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Bernhard K. Aichernig is a full professor of Formal Methods at Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), Austria, where he leads the Institute of Formal Models and Verification (FMV). His research focuses on the foundations of software engineering for dependable and trustworthy systems, with interests in automated falsification, verification, and modelling. Current topics include automata learning, learning-based testing, and the integration of symbolic and subsymbolic AI. He is the author of more than 140 scientific publications. 

Until April 2025, he was affiliated with Graz University of Technology. From 2002 to 2006, he held a faculty position at the United Nations University in Macao, China. He served on the board of Formal Methods Europe from 2004 to 2016. Prof. Aichernig holds a habilitation in Practical Computer Science and Formal Methods, a doctorate, and a Diplom-Ingenieur degree, all from Graz University of Technology.

New Position at JKU

I started on April 1st as Professor of Formal Methods at Johannes Kepler University in Linz, where I’m now heading the Institute of Formal Models and Verification.

This marks a new chapter after more than 27 years at Graz University of Technology, interrupted only by four years at UNU in Macau (2002–2006). It was a fantastic time at TU Graz, and I’m very grateful to my alma mater for all the opportunities, collaborations, and support over the years.

I’m looking forward to working with my new colleagues at JKU and continuing research and teaching in formal methods. Let’s make systems not only more intelligent — but also more dependable and trustworthy.