Unlocking the Future: Open Science in Software Engineering Opportunities, Challenges, and Real-World Applications

Abstract

Open Science is reshaping the landscape of science in all areas and, therefore, software engineering research, driving a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accessibility. In this talk, we will explore the essence of Open Science and its growing influence in the software engineering community. I will discuss the emerging trends, including open data and reproducible research, to enable community-driven innovation while also addressing the challenges of balancing openness with intellectual property, security, and the industry’s need for competitive advantage. Additionally, we will discuss key existing guidelines that support the implementation of Open Science in software engineering research, highlighting best practices for researchers and industry partners. These guidelines play a crucial role in ensuring ethical, sustainable, and collaborative approaches to research. We will delve into the opportunities that Open Science offers to both academia and industry, focusing on practical strategies for fostering collaboration. To illustrate this, I will share a real-world example from an industry partnership where we successfully navigated the complexities of Open Science. By reflecting on our experience, you will gain insights into integrating Open Science principles into software engineering practices, ensuring sustainable and impactful advancements. Join me as we unlock the future of software engineering, where openness fuels innovation, trust, and excellence.

Bio

Javier Gonzalez Huerta is an associate professor of software engineering at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), where he also serves as deputy head for research in the software engineering department and program manager for the Master of Science in Engineering program in software development. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from Universitat Politècnica de València in 2014. With a research focus on technical debt and asset management, software process improvement, and sustainable software development, Javier collaborates extensively with industry leaders such as Fortnox, Ericsson, Spotify and Swedbank to bridge the gap between academia and practical software engineering challenges. His work emphasises the importance of managing software assets, technical debt, and the alignment between architectures and organisations to ensure long-term sustainability in software projects, especially in large-scale organisations. He has authored over 45 peer-reviewed research papers and frequently serves as a reviewer and committee member for international conferences in the software engineering domain. In addition to his academic work, Javier is passionate about fostering sustainable software engineering practices and continues to actively engage in projects that promote innovative approaches to software development. More information on his projects and publications can be found at gonzalez-huerta.net

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Venue

CITIUS Celestino Mutis

Salón de Grados

Thursday, 17th October 2024, 18:00h