Gursimran Singh Walia, Ph.D
Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Studies, School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, Augusta University; Augusta, GA
Affiliated Faculty and Professor of Computer Science, North Dakota State University, Fargo-ND
Peer-Reviewed Publications (* - Graduate Students)
2024
Utilizing Convolutional Neural Networks and Eye-Tracking Data for Classroom Attention Tracking. HICCS 2024
JD Kiper, S Sultana, B Auernheimer, GS Walia. “Using Gray Literature to Influence Software Engineering Curricula”. SIGCSE
2023
Willenbring, J.*, Walia, G. “Using Complexity Metrics during Code Reviews to Promote Software Sustainability”. US Research Software Engineering Association, Chicago, IL October 16-18, 2023.
2022
Willenbring, J.*, Walia, G. “Using Complexity Metrics with Hotspot Analysis to Support Software Sustainability" International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering.
Willenbring, J.*, Walia, G. “Evaluating the Sustainability of Computational Science and Engineering Software: Empirical Observations. International Conference in Software and Knowledge Engineering.
Kiper, J., Walia, G. Analyzing and Forecasting Software Engineering Curricula to Adapt to Evolving Technology Needs. IEEE Frontiers in Education.
Sanders, A., Boswell, B., Allen, A., Walia, G. Development of a Non-intrusive Classroom Attention Tracking System (NiCATS) for Tracking Student Attention in CS Classrooms. IEEE Frontiers in Education.
Ramasamy, V., Walia, G. Modeling Student Collaboration Network to Enhance Student Interactions. IEEE Frontiers in Education.
Boswell, B., Sanders, A., Walia, G. Using AI-based NiCATS System to Evaluate Student Comprehension in Introductory Computer Programming Courses. IEEE Frontiers in Education.
Ramasamy, V., Reddy, M., Walia, G., Allen, A., Duke, D., Kiper, J., Davis, D. “A Multi-Institutional Analysis of CS1 Students’ Common Misconceptions of Key Programming Concepts,” Springer Book, Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems - AI-enhanced Software Engineering.
Borchert, O., Walia, G. “ScaffoldSQL: Using Parson’s Problems to Support Database Pedagogy,” 34th International Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEE&T), Hawaii.
2021
Subedi, I.*, Ramasamy, V., Walia, G., S. Maninder, “Classification of Testable and Valuable User Stories by using Supervised Machine Learning Classifiers” Industry track of the IEEE –International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering.
Cordova, L., Carver, J., Walia, G., and Gershmel, N. A Comparison of Inquiry-Based Conceptual Feedback vs. Traditional Detailed Feedback Mechanisms in Software Testing Education: An Empirical Investigation. ACM- SIGCSE 2021
Sanders, A.*, Boswell, B.*, Allen, A., Walia, G. “Non-Intrusive Classroom Attention Tracking System (NiCATS),” IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference.
Liang, D., Bethely, J.*, Walia, G. “Visualizing Recursion Using Code and Stack Animation” To appear in the Journal of Computing Sciences in College.
Ramasamy, V., Reddy, M., Walia, G., “Co-citation Analysis of Gamification Literature in STEM Wide and Computer Science Education,” IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference.
Brown, T.*, Ojha, H., Ramasamy, V., Walia, G. “Effectiveness of PCR Checklist for Aiding Software Engineering Students in Programming Error Detection,” IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference.
Singh.M, Walia, G. “Automated Mapping of Fault Logs to SRS Requirements Using Key-Phrase Extraction,” The ACM Southeast (ACMSE) conference 2021.
Subedi, I.*, Singh, M., Ramasamy, V., Walia, G. “Application of Back-Translation-A Transfer Learning Approach to Identify Ambiguous Software Requirements,” The ACM Southeast (ACMSE) conference 2021.
Ramasamy, V., Reddy, M., Walia, G., Duke, D., Kiper, J., Allen, A., “Meta-Analysis to Study the Impact of Learning Engagement Strategies in Introductory Computer Programming Courses: A Multi-Institutional Study,” The ACM Southeast (ACMSE) conference 2021.
2020
Singh, M., Anu, V., Walia, G. “Using Semantic Analysis and Graph Mining Approaches to Support Software Fault Fixation”, Industry Track of the IEEE International Conference on Software Reliability Engineering.
Sarwar, M., Zafar, S., Mkaouer, M., Walia, G., Malik, M. “Multi-label Classification of Commit Messages using Transfer Learning”, Industry Track of the IEEE International Conference on Software Reliability Engineering.
Brown, T.*, Reddy, M.*, Singh, M., Walia, G., Radermacher, A. “Effectiveness of Using Guided Peer Code Review to Support Learning of Programming Concepts in CS2 Course: A Pilot Study”, ASEE-2020.
Singh, M., Anu, V., Walia, G. “A Vertical Breadth-First Multilevel Path Algorithm to Find All Paths in a Graph”, Springer Book, Chapter 10, Data Management and Analysis: Case Studies in Education, Healthcare and Beyond. 2020
2019
Zafar, S., Malik, M., Walia, G. “Towards Standardizing and Improving Classification of Bug-Fix Commits”, ACM/IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement (ESEM), Sept. 19th-20th, 2019, Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. [Acceptance Rate = 19%]
Anu, V. K., Hu, W., Carver, J., Walia, G., and Bradshaw, G. “Development of a Human Error Taxonomy for Software Requirements: A Systematic Literature Review”, 27th IEEE Conference on Requirements Engineering, Journal Track, Jeju Island, South Korea. [Acceptance Rate = 13%]
Reddy, M.*, Brown, T.*, and Walia, G. “Using Digital Learning Content Embedded in a Cyber Learning Environment to Support CS1 Pedagogy”, IEEE Conference on Frontiers in Education, FIE-2019. October 16-19, 2019, Cincinnati, OH, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 36%]
Kaur, R.*, Singh, M.*, Brown, T.*, Reddy, M.*, and Walia, G. “Using Association Rule Mining Algorithm to Analyze Patterns in Student Learning Content in CS1 Course”, IEEE Conference on Frontiers in Education. Oct. 16-19, 2019, Cincinnati, OH, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 36%]
Anu, V., Walia, G. “Developing and Evaluating Learning Material to Introduce Human Error Concepts in Software Engineering Courses: Results from Industry and Academic Experiments”, IEEE Conference on Frontiers in Education. Oct. 16-19, 2019, Cincinnati, OH, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 36%]
Brown, T.*, Reddy, M.*, Singh, M., Walia, G. “Using Code Review to Improve Programming Skills of Students in an Introductory CS Course”, IEEE Conference on Frontiers in Education, FIE-2019. October 16-19, 2019, Cincinnati, OH, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 36%]
Borchert, Otto., Reddy, M.*, Walia, G., and Duke, D. “Experiences using a Cyber Learning Environment in CS1 Classrooms”, 126th Annual ASEE Conference, 2019. June 16-19, 2019, Tampa, FL, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 21%]
Reddy, M.*, Walia, G., Duke, D., Ramasamy, V., Kiper, J., Davis, D., Allen, A., and Potvin, G. “Evaluating the Impact of Combination of Engagement Strategies in SEP-CyLE on Improve Student Learning of Programming Concepts”, The 50th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education. February 27 - March 2, 2019, Minneapolis, MN, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 32%]
2018
Singh, M.*, Walia, G., and Goswami, A. “Using Supervised Learning to Guide the Selection of Software Inspectors in Industry”, Industry Track at 29th IEEE Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering (ISSRE 2018). [Acceptance Rate = 32%] BEST DISRUPTIVE IDEA AWARD RUNNER-UP
Manjunath, K., Anu, V. K.*, Walia, G., and Bradshaw, G. “Training Industry Practitioners to Investigate the Human Error Causes of Requirements Faults”, Industry Track at 29th IEEE Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering (ISSRE 2018). [Acceptance Rate = 32%]
Anu, V. K.*, Hu, W., Carver, J., Walia, G., and Bradshaw, G. “Development of a Human Error Taxonomy for Software Requirements: A Systematic Literature Review”, Information and Software Technology (IST) journal 2018. [IMPACT FACTOR: 2.768]
Singh, M.*, Anu, V.*, Walia, G., “A Vertical Breadth-First Multilevel Path Algorithm to Find All Paths in a Graph” International Symposium on Big Data Management and Analytics, BIDMA 2018 Calgary, Canada, April 24-25, 2018.
Reddy, M.*, Walia, G., and Radermacher, A. "Gamification in Computer Science Education – A Systematic Literature Review" 125th Annual ASEE Conference, June 24 - 27, 2018, Salt Lake City, Utah [Acceptance Rate = 37%]
Reddy, M.*, Walia, G., and Radermacher, A. "Using Gamification and Cyber Learning Environment to Improve Student’s Learning in an Introductory Computer Programing Course —an empirical case study" 125th Annual ASEE Conference, June 24 - 27, 2018, Salt Lake City, Utah [Acceptance Rate = 37%]
Reddy, M.*, Walia, G., Borchert, O., and Radermacher, A. "Evaluating Learning Engagement Strategies in a Cyber Learning Environment during Introductory Computer Programming Courses-- An Empirical investigation" 125th Annual ASEE Conference, June 24 - 27, 2018, Salt Lake City, Utah. [Acceptance Rate = 37%]
Singh, M.*, Vaibhav, A.*, Walia, G., and Goswami, A. "Validating Requirements Reviews by Introducing Fault-Type Level Granularity: A Machine Learning Approach" ACM SIGSOFT Innovations in Software Engineering, Feb 9-11, Hyderabad, India, 2018. [Acceptance Rate = 25%]
2017
Singh, M.*, Walia, G., and Goswami, A. "An Empirical Investigation to Overcome Class-imbalance in Inspection Reviews", IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Data Science (ICMLDS-2017), Dec 14-15 Dec, India. [Acceptance Rate = 28%]
Singh, M.*, Walia, G., and Goswami, A. "Validation of Inspection Reviews over Variable Features Set Threshold", IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Data Science (ICMLDS-2017), Dec 14-15 Dec, India. [Acceptance Rate = 28%]
Anu, V.*, Walia, G., Hu, W., Carver, J., and Bradshaw, G. “Issues and Opportunities for Human Error-based Requirements Inspections: An Exploratory Study”, ACM/IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement, 2017, November 9-10, Toronto, Canada. [Acceptance Rate = 19%]
Clarke, P., Davis, D., Lau C. R., Fu P.E. Y., Kiper, J., Walia, G., “Using WReSTT Cyberlearning Environment in the Classroom”, 124th Annual ASEE Conference, June 25 - 28, 2017, Columbus, Ohio. [Acceptance Rate = 35%]
Hu, W., Carver, J., Anu, V. K.*, Walia, G., and Bradshaw, G. "Understanding Human Errors in Software Requirements: An Online Survey", 23rd International Working Conference on Requirements Engineering: Foundation for Software Quality. REFSQ 2017. Essen, Germany. Feb. 27 - March 2, 2017. [Acceptance Rate = 29% (14/49 papers)]
Anu, V., Walia, G., Bradshaw, G., Hu, W., and Carver, J. "Usefulness of a Human Error Identification Tool for Requirements Inspection: An Experience Report", 23rd International Working Conference on Requirements Engineering: Foundation for Software Quality. REFSQ 2017. Essen, Germany. Feb. 27 - March 2, 2017. [Acceptance Rate = 29% (14/49 papers)]
Anu, V., Walia, G., Bradshaw, G., Hu, W., and Carver, J. "Using Human Error Abstraction Method for Detecting Requirement Errors: A Live Study", 23rd International Working Conference on Requirements Engineering: Foundation for Software Quality. REFSQ 2017. Essen, Germany. Feb. 27 - March 2, 2017. [Acceptance Rate = 29% (14/49 papers)]
Hu, W., Carver, J., Anu, V. K.*, Walia, G., and Bradshaw, G. “Defect Prevention in Requirements using Human Error Information: A Study”, 23rd International Working Conference on Requirements Engineering: Foundation for Software Quality, REFSQ’2017. [Acceptance Rate = 29% (14/49 papers)]
Clarke, P., Fu, Yujian., Kiper, J., Walia, G. "Using Learning and Engagement Strategies in Software Engineering and Programming Courses (LESSEP17-2)" 124th Annual ASEE Conference, June 25 - 28, 2017, Columbus, Ohio. [Acceptance Rate = 35%]
Alomari, H., Kiper, J., and Walia, G. “Using Web-Based Repository of Testing Tutorials (WReSTT) with a Cyber Learning Environment to Improve Testing Knowledge of Computer Science Students”, 124th Annual ASEE Conference, June 25 - 28, 2017, Columbus, Ohio [Acceptance Rate = 35%]
Goswami, A.*, Walia, G., McCourt, M., and Padmanabhan, G. “Improving the Requirements Inspection Abilities of Computer Science Students through Analysis of their Reading and Learning Styles”, 124th Annual ASEE Conference, June 25 - 28, 2017, Columbus, Ohio. [Acceptance Rate = 35%]
Anu, V.*, Walia, G., and Bradshaw, G. "Incorporating Human Error Education into Software Engineering Courses via Error-based Inspections", The 48th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, SIGCSE 2017. March 8 – 11, 2017, Seattle, Washington, USA [Acceptance Rate = 105/350 papers (30%)]. EXEMPLARY CS EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH PAPER AWARD
2016
Goswami, A.*, Walia, G. “Teaching Software Inspections to Software Engineering Students through Practical Training and Reflection,” Computers in Education Journal, CoED’2016.
Anu, V.*, Walia, G., Hu, W., Carver, J., and Bradshaw, G. “Error Abstraction Accuracy and Fixation during Error-based Requirements Inspections”, 27th International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering, Ottawa, Canada 2016. [Acceptance Rate = 31%]
Goswami, A.*, Walia, G., and Rathod, U. “Using Learning Styles to Staff and Improve Software Inspection Team Performance”, Industry Track at 27th IEEE International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering, Ottawa, Canada (ISSRE 2016). [Acceptance Rate = 34% (45/130)] BEST INDUSTRY PAPER AWARD NOMINEE
Anu, V. K.*, Walia, G., Hu, W., Carver, J., and Bradshaw, G. “Using A Cognitive Psychology Perspective on Errors to Improve Requirements Quality: An Empirical Investigation”, Research Track at 27th IEEE International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering, ISSRE 2016. [Acceptance Rate = 34% (45/130)]
Goswami, A.*, Walia, G., McCourt, M., and Padmanabhan, G. “Using Eye Tracking to Investigate Reading Patterns and Learning Styles of Software Requirement Inspectors to Enhance Inspection Team Outcomes”, 10th ACM/IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement. ESEM 2016. [Acceptance Rate = 22% (27/122)]
Hu, W., Carver, J., Anu, V. K.*, Walia, G., and Bradshaw, G. “Detection of Requirement Errors and Faults via a Human Error Taxonomy: A Feasibility Study”, 10th ACM/IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement. ESEM 2016 [Acceptance Rate = 22% (27/122)]
Anu, V. K.*, Walia, G., Hu, W., Carver, J., and Bradshaw, G. “Effectiveness of Human Error Taxonomy during Requirements Inspection: An Empirical Investigation”, 2016 International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. [Acceptance Rate = 27%]
Goswami, A.*, Walia, G. “Teaching Software Inspections to Software Engineering Students through Practical Training and Reflection,” 123rd Annual Society of Engineering Education Conference on Computer Education, June 26-29, ASEE 2016, New Orleans, LA. [Acceptance Rate = 38%]
Clarke, P., Davis, D., Fu, Y., Kiper, J., Walia, G. "Integrating Testing into CS/IT Courses Supported by a Cyberlearning Environment," Envisioning the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education (EnFUSE): Research and Practice, Washington, DC, 2016.
2015
Goswami, A.*, Walia, G., and Singh, A. "Using Learning Styles of Software Professionals to Improve their Inspection Team Performance," International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. 2015.
Lacher, L., Walia, G., Fagerholm, F., Pagels, M., Nygard, E. K., Münch, J. "A Behavior Marker tool for measurement of the Non-Technical Skills of Software Professionals: An Empirical Investigation," International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. 2015.
Radermacher, A.*, Walia, G., and Knudson, K. “Missed Expectations: Where CS Students Fall Short in the Software Industry,” Special Issue (entitled ‘Software Education Today’) of ‘CrossTalk – The Journal of Defense Software Engineers, January 2015.
Goswami, A.*, Walia, G., and Singh, A. "Using Learning Styles of Software Professionals to Improve their Inspection Team Performance," Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. July 6- 8, SEKE 2015 Pittsburgh, USA. p. 680-685. [Acceptance Rate = 29.2%]
Lacher, L., Walia, G., Fagerholm, F., Pagels, M., Nygard, E. K., Münch, J. "A Behavior Marker tool for measurement of the Non-Technical Skills of Software Professionals: An Empirical Investigation," Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. July 6-8, Pittsburg, USA. p. 409-414. [Acceptance Rate = 29.2%]
Carver, J., Walia, G., and Bradshaw, G. "First International Workshop on Applications of Human Error Research to Improve Software Engineering (WAHESE 2015)" The 37th International Conference on Software Engineering, ICSE 2015, Florence Italy. May 23, 2015.
2014
Roudaki, A.*, Kong, J., Walia, G., and Zheng, H. “A Framework for Bimanual Inter-Device Interaction,” Journal of Visual Languages and Computing (JVLC), December 2014
Roudaki, A.*, Kong, J., Walia, G., and Roudaki, A.* "PhoneLens: A Low-Cost Spatially Aware, Mobile Interaction Device", IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, Volume 44, Issue 3, June 2014, Pages 301-314
Roudaki, A.*, Kong, J., and Walia, G. "A Framework for Bimanual Inter-Device,” Proceedings of 20th International Conference on Distributed Multimedia Systems, August 27-29, Pennsylvania, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 39%]
Sharma, S.*, Walia, G, and Magel, K. "Does Domain Knowledge Increase Creativity during Requirements Development: An Empirical Study," Proceedings of 2014 International Conference on Software Engineering Research and Practice. July 21-24, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 28%]
Khosla, S.*, Bender, L., Walia, G., and Nygard, K. “Female Factor and Team Projects - A Social Sensitivity Perspective” Proceedings of 2014 International Conference on Software Engineering Research and Practice. July 21- 24, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 28%]
Goswami, A.*, Walia, G., and Abufardeh, S. “Using a Web-Based Testing Tool Repository in Programming Course: An Empirical Study” International Conference on Frontiers in Education: Computer Science and Engineering. July 21- 24, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 27%]
Radermacher, A.*, Walia, G., Abufardeh, S., and Myronovych, O. “Guidelines for Implementing Pair Programming in Introductory CS Courses: Experience Report” 2014 International Conference on Frontiers in Education: Computer Science and Engineering. July 21- 24, FECS 2014 USA. [Acceptance Rate = 27%]
Bender, L.*, Walia, G., Fagerholm, F., Pagels, M., and Nygard, K. “Measurement of the Non-Technical Skills of Software Professionals: An Empirical Investigation” Proceedings of the 26th IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. July 1- 3, SEKE 2014 Vancouver, Canada. [Acceptance Rate = 29.6%]
Goswami, A.*, Walia, G. "Improving the Cost Effectiveness of Software Inspection Teams: An Empirical Investigation" 26th IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. July 1- 3, Vancouver, Canada. [Acceptance Rate = 29.6%]
Hegde, R.*, Walia, G. "How to Enhance the Creativity of Software Developers: A Systematic Literature Review" Proceedings of the 26th IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. July 1- 3, SEKE 2014 Vancouver, Canada. [Acceptance Rate = 29.6%]
Gupta, M.*, Aceituna, D.*, Walia, G., Do, H. "Evaluating the Use of Model-Based Requirement Verification Method: An Empirical Study" Proceedings of the 26th IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. July 1-3, Canada. [Acceptance Rate = 29.6%]
Aceituna, D.*, Walia, G., Do, H., and Lee, Seok-Won. "Model-Based Requirements Verification Method: Conclusions from Two Controlled Experiments”, Information and Software Technology Journal (JIST), Vol. 56, Issue 3, March 2014, Pages 321-344
Radermacher, A.*, Walia, G., Knudson, D. "Investigating the Skill Gap Between Graduating Students and Industry Expectations", Proceedings of the 36th ACM International Conference on Software Engineering: Software Engineering Education and Training (SEET) Track, May 31 - June 7, Hyderabad, India. [Acceptance Rate = 16% (9/54)]
Clarke, P., Fu, Yujian., Kiper, J., Walia, G. "Integrating Software Testing into Programming Courses" WISTPC 2014, Proceedings of the 45th ACM Technical on Computer Science Education - SIGCSE'2014. Atlanta, GA, USA.
2013
Walia, G., and Carver, J. "Using Error Abstraction and Classification to Improve the Quality of Requirements: Conclusions from Family of Studies," International Journal of Empirical Software Engineering (ESE), Volume 18, Issue 4, Pages 625-658, August 2013
Walia, G., Carver, J. "Using Capture-Recapture Models for Make Objective Post-Inspection Decisions" Proceedings of the 24th IEEE International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering - ISSRE'2013, Industry Track. Pasadena, CA, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 35% (46/131)] BEST INDUSTRY PAPER AWARD
Walia, G., Carver, J. "Using Error Information to Improve Software Quality" Proceedings of the 24th IEEE International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering, Industry Track. Pasadena, CA, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 35% (46/131)] BEST INDUSTRY PAPER SESSION
Goswami, A.*, Walia, G. "An Empirical Study of the Effect of Learning Styles on the Faults found During the Software Inspection" Proceedings of the 24th IEEE International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering - ISSRE'2013, Research Track. Pasadena, CA, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 35% (46/131)] BEST RESEARCH PAPER AWARD
Radermacher, A.*, Walia, G. "Gaps Between Industry Expectations and the Abilities of Graduates: Systematic Literature Review Findings" Proceedings of the 44th ACM Technical Symposium on on Computer Science Educational - SIGCSE'2013: The Changing Face of Computing. March 6 - 9, 2013 Denver, Colorado, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 37.8% (111/293)]
2012
Potala, Y.*, Annadi, R.*, Kong, J., Walia, G., and Nygard, K. "Adapting Web Page Tables on Mobile Devices," International Journal of Handheld Computing Research, Vol. 3, Issue 1, pp. 1-22, 2012.
Radermacher, A.*, Walia, G. "Improving Student Learning Outcomes with Pair Programming" Proceedings of the 8th ACM International Conference on Computing Educational Research. September 10-12, Auckland, New Zealand. pp. 87-92 [Acceptance Rate = 39% (21/53)]
Bender, L.*, Walia, G., Kambhampaty, K.*, Nygard, K. E., and Nygard, T. E. "Social Sensitivity Correlations with the Effectiveness of Team Process Performance: An Empirical Study" Proceedings of the 8th ACM International Conference on Computing Educational Research. September 10-12, Auckland, New Zealand. pp. 39-46 [Acceptance Rate = 39% (21/53)]
Mandala, N.*, Walia, G., Carver, J. and Nagappan, N. “Application of Kusumoto Cost-Metric to Evaluate the Cost Effectiveness of Software Inspections” Proceedings of the 6th ACM-IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering. Sep 19-20, ESEM 2012. Lund University, Sweden. pp. 221-230 [Acceptance Rate = 25% (24/95)]
Mandala, N.*, Walia, G. " Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Inspecting the Requirement Documents: An Empirical Study," Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. July 1 - July 3, SEKE 2012 Redwood City, San Francisco Bay, USA. pp. 45-50 [Acceptance Rate = 33%]
Bender, L.*, Walia, G., Kambhampaty, K.*, Nygard, K. E., and Nygard, T. E. "Strategies for Teaching Ideation and Ethics in Computer Science Classroom" Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Frontiers in Education: Computer Science and Computer Engineering. July 16-19, FECS 2012 Nevada, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 29%]
Radermacher, A.*, Walia, G. and Rummelt, R., “Assigning Student Programming Pairs Based on Their Mental Model,” Proceedings of the 43rd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education. February 29 – March 3, SIGCSE 2012: Teaching, Learning, and Collaborating. Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 34.6% (100/289)]
Bender, L.*, Walia, G., Kambhampaty, K. *, Nygard, K. E., and Nygard, T. E. “Social Sensitivity and Classroom Team Projects: An Empirical Investigation,” Proceedings of the 43rd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education. February 29 – March 3, SIGCSE 2012. Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 34.6% (100/289)]
2011
Aceituna, D.*, Do, H., Walia, G., and Lee, Seok-Won. "Evaluating the Use of Model-Based Requirements Verification Method: A Feasibility Study" IEEE International Workshop on Empirical Requirements Engineering. August 30, Empire 2011 Trento, Italy. pp. 13-20. [Acceptance Rate = 30%(9/30)]
Nygard, K. E., Bender, L.*, Walia, G., Kong, J., Gagneja, K., and LeNoue, M. "Collaboration Using Social Networks for Team Projects" Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Frontiers in Education: Computer Science and Computer Engineering. July 18-21, FECS’ 2011 Nevada, USA. [Acceptance Rate = 23%]
Radermacher, A.*, Walia, G. "Investigating Student-Instructor Interactions When Using Pair Programming: An Empirical Study," 24th IEEE Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training. May 22-24, Hawaii. pp. 41-50. [Acceptance Rate = 30%]
Radermacher, A.*, Walia, G. "Investigating the Effective Implementation of Pair Programming: An Empirical Investigation," 42nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education. Texas, USA. pp. 655-660. [Acceptance Rate=34% (107/315)]
2010
Walia, G., Carver, J. "Evaluate the Use of Requirement Error Abstraction and Classification Method for Preventing Errors During Artifact Creation: A Feasibility Study." Proceedings of the 21st IEEE International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering. November 1-4, ISSRE 2010. San Jose, California, USA. pp. 81-90. [Acceptance Rate =31% (40/130)]
2004-2009
Walia, G., and Carver, J. “Evaluating the Effect of the Number of Naturally Occurring Faults on the Estimates Produced by Capture-Recapture Models,” Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Software Testing, Verification, and Validation. April 1-4, ICST 2009. Denver, CO, USA. pp. 210-219. [Acceptance Rate = 23%]
Walia, G., and Carver, J. “A Systematic Literature Review to identify a classify Software Requirement Errors” Information and Software Technology (JIST), Vol. 51, Issue 7, Pages 1087-1109, July 2009. Also appeared in IST Special Issue: Software Engineering for Secure Systems
Walia, G., and Carver, J. “The Effect of the Number of Defects on Estimates Produced by Capture-Recapture Models,” Proceedings of the 19th IEEE International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering. November 10-14, Seattle. [Acceptance Rate = 30%]
Walia, G., and Carver, J. “Evaluation of Capture-Recapture Models for Estimating the Abundance of Naturally Occurring Defects.” Proceedings of the ACM-IEEE International Symposium of Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement. October 9-10, ESEM 2008. Kaiserslautern, Germany. pp. 158-167. [Acceptance Rate = 28% (28/100)]
Walia, G., Carver, J. and Nagappan, N. “The Effect of the Number of Inspectors on the Defect Estimates Produced by Capture-Recapture Models.” Proceedings of the 30th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering. May 10-18, ICSE 2008. Leipzig, Germany. p. 331-340. [Acceptance Rate = 15% (56/371)]
Walia, G., Carver, J. and Philip, T. "Requirement Error Abstraction and Classification: A Control Group Replicated Study." Proceedings of the 18th IEEE International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering., November 5-9, Sweden. pp. 71-80. [Acceptance Rate = 30%]
Walia, G., and Carver, J. “Requirements Error Abstraction and Classification: An Empirical Study.” Proceedings of the International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering. Sept. 21-22, Brazil. pp. 336-345. [Acceptance Rate = 46% (40/87)]
