Sanjoy Mahajan

  • Sanjoy Mahajan is a professor at MIT and the author of "Street-Fighting Mathematics." He specializes in teaching innovative problem-solving techniques and approximation methods in mathematics and physics.

  • Mahajan's approach focuses on developing intuitive understanding and practical skills for tackling complex problems.

  • His work emphasizes the importance of educated guessing, dimensional analysis, and opportunistic problem-solving.

  • Mahajan has made his textbook freely available online through MIT's OpenCourseWare, demonstrating his commitment to open education.

  • His teaching philosophy challenges traditional mathematical instruction, advocating for more practical and intuitive approaches to learning and applying mathematics in real-world scenarios.

Books by Sanjoy Mahajan