Tehnoloogialased

Tehnoloogialased is an Estonian adjective meaning technology-related, used to describe topics, disciplines, or research that pertain to technology and its applications. The term is formed from tehnoloogia (technology) with the suffix -lased, indicating relation or belonging, and is commonly used in academic, professional, and policy discourse to refer to technological disciplines as a whole.

The scope of tehnoloogialased topics is broad. It encompasses engineering disciplines, information technology, computer science, materials science, automation and robotics, electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as applied sciences that support technological development such as industrial design, human–computer interaction, and technology management. It also covers policy, ethics, and economics related to technology and innovation, including technology assessment and the knowledge economy.

In usage, phrases such as tehnoloogialased uuringud, tehnoloogialased valdkonnad, and tehnoloogialase arenduse are common. While closely related to the adjective tehnoloogiline (technological), tehno- logialased emphasizes the field or domain rather than a single technological feature.

In education and research, the term appears in program descriptions and research agendas to signal a focus on technology-centered topics, often within broader faculties of science and engineering. It serves as an umbrella term for study and inquiry that addresses the development, application, and impact of technology.