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Tarja Tiainen is a University Lecturer at the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences, Department of Computing Sciences, Tampere University. Her research focuses on virtual environments, user-centered design, and gender dynamics in ICT. She holds expertise in healthcare design, product development, and innovation diffusion.
Her work explores how virtual prototyping enhances collaborative design processes in industries like healthcare and manufacturing. Notable research includes studies on gender bias in academic recruitment and the perception of renewable energy infrastructure using VR. Tiainen has also contributed to methodologies for evaluating user experiences in virtual spaces, emphasizing ethical considerations and semantic clarity for diverse populations.
Her publications span over two decades, addressing themes such as participatory design, ICT specialists' predispositions, and the interplay between technology and societal structures. She actively engages with interdisciplinary teams to bridge theoretical and applied research in computing sciences.
Professional activities include organizing conferences like IRIS and FeBR, demonstrating her leadership in advancing information systems research. Her work consistently bridges technical innovation with human-centered values, particularly in contexts requiring equitable and inclusive design solutions.
