Software Engineering and Information Systems
Ingeniería del Software y Sistemas de Información (ISSI)
The ISSI Research Group (Software Engineering and Information Systems, Ingeniería del Software y Sistemas de Información in Spanish) has over 35 years of experience in advanced research, technology transfer, and training of researchers, making it a well-established leader in Spain with a significant international presence.
Historically, our research efforts have resulted in formal, declarative object models and associated tools, ranging from rapid prototyping environments to model compilers allowing automatic code generation in object-oriented programming languages.
The ISSI Research Group is part of the Department of Computer Systems and Computation at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and is integrated into the Institute of Information Technology (Instituto Universitario Mixto de Tecnología Informática – IUMTI).
Our research lines
Our research falls in the broad field of Software Engineering, with a specialization in the following topics
Agility in Software Development
Agile transformation in software teams is examined through practices that improve collaboration, adaptability, and delivery efficiency. Work includes studying how teams adopt agile workflows and identifying tools and techniques that strengthen agile project management and coordination.
Software and Service Engineering
Software and service quality is addressed from early requirements to operational monitoring. The line covers early requirements analysis, AI‑based adaptation of interfaces and architectures, usability‑oriented quality models, UX monitoring, and empirical evaluation methods that support more reliable and user‑centered systems.
Model‑Driven Software Engineering
Model‑based development is advanced through domain‑specific languages, automated code generation, and model transformation techniques. Efforts aim to improve expressiveness, maintain consistency, and increase automation throughout the software engineering process.
Document Engineering
Documentation processes in high‑variability and reuse‑intensive environments are improved through methods for managing evolution and restructuring content. The line includes documentation in software product lines, strategies for controlled evolution, and document slicing to support modularity and reuse.
Cyber‑Physical Social Systems Engineering
Systems combining physical, digital, and social interaction are developed using natural user interfaces, gamified collaborative learning, and augmented‑reality environments for education, inclusion, healthcare, and motivational mobile applications, fostering richer and more engaging user experiences.
Resilient Systems Engineering
Resilience is strengthened through approaches for emergency management, urban resilience strategies, and evaluation mechanisms for public policies. The line focuses on designing systems and frameworks that enhance preparedness, adaptability, and effective response to disruptions.
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