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I'm always open to proposals for thesis topics that are along the lines of my research interests. Feel free to contact me for details.

Doctoral Theses

  1. Valbjörnsson, V.J.: Sketch-based interaction with spreadsheets. Doctoral Thesis, University of Iceland (in progress)
  2. Samúelsson, S.G.: A Sketch-Based Interaction Modality for Software Development Tools. Doctoral Thesis, University of Iceland (in progress)
  3. Chakraborty, S.: Systematic Guidelines for Software Modelling: An Empirical Study on Enhancing Modelling Education and Training. Doctoral Thesis, Reykjavik University, September 2024 (Committee Member; advised by G. Liebel)
  4. Sedona, R.: Scalable Deep Learning for Remote Sensing with High Performance Computing. Doctoral Thesis, University of Iceland, May 2023 (Committee Member; advised by M. Riedel)
  5. Memon, A.S.: Federated Access to Collaborative Compute and Data Infrastructures. Doctoral Thesis, University of Iceland, June 2021 (Committee Member; advised by M. Riedel)
  6. Memon, M.S.: Standards-based Models and Architectures to automate Scalable and Distributed Data Processing and Analysis. Doctoral Thesis, University of Iceland, September 2019 (Committee Member; advised by M. Riedel)
  7. Martens, A.: Dekomposition komplexer Datenstrukturen in Legacy-Systemen zur stufenweisen Datenmigration. Doctoral Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, December 2018 (co-advised with V. Gruhn)
  8. Kleffmann, M.: Konzeption und Evaluation eines augmentierten Team-Raums zur Digitalisierung analoger Zeichenaktivitäten. Doctoral Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, August 2018 (co-advised with V. Gruhn)
  9. Grapenthin, S.: Interaction Room - Eine Methode zur F rderung der Wertorientierung in Planung und Requirements Engineering von Informationssystemen. Doctoral Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, December 2017 (co-advised with V. Gruhn)
  10. Götz, M.: Scalable data analysis in high performance computing. Doctoral Thesis, University of Iceland, December 2017 (Committee Member; advised by M. Riedel)

Master and Diplom Theses

  1. Ólafsdóttir, K.E.: Comparison of the ease of understandability of Excel formula expressions vs. sketched spreadsheet formulas. Master Thesis, University of Iceland (in progress)
  2. Abdullah: Sketch-based expression of spreadsheet formulas: An Elicitation Study. Master Thesis, University of Iceland (in progress; co-advised with V.J. Valbjörnsson)
  3. Fast, P.: Chatbot and Sketching for Software Development on Tablets. Master Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, 05/2025 (co-advised with M. Hesenius)
  4. Krvavac, M.: Controlling Spreadsheets by Sketching - Elicitation Study: Sketch-based Interaction in End-User Programming. Master Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, 05/2024 (co-advised with M. Hesenius)
  5. Ingólfsson, Þ.K.: The state of cybersecurity vulnerability reporting in Iceland. Master Thesis, University of Iceland, 09/2023 (co-advised with H. Neukirchen, G. Reynaga, T. Gíslason)
  6. Sveinsdóttir, R.: Eliciting and Ranking Sketches as Command Inputs for Integrated Software Development Environments. Master Thesis, University of Iceland, June 2022 (co-advised with S.G. Samúelsson)
  7. Rumba, R.: Identifying User Interface Elements Involved in Sketches on a Software IDE. Master Thesis, University of Iceland, June 2022 (co-advised with S.G. Samúelsson)
  8. Alexandersson, S.O.: Retrofitting an IDE's User Interface to Accept User Input Through Alternative Input Modalities. Master Thesis, University of Iceland, September 2021 (co-advised with S.G. Samúelsson)
  9. Moroşanu, G.C.: Design and Development of a Sketch Recognition Component for a Software IDE. Master Thesis, University of Iceland, May 2021 (co-advised with S.G. Samúelsson)
  10. Björnsdóttir, A.M.: Creating a user-oriented prenatal care app. Master Thesis, University of Iceland, September 2020
  11. Helgason, E.: A study of software process formation and evolution in indigenous Icelandic software product SMEs. Master Thesis, University of Iceland, June 2020 (co-advised with H. Neukirchen)
  12. Sturludóttir, V.: Applying agile methods in secondary education to encourage student participation &endash; Considerations and guidelines for course design and teaching practice. Master Thesis, University of Iceland, June 2019 (co-advised with T. Hjartarson)
  13. Holbergsson, G.M.: Renovation of a real estate data transport layer. Master Thesis, University of Iceland, December 2016 (co-advised with H. Neukirchen)
  14. Eiríksson, Ó.: Developing an OpenStack Public Cloud Storage. Master Thesis, University of Iceland, May 2016 (co-advised with H. Neukirchen)
  15. Assonov, D.: Vergleich von Alternativen zu JavaScript f r die Web-Anwendungsentwicklung. Master Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, June 2014
  16. Ahrens, B.: Cloud Burst - Migration einer Webanwendung in eine flexibel auslagerbare Cloud Architektur. Master Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, October 2012
  17. Becker, M.: Spezifikation und Steuerung AJAX-basierter Nutzerinteraktion im Dialog Control Framework. Diplom Thesis, University of Leipzig, December 2008
  18. Kubilius, M.: Analyse und Formalisierung der Interdependenzen zwischen Ablaufebenen in Web-Anwendungen. Diplom Thesis, University of Leipzig, November 2007
  19. Farnasov, M.: Konzeption und Entwicklung eines Delegationsmechanismus für kooperierende Web-Dienste. Diplom Thesis, University of Dortmund, August 2007
  20. Serwe, P.: Entwicklung einer Abfragesprache und eines Algorithmus zur darstellungsbasierten Suche nach Webinhalten. Diplom Thesis, University of Dortmund, June 2007
  21. Buss, M.: Identifikation und Handhabung von Backtracking im Dialog Control Framework. Diplom Thesis, University of Leipzig, March 2007
  22. Richter, J.: Konzeption und Entwicklung von Mechanismen zur Unterstützung des Oberflächen-Datenflusses in Web-Anwendungen mit automatischer Dialogsteuerung. Diplom Thesis, University of Leipzig, November 2006
  23. Schwald, G.: Auswahl von Methoden, Werkzeugen und Praktiken des Software-Qualitätsmanagements für kleine Unternehmen und deren Erprobung in der Praxis. Diplom Thesis, University of Leipzig, November 2006
  24. Schauder, M.: Untersuchung der Usability einer existierenden Unternehmens-Homepage und Konzeption der Erweiterung. Diplom Thesis, University of Leipzig, August 2006
  25. Haase, T.: Klassifikation und Bewertung von Techniken zur Modellierung der Benutzerschnittstellen von Web-Anwendungen. Diplom Thesis, University of Leipzig, February 2006
  26. Pätzold, M.: Identifikation von Navigationsstrukturen in Web-Anwendungen auf Basis minimal-invasiver Analysemethoden. Diplom Thesis, University of Leipzig, October 2005
  27. Wende, A.: Klassifikation und Bewertung von Frameworks für die Entwicklung von Web-Anwendungen. Diplom Thesis, University of Leipzig, September 2005
  28. Mücke, G.: Instant-Messaging-gestützte Kommunikation für Oberflächenbeschreibungssprachenbasierte Thin Clients. Diplom Thesis, University of Leipzig, August 2005
  29. Bensch, A.: Konzeption von Verfahren zur Identifikation von Dialogsequenzen in Webapplikationen und ihre bewertete Abbildung auf Geschäftsvorfälle. Diplom Thesis, University of Leipzig, May 2005
  30. Lehmann, M.: DiaGen: Ein Framework zur automatischen Dialogmaskengenerierung für geräteunabhängige Web-Anwendungen. Diplom Thesis, University of Leipzig, December 2004
  31. Kreysler, C.: Konzeption einer Sprache zur geräteunabhängigen Beschreibung von Hypertext-Dialogen für mobile und stationäre Endgeräte. Diplom Thesis, Leipzig University of Applied Sciences, September 2004
  32. Mirbach, N.: Toolgestützte Meta-Modellierung, Modellierung und Modell-Transformation der Dialog Flow Notation. Diplom Thesis, University of Dortmund, August 2004

Bachelor Theses and Projects

  1. Leson, J.: Combined voice and sketch expressions of spreadsheet commands: An Elicitation Study. Bachelor Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen (in progress; co-advised with M. Hesenius)
  2. Stefánsson, B.: Visualization of Cybersecurity Threats in a National Critical Infrastructure Model. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland (in progress; co-advised with T. Welsh)
  3. Hallsson, H.K.: Frontend web development for the Skálholt archaeological site. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland, 12/2021 (co-advised with G.M. Lucas)
  4. Jaerving, J.: Skálholt Web Portal: Back-End Web Architecture. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland, 11/2021 (co-advised with G.M. Lucas)
  5. Bjarnason, S.R.: Recognizing connected shapes on a large interactive display. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland, May 2017
  6. Sigurgeirsson, A.Þ.: Recognizing strokes inside a concave selection. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland, May 2017
  7. Samúelsson, S.G.: Mobile application and backend to support POS terminal maintenance. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland, May 2017
  8. Ingvarsson, S.: Verkahringur - Development of a web-based freelance marketplace. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland, May 2017
  9. Gunnarsdóttir, S.M.: Blognet - Development of a Java-Spring-based blog community that unites different groups of people. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland, May 2017
  10. Magnússon, P.M.: Development of a REST API for consolidated financial sanctions lookups. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland, January 2017
  11. Adolfsson, D.: Development of an Android-based Card Sorting Game. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland, October 2016
  12. Jónsson, G.K.: Recognizing pen strokes forming geometrical figures on a large interactive display. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland, June 2016
  13. Eggertsson, A.: Recognizing candidate pen strokes for handwriting recognition on a large interactive display. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland, June 2016
  14. Bergsteinsson, G.E. & Gunnarsson, Þ.Ö.: A web application for Parkinson patients. Bachelor Project, University of Iceland, June 2015 (co-advised with K. Jónasson)
  15. Kleine-Wilde, F.: Konzeption von Techniken zur Erkennung von anwendungsspezifischen Angriffen auf Informationssysteme. Bachelor Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, February 2015
  16. Smitmans, J.: Analyse der Herausforderungen und Chancen der Umstellung der Softwarequalitätssicherung auf agile Softwareentwicklungsmodelle. Bachelor Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, September 2014
  17. Gülönü, M.: Einbindung des Interaction Room in Software-Vorgehensmodelle und Projektmanagement-Methoden. Bachelor Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, May 2014
  18. Koech, J.: Choosing an Automated Configuration Management Tool for Continuous Delivery in a Software Company. Bachelor Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, November 2012
  19. Schumacher, T.: Konzeption und prototypische Realisierung einer ubiquitären Architektur zur Verbesserung der Risikoprüfung und Schadenmanagement in der Transportversicherung. Bachelor Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, June 2012
  20. Kanaganaygam, N.: Integration, adaption and evaluation of an existing e-learning system for use on mobile devices. Bachelor Thesis, University of Duisburg-Essen, June 2011
  21. Stange, D.: Vergleich der praktischen Einsetzbarkeit von Frameworks zur Implementierung von Webanwendungen mit komplexen Dialogflüssen. Bachelor Thesis, University of Leipzig, September 2008
  22. Paiva, F.: Konzeption und Entwicklung eines mobilen Fahrplanauskunftsystems auf Basis von Online- und Offline-Datenbanken. Bachelor Thesis, University of Leipzig, November 2007