Marta Kwiatkowska

I am Professor of Computing Systems at the Oxford University Computing Laboratory and Professorial Fellow of Trinity College. Prior to this, I was Professor of Computer Science in the School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham.

My research is concerned with modelling and analysis methods for complex systems, such as those arising in computer networks, electronic devices and biological organisms. The analysis methods that I investigate include simulation and formal verification, and particularly automatic verification (aka model checking). My work spans the whole spectrum, from theory, through algorithms to software implementation and applications.

The main focus of my research over the past several years has been on modelling and verification of probabilistic systems, which has included both theoretical investigation that resulted in new models and efficient verification algorithms, as well as practical implementation using symbolic model checking techniques. This has culminated in the development of the PRISM model checker, which is widely used for the verification of real-world case studies, ranging from correctness of security protocols, efficiency of wireless protocols, reliability of nanotechnology designs, to the analysis of signalling pathways.

I lead the Quantitative Analysis and Verification research group, part of the Theory and Automated Verification theme. A (still rather) basic webpage for my group can be found here.