Dr. Farnaz Fotrousi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Farnaz Fotrousi is an Assistant Professor at Chalmers University in Gothenburg, specializing in Interaction Design and Software Engineering. With twelve years of industrial experience in software companies, she merges practical and theoretical knowledge in her research. Her main research interests include user feedback modeling for product success, requirements engineering, continuous software evolution, and software product management, along with a focus on software ethics. Farnaz is actively engaged in current research related to conversational AIs utilizing Large Language Models. She has organized various workshops, including ASYDE 2023 and CrowdRE 2022, and has served as a co-chair for RE2021 proceedings. Additionally, she has contributed to several journals, including "Requirements Engineering" and "Empirical Software Engineering", and has been involved in the review process for numerous conferences and workshops in her field, such as RE and QUATIC. Farnaz has also collaborated on European projects like FI-STAR, SUPERSEDE, and Wise-IoT.

Research Interests

User Feedback Modeling Requirements Engineering Continuous Software Evolution Software Product Management Software Ethics

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Chalmers University of Technology • Gothenburg, Sweden

Lectures and conducts research in Interaction Design and Software Engineering.

Requirements for Chalmers University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:62
Reading
Required:62
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:62
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of Engineering, Science, or Architecture Minimum 180 ECTS credits Specific course prerequisites in Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Multivariable Analysis, Statistics) Specific course prerequisites in Physics or Chemistry depending on program
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcripts of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Proof that you meet the specific entry requirements
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Project portfolio (required for Architecture and Design programs)
Specialization Notes

General requirements apply to all departments listed at Chalmers. Specific departments like Architecture require a portfolio. Programs in Management/Economics do not strictly require GMAT/GRE but high academic standing is prioritized.