Publications

A. Al-Emran, P. Kapur, D. Pfahl, and G. Ruhe. Studying the impact of uncertainty in operational release planning – An integrated method and its initial evaluation, Information and Software Technology 52(4):446–461, 2010.

Q. Wang, V. Garousi, R. Madachy, and D. Pfahl. Trustworthy Software Development Processes - International Conference on Software Process, ICSP 2009, Vancouver, Canada, May 16-17, 2009, Proceedings, Springer-Verlag , 2009.

V. Garousi, K. Khosrovian, and D. Pfahl. A Customizable Pattern-based Software Process Simulation Model: Design, Calibration and Application, Software Process Improvement and Practice 14(3):165-180, 2009.

J. E. Hannay, H. P. Langtangen, C. MacLeod, D. Pfahl, J. Singer, and G. Wilson. How Do Scientists Develop and Use Scientific Software?, In: Software Engineering for Computational Science and Engineering , ed. by Jeff Carver, pp. 1-8, IEEE Computer Society, 2009.

Q. Wang, D. Pfahl, and D. Raffo. Making Globally Distributed Software Development a Success Story - International Conference on Software Process, ICSP 2008, Leipzig, Germany, May 10-11, 2008, Proceedings, Berlin-Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag , 2008.

A. Al-Emran and D. Pfahl. Performing Operational Release Planning, Replanning and Risk Analysis using a System Dynamics Simulation Model, Software Process: Improvement and Practice 13(3):265-279, 2008.

A. Al-Emran, D. Pfahl, and G. Ruhe. A Method for Re-planning of Software Releases using Discrete-event Simulation, Software Process: Improvement and Practice 13(1):19-33, 2008.

A. Al-Emran, P. Kapur, D. Pfahl, and G. Ruhe. Simulating Worst Case Scenarios and Analyzing their Combined Effect in Operational Release Planning, In: International Conference on Software Process (ICSP 2008), ed. by Q. Wang, D. Pfahl, D. Raffo, pp. 269-281, Springer. LNCS 5007, 2008.

K. Khosrovian, D. Pfahl, and V. Garousi. GENSIM 2.0: A Customizable Process Simulation Model for Software Process Evaluation, In: International Conference on Software Process (ICSP 2008), ed. by Q. Wang, D. Pfahl, D. Raffo, pp. 294-306, Springer. LNCS 5007, 2008.

H. Zhang, B. Kitchenham, and D. Pfahl. Reflections on 10 Years of Software Process Simulation Modeling: A Systematic Review, In: International Conference on Software Process (ICSP 2008), ed. by Q. Wang, D. Pfahl, D. Raffo, pp. 345-356, Springer. LNCS 5007, 2008.

H. Zhang, B. Kitchenham, and D. Pfahl. Software Process Simulation over the Past Decade: Trends Discovery from A Systematic Review, In: ACM-IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement (ESEM 2008), ed. by S. Elbaum, and J. Muench, pp. 345-348, ACM SIGSOFT & IEEE CS, ACM, 2008.

H. Zhang, B. Kitchenham, and D. Pfahl. Software Process Simulation Modeling: Facts, Trends and Directions, In: Proceedings of the 15th Asia-Pacific Software Engineering Conference (APSEC 2008), ed. by Lin et al., pp. 59-66, IEEE Computer Society, 2008.

A. Jedlitschka, M. Ciolkowski, and D. Pfahl. Reporting Experiments in Software Engineering, In: Guide to Advanced Empirical Software Engineering, ed. by Forrest Shull, Janice Singer, Dag I.K. Sjøberg. Springer-Verlag London, chap. 8, pp. 201-228, 2008.

M. Mueller and D. Pfahl. Simulation Methods, In: Guide to Advanced Empirical Software Engineering, ed. by Forrest Shull, Janice Singer, Dag I.K. Sjøberg. Springer-Verlag London, chap. 5, pp. 117-152, 2008.

K. Khosrovian, D. Pfahl, and V. Garousi. GENSIM 2.0: A Customizable Process Simulation Model for Software Process Evaluation, University of Calgary and Simula Research Laboratory, 2008.

K. Khosrovian, D. Pfahl, and V. Garousi. Calibrating a Customizable System Dynamics Simulation Model of Generic Software Development Processes, University of Calgary and Simula Research Laboratory, 2008.

K. Khosrovian, D. Pfahl, and V. Garousi. Application Scenarios for a Customizable System Dynamics Simulation Model of Generic Software Development Processes, University of Calgary and Simula Research Laboratory, 2008.

D. Pfahl. Meeting the Quality Goals – Better Software Products through Accelerated Technology Evaluation in a Virtual Software Production Laboratory (VSPL), Invited lecture at Laboratory for Internet Software Technologies (iTechs), Institute of Software Chinese Academy of Science (ISCAS), Beijing, 20 October, 2008.

D. Pfahl. Simulation-Based Planning, Re-Planning and Stability Analysis for Operational Release Plans, Invited lecture at Institute of Software Chinese Academy of Science (ISCAS), Beijing, 23 October, 2008.

D. Rombach, V. Basili, K. Schneider, B. Kitchenham, D. Pfahl, and R. Selby. Empirical Software Engineering Issues – Critical Assessment and Future Directions. International Workshop, Dagstuhl Castle, Germany, June 26-30, 2006, Revised Papers, Berlin-Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag , 2007.

Q. Wang, D. Pfahl, and D. Raffo. Software Process Dynamics and Agility. International Conference on Software Process, ICSP 2007, Minneapolis, MN, USA, May 19-20, 2007. Proceedings, Berlin-Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag , 2007.

D. Pfahl, A. Al-Emran, and G. Ruhe. A System Dynamics Model for Analyzing the Stability of Software Release Plans, Software Process: Improvement and Practice 12(5):475-490, 2007.

A. Al-Emran and D. Pfahl. Operational Planning, Re-Planning and Risk Analysis for Software Releases, In: Proceedings of Int'l Conference on Product-focused Process Improvement (PROFES 2007), ed. by Münch, J. and Abrahamsson, P., pp. 315-329, Springer, 2007.

A. Al-Emran, K. Keyvan, D. Pfahl, and G. Ruhe. Simulation-Based Uncertainty Analysis for Planning Parameters in Operational Product Management, In: Proceedings of the 10th Int. Conference on Integrated Design and Process Technology (IDPT 2007), ed. by A. Ertas et al., pp. 191-201, Society for Design and Process Science, 2007.

A. Al-Emran, D. Pfahl, and G. Ruhe. DynaReP – A Discrete Event Simulation Model for Re-Planning of Software Releases, In: Proceedings of International Conference on Software Process (ICSP 2007), ed. by Wang, Qing et al., pp. 246-258, Springer, 2007.

Q. Wang, D. Pfahl, D. Raffo, and P. Wernick. Software Process Change. International Software Process Workshop and International Workshop on Software Process Simulation and Modeling, SPW/ProSim 2006, Shanghai, China, May 20-21, 2006, Proceedings, Springer Berlin / Heidelberg , 2006.

D. Rodriguez, M. A. Sicilia, J. J. Cuadrado-Gallego, and D. Pfahl. e-Learning in Project Management Using Simulation Models: A Case Study Based on the Replication of an Experiment, IEEE Transactions on Education 49(4):451-463, 2006.

D. Pfahl, G. Ruhe, K. Lebsanft, and M. Stupperich. Software Process Simulation with System Dynamics - A Tool for Learning and Decision Support, In: New Trends in Software Process Modelling, ed. by S. T. Acuña, M. I. Sánchez-Segura. World Scientific, vol. Vol. 18, chap. 3, pp. 57-90. Series on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering, 2006.

D. Pfahl, D. Raffo, I. Rus, and P. Wernick. Sixths International Workshop on Software Process Simulation and Modeling, ProSim 2005. Proceedings (CD-ROM), Stuttgart: Fraunhofer IRB , 2005.

J. Muench, D. Pfahl, and I. Rus. Virtual Software Engineering Laboratories in Support of Trade-off Analyses, Software Quality Journal 13(4):407-428, 2005.

A. Jedlitschka and D. Pfahl. Reporting Guidelines for Controlled Experiments in Software Engineering., In: Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering (ISESE 2005), ed. by R. Jeffery et al., pp. 94-104, IEEE Computer Society, 2005.

D. Pfahl. ProSim/RA – Software Process Simulation in Support of Risk Assessment, In: Value-based Software Engineering, ed. by S. Biffl, A. Aurum, B. Boehm, H. Erdogmus, P. Grünbacher. Springer, chap. 13, pp. 263-286, 2005.

D. Pfahl and G. Ruhe. System Dynamics and Goal-Oriented Measurement: A Hybrid Approach, In: Handbook of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering, ed. by S. K. Chang. World Scientific, vol. Vol 3: Recent Advances, chap. 15, pp. 429-454, 2005.

P. Waterson, S. Weibelzahl, and D. Pfahl. Software Process Modeling: Socio-Technical Perspectives, In: Software Process Modeling, ed. by S. T. Acuña, N. Juristo. Springer, vol. 10, chap. 5, pp. 111-139. The Kluwer International Series in Software Engineering, 2005.

D. Pfahl, D. Raffo, I. Rus, and P. Wernick. Fifth International Workshop on Software Process Simulation and Modeling, ProSim 2004. Proceedings, Stevenage: IEE Publishing , 2004.

D. Pfahl, O. Laitenberger, G. Ruhe, J. Dorsch, and T. Krivobokova. Evaluating the Learning Effectiveness of Using Simulations in Software Project Management Education: Results from a Twice Replicated Experiment, Information and Software Technology 46(2004):127-147, 2004.

I. Gruetzner, C. Hebestreit, D. Pfahl, and C. Vollmers. Erfolgsfaktoren für effektives E-Learning - Ergebnisse einer empirischen Studie, In: Proceedings der 2. e-Learning Fachtagung Informatik (DelFI 2004), ed. by Gregor Engels, Silke Seehusen, pp. 295-306, Gesellschaft fuer Informatik (GI), 2004.

A. Jedlitschka and D. Pfahl. Towards Comprehensive Experience-based Decision Support, In: Proceedings of Software Process Improvement: 11th European Conference (EuroSPI 2004), ed. by Dingsøyr, Torgeir, pp. 34-45, Springer, 2004.

A. Jedlitschka, D. Pfahl, and F. Bomarius. A Framework for Experience-based Decision Support for Software Engineering Technology Selection, In: Proceedings of 16th International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering (SEKE 2004), ed. by Frank Maurer, Günther Ruhe, pp. 342-345, Knowledge Systems Institute, 2004.

D. Rodriguez, M. Satpathy, and D. Pfahl. Effective Software Project Management Education through Simulation Models: An Externally Replicated Experiment, In: Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Product Focused Software Process Improvement (PROFES 2004), ed. by Frank Bomarius, Hajimu Iida, pp. 287-301, Springer, 2004.

D. Pfahl, S. Trapp, and D. Helic. A Methodology-Driven Software Infrastructure for Work-Based Learning, In: Researching Technology for Tomorrow’s Learning: Insights from the European research community, ed. by M. Kelleher, A. Haldane and E. Kruizinga. CIBIT Consultants/Educators, chap. 8, pp. 85-95, 2004.

D. Pfahl, O. Laitenberger, J. Dorsch, and G. Ruhe. An Externally Replicated Experiment for Evaluating the Learning Effectiveness of Using Simulations in Software Project Management Education, Empirical Software Engineering 8(4):367-395, 2003.

G. Ruhe, A. Eberlein, and D. Pfahl. Trade-off Analysis for Requirements Selection, International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering 13(4):345-366, 2003.

A. Jedlitschka and D. Pfahl. Experience-Based Model-Driven Improvement Management with Combined Data Sources from Industry and Academia, In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering (ISESE 2003), ed. by Lionel C. Briand and Giovanni Cantone, pp. 154-161, IEEE Computer Society, 2003.

Klaus-D. Althoff and D. Pfahl. Integrating Experience-Based Knowledge Management with Sustained Competence Development, In: Managing Software Engineering Knowledge, ed. by A. Aurum, R. Jeffery, C. Wohlin and M. Handzic. Springer, chap. 13, pp. 269-294, 2003.

D. Pfahl and G. Ruhe. IMMoS - A Methodology for Integrated Measurement, Modelling, and Simulation, Software Process Improvement and Practice 7(2002):189-210, 2002.

A. Birk and D. Pfahl. A Systems Perspective on Software Process Improvement, In: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Product Focused Software Process Improvement (PROFES 2002), ed. by Markku Oivo, Seija Komi-Sirviö, pp. 88-102, Springer, 2002.

I. Gruetzner, N. Angkasaputra, and D. Pfahl. A systematic approach to produce small courseware modules for combined learning and knowledge management environements, In: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering (SEKE 2002), ed. by Genny Tortora, Shi-Kuo Chang, pp. 533-539, ACM, 2002.

G. Ruhe, A. Eberlein, and D. Pfahl. Quantitative WinWin: a new method for decision support in requirements negotiation, In: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering (SEKE 2002), ed. by Genny Tortora, Shi-Kuo Chang, pp. 159-166, ACM, 2002.

D. Pfahl. An Integrated Approach to Simulation-Based Learning in Support of Strategic and Project Management in Software Organisations, PhD thesis, TU Kaiserslautern, Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, Stuttgart, 2001.