Xadia Anguiano is figuring out how antennas work and fixing them when they don't.
She traveled from Mexico to pursue a master’s in Wireless, photonics, and space engineering at Chalmers, where she mastered challenging tech problems and collaborated with people worldwide.
– I am currently working at Ericsson in Gothenburg as a radio frequency engineer. My main responsibilities include integrating and manufacturing antenna prototypes, analyzing radiation patterns, and identifying failures in production processes and measurements. During my master’s thesis project, I collaborated with industry partners, which introduced me to Ericsson and other Swedish companies in my field. A fun fact is that my current manager is Swedish and lives in Mexico, so we enjoy sharing our experiences of living in both countries.
In what way has your education prepared you for your career?
– Chalmers is a well-known institution, so it’s common for employers and coworkers to recognize it. Secondly, I am now working in a multicultural and multi-functional team where diversity, knowledge sharing and collaboration is important. I am comfortable in such environments because, during my studies at Chalmers, I worked with diverse groups of people from around the world.
International and inclusive teams were part of my daily life at Chalmers
What was the most valuable thing that you learned?
– Learning the way of working at Chalmers, where international and inclusive teams were part of the daily life. I could learn so much not only from the courses in my programme, but also regarding other cultures, points of views, languages, backgrounds and so on. It was certainly the most rewarding experience I ever had so far.
What is your best memory from studying at Chalmers?
– Our study groups were fantastic! My classmates and I would gather after class to study and tackle questions from previous lessons. It was fun and helped us prepare for exams and projects. This is also how I met my best friend from India. We studied together, hung out a lot, and even traveled to other countries during the holidays. Despite being from very different places, we discovered many similarities in our cultures and lifestyles. We learned a lot about each other’s traditions, which was amazing. We are still in touch and plan to meet up as soon as possible.
Find out more about the programme
Wireless, photonics and space engineering, MSc
The world is undergoing a fourth industrial revolution. Digital data is the new capital, and the internet has become a resource every bit as precious as water or electricity. This master’s programme will train you to become a technology innovator, developing and innovating concepts to form the core of the next generation of cell phones, antennas, quantum computers, sensors, robots, communication systems and satellites. The programme does not aim to provide you with all the answers — rather, to help you ask the right questions. You will graduate as an expert in wireless and photonics technologies and find yourself in high demand in areas including the aerospace, medical and automotive industries.