Irida Shallari
Pioneering the future of green electronics in Sundsvall
Irida Shallari, with origins in Albania, holds a position as Assistant Professor in Electronics and Embedded Systems at Mid Sweden University Sundsvall. After successfully completing her Master Studies in England and Norway she set foot in Sundvall for the first time in 2017 when she enrolled at Mid Sweden University as a PhD student. After having lived in Norway for one year Irida wanted to stay in Scandinavia to continue her academic career.
Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall was a very attractive choice for me. I was curious to learn more about their research in electronics connected to the green transition.
Irida ShallariIn Sweden since 2017
Irida was also really impressed by the fact that PhD students in Sweden get a paid salary from the university. Eight years later she is still here with no intention of leaving in the near future. Life happened, and the place grows on you, she laughs when trying to explain why she has chosen to make a life and career in the Sundsvall and High Coast Region.
Swedes in general and northern Swedes in particular are considered to be distant and difficult to get under the skin. However, Irida’s experience is that the typical Sundsvall locals come out as distant, but are very positive when you approach them.
The Nordic calmness grows on you! I feel so at ease here and have learnt to enjoy the silence and slow down. If you are looking for a healthy work-life balance and healthy way of living your life, this is the place to be.
Irida has made many friends since moving to Sundsvall and feels at home. In comparison with the Albanian way of life and culture, Irida has learnt to appreciate the calmness and slower rythm of life and says that it is typical for the lifestyle of the Sundsvall and High Coast Region.
