Howdy! Welcome to the AS²ERT (AI for Safe Software Engineering and Testing) Lab at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). We develop automated techniques to improve the safety and reliability of software systems. Our research spans program analysis, testing, debugging, bug localization, and repair, with a focus on responsibly integrating modern AI methods, including large language models and agentic systems, into automated software engineering workflows.
AS²ERT lab is founded and led by Dr. Soneya Binta Hossain, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UTD. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S in Computer Science from the University of Virginia, where her research explored AI-driven approaches to automated software testing. She earned her B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).
Research Interests
Undergraduate Research
The AS²ERT Lab is deeply committed to mentoring motivated undergraduate students and helping them grow into confident, independent researchers in Software Engineering. UTD’s RIDE (Research, Inquiry, Design Experience) program provides an excellent foundation for introducing undergraduates to research in a structured and supportive environment. Through RIDE, students work on carefully scoped projects that encourage them to ask meaningful research questions, build and evaluate technical solutions, and communicate their findings at a level suitable for scholarly venues.
- RIDE 033: Trustworthy AI in Software Testing
- RIDE 041: Trustworthy AI in Software Engineering
- RIDE 045: Trustworthy AI in Quantum Software Engineeringe