Marlon Gerardo Dumas Menjivar, Professor of Information Systems

Professor Marlon Dumas is one of the most outstanding representatives of Estonian and international computer science, whose long-standing work at the University of Tartu has left a profound mark both on the Institute of Computer Science and the field of research.

Originally from Honduras, Professor Dumas started work at the University of Tartu in 2007. The Software Engineering master’s programme, which he initiated and has continuously developed, has become an important pillar of the field, having produced more than 500 specialists with a master’s degree to date. With his support, the Institute of Computer Science has grown from a small team into an internationally recognised centre of excellence employing over 250 people.

Professor Dumas is a leading authority in business process management, process analysis and developing service-oriented information systems. His work has been widely cited and used in teaching worldwide. Through active publishing, he has become one of Estonia’s most highly cited researchers, significantly influencing both the academic and business spheres, particularly in the fields of data mining and automated analysis.

Professor Marlon Dumas has set an example in the effective application of research in entrepreneurship. His research and collaboration with Queensland University of Technology and the University of Melbourne have led to the development of Apromore, an AI-based business process optimisation platform that has enabled important scientific ideas to be successfully applied in industry. He is also one of the authors of the textbook Fundamentals of Business Process Management, which is used in many universities abroad.

Marlon Dumas is one of the brightest stars among computer scientists, distinguished by an exceptional sense of humour and unique talent admired by colleagues at the University of Tartu and in scientific circles worldwide. He has broad horizons, is always kind, solution-oriented and available to colleagues, offering new and creative perspectives when discussing work issues.