Out of the universities in Saudi Arabia, one of the most important reasons why I wanted to apply to KFUPM was its Direct PhD program, which would help me to learn advanced courses faster. Another important reason that gave me confidence to apply to KFUPM is that its physics graduate program is very structured and also aligned with my bachelor's coursework.
My undergraduate courses include Classical Physics, Modern Physics, Quantum Physics, Calculus, Electromagnetic Theory, Thermal and Statistical Physics, Nuclear Physics, Solid State Physics, and Fundamentals of Materials Science. I took Materials Physics as one of my electives during my senior semester because my undergraduate research project was also related to this course.
I found Calculus and Quantum Mechanics particularly difficult to understand. But my hard work paid off in the form of A and A+ in both Calculus and Quantum Mechanics. I also graduated with the highest GPA in my session. After showing strength in physics over the four years of my studies, I now want to pursue further studies in physics through the Direct PhD in KFUPM.
My research work was published in the Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, which investigated the properties of a particular Heusler compound. In a group of three students, my part was plotting graphs in Origin and building 3D atomic models (HOMO-LUMO) in VESTA. It was a great research experience. This exposure also led me to apply for graduate studies in physics to implement practical experience and academic knowledge that can be gained from education facilities such as KFUPM.
Thus, I believe the Direct PhD program at KFUPM will provide an excellent opportunity to explore my strong potential in physics at an advanced level. It will enable me to apply what I will learn from the advanced courses and research experience to real-world problems. I look forward to the opportunity to grow both academically and personally as part of the KFUPM community.
My undergraduate courses include Classical Physics, Modern Physics, Quantum Physics, Calculus, Electromagnetic Theory, Thermal and Statistical Physics, Nuclear Physics, Solid State Physics, and Fundamentals of Materials Science. I took Materials Physics as one of my electives during my senior semester because my undergraduate research project was also related to this course.
I found Calculus and Quantum Mechanics particularly difficult to understand. But my hard work paid off in the form of A and A+ in both Calculus and Quantum Mechanics. I also graduated with the highest GPA in my session. After showing strength in physics over the four years of my studies, I now want to pursue further studies in physics through the Direct PhD in KFUPM.
My research work was published in the Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, which investigated the properties of a particular Heusler compound. In a group of three students, my part was plotting graphs in Origin and building 3D atomic models (HOMO-LUMO) in VESTA. It was a great research experience. This exposure also led me to apply for graduate studies in physics to implement practical experience and academic knowledge that can be gained from education facilities such as KFUPM.
Thus, I believe the Direct PhD program at KFUPM will provide an excellent opportunity to explore my strong potential in physics at an advanced level. It will enable me to apply what I will learn from the advanced courses and research experience to real-world problems. I look forward to the opportunity to grow both academically and personally as part of the KFUPM community.
