Community and Teaching
This is the heart of everything I do because this is where abstract gets translated to the real.
From algorithmic art to teaching, my initiatives extend math and coding to real-world impact.
Rogan Kala
Rogan Kala is a centuries-old art form and a reflection of our cultural and artistic heritage. But today, it is on the brink of extinction. My preservation work in infusing this tradition with modern technology has earned Gafurbhai Khatri’s (awarded with one of India’s highest civilian honors) rare appreciation and heartfelt blessing.
Nisarg
Algorithmic Art is my bridge that connects equations and emotions. My art questions imposed limits and definitions, urging everyone to see beyond the frames we’ve been handed.
My association with Nisarg emerged out of this intense desire to challenge assumptions about identity, numbers and art.
It was pure joy to work with Nisarg students, most with very limited exposure to digital tools, let alone math or programming. They saw magic happen on screen when equations blossomed into beautiful fractals; and fractals turned into products they sold!
The Director of Nisarg wrote in her letter, “More than technical knowledge, Samvar brought dignity to the students’ curiosity and belief to their efforts and subtly but powerfully broke gender stereotypes.” This was a testament to my belief that art and math are not disparate, but parts of our inherent quest for beauty and meaning.
Teaching
One of the most meaningful ways I give back is by teaching graph theory and mentoring students, especially those preparing for Olympiads. I’ve taught topics like Bellman Ford, Floyd Warshall, Dijkstra, Topological Sort, Network Flows and more because it is my way of paying it forward to the mentors and problems that shaped me.
Lectures
AlgoSpectrum (learning platform)
To make graph theory more intuitive, we developed Algospectrum, an interactive graph algorithm visualizer. With AlgoSpectrum, learners can create their own graphs and watch how various algorithms work in real time, turning abstract concepts into visual steps.
Talks: International Conference and Symposium
I was honored to be a speaker at an international symposium on quality education in Africa, where I shared my perspective on how computer science can break barriers to create equal opportunities for all.
As part of this effort, I also designed games to introduce core CS concepts in playful ways, especially as these students had limited access to traditional resources.