The Software Engineering Research Center TASE conducts cross-disciplinary research
TASE develops effective methods for producing high-quality software in a predictable and financially sustainable manner.
Established in 2023, TASE studies, among other things, the utilisation of artificial intelligence in software engineering, the development of software solutions for the energy industry, and the advancement of education in software engineering.
Kari Systä, a Professor of Software Engineering in the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences (ITC) at Tampere University, says that the goal is for the disciplines under the TASE umbrella to benefit from the centre’s combined pool of talent and broader range of expertise.
“As a research centre, TASE is not isolated from the rest of the world but maintains research collaborations across disciplinary boundaries. We actively collaborate with the software engineering industry, creating mutual benefits for all involved. Our industry relations enable us to identify the areas of expertise that are currently in demand and thereby ensure our educational offerings remain up to date.”
TASE maintains close ties with the software engineering sector. By aligning its ambitious research activities and teaching content with industry needs, the centre ensures its graduates are highly sought-after by employers.
“The Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences produces the largest number of IT professionals in Finland, and our graduates enjoy an excellent employment rate,” Systä points out.
The Faculty integrates the latest research findings into its educational programmes.
“For example, Professor of Computing Sciences Hannu-Matti Järvinen and his research group study the most effective methods to teaching programming,” Systä says.
In the spring of 2023, Professor of Computing Sciences Pekka Abrahamsson founded the GPT Lab within TASE. The lab not only investigates how AI can be utilised in workplaces – for example, to streamline coding processes – but also collaborates with companies.
“We assist companies in leveraging AI to enhance coding efficiency. For example, AI has the potential to improve customer services and optimise work processes,” Abrahamsson says.
TASE operates across three locations: Tampere, Seinäjoki and Pori. This geographical distribution is considered a strength. According to Systä, the multi-site presence allows TASE to secure funding from multiple regions and build strong ties with companies in all three cities.
Kari Systä emphasises TASE’s commitment to supporting the well-being of its staff: “We are building our research community on the principle that well-being and a positive attitude towards work are essential for maintaining our employees’ overall health and productivity.”
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Kari Systä
Pekka Abrahamsson
Hannu-Matti Järvinen
Author: Hanna Eskelinen
