About Me

My name is Tanja Munz-Körner (née Munz). I have extensive experience in software development, research and teaching. I am interested in scientific and technical topics and have a passion for creativity and art. This passion is also reflected in my interest for creating visualizations and data analyses. Additionally, I am fascinated by 3D technologies such as 3D programming, computer animation, and simulation.

Most recently, I work as a research assistant and PhD student at the Visualization Research Center of the University of Stuttgart (VISUS). My research focused on developing interactive visual analytics systems and performing data analyses, especially in the areas of machine learning (explainable AI) and eye-tracking. The topic of my doctoral thesis is: "Visual Analysis of Sequential Data."

I have knowledge in implementing applications with graphical user interfaces (e.g., JavaScript/HTML/CSS, Python, C++ with Qt, C# with WPF, Python with PySide/wxPython) as well as in creating visualizations/graphics with D3.js, the Qt Graphics View Framework, and OpenGL.

I received my degree as a Computer Scientist (German Diplom) from the University of Stuttgart. Additionally, I completed a Master of Science in Computer Animation and Visual Effects at Bournemouth University (UK). During my computer science studies, I focused on computer graphics and visualization, with many of my projects falling under information visualization. During my one-year stay abroad in England, I expanded my skills in 3D programming and became familiar with several graphics and animation programs. Before my research position, I worked as a software and pipeline developer at LUXX Studios in Stuttgart. As a side job, I have assisted in conducting training sessions as part of Bosch’s "Mission to Move Software Qualification" by preparing teaching material and supervising exercises. In my current position as a research assistant, I have also been involved in teaching by supervising student theses and conducting exercises.