Dr. rer. nat. Lukas Netz

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Software Engineering
Department of Computer Science 3
RWTH Aachen University
Ahornstraße 55
D-52074 Aachen

+49 (241) 80-21325
netz@se-rwth.de

Room 4306


My recent research is concentrating on AI-driven software engineering (domain-specific modeling languages, modeling tools) and model-based generation of Enterprise Information Systems.

Fachstudienberatung

Telefonsprechstunde: Mittwochs, 13.30 – 16.00 Uhr
Tel.: +49 241 80 21022
Mail: bachelor@informatik.rwth-aachen.de

Weiterführende Informationen:

Das Bachelor-Informatikstudium an der RWTH: Eine übersicht
Bachelor Informatik: alle Details und ausführliche Beschreibungen
Informatik studieren an der RWTH: Vortrag

For matters concerning module pool organization (Modulangebotsorganisation) please use the following email address:
modulangebot.informatik@fb1.rwth-aachen.de

Research:

AI-Driven Software Engineering: The integration of artificial intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs), into software engineering processes is being explored. This includes the use of LLMs for model synthesis in domain-specific languages and methods to ensure syntactic validity in LLM-based modeling tasks.

Model-Driven Software Engineering (MDSE): Methodologies and tools are being developed to leverage models for the automation and improvement of software development. Research focuses on generating customized low-code development platforms for digital twins and applying model-driven engineering in various domains.

Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs): The design and application of DSLs tailored to specific application domains are being investigated. This includes creating modeling tools and languages aimed at addressing the unique needs of different sectors, with a focus on enhancing precision and usability.

Information Systems: Model-based generation of enterprise information systems. This involves developing methodologies for the continuous transition from model-driven prototypes to full-scale, real-world enterprise applications. Additionally, strategies for retrofitting generative aspects into existing applications are being explored to improve maintainability and scalability.

Projects:

Publications:

  1. [Net24]
    L. Netz:
    Model-Driven Method for the Development of Full-Size Web-Based Information Systems.
    Aachener Informatik-Berichte, Software Engineering, Band 55, ISBN 978-3-8440-9833-4, Shaker Verlag, Dec. 2024.
  2. [NRR24]
    L. Netz, J. Reimer, B. Rumpe:
    Using Grammar Masking to Ensure Syntactic Validity in LLM-based Modeling Tasks.
    In: Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Model-driven Engineering, MODELS Companion ’24: International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems (MDE Intelligence), pp. 570-577, DOI 10.1145/3652620.3687805, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Oct. 2024.
  3. [CMNR24]
    J. Charles, J. Michael, L. Netz, B. Rumpe:
    Teaching Model-Driven Low-Code Development Platforms.
    In: Educators Symposium, MODELS Companion ’24: International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems, pp. 115-122, DOI 10.1145/3652620.3687778, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Oct. 2024.
  4. [KKN+24]
    H. Kausch, K. Koppes, L. Netz, P. O’Brien, M. Pfeiffer, D. Raco, M. Radny, A. Rath, R. Richstein, B. Rumpe:
    Applied Model-Based Co-Development for Zero-Emission Flight Systems Based on SysML.
    In: Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress (DLRK 2024), DOI 10.25967/630489, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Lilienthal-Oberth e.V., Oct. 2024.
  5. [BDMN+24]
    N. Baumann, J. S. Diaz, J. Michael, L. Netz, H. Nqiri, J. Reimer, B. Rumpe:
    Combining Retrieval-Augmented Generation and Few-Shot Learning for Model Synthesis of Uncommon DSLs.
    In: Modellierung 2024 - Workshopband, H. Giese, K. Rosenthal (Eds.), pp. 1-15, DOI 10.18420/modellierung2024-ws-007, GI, Mar. 2024.
  6. [NMR24]
    L. Netz, J. Michael, B. Rumpe:
    From Natural Language to Web Applications: Using Large Language Models for Model-Driven Software Engineering.
    In: Modellierung 2024, M. Weske, J. Michael (Eds.), pp. 179-195, LNI, DOI 10.18420/modellierung2024_018, GI, Mar. 2024.
  7. [GLM+24]
    A. Gerasimov, P. Letmathe, J. Michael, L. Netz, B. Rumpe:
    Modeling Financial, Project and Staff Management: A Case Report from the MaCoCo Project.
    In: Enterprise Modelling and Information Systems Architectures - International Journal of Conceptual Modeling, Volume 19, DOI 10.18417/emisa.19.3, Gesellschaft für Informatik, Feb. 2024.
  8. [BGK+24]
    C. Buschhaus, A. Gerasimov, J. C. Kirchhof, J. Michael, L. Netz, B. Rumpe, S. Stüber:
    Lessons Learned from Applying Model-Driven Engineering in 5 Domains: The Success Story of the MontiGem Generator Framework.
    In: Science of Computer Programming, Volume 232, pp. 103033, DOI 10.1016/j.scico.2023.103033, Jan. 2024.
  9. [FHM+23]
    S. Fur, M. Heithoff, J. Michael, L. Netz, J. Pfeiffer, B. Rumpe, A. Wortmann:
    Sustainable Digital Twin Engineering for the Internet of Production.
    In: Digital Twin Driven Intelligent Systems and Emerging Metaverse, E. Karaarslan, Ö. Aydin, Ü. Cali, M. Challenger (Eds.), pp. 101-121, Springer Nature Singapore, Apr. 2023.
  10. [MNN+22]
    J. Michael, I. Nachmann, L. Netz, B. Rumpe, S. Stüber:
    Generating Digital Twin Cockpits for Parameter Management in the Engineering of Wind Turbines.
    In: Modellierung 2022, pp. 33-48, DOI 10.18420/modellierung2022-012, Gesellschaft für Informatik, Jun. 2022.
  11. [DHM+22]
    M. Dalibor, M. Heithoff, J. Michael, L. Netz, J. Pfeiffer, B. Rumpe, S. Varga, A. Wortmann:
    Generating Customized Low-Code Development Platforms for Digital Twins.
    In: Journal of Computer Languages (COLA), Volume 70, Art. 101117, Elsevier, Jun. 2022.
  12. [DGM+21]
    I. Drave, A. Gerasimov, J. Michael, L. Netz, B. Rumpe, S. Varga:
    A Methodology for Retrofitting Generative Aspects in Existing Applications.
    In: Journal of Object Technology (JOT), A. Pierantonio (Eds.), Volume 20, pp. 1-24, DOI 10.5381/jot.2021.20.2.a7, AITO - Association Internationale pour les Technologies Objets, Nov. 2021.
  13. [GMNR21]
    A. Gerasimov, J. Michael, L. Netz, B. Rumpe:
    Agile Generator-Based GUI Modeling for Information Systems.
    In: Modelling to Program (M2P), A. Dahanayake, O. Pastor, B. Thalheim (Eds.), pp. 113-126, Springer, Mar. 2021.
  14. [GMN+20]
    A. Gerasimov, J. Michael, L. Netz, B. Rumpe, S. Varga:
    Continuous Transition from Model-Driven Prototype to Full-Size Real-World Enterprise Information Systems.
    In: 25th Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS 2020), B. Anderson, J. Thatcher, R. Meservy (Eds.), pp. 1-10, AIS Electronic Library (AISeL), Association for Information Systems (AIS), Aug. 2020.
  15. [AMN+20b]
    K. Adam, J. Michael, L. Netz, B. Rumpe, S. Varga:
    Model-Based Software Engineering at RWTH Aachen University.
    In: 40 Years EMISA: Digital Ecosystems of the Future: Methodology, Techniques and Applications (EMISA’19), Volume P-304, pp. 183-188, LNI, Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V., May 2020.
  16. [AMN+20a]
    K. Adam, J. Michael, L. Netz, B. Rumpe, S. Varga:
    Enterprise Information Systems in Academia and Practice: Lessons learned from a MBSE Project.
    In: 40 Years EMISA: Digital Ecosystems of the Future: Methodology, Techniques and Applications (EMISA’19), Volume P-304, pp. 59-66, LNI, Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V., May 2020.
  17. [GHK+20]
    A. Gerasimov, P. Heuser, H. Ketteniß, P. Letmathe, J. Michael, L. Netz, B. Rumpe, S. Varga:
    Generated Enterprise Information Systems: MDSE for Maintainable Co-Development of Frontend and Backend.
    In: Companion Proceedings of Modellierung 2020 Short, Workshop and Tools & Demo Papers, J. Michael, D. Bork (Eds.), pp. 22-30, CEUR Workshop Proceedings, Feb. 2020.
  18. [MNRV19]
    J. Michael, L. Netz, B. Rumpe, S. Varga:
    Towards Privacy-Preserving IoT Systems Using Model Driven Engineering.
    In: Proceedings of MODELS 2019. Workshop MDE4IoT, N. Ferry, A. Cicchetti, F. Ciccozzi, A. Solberg, M. Wimmer, A. Wortmann (Eds.), pp. 595-614, CEUR Workshop Proceedings, Sep. 2019.
  19. [ANV+18]
    K. Adam, L. Netz, S. Varga, J. Michael, B. Rumpe, P. Heuser, P. Letmathe:
    Model-Based Generation of Enterprise Information Systems.
    In: Enterprise Modeling and Information Systems Architectures (EMISA’18), M. Fellmann, K. Sandkuhl (Eds.), Volume 2097, pp. 75-79, CEUR Workshop Proceedings, CEUR-WS.org, May 2018.