Soneya Hossain

University of Virginia (UVA)

I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Virginia (UVA), working under the guidance of Dr. Matthew Dwyer and collaborating with Dr. Sebastian Elbaum. Since August 2019, I have been affiliated with the Laboratory for Engineering Safe Software (LESS) lab at UVA.

My research is focused on enhancing automated software testing and verification for safety-critical systems. Through the use of static and dynamic program analyses, machine and deep learning, and fault-based testing, I have proposed techniques that evaluate developer-written test suites and identify their limitations. By leveraging these limitations, I have worked to improve the quality of the test suites and enhance their ability to detect faults.

Prior to pursuing my PhD, I earned an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). After graduation, I worked as a software development engineer at REVE Systems, where I gained invaluable industry experience.

In my free time, I enjoy dancing, hiking, and traveling. Additionally, I am deeply committed to giving back to my community, and I am actively involved in volunteering with the CS department and for international students. I believe that volunteering is a great way to connect with others and make a positive impact on the world around us.