Andrea Zisman

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Andrea Zisman is a leading researcher in software engineering, with a particular focus on self-adaptive systems, requirements engineering, and service-oriented computing. Her work critically examines the intersection of human agency and autonomous decision-making in socio-technical systems. In her highly influential vision paper, "Human empowerment in self-adaptive socio-technical systems" (2024, 7 citations), Zisman addresses pressing concerns about generative AI and machine learning, arguing for designs that prioritize human control and empowerment over unbridled automation. This contribution underscores her broader impact: her research has garnered thousands of citations, shaping how engineers build adaptive, trustworthy software. Zisman is also known for pioneering work on runtime monitoring and dynamic service composition, which has advanced the field's understanding of how systems can evolve while maintaining reliability. Her achievements include serving as a program chair for top conferences like ICSE and ASE, and she is a recognized voice in debates on ethical AI. For students and researchers, Zisman’s work offers a crucial reminder that technical innovation must be balanced with human values.