Vladimir is both a talented mathematician, and a brown belt in karate. He has been interested in puzzles and logic from a very young age thanks to his parents. Once he enrolled in Serbia’s Mathematical Grammar School, his mathematical career took off. With a particular interest in combinatorics due to his school graduation thesis, he aspires to get a mix of research and industry work after graduation. He shares what he enjoys doing with his hands in his down time.

We caught up before he started university (interview edited for length and clarity):