I hail from Madurai, Tamil Nadu
I am a person who tolerates criticism, even the ones that disapproved me for not cracking the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) in the first attempt
I am a person who always pursues the best, lest I would not have dropped a year to prepare for the JEE, even after acquiring a seat at the prestigious Anna University
I am a person who is humble, lest I would have boasted about the IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) tag to my peers and make them think that I am from a different league
I am a person who has gone through a lot of ups and downs throughout my five years at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), but still has the enthusiasm to go ahead in this beautiful journey called life
I am a graduate (B.Tech in Chemical Engineering and M.Tech in Data Science) from IITM
I am Vishal Rishi MK!
The global AI research community envisions a future where machines seamlessly navigate our world with intelligence and autonomy. The notion of creating intelligent systems that not only mimic human cognition but also surpass it in efficiency and reliability fuels my intellectual curiosity
Though the learning algorithms used by these systems are prevalent in many domains, I have always been fascinated by the applications in aerospace engineering, especially in space technology. From autonomous spacecraft and drone navigation, analyzing vast amounts of sensor and satellite data, autonomy, control, and intelligence of multi-agent networks, there have been countless applications of AI and ML. In this ever-evolving landscape, I am eager to embark on a journey of discovery, pushing the boundaries of what is possible
My motivation lies in specializing across multi-agent autonomous networks, computer vision, control theory, system identification, Bayesian statistics, and reinforcement learning, with applications extending to domains such as aerospace engineering, space technology, and robotics, among others.
I am disciplined and consistent in following a routine/habit
Because of this, I find it pretty easy to develop a new habit! The latest addition being jogging, and skipping
I am highly conscious about my mental and physical health
I follow a healthy diet and workout routine. I regularly indulge myself in recreational activities like trekking, painting, sports, photography, etc. to rejuvenate my mind
I am pretty quick in developing new skills, not only technical but also in sports as well :)
I remember myself mastering cricket shots just by watching a lot of cricket matches and listening to the commentators talk about the fine little details. I had also learned free-style swimming on my own - Reinforcement learning!! 😆
Short term goal:
To pursue a PhD in machine learning lies in specializing across multi-agent autonomous networks, computer vision, control theory, system identification, Bayesian statistics, and reinforcement learning
Vision:
To conduct AI/ML research in one of India's finest research organizations - ISRO!!