**Marsha Chechik** *(photo: Jeff Beardall)*

Marsha Chechik, professor in the Department of Computer Science, is one of the recipients of the Faculty of Arts and Science’s 2025 Dean’s Research Excellence Awards.

The Dean’s Research Excellence Awards celebrate distinguished scholars whose research has a sustained and substantive influence within their fields. These awards are designed to elevate the international profile of our faculty by showcasing exceptional contributions to knowledge, creativity and innovation.

“I extend my congratulations to these outstanding scholars. Their research reflects not only exceptional rigour and creativity, but also a deep commitment to advancing knowledge that shapes our world,” said Stephen Wright, interim dean of the Faculty of Arts & Science.

Chechik is a leading figure in software engineering whose research tackles some of the toughest challenges in software safety and security. She has developed innovative methods that help developers work effectively even when information is incomplete. Her breakthroughs in software product line engineering have shaped practices at major companies worldwide.

“Marsha’s work has fundamentally changed how we think about building safe and secure software systems,” said Eyal de Lara, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science. “Her frameworks for reasoning about incomplete and uncertain models give developers tools to move forward with confidence, and her leadership in safety assurance has set new standards for critical systems.”