Nayara Fakir
About Nayara Fakir
Nayara Fakir is a Graduate Electrical Engineer currently working at Arup in Bristol, England. She has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in various leadership and coordinator roles at Queen Mary University of London.
Current Role at Arup
Nayara Fakir has been working as a Graduate Electrical Engineer at Arup since 2022. Operating from the Bristol, England office, her role involves providing engineering expertise to various projects within the organization.
Previous Experience with Engineering Societies
During her time at Queen Mary University of London, Nayara Fakir held several key leadership roles. She was the President and Founder of the Engineering Society from 2019 to 2020, and President of Engineers Without Borders from 2018 to 2019. These roles involved organizing events, coordinating with faculty, and fostering a collaborative environment for engineering students.
Treasurer Experience at Enactus QMUL
Nayara Fakir also served as the Treasurer for Enactus QMUL from 2019 to 2020. In this role, she managed the financial operations of the organization, including budget planning, financial reporting, and overseeing funding for various social projects.
Academic Background in Sustainable Energy
Nayara Fakir has a strong academic background in sustainable energy. She earned her Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Energy Systems from The University of Edinburgh in 2021. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies in Sustainable Energy Engineering at Queen Mary University of London in 2020.
Early Education and Leadership Roles
Nayara Fakir's early education began at Trichardt School for Christian Education, where she attended primary school from 2001 to 2011. She then studied at Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa, completing her IGCSE and IB from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she attended summer courses at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in 2017, focusing on Engineering, Business, and Enterprise.