World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Computer Science

D-Index
44
Citations
7363
World Ranking
7621
National Ranking
3302

Overview

Marco Aurélio Gerosa is affiliated with Northern Arizona University in the United States. Their primary research area lies within Computer Science, encompassing a total of 142 publications. The main subfields of study include Information Systems, Computer Science Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks and Communications, and Communication.

The scientist's research extensively covers topics related to software engineering and artificial intelligence in human-computer interactions. Key topics investigated by Gerosa comprise:

  • Software Engineering Research
  • Open Source Software Innovations
  • Software Engineering Techniques and Practices
  • AI in Service Interactions
  • Software System Performance and Reliability
  • Advanced Malware Detection Techniques
  • Wikis in Education and Collaboration

Gerosa has contributed to a variety of publication venues, frequently appearing in:

  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • Empirical Software Engineering
  • IEEE Software
  • ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology

Recent published papers exemplify the breadth of their work. These include:

  • "The Shifting Sands of Motivation: Revisiting What Drives Contributors in Open Source," 2021, arXiv (Cornell University)
  • "Women's Participation in Open Source Software: A Survey of the Literature," 2022, ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology
  • "How Should My Chatbot Interact? A Survey on Social Characteristics in Human-Chatbot Interaction Design," 2020, OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)
  • "How Do Software Developers Use GitHub Actions to Automate Their Workflows?" 2021, arXiv (Cornell University)
  • "Chatbots Language Design: The Influence of Language Variation on User Experience with Tourist Assistant Chatbots," 2022, ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction

Frequent collaboration has been established with various coauthors, including Igor Steinmacher, Anita Sarma, Igor Wiese, Bianca Trinkenreich, and Mairieli Wessel. These collaborations indicate active engagement in the research community and interdisciplinary work related to software engineering and open source software.

Best Publications

  • How should my chatbot interact? A survey on human-chatbot interaction design.

    Ana Paula Chaves;Marco Aurélio Gerosa

  • Social Barriers Faced by Newcomers Placing Their First Contribution in Open Source Software Projects

    Igor Steinmacher;Tayana Conte;Marco Aurélio Gerosa;David Redmiles

  • Software Platforms for Smart Cities: Concepts, Requirements, Challenges, and a Unified Reference Architecture

    Eduardo Felipe Zambom Santana;Ana Paula Chaves;Marco Aurelio Gerosa;Fabio Kon

  • A systematic literature review on the barriers faced by newcomers to open source software projects

    Igor Steinmacher;Marco Aurelio Graciotto Silva;Marco Aurelio Gerosa;David F. Redmiles

  • Service-oriented middleware for the Future Internet: state of the art and research directions

    Valérie Issarny;Nikolaos Georgantas;Sara Hachem;Apostolos Zarras

  • Applying the 3C Model to Groupware Development

    Hugo Fuks;Alberto Barbosa Raposo;Marco Aurélio Gerosa;Carlos José Pereira de Lucena

  • Overcoming open source project entry barriers with a portal for newcomers

    Igor Steinmacher;Tayana Uchoa Conte;Christoph Treude;Marco Aurelio Gerosa

  • The Power of Bots: Characterizing and Understanding Bots in OSS Projects

    Mairieli Wessel;Bruno Mendes de Souza;Igor Steinmacher;Igor S. Wiese

  • The 3C Collaboration Model

    Hugo Fuks;Alberto Raposo;Marco A. Gerosa;Mariano Pimental

  • The Development and Application of Distance Learning Courses on the Internet

    Hugo Fuks;Marco Aurelio Gerosa;Carlos Jose Pereira de Lucena

  • Why is programming so difficult to learn?: Patterns of Difficulties Related to Programming Learning Mid-Stage

    Yorah Bosse;Marco Aurélio Gerosa

  • More Common Than You Think: An In-depth Study of Casual Contributors

    Gustavo Pinto;Igor Steinmacher;Marco Aurelio Gerosa

  • How Should My Chatbot Interact? A Survey on Social Characteristics in Human–Chatbot Interaction Design

    Ana Paula Chaves;Ana Paula Chaves;Marco Aurelio Gerosa

  • Why do newcomers abandon open source software projects

    Igor Steinmacher;Igor Wiese;Ana Paula Chaves;Marco Aurelio Gerosa

  • Engenharia de Groupware: Desenvolvimento de Aplicações Colaborativas

    Hugo Fuks;Alberto B. Raposo;Marco Aurélio Gerosa

  • On-demand Developer Documentation

    Martin P. Robillard;Andrian Marcus;Christoph Treude;Gabriele Bavota

  • Awareness Support in Distributed Software Development: A Systematic Review and Mapping of the Literature

    Igor Steinmacher;Ana Paula Chaves;Marco Aurélio Gerosa

  • Newcomers’ Barriers. . . Is That All? An Analysis of Mentors’ and Newcomers’ Barriers in OSS Projects

    Sogol Balali;Igor Steinmacher;Igor Steinmacher;Umayal Annamalai;Anita Sarma

  • Almost there: a study on quasi-contributors in open source software projects

    Igor Steinmacher;Gustavo Pinto;Igor Scaliante Wiese;Marco Aurelio Gerosa

  • Inter- and intra-relationships between communication coordination and cooperation in the scope of the 3C Collaboration Model

    H. Fuks;A. Raposo;M.A. Gerosa;M. Pimentel

  • Awareness support in global software development: a systematic review based on the 3C collaboration model

    Igor Steinmacher;Ana Paula Chaves;Marco Aurelio Gerosa

Frequent Co-Authors

Carlos José Pereira de Lucena
Carlos José Pereira de Lucena Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Christoph Treude
Christoph Treude Singapore Management University
Fabio Kon
Fabio Kon Universidade de São Paulo
David Redmiles
David Redmiles University of California, Irvine
Dejan Milojicic
Dejan Milojicic Hewlett-Packard (United States)
Arie van Deursen
Arie van Deursen Delft University of Technology
Panos Vassiliadis
Panos Vassiliadis University of Ioannina
Gabriele Bavota
Gabriele Bavota Universita della Svizzera Italiana
Valérie Issarny
Valérie Issarny French Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation - INRIA
Gregorio Robles
Gregorio Robles King Juan Carlos University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Computer Science in the USA opens various routes for learners at every stage. Aspiring professionals may consider associates degree online programs, which offer a fast entry into IT support, web development, or network administration. These flexible courses let you balance studies with other commitments.

For those seeking quick advancement, some students look for the quickest masters degree online. Accelerated options allow you to earn your qualification in just 12-18 months, making it possible to boost your career without a long time commitment.

Career shifters and industry veterans alike often wonder, what masters program should I do? Specializations in data science, cybersecurity, or software engineering are consistently in high demand, promising strong job prospects and competitive salaries.

Lastly, many students opt for easy certifications that pay well to quickly demonstrate skills or shift into new tech fields. These certifications can complement a degree or act as standalone credentials, supporting both rapid career growth and specialization.

Best Scientists Citing Marco Aurélio Gerosa

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles