Vivek Vadher - ISVR Department President

Hi, I’m Vivek Vadher, a third-year Acoustical Engineering student. I’m running to be your ISVR department president to bring a professional, approachable, and proactive voice to the role.

Over the past couple of years, I’ve developed strong relationships within ISVR and the wider engineering faculty. I’ve built a solid track record securing placements with industry leaders including AECOM, WSP, Buro Happold, and JLL, and I’m returning to AECOM this summer for a second placement. I want to use this experience to support others in navigating placements, grad jobs, and networking with confidence.

Beyond academics, I’m highly organised, an effective communicator, and someone who genuinely enjoys helping people. I’ve worked collaboratively across diverse teams, and I understand the importance of balancing technical rigour with student wellbeing and community. I aim to be a visible and responsive point of contact between students and staff—someone who can confidently represent your views and raise them constructively.

As president, I will promote more engagement between students and industry, advocate for clearer communication from the department, and ensure our concerns are consistently heard and acted on.

Whether it’s improving the placement pipeline, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, or just making the department feel more cohesive, I’ll bring energy and clarity to the role.