What do you do at fortiss?

As a researcher in the Requirements Engineering team, my research focuses on developing a tool-supported approach for the automatic extraction and compliance checking of regulatory requirements from legal texts. In order for software systems to meet public standards, they must comply with various regulations, policies, mandates, and guidelines. One crucial step towards achieving this compliance is to ensure that the software requirements align with the relevant regulatory artifacts. However, this task can be labor-intensive and error-prone. To address this challenge, my research aims to develop an innovative approach for automatically collecting requirements from regulatory texts. By integrating compliance checks that compare the requirements against the relevant regulatory texts, this approach seeks to facilitate developers' understanding of how regulatory requirements can be incorporated into software engineering, and how to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

How did you become aware of fortiss?

During my master's studies at the Technical University Munich I heard about fortiss through some of my fellow students who worked here as student temps. I then did my master's thesis at one of the TUM schools that is closely connected to fortiss.

What special success have you achieved over the past several months?

I participated in a summer school that provided me with the opportunity to collaborate with fellow researchers and establish connections. Moreover, by working closely with an industry partner, my research became more targeted and well-defined.

What motivates you in your job?

I'm motivated by a passion for research and the hope that my results will be used in the industry. At fortiss, the emphasis is on bridging the gap between research and industry, which provides a sustainable and pragmatic framework for my work. In today's multifaceted business environment, companies face various mandatory regulations from different sources, making compliance a critical concern. This is why I am intrigued by the prospect of automated compliance checks.

What advice can you give fortiss applicants?

fortiss gives every dedicated scientist the freedom to discover their specific field of research. The colleagues are just great. The interaction with them helps me to advance both professionally and personally every day.