About Me

I am a PhD student in Computer Science at the University of Victoria.

If you are interested to collaborate or chat, please email me at - zane.zeshili@gmail.com

Research Interests

• AI for Software Engineering
• Human Centered AI
• Responsible AI
• Human Aspects of Software Engineering
• Requirements Engineering
• User Feedback and Social Media Analysis

My current research focuses on leveraging AI to transform software engineering practices and improve human-centered AI adoption. My research also examines the socio-technical challenges of integrating AI into software development, focusing on improving accessibility, mitigating algorithmic biases, and fostering trust in AI systems.

News and Updates

• Jan 2024：I am excited to serve as Co-Instructor for the course SENG321: Requirements Engineering at the University of Victoria.
• Oct 2023：Our paper “Understanding User Feedback in Software Ecosystems: A Study on Challenges and Mitigation Strategies” has been accepted by ICSOB 2023.
• Aug 2023：Our paper “Unveiling the Life Cycle of User Feedback: Best Practices from Software Practitioners” has been accepted by ICSE 2024 Technical Track.
• May 2023：Our paper “A Data-Driven Approach for Finding Requirements Relevant Feedback from TikTok and YouTube” has been accepted by the Requirements Engineering 2023 Technical Track.
• May 2022：Started a research exchange at Singapore Management University, advised by Prof. David Lo.
• Dec 2022：Our paper ““Software is the easy part of Software Engineering” – Lessons and Experiences from A Large-Scale, Multi-Team Capstone Course” has been accepted by ICSE 2023 Software Engineering Education and Training.
• Dec 2022：Our paper “Leveraging Diversity in Software Engineering Education through Community Engaged Learning and a Supportive Network” has been accepted by ICSE 2023 Software Engineering Education and Training.
• May 2022：Our paper “Narratives: the Unforeseen Influencer of Privacy Concerns” has been accepted by the Requirements Engineering 2022 Technical Track.
• Apr 2022：Happy to be awarded the NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship - Doctoral Award