Tamara Munzner is a leader in the development, evaluation, and characterization of visualization systems and techniques. She has contributed problem-driven visualization solutions to many application domains ranging from genomics to journalism. Her technique-driven visualization interests include graph drawing and dimensionality reduction. Her widely used book Visualization Analysis and Design provides a systematic, comprehensive framework for thinking about visualization in terms of principles and design choices.
Professor Tamara Munzner is one of nine UBC faculty members announced by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as new Fellows and Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists in September 2025. Fellows and College Members are officially inducted into the RSC at the annual Celebration of Excellence and Engagement in November.
Meet All of UBC's 2025 RSC Inductees
