Graduate / SOP for masters in mechanical, thermal sciences (Texas A&M University) [4]

My fascination towards the moving objects had chosen me to graduate from BITS Pilani, India with dual Honours; Masters in Physics and Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. Interacting and learning with companions and many a professor not only lead to set my goals high but also enriched experience, indispensable foundation with overall development. These goals and my growing interests in Heat transfer and Thermodynamics have resulted in transpiring my drive and purpose to apply for MS in Mechanical Engineering. During my academics I have learnt the subjects comprising 'Applied Thermodynamics', 'Transport Phenomena', and 'Power Plant Engineering' instilled in me a desire to learn more about Thermal Sciences. A Master's degree would help me realize the true potential in the field and bolster my dreams of inventing better energy efficient technologies which would lead to a Greener Earth.

During my Practice School - I at "Sirpur Paper Mills Ltd" I had my first industrial exposure wherein I studied, planned and developed a project "Working on turbines and increasing the efficiency''. The opportunity of working with power plant turbines and heat transfer mechanism enlightened me giving a stimulating experience on core practical problems. I comprehended fully that the thermal field has an ample diversity and immense scope for incessant technology development and research.

The second project "Nanotechnology and its Impacts on Current and Future Technologies" entailed extensive research on current nano-tech products, development and its impending impacts. During the assignment I learnt fundamentals of research and how nanotechnology will transform mainstream industries as well as create whole new industries through disruptive technologies. The knowledge gained from my paper presentations at Indian Institute of Technology's national conference, on "Thermo-mechanical Data Storage" and "Heat Transfer Performance In 3d Induced Finned Heat Pipe" coupled with my basics in nano-technology surely help me learning more related concepts of "heat transfer and heat exchangers" a research area of interest of Dr Michael Pate at Texas A&M University.

As a part of curriculum, my task at "Ankur Scientific Energy Systems" a manufacturing company of gasifiers, produce gas (producer gas) from dry wood and biomass with the heat exchanger as an important element of the system. A spiral heat exchanger was designed by me necessitated to study in-depth the advantages, shortcomings and varied constraints accomplished knowledge in heat transfer in exchangers. My abilities in constructing a spiral heat exchanger bearing in mind the efficiency, pressure, temperature and other parameters would perfectly suit for thermal industries requirements. Improvised models with efficiency and advanced tool designs can be created with supplementary knowledge, positively to be gained through my masters in Mechanical Engineering.

The subsequent exposure with "Oil Country Tubular Limited'' an integrated manufacturing plant brands varied types of pipes facilitated me to study the process of pipes manufacturing. During my stay I developed a project with removing the distortions and reducing the "Ovality and Thinning" in drill pipes largely caused by sudden quenching. A detailed report and a paper presentation was submitted to the company which contains a mathematical relationship among the pressure ratio, ovality, thinning, tube ratio and bend ratio which simplifies the problem of solving complex differential equations. This experience made me to learn applied mechanisms in heat transfer, stress removal, phase changes in iron and time-temperature-transformation curves. The basics gained from the projects may help in the research conducted by Dr Alvarado and be guided under his supervision for the research activity on Computational Convective Heat Transfer. These two internships were significant chapters in my academic curriculum which laid a strong footing in Thermal Sciences.

Involving and passing through these projects I intensely felt I require to need much know-how, bridge the knowledge gaps in pace with the rapid growth in technologies. It is also necessary to expand one's technical expertise in comprehending new technology horizons and persistently enhancing the prevailing acquaintances. With my back ground in Industrial projects in Thermal Science am able to build a steady platform with related concepts helps me in conducting research with more ease attaining the mutual benefit for me and the university besides the betterment of society. I recon graduate opportunity would aid me in learning and exploring growing technologies and realize my dream of Masters in Mechanical Engineering.

The courses offered, research conducted at the Texas A&M University falls under my ambitions. I am confident that the environs of your university would facilitate me to undertake fundamental and industrial level research. I look forward to work with the group and make a valuable contribution to the research at Texas A&M University.