Lehrstuhl für Informatik II

Software Engineering Group

The Software Engineering Group, also called Descartes Group, is headed by Prof. Dr. Samuel Kounev (Head of the Chair of Software Engineering) and focuses on a range of topics related to the engineering of dependable and efficient distributed systems, including cloud-based systems, cyber-physical systems, and systems for data science and scientific computing. Our research is inspired by the vision of Self-Aware Computing Systems designed with built-in model learning and reasoning capabilities enabling autonomic and proactive decision making at run-time.

Student Theses and Jobs

Current topics for student research projects can be found here and for student research jobs here.

Contact Information

Our Address:

Lehrstuhl für Informatik II
Am Hubland
97074 Würzburg, Germany

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News

ICPE 2026 in Florence: GenAI Performance Engineering Panel and WEPPE invited talk by Prof. Dr. Samuel Kounev

At ICPE 2026, leading researchers discussed the future of performance engineering in the GenAI era, featuring a panel where Samuel Kounev joined as panelist together with Bjarne Stroustrup (Creator of C++), Leana Golubchik, and Valeria Cardellini. The event was preceded by an invited WEPPE talk on fair and reliable benchmarking of AI systems delivered by Samuel Kounev.

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Jun.-Prof. Dr. Christian Krupitzer successfully completed his Habilitation

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Christian Krupitzer successfully completed his Habilitation. Congratulations!

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New Professorship Position (tenured) for "Applied IT Security" at the University of Würzburg (Germany)

The Institute of Computer Science at the University of Würzburg (Germany) invites applications for appointment as

Associate Professor (tenured) for "Applied IT Security" (Universitätsprofessur BesGr. W2; deadline for applications: February 22, 2026).

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Würzburg Software Engineering Awards 2025 sponsored by F.S. Fehrer Automotive and the PASS Consulting Group

The best Bachelor and Master Thesis students of 2025 at the Chair of Computer Science II (Software Engeering) have been honored with the Würzburg Software Engineering Awards sponsored by F.S. Fehrer Automotive and the PASS Consulting Group.

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