Tarja Rapala Virtanen — Dedicated Service Award (summary for webpage)
Tarja Rapala Virtanen — Technology Director, EIPC Nominated by: Francis Mullany, INEMI Roadmap Manager
Tarja Rapala Virtanen is being recognized for sustained, high impact service to INEMI as co chair of the PCB Roadmap since 2022. Her leadership strengthened the technical credibility and reach of the PCB Roadmap and raised INEMI’s profile through persistent advocacy at major industry forums.
Why she was nominated
•Roadmap leadership: Co chair of the PCB Roadmap, leading the creation and launch of the new online PCB content.
•Advocacy and visibility: Active promoter of the INEMI Roadmap at IPC APEX, EIPC, and other conferences, increasing awareness and adoption.
•Technical grounding: Brought deep manufacturing expertise to ensure the roadmap reflects realistic, detailed technical guidance.
Key qualifications
•Education: M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Åbo Akademi, Turku.
•Experience: Over 35 years in PCB manufacturing technology across process engineering, quality, environment, and technology development roles.
•Track record: Led collaborative projects across Finland, the U.S., and China; authored award winning papers; currently Technology Director at EIPC since 2018.
Impact highlights
•Roadmap content: “Led the creation of the new online PCB content within the INEMI Roadmap, one of the core sections within that roadmap.”
•Industry advocacy: “Tireless advocate for the INEMI Roadmap at various conferences, raising the profile of the roadmap and of INEMI generally.”
•Organizational benefit: Her contributions have directly strengthened the technical credibility and reach of INEMI’s PCB Roadmap, helping the organization engage broader audiences and influence industry practice.
Length and scope of service
•Service duration: More than 3.5 years of active service to INEMI in roadmap leadership and public advocacy.
•Areas served: Roadmapping, conference presentations, and ongoing promotion of INEMI resources.
Contact / attribution
•Nominator: Francis Mullany, Roadmap Manager, INEMI ([email protected])