"Surgical Diathermy Unit"; Sop for PHD - Biomedical Engineering

Statement of Purpose
I'm interested in working as a PhD scholar in [university name] in Electrical Engineering Department.
Since my childhood, I was fascinated by various diagnostic imaging instruments which images organs and blood vessels which are invisible from outside. This fascination motivated me to take up Biomedical Engineering.

After my schooling, I've cleared State Entrance Examination and got admission in [college name] (affiliated to [university name]). After my Bachelor's degree I'd worked in a hospital equipments servicing company. Then I had cleared Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering and secured rank 361(among top 2%) and got admission for Master's in Biomedical Engineering in [university name]. After my Master's, I had been teaching Linear Integrated Circuits, Digital Image Processing, Embedded systems, Engineering Mathematics and Digital communication in [institution name].

In the four years of my graduation, I acquired strong foundation in multifarious subjects of Engineering. Using the technical knowledge and skills, I had imbibed; I helped in developing a "Surgical Diathermy Unit" during the penultimate year of my graduate course. Later in the final year, I was a part of a team which had designed and implemented "working model of a knee joint", which received its driving signal from the EMG of the femoral muscles.

In the first year of my Master's, I was exposed to advanced concepts of engineering through various interdisciplinary subjects like Design of Intelligent Systems, Computer Applications in Biomedical Engineering, etc., In final year, I had worked with a PhD scholar in [medical college name]. As a part of my dissertation, I had designed and implemented "[tite of dissertation". Using my instrument, we had assessed changes in muscular loading in arthritis patients, normal subjects and in patients who uses knee braces and knee sleeves.

The results of our clinical study have been published in "journal name". The second set of our results has been sent to "journal name". In designing the instrument setup, I had used strain gauge sensors, PIC18F4550 microcontroller, USB Interfacing and configured MATLAB to receive digital values from the inbuilt ADC of the PIC. Later these values were processed and plotted in MATLAB.

I've good understanding and work experience in microcontrollers, designing of sensor-based applications and various analog and digital circuits. I would like to work in designing and implementation of low cost medical instruments. In the research projects page of [university name], I saw numerous projects, which suits my research interests. I would like to be a part of one of those projects.

I've a strong grasp of fundamentals of Electronics Engineering, an aptitude for research and team work and an enthusiastic desire to learn all I can. Moreover, I have good command over English (I've cleared GRE and TOEFL).

I'm requesting admission to PhD program in Electrical Engineering Department. My previous research experience, academic discipline and personal qualities have prepared me for the expectation of this program. My primary aim behind this application is to educate myself to be an outstanding scientist in engineering and contribute towards the development of new devices. I believe that an admission in [university name] would help me to achieve my goal. I believe I have qualities of a good researcher and a good teacher. Finally, I believe that I can contribute to this your program through innovative ideas, publication and interdisciplinary research.

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Statement of Purpose
To be an engineer was my dream. I wish to pursue a career in biomedical engineering as it is blend of both engineering and medicine. Concrete foundations in mathematics and biology, propelled me to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering in prestigious [XXX College]. My desire to build a flourishing career in Biomedical Engineering has been driven by the desire to introduce new technologies in the field.

My experience in the college was unique, as it combined theory with laboratory sessions, various innovative projects and hospital internships. In the four years of my graduation, I acquired strong foundation in multifarious core subjects of Engineering. I was a part a team, which had design and implemented a Surgical Diathermy unit and a working model of an EMG based knee joint. Besides laying a strong foundation in circuits, these project work experience had instilled in me a quality of team work.

Quest for knowledge and excellence has been a guiding me throughout my life. Subsequent to a year's work experience after my graduation, I had joined the [university name] to pursue Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering. The sharing of new ideas and finding innovative solutions to the existing problems had always been a key part of my graduation. In the first year of my Master's, I was introduced to the advanced engineering concepts. As a part of my Master's Dissertation, I got an opportunity to work with as a research scholar in [medical college]. I had designed and implemented an instrumental set up for XXX. My dissertation work was widely appreciated by faculty and my peers. A patient study was conducted in[hospital name] using my instrument. The results of our studies were published in research journals.

After my Master's, I had been teaching Linear Integrated Circuits, Digital Image Processing, Embedded systems, Microprocessors(8085 & 8086), Engineering Mathematics and Digital communication at [institute name] in [place]. The teaching experience helped me to gain profound subject knowledge and had instilled teaching skills within me.

The diverse experiences in graduate and undergraduate courses, have widened my technical skills to encompass
o Programming skills in C, C++, Java and MATLAB.
o Work experience in designing analog and digital circuits.
o Work experience in designing and implementing sensor based circuits.
o Work experience in microcontrollers and micro processors.
o Profound understanding of Mathematical Concepts.
I've a strong grasp of engineering fundamentals, an aptitude for research and team work and an enthusiastic desire to learn all I can.

I'm interested in working towards designing and implementing low cost medical instruments. With the advent of new technologies in the field of Biomedical Engineering, many portable low cost instruments are being introduced frequently. Portable Blood Glucose meters and portable handheld BP apparatus are two classic examples of such low cost medical instruments. Another such major intervention of technology is the introduction of LEDs in the Operation Theatre Lighting system. As a researcher, I can see a favorable future for the development of such low cost and low power technologies.

[University's name] excellence in electrical engineering has drawn me towards its Doctoral Program. In the research page of [University's] Website, I saw numerous Sponsored projects which match with my research interests. The research interests of Dr. XXX matches with my research interests. Having been enlightened by excellent Professors and excellent research facilities, I have no dilemma in choosing [University name] as my dream University for pursuing my doctoral program.

Furthermore, in addition to technical skills, I have good command over English. Throughout my student career, I have been a part of a team, which organized various cultural and technical events. Through my student life, I actively took part in various discussions, various cultural and technical events with my peers.

Overall, my undergraduate, graduate study, teaching and research experience have enlightened me into the convolutions of the diverse fields in Biomedical Engineering and have ingrained in me a desire to continue my studies to a doctoral program and to be a pioneer of innovative technologies. With these aspects in mind, I wish to pursue my PhD program from the prestigious [university name]. My primary aim behind this application is to educate myself to be an outstanding scientist in engineering and contribute towards the development of new technologies.