Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera | Computer Science | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera
University of Cádiz, Spain

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera
Affiliation University of Cádiz
Country Spain
Scopus 49862833800
Documents 18
Citations 58
h-index 4
Subject Area Computer Science
Event International Phenomenological Research Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-4622-5275

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Cádiz, Spain, and a member of the UCASE software engineering research group. Her documented research activity centers on software engineering, particularly software testing, metamorphic testing, model-based testing, and related computational methods. Her publication record also includes work involving educational technologies and collaborative learning. [1]

Abstract

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera’s academic profile reflects sustained engagement with software engineering research at the University of Cádiz. Her work addresses software testing and associated techniques, including metamorphic testing, test-case prioritization, model-based testing, and constraint-based approaches. Her research record also extends to educational innovation and collaborative learning, providing an interdisciplinary connection between software engineering research and higher-education practice. [2]

Keywords

Software engineering; Software testing; Metamorphic testing; Model-based testing; Test-case prioritization; Constraint programming; Service-oriented architectures; Educational innovation.

Introduction

The research profile of Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera is situated within computer science and software engineering, with particular attention to methods for improving software quality and testing processes. Her work has included research on testing service compositions, metamorphic testing, test-case prioritization, and combinations of model-based testing with constraint programming. Bibliographic records also document contributions to educational technology and assessment in higher education. [3]

Research Profile

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera is associated with the UCASE software engineering research group at the University of Cádiz. Her research activity has included participation in regional and national research projects concerned with software architectures, software design, formal modeling, testing, service-oriented systems, search-based software engineering, and data-processing applications. University research records identify her as a university professor and document continued collaboration within software engineering research. [1]

Research Contributions

The research contributions focus on software engineering, including metamorphic testing, WS-BPEL service testing, test-case prioritization, model-based testing, and constraint-based approaches for software verification and quality assurance. [3] [4] Her research also includes educational technology, focusing on wiki-based learning assessment, educational innovation, and software-testing practices that support collaborative and self-assessment in higher education.. [2] [5]

Publications

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera’s publications address software testing, metamorphic testing, test-case prioritization, model-based testing, constraint programming, service-oriented architectures, and educational technologies. Representative publications include research on wiki-based learning assessment, test-case prioritization, metamorphic testing with constraint solvers, WS-BPEL compositions, and model-based testing combined with constraint programming. These works illustrate continuity between methodological software-engineering research and applied educational or systems contexts. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric profile records 18 Scopus documents, 58 citations, and an h-index of 4 for author ID 49862833800. A separate Google Scholar profile supplied for the researcher reports 59 documents, 115 citations, and an h-index of 5. Because bibliometric databases apply different coverage and counting methods, these figures should be interpreted as database-specific indicators rather than interchangeable measures of research output. [1] Her publication record demonstrates research activity extending across software testing and educational applications. Bibliographic records also document continuing collaboration within the University of Cádiz software engineering environment, including publications on model-based testing, constraint programming, and metamorphic testing. [6]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award category aligns with her documented research in software engineering, software testing, metamorphic testing, test-case prioritization, and model-based approaches. Her participation in multiple research projects and publications demonstrates sustained academic engagement across software engineering and educational technology, supporting consideration within an innovation-focused research recognition framework based on the supplied record.

Conclusion

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera’s academic profile integrates university teaching and research in software engineering. Her work includes software testing, metamorphic testing, model-based approaches, constraint programming, service-oriented systems, and educational technology. Participation in research projects and scholarly publications demonstrates sustained contributions to software quality, testing methodologies, and applied computer science research. [1] [6]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera, Author ID 49862833800. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=49862833800
  2. Palomo-Duarte, M., Dodero, J. M., García-Domínguez, A., Neira-Ayuso, P., et al. (2014). Scalability of assessments of wiki-based learning experiences in higher education. Computers in Human Behavior, 31, 638–650. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2013.07.033
  3. de Castro-Cabrera, M. C., García-Domínguez, A., & Medina-Bulo, I. (2020). Trends in prioritization of test cases: 2017–2019. Proceedings of the 35th Annual ACM Symposium on Applied Computing, 2005–2011. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3341105.3374036
  4. de Castro-Cabrera, M. C., García-Domínguez, A., & Medina-Bulo, I. (2019). Using constraint solvers to support metamorphic testing. 2019 IEEE/ACM 4th International Workshop on Metamorphic Testing, 32–39. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/MET.2019.00013
  5. Castro-Cabrera, C., & Medina-Bulo, I. (2011). An approach to metamorphic testing for WS-BPEL compositions. Proceedings of the International Conference on e-Business, 137–142. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5220/0003611401370142
  6. Castro-Cabrera, C., & Medina-Bulo, I. (2012). Application of Metamorphic Testing to a Case Study in Web Services Compositions. Communications in Computer and Information Science, 168–181. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35755-8_13

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Education:

Ms. Eshaa Gogia pursued her Master’s in Data Science at Rutgers University, where she built advanced competencies in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data systems. She also completed her Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Bhilai Institute of Technology, developing her foundational skills in algorithms, programming, and database management. Throughout her education, she demonstrated consistent academic performance and complemented coursework with applied research. Her training spans theoretical foundations, cutting-edge machine learning frameworks, and practical implementation across multiple platforms, equipping her with a robust educational background to excel in multidisciplinary data-driven environments.

Experience:

Ms. Eshaa Gogia has worked across academic research centers, corporate firms, and healthcare organizations. As a Data Engineer at Florida Blue, she designed scalable ETL pipelines and automated ingestion systems, enhancing predictive analytics for healthcare. At the Center of Computational & Integrative Biology, she served as a Program Analyst, managing large ecological datasets and developing dashboards to visualize biodiversity and precipitation trends. Her internship at CGI involved building innovative generative AI tools, including a drug label translation chatbot and a data insights bot. This blend of research and industry practice illustrates her ability to bridge theory with impactful execution.

Research Interest:

Ms. Eshaa Gogia’s research interests focus on applied machine learning, bioinformatics, and healthcare analytics. She is particularly drawn to projects at the intersection of data science and human well-being, with experience in neuroimaging for early detection of brain aging and predictive modeling for ecological systems. Her work demonstrates a passion for advancing scientific discovery through computational innovation, from analyzing drug interactions with AI-driven models to uncovering mortality trends through census health data. These interests reveal her commitment to using data for societal impact, advancing knowledge in health, sustainability, and biomedical research through computational approaches.

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