Key finding: Default Interface Methods enable more flexible API evolution while maintaining backward compatibility.
Michael M. Bechtel
Professor of Political Economy · University of Cologne · ECONtribute
I am Professor of Political Economy at the University of Cologne and Senior Researcher at ECONtribute. My research studies public support for policy, institutional design, and international cooperation, with a focus on climate policy and experimental survey methods.
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Research Areas
Research Focus
AI & LLM Integration
Integration of AI capabilities into business applications, including OpenAI APIs, Teams bots, and Azure AI services for enhanced productivity.
.NET & Blazor
Deep expertise in .NET ecosystem including Blazor, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and modern web development.
Software Architecture
Design and implementation of scalable, maintainable enterprise applications using Clean Code principles, MVVM, and modern .NET patterns.
Team Leadership
Leading software development teams with agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, sprint planning, and resource management.
Featured Work
Recent Publications
Key finding: AI-assisted debugging can significantly reduce diagnosis time for complex software errors.