Dr. Verena Geist

Researcher Software Analytics and Evolution
Telefon: +43 50 343 817


Software Science - SAE

L. Fischer, L. Ehrlinger, V. Geist, R. Ramler, F. Sobiezky, W. Zellinger, D. Brunner, M. Kumar, B. Moser. AI System Engineering - Key Challenges and Lessons Learned. Machine Learning & Knowledge Extraction, volume 3, number 1, pages 56-83, DOI: 10.3390/make3010004, December, 2020.

L. Fischer, L. Ehrlinger, V. Geist, R. Ramler, F. Sobieczky, W. Zellinger, B. Moser. Applying AI in practice: Key challenges and lessons learned. Machine Learning and Knowledge Extraction. CD-MAKE 2020, volume 12279, pages 451-471, DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-57321-8_25, Springer, August, 2020.

G. Hübscher, V. Geist, D. Auer, N. Hübscher, J. Küng. Integration of knowledge and task management in an evolving, communication-intensive. In M. Indrawan-Santiago, E. Pardede, I. Salvadori, M. Steinbauer, I. Khalil, G. Kotsis (editors), Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Information Integration and Web-based Applications & Services (iiWAS2020), pages 407-416, DOI 10.1145/3428757.3429260, ACM, November, 2020.

V. Geist, M. Moser, J. Pichler, S. Beyer, M. Pinzger. Leveraging machine learning for software redocumentation. Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE 27th International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution, and Reengineering (SANER'20), pages 622-626, IEEE, February, 2020.

V. Geist, M. Moser, J. Pichler, R. Santos de Andrade, V. Wieser. Leveraging machine learning for software redocumentation – A eomprehensive comparison of methods in practice. Journal of Software: Practice and Experience, pages online first, DOI: 10.1002/spe.2933, November, 2020.

G. Hübscher, G. Puchberger, D. Auer, V. Geist, J. Küng, S. Nadschläger. Verfahren zur Ermittlung von Prozessabläufen. Österreichisches Patent Nr. 521649,, March, 2020.

S. Wolny, A. Mazak, C. Carpella, V. Geist, M. Wimmer. Thirteen years of SysML: A systematic mapping study. Journal of Software and Systems Modeling, pages online first, DOI: 10.1007/s10270-019-00735-y, May, 2019.

V. Geist, F. Kossak, C. Natschläger, C. Illibauer, T. Ziebermayr, A. Mashkoor. Hagenberg Business Process Modelling Method - Towards a homogeneous framework for integrating process, actor, dialogue, and data models. In A. Mashkoor, Q. Wang, B. Thalheim (editors), Models: Concepts, Theory, Logic, Reasoning, and Semantics - Essays Dedicated to Klaus-Dieter Schewe on the Occasion of His 60th Birthday, Tributes, volume 34, pages 220-241, College Publications, April, 2018.

V. Geist, C. Natschläger, C. Illibauer, K. Schewe. Towards functional safety and security for adaptive and flexible business processes. Journal of Software: Evolution and Process, volume 30, number 5, pages e1952, DOI: 10.1002/smr.1952, May, 2018.

C. Natschläger, F. Kossak, C. Lettner, V. Geist, A. Denkmayr, B. Käferböck. A practical approach for process mining in production processes. In F. Piazolo, V. Geist, L. Brehm, R. Schmidt (editors), Innovations in Enterprise Information Systems Management and Engineering - ERP Future 2016 - Research, Revised Papers, Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, volume 285, pages 87-95, DOI 0.1007/978-3-319-58801-8_8, Springer, May, 2017.

F. Kossak, C. Illibauer, V. Geist, C. Natschläger, T. Ziebermayr, B. Fredenthaler, T. Kopetzky, K. Schewe. Hagenberg Business Process Modelling Method. Springer, May, 2016.

C. Natschläger, V. Geist, C. Illibauer, R. Hutter. Modelling business process variants using graph transformation rules. In S. Hammoudi, L. Pires, B. Selic, P. Desfray (editors), Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development (MODELSWARD 2016), pages 65-74, SCITEPRESS, February, 2016.

V. Geist, C. Illibauer, C. Natschläger, R. Hutter. Supporting customizable business process models using graph transformation rules. International Journal of Information Systems Modeling and Design (IJISMD), volume 7, number 3, pages 51-71, DOI: 10.4018/IJISMD.2016070103, November, 2016.

A. Bögl, C. Natschläger, V. Geist. Towards flexibility in business processes by mining process patterns and process instances. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development (MODELSWARD 2016), pages 469-476, SCITEPRESS, February, 2016.

C. Illibauer, T. Ziebermayr, V. Geist. Towards rigid actor assignment in dynamic workflows. In M. Felderer, F. Piazolo, W. Ortner, L. Brehm, H. Hof (editors), Innovations in Enterprise Information Systems Management and Engineering - ERP Future 2015 Revised Papers, Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, volume 245, pages 62-69, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-32799-0, Springer, April, 2016.

F. Kossak, C. Illibauer, V. Geist, J. Kubovy, C. Natschläger, T. Ziebermayr, T. Kopetzky, B. Freudenthaler, K. Schewe. A rigorous semantics for BPMN 2.0 process diagrams. Springer, January, 2015.

F. Kossak, V. Geist. An enhanced communication concept for business processes. In J. Kolb, H. Leopold, J. Mendling (editors), Enterprise Modelling and Information Systems Architectures - Proc. EMISA 2015, Lecture Notes in Informatics, volume 248, pages 77-91, Gesellschaft für Informatik, September, 2015.

K. Schewe, V. Geist, C. Illibauer, F. Kossak, C. Natschläger, T. Kopetzky, J. Kubovy, B. Freudenthaler, T. Ziebermayr. Horizontal business process model integration. In A. Hameurlain, J. Küng, R. Wagner, H. Decker, L. Lhotska (editors), Transactions in Large-Scale Data and Knowledge-Centered Systems XVIII, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, volume 8980, pages 30-52, DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-46485-4_2, Springer, February, 2015.

C. Natschläger, A. Bögl, V. Geist, M. Biró. Optimizing resource utilization by combining activities across process instances. Systems, Software and Service Process Improvement, volume 543, pages 155-167, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-24647-5_13, September, 2015.

C. Natschläger, A. Bögl, V. Geist. Optimizing resource utilization by combining running business process instances. Service-Oriented Computing - ICSOC 2014 Workshops, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, volume 8954, pages 120-126, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-22885-3_11, Springer, September, 2015.

V. Geist, A. Mashkoor, F. Kossak, C. Natschläger, C. Illibauer, T. Ziebermayr. Towards a homogeneous framework for integrating process, actor, dialogue, and data models. Technical Report, October, 2015.

V. Geist, C. Illibauer, F. Kossak, A. Mashkoor. Improving the understandability of formal specifications: An experience with ASMs. Requirements Engineering: Foundation for Software Quality - Proc. REFSQ 2014, Lecture Notes of Computer Science, volume 8396, pages 184-199, Springer, April, 2014.

C. Natschläger, V. Geist. A layered approach for actor modelling in business processes. Business Process Management Journal, volume 19, number 6, pages 917-932, August, 2013.

D. Auer, D. Draheim, T. Kopetzky, V. Geist, J. Küng, C. Natschläger. Towards a framework and platform for mobile, distributed workflow enactment services on a possible future of ERP infrastructure. In F. Piazolo, M. Felderer (editors), Innovation and Future of Enterprise Information Systems - Proc. ERP Future 2012 (Revised Papers), Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation, volume 4, pages 201-215, Springer, June, 2013.

J. Kubovy, F. Kossak, V. Geist. A formal description of the ITIL change management process using abstract state machines. In A. Hameurlain, A. M. Tjoa, R. Wagner (editors), Proceedings of 23rd International Workshops on Database and Expert Systems Applications (DEXA 2012), pages 65-69, IEEE Computer Society, September, 2012.

V. Geist, C. Illibauer, F. Kossak, F. Stallinger. Abstract state machines and software requirements specifications. Technical Report, number SCCH-TR-1207, March, 2012.

C. Natschläger, C. Illibauer, V. Geist. Decomposition and reusability in BPMN. Technical Report, number SCCH-TR-1151, March, 2012.

F. Kossak, C. Illibauer, V. Geist. Event-based gateways: Open questions and inconsistencies. In J. Mendling, M. Weidlich (editors), Business Process Model and Notation - Proc. BPMN 2012, Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, volume 125, pages 53-67, Springer, September, 2012.

V. Geist, C. Natschläger, D. Draheim. Integrated framework for seamless modeling of business and technical aspects in process-oriented enterprise applications. International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering (IJSEKE), volume 22, number 5, pages 645-674, August, 2012.

C. Illibauer, V. Geist, F. Kossak. Open questions regarding events. Technical Report, number SCCH-TR-1226, June, 2012.

C. Natschläger, V. Geist, F. Kossak, B. Freudenthaler. Optional activities in process flows. In S. Rinderle-Ma, M. Weske (editors), Proceedings of EMISA 2012 Der Mensch im Zentrum der Modellierung, volume P-206, pages 67-80, Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V., September, 2012.

T. Kopetzky, V. Geist. Workflow charts and their precise semantics using abstract state machines. In S. Rinderle-Ma, M. Weske (editors), Proceedings of EMISA 2012 Der Mensch im Zentrum der Modellierung, Lecture Notes in Informatics, volume P-206, pages 11-24, Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V., September, 2012.

V. Geist. Integrated executable business process and dialogue specification. PhD thesis, Software Competence Center Hagenberg GmbH/EAP, July, 2011.

F. Kossak, C. Illibauer, V. Geist. Modellling the semantics of BPMN models as an ASM ground model. Technical Report, number SCCH-TR-1148, September, 2011.

D. Draheim, V. Geist. Common modeling method for seamless documentation of business and technical aspects in enterprise systems. Technical Report, number SCCH-TR-0839, EAP, June, 2010.

C. Natschläger, C. Illibauer, V. Geist, D. Auer. Identifying issues in modeling and model integration - A case study. Technical Report, number SCCH-TR-0948, EAP, June, 2010.

C. Atkinson, D. Draheim, V. Geist. Typed business process specification. Proceedings of the 14th IEEE International Enterprise Distributed Object Computing Conference (EDOC 2010), pages 69-78, IEEE, October, 2010.

D. Auer, V. Geist, W. Erhart, C. Gunz. An integrated framework for modeling process-oriented enterprise applications and its application to a logistics server system. Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium in Logistics and Industrial Informatics (LINDI 2009), pages 166-171, eXpress Conference Publishing, September, 2009.

D. Auer, V. Geist, D. Draheim. Extending BPMN with submit/response-style user interaction modeling. In B. Hofreiter, H. Werthner (editors), Proceedings of the 11th Conference on Commerce and Enterprise Computing (CEC'09), pages 368-374, IEEE Computer Society, July, 2009.

V. Geist. Process and workflow: Implementation and evaluation of concepts. Technical Report, number SCCH-TR-0625, EAP, 2006.

C. Natschläger, F. Kossak, C. Lettner, V. Geist, A. Denkmayr, B. Käferböck. A practical approach for process mining in production processes. In F. Piazolo, V. Geist, L. Brehm, R. Schmidt (editors), Innovations in Enterprise Information Systems Management and Engineering - ERP Future 2016 - Research, Revised Papers, Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, volume 285, pages 87-95, DOI 0.1007/978-3-319-58801-8_8, Springer, May, 2017.

Innovations in Enterprise Information Systems Management and Engineering: 5th International Conference, ERP Future 2016 - Research, Hagenberg, Austria, November 14, 2016, Revised Papers. In F. Piazolo, V. Geist, L. Brehm, R. Schmidt (editors), Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, volume 285, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-58801-8, Springer, May, 2017.

C. Illibauer, C. Natschläger. Towards flexible business processes by supporting self-organizing groups. In F. Piazolo, V. Geist, L. Brehm, R. Schmidt (editors), Innovations in Enterprise Information Systems Management and Engineering - ERP Future 2016 - Research, Revised Papers, Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, volume 285, pages 57-65, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-58801-8_5, Springer, May, 2017.

C. Salomon, R. Ramler, A. Mayrhofer, G. Sperrer. Towards information management support in testing and piloting of complex mechatronic systems: An industry case study. In F. Piazolo, V. Geist, L. Brehm, R. Schmidt (editors), Innovations in Enterprise Information Systems Management and Engineering - ERP Future 2016 - Research, Revised Papers, Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, volume 285, pages 69-76, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-58801-8_6, Springer, Mayr, 2017.

Education

  • 2005 – 2011:  Doctoral Studies in Technical Sciences, 
    Institute for Application Oriented Knowledge Processing, 
    Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
  • 2001 – 2005:  Diploma Studies in Software Engineering for Medical Purposes, 
    University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Hagenberg, Austria

Professional Experience

  • Since 2005:  Industrial Researcher at the Software Competence Center Hagenberg, Hagenberg, Austria
  • 2004 – 2005: Internship at Daimler Research & Development Ulm, Ulm, Germany

 

Academic Awards

  • 2012:  Promotion sub auspiciis Praesidentis rei publicae
  • 2011:  Würdigungspreis des Bundesministers für Wissenschaft und Forschung
  • 2005:  Best Academic Thesis Award (for meritorious scholarship in Medical Software Engineering)
  • 2003:  Leistungsstipendium

Main Research Areas

  • Business Process Modelling
  • Workflow Technology
  • Rigorous Methods
  • Dialog Specification