Michael Pradel is a full professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Stuttgart and faculty member at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security (effective September 2025), where he leads the Software Lab. He is also affiliated with the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems and the Stuttgart ELLIS Unit, reflecting his interdisciplinary research approach. His research interests focus on software engineering, particularly program analysis, bug detection, and the application of machine learning to developer tools. Pradel's recent work increasingly explores LLM-based approaches for program repair, code analysis, and automated software development, as evidenced by projects like RepairAgent and ExecutionAgent. Pradel's publication record shows a clear trend toward integrating AI techniques with traditional software engineering methods, with recent papers focusing on LLM applications for program repair, change validation, and quantum software analysis. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical tool development, as seen in frameworks like DyLin for Python analysis and LintQ for quantum programs. Ernst-Denert Software Engineering Award Emmy Noether grant (1.3 million Euro) by the DFG ERC Starting Grant (1.5 million Euro) Multiple ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Awards ACM Distinguished Member recognition Pradel actively mentors PhD students, with recent graduates including Matteo (specializing in quantum software) and Luca (focusing on software evolution). His group has received significant funding and maintains strong industry connections, including past sabbaticals at Facebook. He serves in leadership roles for major conferences, including PC co-chair for FSE 2027, demonstrating his standing in the software engineering community. The Software Lab maintains active collaborations with institutions worldwide, including CMU, Google, KAIST, and several European universities.













