Dr. Dr. h.c. Manfred Hans Bertold Broy is a distinguished figure in the realm of Software & Systems Engineering, boasting an extensive career marked by pioneering research, esteemed academic positions, and notable accolades. With a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences and a focus on critical embedded systems and complex software development, Dr. Broy’s contributions have significantly impacted the field, earning him international recognition and numerous awards.
Author Metrics:
3Dr. Broy’s scholarly impact is evidenced by his prolific publication record, citation metrics, and collaborations with esteemed researchers and institutions worldwide. His work has not only contributed to the advancement of Software & Systems Engineering but has also influenced subsequent generations of scholars and practitioners in the field.
Scopus Profile
Citations: 3,990 citations across 3,088 documents
Documents: Authored or co-authored 276 documents
h-index: 32 (h-index represents the author’s productivity and citation impact; it means that there are 32 publications by the author that have each been cited at least 32 times)
Education:
Dr. Broy obtained his Ph.D. in Natural Sciences from Technische Universität München in 1980, followed by a Habilitation from the same institution in 1982. His academic journey solidified his expertise in the theory of Nondeterminism, Parallelism, Communication, and Concurrency, laying the foundation for his future research endeavors.
Research Focus:
Dr. Broy’s research primarily revolves around Software & Systems Engineering, encompassing critical embedded systems, mobility, context-awareness, and development methods for large-scale software systems. His work delves into foundational aspects, methods, processes, models, and tools crucial for effective software development, addressing contemporary challenges in the field.
Professional Journey:
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Broy has held various esteemed positions, including founding and serving as Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Sciences at Universität Passau. He later assumed full professorships at both Universität Passau and Technische Universität München, where he succeeded Prof. F.L. Bauer. Dr. Broy’s leadership extends to roles such as Chairman of the Board of Directors at fortiss and Founding President of the Center Digitization Bavaria.
Honors & Awards:
Dr. Broy’s contributions have been recognized with numerous honors and awards, including the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize, the Federal Cross of Merit, and the Konrad-Zuse-Award. His memberships in prestigious academies, such as the European Science Academy and the Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften, underscore his esteemed standing in the academic community.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
Dr. Broy’s publications and contributions span a wide array of topics within Software & Systems Engineering, addressing critical issues and advancing theoretical frameworks and practical methodologies. His scholarly output reflects a deep commitment to advancing the field and disseminating knowledge through impactful research.
Title: Time, causality, and realizability: Engineering interactive, distributed software systems
- Journal: Journal of Systems and Software
- Year: 2024
- Volume: 210
Title: Specification and verification of concurrent systems by causality and realizability
- Journal: Theoretical Computer Science
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 974
Title: Development Use Cases for Semantics-Driven Modeling Languages
- Journal: Communications of the ACM
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 66(5)
- Pages: 62–71
Title: Software System Documentation: Coherent Description of Software System Properties
- Journal: Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
- Year: 2022
- Volume: 13702 LNCS
- Pages: 10–27
Title: Architecture as a Backbone for Safe DevOps in Automotive Systems
- Conference: IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Proceedings, ITSC
- Year: 2022
- Date: 2022-October
- Pages: 4145–4150
- Authors: S. Kugele, M. Broy
Research Timeline:
Throughout his career, Dr. Broy’s research trajectory has evolved in tandem with the dynamic landscape of Software & Systems Engineering. From foundational studies in parallelism and concurrency to cutting-edge research in critical embedded systems and mobility, his work reflects a continuous quest for innovation and excellence, shaping the field’s direction and contributing to its evolution over time.
