Vivek is a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Mathematics at the University of the South Pacific (USP). With a strong foundation in applied mathematics and a keen interest in robotics, Vivek is currently pursuing a master’s degree, where their research focuses on developing innovative solutions to complex pathfinding problems. Vivek’s research work is focused on overcoming the local minima problem in pathfinding algorithms. With a strong academic background, a passion for research, and a commitment to education, Vivek is a professional in the field of mathematics and robotics, contributing to both the academic community and the broader field of applied mathematics.

Research Interest:

• Robotics
• Machine Learning
• Optimization.

Undergraduate Courses:

• MA161 – Discrete Mathematics 1
• MA272 – Engineering Mathematics 4

Gold medallist in Mathematics (BSc.)