Women working in electric mobility: experiences from across UEMI
- Thamires Pecis
- Mar 19
- 2 min read
As part of Women’s Month and in the lead-up to International Women in EV Day, we are sharing the experiences of women working across UEMI. They work in different areas, but their stories show how a path in electric mobility can grow in different ways.
Building skills and connecting knowledge to practice
For Shruti Raje, working at UEMI has developed alongside her studies.
“I have been working as a student assistant at UEMI for over 2 years while pursuing my Master’s in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a focus on automotive. My time here has given me valuable hands-on experience in the e-mobility domain, perfectly aligning with my academic interests and allowing me to apply classroom learning directly to real-world projects.”
In her case, the link between university and work is very direct.
“There were even times when my academic subjects directly correlated with the work I was doing at UEMI, making exam preparation easier and more meaningful.”
That overlap has shaped the way she learns, but also the way she works. She also mentions the importance of collaboration, through co-working sessions and regular exchanges with colleagues.
Finding flexibility and building a career path
For Maryam Elamiri, one of the most important parts of the experience has been flexibility.
“Working remotely at UEMI has been a great benefit for me, as it helps me stay focused, save time, and gives me the flexibility to work from my home country when needed, which I truly appreciate.”
Working remotely has allowed her to contribute to research coordination, stakeholder engagement and project management while staying connected to her home country.
“Through these experiences, I am developing my skills in research and project management within my main field of interest.”
This has also become part of the professional path she is building, particularly in relation to sustainable urban planning.
Creating opportunities in emerging contexts
In Ecuador, Alexandra Suasnavas works in a setting where electric mobility is still developing.
“The development of electric mobility in the country is still at an emerging stage and presents significant opportunities for collaboration.”
Through projects such as E-Moviliza, her work involves bringing together public institutions, private actors and academia.
“Participating in projects such as E-Warmi has been particularly meaningful, as this initiative strengthened women’s capacities in leadership, soft skills, and technical knowledge.”
Her experience reflects the kind of work needed in places where the sector is still growing and where collaboration is essential.
Different paths, shared work
There is no single way into electric mobility.
Some arrive through their studies, some through remote roles, and some by working in places where the sector is still taking shape.What connects these experiences is the work itself: learning, adapting, and helping shape sustainable urban mobility planning over time.
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