A. Nauman Ghazi
Search-based software engineering (SBSE) is a relatively new and upcoming field - even though it has its background in artificial intelligence and metaheuristic techniques. The purpose of SBSE is to apply these types of techniques in a software engineering setting in order to help companies and engineers to deliver the right software, with the right quality on the right time. SBSE is in particular suitable for problems which contain non-linear relationships and a large amount of data, and can be applied to both process and product areas.
At the moment very few empirical studies in industry, with an SBSE focus, have been conducted and we believe that there currently is a need to perform such studies and help industry examine the suitability of these techniques for their day-to-day activities.
The general focus of the project is to do empirical research focusing on data generation for high level testing in industry settings. In particular this research will examine the applicability of using metaheuristic techniques for this purpose. The thesis will make use of a number of research methodologies, e.g., case studies, surveys, or experiments, and have a quantitative focus with additional qualitative elements when needed.
Homepage: http://www.ghazi.eu/
At the moment very few empirical studies in industry, with an SBSE focus, have been conducted and we believe that there currently is a need to perform such studies and help industry examine the suitability of these techniques for their day-to-day activities.
The general focus of the project is to do empirical research focusing on data generation for high level testing in industry settings. In particular this research will examine the applicability of using metaheuristic techniques for this purpose. The thesis will make use of a number of research methodologies, e.g., case studies, surveys, or experiments, and have a quantitative focus with additional qualitative elements when needed.
Homepage: http://www.ghazi.eu/