Where are the EACH graduates of 2024 one year after grduation

It has been about a year since the eighth intake of EACH students graduated from the programme, and it is time to look back at where they are now, roughly one year after defending their master’s theses.

Out of 15 graduates, 10 have already started at a new position. Out of these 10, five continue their careers in academia, and the other five have acquired a job. The aquired positions range from a Ph.D. candidate at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden) to Ph.D. under the ProHits Doctoral network (France), and from Analytical Chemist at ÄIO (Estonia) to Associate Scientist at Pelago Bioscience AB (Sweden).

Three of our most recent graduates reflect on their studies in the programme:

From left: Angelo, Emmaus, Yen, Mauricio, Duong, and Khrongkwan (front row) in front of the UT main building

Le Hoang Yen Nguyen (UU study track), currently a doctoral student of the joint PhD program between KU Leuven and the University of Antwerp, Belgium: My EACH journey far exceeded my expectations—not only because of the solid knowledge and skills I gained in analytical chemistry but also because of the amazing people I met along the way. The professors, lecturers, and academic staff were always approachable and supportive, making the learning experience truly enriching. Most importantly, I have made friends for life—friends I know will always have each other’s back, no matter where we are in the world. I’m truly grateful to have met you all.

Angelo at the UT Graduation Ceremony

Angelo Bryan Lazo (ÅAU study track), currently a Ph.D student at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden: Considering the rich academic environment the EACH programme has to offer, pursuing two master’s degrees through EACH is a career-defining moment for me. The coursework for the first year at the University of Tartu strengthened my knowledge of analytical chemistry through a combination of lectures and hands-on laboratory works. In the second year at Åbo Akademi University (ÅAU), I was provided with a good understanding of electrochemical sensors and electrochemistry in general. Despite starting with a limited knowledge of electrochemistry, the supportive and knowledgeable teachers at ÅAU made my learning process smooth and enriching. With these said, I can say that EACH laid the groundwork for my future academic endeavours.

I am now pursuing doctoral studies in applied electrochemistry, with a focus on electrocatalysis in fuel cells. Even nearly a year after graduating, I still find myself drawing on the knowledge and skills I gained during my time in EACH. This is a testament to the relevance of the EACH programme across scientific disciplines and the versatility it instills in its graduates.

The EACH programme equipped me with the competence I need to pursue the career I envisioned for myself. I am certain that it has done the same for many of its graduates and will do continue to do so for its future students.

Sunu

Sunu Lama (UCBL study track), currently a doctoral student in MSCA doctoral network project PROHITS at University of Strasbourg/CNRS, France: The two years I spent during my master’s in the “EACH: Excellence in analytical chemistry” programme were honestly life-changing and incredibly gratifying — it gave me solid scientific knowledge and a broad range of theoretical and experimental research skills. The mix of advanced courses, hands-on lab work, and specialised training during my first year at the University of Tartu in Estonia and my second year at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 in France really boosted my understanding of analytical chemistry and inspired me to pursue my career further in this field.

Beyond the classes, I also enjoyed the inspiring talks and seminars from top researchers in academia and industry. The winter schools, like joint events with the other two second-year universities (within the consortium), were also great chances to meet people, share ideas, and get different perspectives. Under this EACH umbrella, getting to know about multiple international cultures is also one of my major takeaways, beyond learning and doing science. Hence, I feel genuinely proud to have been part of this Erasmus Mundus mobility programme and thankful for an enriching experience. Thanks to this strong base again, I’m now doing a PhD in Single-cell proteomics, under a European doctoral network project “PROHITS” at the University of Strasbourg, CNRS, in France, and I feel excited to dive into my research and see where the next three years take me!

We wish all our recent graduates successful and prosperous careers!