Lotta Orsmaa wins SIGCHI Finland master’s thesis award
Lotta Orsmaa’s thesis explores movement methods in virtual reality (VR) and their suitability for 3D model interaction from a user experience perspective. The study provides valuable insights into human-computer interaction, particularly in healthcare applications. You can read the thesis at https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi.
Currently, Orsmaa works at the TAUCHI Research Center, Tampere University.
The winner was announced at the World Usability Day Finland event on Thursday, November 14. Organized by SIGCHI Finland, the event included an honorary speech by the award recipient. Since 2001, SIGCHI Finland has annually recognized the best master’s thesis in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
Orsmaa’s work received special praise for its methodological rigor and practical approach, combining cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven medical imaging segmentation with a focus on enhancing user experience.
Tampere University congratulates Lotta Orsmaa on this outstanding achievement and thanks SIGCHI Finland for recognizing excellence in this important field!
For more information about the World Usability Day event, visit SIGCHI Finland’s website: https://sigchi.fi/event/autumn-seminar-and-world-usability-day-2024/.
Finland Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Human-Computer Interaction or shortly SIGCHI Finland operates to promote increased knowledge of and greater interest in the science, design, development, and applications of modern computing in human-computer interaction (HCI). In addition, the association aims at providing means of communication to professionals and students in the field of HCI
