Technology is the key to a sustainable future
Milena has a deep connection with nature and a strong desire to make a meaningful contribution. As an engineer at the Institute of Energy Systems and Fluid Engineering, she combines her passion for technology with the opportunity to make a positive impact and help bring us closer to a sustainable future.
Milena's story
How a passion for technology and a commitment to sharing knowledge can lead to sustainable solutions for the future. Discover what Milena has to say.
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Profile
At the ZHAW since: 2023
Position: Research Assistant at the School of Engineering
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, ZHAW
First career aspiration: Teacher
Story
I used to spend all my time doing arts and crafts and creating new things from whatever I could find. For a long time, I had no idea that there was a profession for this or that it was called “engineering.” One thing was always clear to me: I never wanted to do “any old” job. I wanted to make a real difference and help protect our environment.
This deep connection to nature has been a constant throughout my life. Whether it was back in my scouting days, during my work for our NGO in Malawi or now at the Institute of Energy Systems and Fluid Engineering in the field of refrigeration engineering, the driving force has always been exactly the same: I am looking for purpose. When I discovered that this institute existed at the ZHAW, I knew immediately that this is my path and here is where I want to study. And now I actually work there. Doing so allows me to combine my passion for technology with something profoundly meaningful. Every project our team works on brings new insights and takes us a real step closer to a more sustainable future.
Being able to pass on my knowledge to the next generation now makes my work even more rewarding. When I see young people flocking to our degree programme in ever-increasing numbers because they too want to make the world a better place and have the same passion for technology and sustainability as I do, it gives me enormous hope. It shows me that technology is the key and we hold it in our hands.