Katia Romero Felizardo

Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Universidade de São Paulo

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Katia Romero Felizardo is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of software engineering, robotics, and embedded systems, with a particular focus on developing structured methodologies for building complex software-driven systems. Her research addresses the growing challenge of applying rigorous software engineering principles to domains where reliability and architecture design are critical, including mobile robotics and service-oriented systems. Among her most notable contributions is the development of ArchSORS, a dedicated software process for designing architectures of service-oriented robotic systems, published in 2017 and accumulating 7 citations. This work reflects her recognition that modern robots — increasingly collaborative and human-facing — demand more sophisticated architectural frameworks than traditional approaches offer. Her earlier systematic mapping study on software engineering practices in embedded and mobile robot software development (2010) laid important groundwork by surveying the field and identifying gaps in existing knowledge. Felizardo's trajectory shows a sustained commitment to bridging theoretical software engineering with the practical demands of robotics, contributing both foundational surveys and applied process models. Her work is particularly valuable for researchers and practitioners seeking structured guidance in an area where ad hoc development practices remain common.