Thinagaran Perumal

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Dr. Thinagaran Perumal is a leading researcher at the intersection of educational technology, robotics, and computational optimization. His work primarily focuses on integrating robotics programming into primary education, advancing soft robotics through biomimetic design, and enhancing metaheuristic optimization algorithms. In his highly cited 2021 study on teachers’ practices in teaching robotics programming in Malaysian primary schools, Dr. Perumal provided critical insights into the pedagogical challenges and opportunities of cultivating 21st-century coding skills, a work that has garnered 5 citations and informed curriculum development. He has also contributed to the design and fabrication of sensorized soft effectors for modular soft robots, pushing the boundaries of bio-inspired engineering. More recently, his 2025 work on improving particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms addresses persistent issues like premature convergence and inefficiency in solving nonlinear, discrete optimization problems. With a growing citation impact and a multidisciplinary portfolio spanning education, robotics, and algorithm design, Dr. Perumal’s research is shaping both classroom practices and advanced engineering solutions, making him a notable figure in applied computing and STEM education.