Sebastian Baltes is a researcher at the Software Engineering Group of Trier University in Germany.
In his research, he empirically analyzes software developers' work habits to derive requirements for new tools or to identify possible process improvements.
Most empirical studies he conducts follow a mixed methods design, combining qualitative and quantitative research methods.
He is especially interested in interdisciplinary research, involving theories and methods from the social sciences and psychology.
Moreover, he is interested in legal aspects of software development, in particular software licenses.
His long-term goal is to bridge the gap between empirical research and practice, both by studying relevant phenomena and by communicating the results back to practitioners.
