Design Science for PhD Research in the Software Engineering Domain

The keynote introduced the principles of Design Science with the perspective developed by Prof. Roel Wieringa in his book "Design Science", clearly distinguishing between questions of knowledge and engineering problems, and introducing the research cycles that correspond to each case. A rigorous framework for the structuring and development of Doctoral Thesis work will be presented from a methodological point of view and with concrete examples, which participants will be able to apply to their Doctoral Thesis work. The final objective is that doctoral students know how to apply the principles of Design Science to the development and management of their scientific work and can use an effective research methodology, well supported by clear concepts and efficient in their application.