Summary
Maria Kechagia is an assistant professor and software engineering researcher with 13 years of academic and research experience, recently joining the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens after research posts at UCL and TU Delft. She holds a PhD in Computer Software Engineering and a master's from Imperial College London, blending rigorous theory with applied empirical studies in software engineering. Her work spans software engineering research groups such as CREST/SOLAR and SERG, focusing on practical problems that inform both industry practices and academic curricula. Colleagues value her ability to translate complex research into teachable insights and collaborative projects across institutions. Based in Athens, she maintains an active research presence on GitHub and a personal site that showcases her publications and projects. Beyond publications, she brings a consistent track record of cross-European collaboration and mentoring early-career researchers.
13 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Software Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Software Engineering at Athens University of Economics and Business
Master's degree, Computer Software Engineering, Master's degree, Computer Software Engineering at Imperial College London
Greek, English, French