AI-Driven Software Engineering and Intelligent Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Artificial intelligence is transforming the foundations of software engineering, enabling new levels of automation, adaptability, and intelligence across the entire development lifecycle. As AI‑driven methods mature, they are reshaping how software is modelled, generated, tested, verified, deployed, and maintained. This Special Issue invites high‑quality contributions that explore the integration of AI techniques into software engineering processes and intelligent system design, as well as studies that examine the reliability, safety, ethics, and societal implications of these technologies.

We welcome submissions on AI‑enhanced modelling, model‑driven engineering, intelligent code generation, automated testing, software analytics, and autonomous or self‑managing systems. Contributions addressing safety‑critical systems, explainable AI for engineering workflows, and trustworthy intelligent systems are particularly encouraged. Papers may present theoretical advances, empirical studies, industrial applications, benchmarks, or comprehensive reviews.

Our aim is to bring together researchers and practitioners to advance the understanding and development of AI‑driven software engineering. By highlighting emerging methods, challenges, and future directions, this Special Issue seeks to foster dialogue and accelerate innovation in intelligent system design and engineering practice.

Dr. Kevin Lano
Dr. Shekoufeh Kolahdouz-Rahimi
Dr. Sobhan Yassipour Tehrani
Guest Editors

Dr. Shirin Hussein
Guest Editor Assistant

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