includes previous positions as Head of Robust Design Optimization at DYNARDO Dynamic Software and Engineering GmbH (2002-2011) and Technical Solutions Specialist at CADFEM GmbH (2000-2008). Prof. Roos specializes in machine learning, robust design optimization, stochastic analysis, and probabilistic modeling for virtual product development. His research focuses on developing mathematical methods for stochastic structural and fluid simulation, robustness and reliability analysis, multidisciplinary optimization, and software development for complex system development. He has established strong collaborations with academic institutions including RWTH Aachen, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, and industrial partners like Siemens AG and Robert Bosch GmbH. His recent work explores Probabilistic Intelligence, cyber-physical systems, digital twins, and Big Data Analysis, with applications spanning power plant flexibility, renewable energy, turbomachinery, automotive, aerospace, and medical technology. Prof. Roos has successfully secured numerous third-party funded research projects totaling over 1.8 million euros, including collaborations with Siemens AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, and various universities. optiSLang Award 2012 Weimar Optimization and Stochastic Days Gutachter BMBF im Programm FH-Kooperativ since 2019 Mitglied des Scientific Committee International Probabilistic Workshop since 2017 Mitgliedschaft im Graduierteninstitut für angewandte Forschung der Fachhochschule in NRW since 2017 Prof. Roos supervises multiple doctoral students and has successfully completed several cooperative PhD projects. His current research projects include AI-driven optimization for medical care, reinforcement learning for emergency room planning, and machine learning algorithms for power plant component lifetime prediction. The Institute for Modeling and High Performance Computing (IMH) under his leadership develops mathematical methods and software competence in machine learning and CAE-based robust design optimization for virtual product development.

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Klaus Weidenhauptمشاهده پروفایل

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Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied SciencesGermany

Prof. Klaus Weidenhaupt serves as a Professor and Computer Science Library Officer at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He is a key member of the Gemeinschaftslabor Informatik (GLI), which provides shared computing facilities for computer science education and supports a wide range of software-oriented courses including Database Systems, Data Science, and Natural Language Processing. His academic interests are centered on data-driven technologies, with significant contributions in the areas of Information Retrieval , Web Mining , and Machine Learning . He teaches advanced courses such as Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing, and IR and LLM-based web search, demonstrating expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence and information systems. The GLI laboratory, where Prof. Weidenhaupt is based, operates multiple computer rooms equipped for practical instruction in software development, networking, and data processing. The laboratory also offers IT support services and manages virtual machine resources for academic projects, fostering a collaborative environment for students and faculty.

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Jooyong Yiمشاهده پروفایل

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Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Jooyong Yi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology). He leads the LOFT (Lab of Software), focusing on autonomous techniques for software reliability in AI-generated code environments. Research Interests: His work spans program analysis, automated repair, testing/debugging, and verification. Core themes include developing scalable methods for bug detection (via static/dynamic analysis), AI-compatible repair systems, and verification frameworks for safety-critical systems. Recent emphasis integrates fuzzing techniques with repair validation. Publication Trends: His 15 most recent works (2015-2025) show progression from foundational program repair techniques (e.g., Angelix, DirectFix) toward AI-era innovations: greybox fuzzing for efficiency, memory-leak repair for web frameworks, and deep-learning library testing. Over 50% of publications focus on optimizing repair validation and scalability. Awards: ACM Distinguished Paper Award at ASE 2023 Students & Grants: Currently advises 5 PhD, 1 MS/PhD, and 2 MSc students. Secured ₩20B+ in funding for projects including: MSIT Binary Micro-Security Patch Technology (2024-2026) Patch Validation for Automated Repair (2023-2026) AI-Powered Low-Code Platform (2023-2025) Memory-Safe Language Integration (2024-2027) Lab: LOFT lab develops verified repair tools (e.g., LeakPair, Verifix) and benchmarks (BUGSC++), prioritizing human oversight in AI-generated software.

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Huaming Chenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Dr. Huaming Chen is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Sydney, Australia. His work focuses on trustworthy machine learning systems, software engineering, and software security. With numerous publications in top-tier conferences and journals, Dr. Chen has established himself as a significant contributor to the fields of AI security and software engineering. Dr. Chen's primary research interests lie at the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence, with a strong emphasis on trustworthy AI systems. His work spans several key areas including: Software Security for AI-enabled systems Trustworthy and Responsible AI development Computational biology applications Industrial 4.0 implementations Federated learning and privacy-preserving techniques Large language model verification and uncertainty analysis His research addresses critical challenges in ensuring AI systems are secure, reliable, and ethically sound. Dr. Chen's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward addressing security and trustworthiness challenges in AI systems. His work spans multiple domains including software security (particularly for AI systems), trustworthy AI development, and applications in computational biology. A significant portion of his recent work focuses on large language models, examining their vulnerabilities, verification methods, and uncertainty analysis. He also maintains active research in federated learning, adversarial machine learning, and software security techniques. Dr. Chen has received several notable awards and recognitions: 2020 IEEE CIS Student Grant for IEEE WORLD CONGRESS ON COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (WCCI) 2017 Student and Early Career Travel Fellowship for The 16th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB 2017) 2017 Student Travel Award for 2017 IEEE World Congress on Services Dr. Chen actively supervises multiple research students working on cutting-edge projects related to trustworthy AI and software security. His current students are exploring topics ranging from blockchain-based governance frameworks to open-source AI security and digital twin platforms. He also serves in numerous committee roles at top conferences including area chair for ACM MM, and PC member for ACM CCS, IJCAI, KDD, and many others. His service as a Guest Editor for journals like Computers & Security and as a Grant Reviewer for UKRI demonstrates his standing in the research community. Dr. Chen organizes workshops focused on Trustworthy and Responsible AI, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field. His research group appears to focus on practical applications of AI security techniques, with projects spanning multiple domains including healthcare, finance, and industrial systems. He maintains active collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions, as evidenced by his co-authorship on diverse publications.

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Stefan Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

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Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Stefan Wagner is a full professor of software engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), where he leads the Chair of Software Engineering within the Informatics Heilbronn 3 department. He earned his PhD in computer science from TUM and has established himself as a leading researcher in software engineering with a unique interdisciplinary background combining computer science and psychology. Dr. Wagner's research spans multiple areas of software engineering including software quality, human factors, AI-based software engineering, automotive software, and empirical studies. His work often bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in the automotive domain and AI-assisted development. He has published over 130 peer-reviewed scientific articles and authored the book 'Software Product Quality Control.' His recent publications demonstrate a growing focus on AI integration in software engineering, with particular attention to large language models, empirical validation of AI-assisted development practices, and the human aspects of these emerging technologies. There's also a strong thread of research on automotive software systems, technical debt, and software quality measurement. 2022 Class of IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Contributors Senior member of IEEE and ACM Best Full Paper Award, ACM/IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement 2020 Best Paper Award, EAI International Conference on Cognitive Computing and Cyber Physical Systems 2020 Keynote at the International Conference on Software Quality 2020 Google Research Award 2009 Dr. Wagner actively mentors students and early-career researchers, with several frequent co-authors on his publications likely representing his advisees. His research has been supported by various funding sources enabling his work on automotive software, AI in software engineering, and empirical studies. He serves on the editorial boards of IEEE Software, Empirical Software Engineering, and the Journal of Systems and Software, contributing significantly to the academic community. His research group appears to focus on several key areas including AI-assisted software development, automotive software systems, and empirical software engineering methods. The group maintains active collaborations with industry partners, particularly in the automotive sector, and engages in interdisciplinary research bridging computer science with psychology and human factors.

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Thomas Degueuleمشاهده پروفایل

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Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Thomas Degueule is a researcher at CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) in France, actively contributing to software engineering research since 2015. He serves on program committees for major conferences including ASE, ICSE, and SLE, with primary research interests in Software Evolution, Empirical Software Engineering, and Domain-Specific Languages. His work focuses on breaking change analysis in APIs and libraries, client-library compatibility testing, and dependency management. He develops practical tools like Roseau for source-based breaking change detection and investigates semantic versioning impacts in ecosystems like Maven Central. His empirical approach leverages large-scale repository analysis to address real-world software maintenance challenges, particularly in Java ecosystems. Recent publications (2023-2025) show consistent contributions to breaking change analysis and compatibility testing, appearing in top venues like ASE, ICSE, and ISSTA. His research bridges theoretical insights with practical tooling for software evolution challenges, demonstrating strong empirical methodology and tool-oriented contributions. No scientific awards are documented in the available information. Degueule has advised no publicly listed students and holds no mentioned research grants. His organizational roles include Program Co-Chair for SLE 2023 and committee positions across multiple conferences, reflecting significant service to the software engineering community.

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Yutian Tangمشاهده پروفایل

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Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Dr. Yutian Tang serves as an Assistant Professor (UK Lecturer) and Principal Investigator at the School of Computing Science, University of Glasgow, where he supervises PhD students and leads research in AI-driven software engineering. His academic journey includes a PhD from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Department of Computing. His research spans AI+SE integration , particularly focusing on Large Language Models for program analysis, software testing, and Android security. Key areas include: LLM-assisted vulnerability detection and repair Empirical studies of real-world software systems Privacy protection mechanisms Configuration compatibility in mobile applications Smart contract security optimization His publication portfolio shows a clear trajectory toward AI-augmented software engineering , with recent work demonstrating how LLMs can enhance taint analysis, binary code similarity detection, and test generation. This evolution reflects the field's broader shift toward AI integration while maintaining rigorous empirical validation. Award highlights include: Best Industry Paper Award at ISSRE'18 Elevation to IEEE Senior Member (2024) Three Android OS defects confirmed by Google Security Team As an active researcher and community contributor, Tang serves on 40+ program committees including PLDI, ICSE, and FSE. His work receives funding from National Natural Science Foundation of China, Shanghai Science Commission, OpenAI, and Google. Current projects focus on automated bug localization and LLM-based testing frameworks, with recent grants from OpenAI Cybersecurity and Google Cloud programs. He leads research groups investigating Android security and AI-assisted program analysis, collaborating with institutions like Lund University.

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Chaiyong Ragkhitwetsagulمشاهده پروفایل

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Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Chaiyong Ragkhitwetsagul is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University, Thailand, and co-founder of the SERU research group. His research focuses on software engineering with emphasis on maintenance, evolution, and program comprehension. Education: PhD in Software Engineering, University College London (UCL) MS in MSIT-Very Large Information Systems, Carnegie Mellon University BE in Computer Engineering, Kasetsart University His work investigates code proficiency metrics for Python and JavaScript to improve maintenance practices, employs search-based techniques for multi-objective clone configuration, and pioneers autorepairability as a novel software quality dimension. Recent publications demonstrate strong empirical focus on developer productivity and code quality assessment. 2024 publications reveal a cohesive trend toward practical tool development (e.g., jscefr) and empirical validation of software quality characteristics, bridging theoretical research with real-world engineering challenges. Active across major software engineering venues (ASE, ICSE, ICSME), he contributes to the community through program committees while leading the SERU research group's mission to advance software engineering science at Mahidol University.

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Hongyu Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

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Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Hongyu Zhang is a Professor and Dean of the School of Big Data and Software Engineering at Chongqing University, China, and an Honorary Professor at The University of Newcastle, Australia. Previously, he served as a Lead Researcher at Microsoft Research Asia and an Associate Professor at Tsinghua University, China. He received his PhD from the National University of Singapore in 2003. His academic journey spans prestigious institutions, combining industry research experience with academic leadership. Dr. Zhang's research interests focus on intelligent software engineering, software analytics, data-driven software engineering, software fault management, testing and debugging, and software maintenance and reuse. His work centers on improving software quality and productivity by mining and analyzing vast amounts of software data. Over the years, he has developed innovative methods that apply data mining, machine learning (including deep learning), and information retrieval techniques to extract knowledge from software data and solve complex software engineering problems. His research spans three major areas: intelligent programming (code search, code summarization, code generation), intelligent quality prediction (defect prediction, cloud failure prediction, performance prediction), and intelligent fault detection and diagnosis (log-based fault detection, crash-based fault localization, bug report analytics). His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward integrating large language models and deep learning techniques with traditional software engineering practices. The research spans intelligent programming assistance, code security, UI automation, distributed systems optimization, and performance analysis. His work increasingly focuses on practical applications of AI in software engineering, with emphasis on real-world impact in industrial settings, particularly in microservices, cloud systems, and large-scale software development environments. 8 ACM Distinguished Paper Awards Best Paper Award: How Long Will it Take to Mitigate this Incident for Online Service Systems? David Lorge Parnis Fellowship Senior Member of IEEE Distinguished Member of ACM Distinguished Member of CCF Fellow of Engineers Australia (FIEAust) Recognized in The Australian's Top Researchers special edition as leading researcher in Software Systems World's Top 2% Scientists (career-long) Dr. Zhang has successfully advised numerous PhD and Master's students who have gone on to prominent positions at leading technology companies and academic institutions worldwide. His research has been supported by significant grants including Australian Research Council Discovery Projects (as Lead CI) and multiple National Science Foundation of China projects. His work has made tangible impacts in industry, most notably through the Microsoft Developer Assistant project which received over 450K downloads in 2016. He leads research groups focused on intelligent software engineering and software analytics, with strong collaborations between Chongqing University, The University of Newcastle, and Microsoft Research. His teams develop practical tools for code intelligence, log analysis, and fault diagnosis that are deployed in real-world online service systems.

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Andrea Arcuriمشاهده پروفایل

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Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Andrea Arcuri is a Professor of Software Engineering at Kristiania University College in Oslo, Norway, where he leads the AISE lab. Since 2020, he also holds a part-time position as Adjunct Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University. After 5 years in industry (WesternGeco and Scienta/Telenor), he returned to academia full-time in October 2016. His research primarily focuses on automated software testing and search-based software engineering. Prof. Arcuri's research interests center around Software Testing , Search-Based Software Engineering , and Automated Testing techniques. He has made significant contributions to the field through the development of testing tools like EvoMaster for system-level test generation and EvoSuite for unit test generation. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in RESTful API testing and enterprise systems. His recent publications show a strong trend toward practical applications of search-based testing in industry settings, with particular emphasis on RESTful API testing, fuzz testing, and integration with modern development practices like DevOps. The research spans both theoretical foundations of search-based testing and practical tool development. ACM SIGSOFT Impact Paper Award 2023 for EvoSuite ICST 2022 10-Year Most Influential Paper Award ICSE 2021 10-Year Most Influential Paper Award Ranked 2nd Most Active Early Stage SE Researcher in JSS'18 Multiple Best/Distinguished Paper awards at SSBSE, ASE, and ISSTA Prof. Arcuri actively supervises PhD students and post-docs, including Iva Kertusha, Susruthan Seran, and Onur Duman. He serves in leadership roles for major conferences, including as FSE 2025 Artifact Track Chair and ICST 2022 Test Tool and Demo Track Chair. His research is supported through various academic grants and industry collaborations. He leads the AISE (Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering) lab at Kristiania University College, where his team develops and maintains the EvoMaster system test generation tool. The lab focuses on practical applications of search-based software testing in real-world enterprise settings.

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Ralf Brunsمشاهده پروفایل

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Hannover University of Applied Sciences and ArtsGermany

Prof. Dr. Ralf Bruns is a full-time Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Faculty of Business and Information Technology, Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts. His office is located at Ricklinger Stadtweg 120, 30459 Hanover, with direct contact available via phone (+49 511 9296 1817) and email. His research focuses on cutting-edge computational methodologies including: Real-time data stream processing systems Bio-inspired algorithms ( evolutionary and swarm intelligence ) Machine learning applications in enterprise systems Semantic Web technologies for knowledge representation Software architecture patterns for event-driven systems Complex Event Processing (CEP) frameworks His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on event-driven architectures applied to logistics, healthcare, IoT, and urban mobility systems. Recent work emphasizes agent-based modeling and real-time analytics for decision support in dynamic environments. Prof. Bruns leads two key research initiatives: the Software Architecture Working Group (AG SWA) and the Smart Data Analytics Research Cluster . He also serves as faculty representative in the Fachbereichstag Informatik (FBTI) and contributes to academic selection committees.

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