Statement of Purpose
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom - Aristotle.
I am in pursuit of a life where the education I choose lets me explore the wealth of knowledge and wisdom. I strongly recognize that manufacturing engineering is the domain where my purpose and passion mingle. It is my earnest belief that the education in manufacturing engineering that I have received until now has helped me to grasp the fundamental principles of the subject. This knowledge, when coupled with dedicated master’s study would be the ideal preparation for a career in applied research or academics in the manufacturing industry, a vast field of science from developing new materials to manufacture an aircraft. After giving a visit to an Aero India Show last year in Bangalore has, developed a curiosity in me to know the manufacturing world of an aerospace industry. It is for this reason that I wish to pursue a Masters course in Aerospace Engineering in the “Aerospace Structures and Materials track” from Delft University of Technology.
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I would spend hours together experimenting and analyzing various mechanics around me like the ball bearings in my bicycle & roller skates and would be fascinated by my spring loaded toy cars. During my higher secondary schooling, I showed special interest in mathematics and physical sciences and in order to supplement the education that I received in school, I became a habitual reader of science magazines and books. As a direct consequence of this, I came to know about the latest developments in the field of science and engineering, especially aerospace and manufacturing engineering as it deeply interested me and I was naturally inclined to like the subject. The basics I learnt in school only whetted my appetite for more learning. It was but natural I would choose to take up manufacturing engineering as a career choice when I joined
Although metallurgy and materials science studies dates back many centuries, its scope and popularity remain very little and novel in India. In a country where millions of mechanical, electrical and computer engineers are bred, very few materials engineers are produced. During my freshmen and sophomore year, I had courses in electronics and mechanical technology which blended and integrated mechanical engineering and electrical & electronics engineering with materials science. I was fascinated by the way Materials Engineering was breaching the wall between different fields of studies and promoting interdisciplinary study and research
From a young age, I have worked with my dad restoring cars. I took a great interest in the electrical, mechanical, and body work he was doing. He is a do-it-yourself kind of guy and I helped him work on renovating bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallways in the house. I really enjoyed the hands on work that I was helping him with. When I got to high school, I learned about an aerospace engineering class that sounded like something I would really like. I took an intro to engineering class so I could take the aerospace class. Through the intro class, I learned of all the different types of engineering and I no longer wanted to take just the aerospace class, but any engineering course I could. The next year I took a computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) class
I have always believed that various branches of sciences are separated from a stout unique body that its roots are made from basic sciences of physics, mathematics and chemistry. Similar to three main colors of Green, Blue and Red, their combination creates other majors.
I always wondered, "what can be the substantial foundation of success in people's lives"? Throughout my life I came to realize that finding interests and passions is the most important aspect of every human life which eventually makes him feel positive and satisfied with himself. Furthermore, since this specific field is highly desired by that person, he can reach to significant and tremendous success by supplementing his dreams with perseverance and hard work. Ever since I can remember, I have always been a perfectionist, and it has been the sole impetus that has incentivized me over the years in my life alongside a strong educational and ethical philosophy that has been professed by my dear teachers and professors.
Beaming with pride, I engaged myself in different industrial visits to satiate my inquisitiveness to co-relate practical knowledge with my theoretical understanding of the subjects like Operation Research, Industrial Engineering, and Quality Management. Industrial visits at some huge industries like INGECO Gears and Turbo Bearings Pvt. Ltd enhanced my practical knowledge by providing some useful insights on machines like CNC (Computer Numerical Control) and VMC (Vertical Machining Centers). In fifth semester, I learned about Production and Logistics at Adani Thermal Power Plant (4620 MW) during industrial
In this dynamic world of automotive technology, where every other day sees a spate of new concepts and innovation emerging, I want to stay on fast track. It is my strong perception that a Basic undergraduate education is inadequate for securing in-depth knowledge of a particular field. Master’s degree at your university would not only provide me subject matter proficiency but also thorough research oriented study would help me lay substance for gratification of my dream of reaching the pinnacle in Automotive Engineering.
Mechanical engineering is the catalyst of rapid innovation in the aerospace and defense, automotive, heavy equipment and industrial equipment manufacturing industries. The foundational elements of mechanical engineering are what make the pace of new product development possible (Bar-Cohen, 1995). By far the most significant accomplishment of humankind in the 21rst century is the landing of the rover on the surface of Mars (Thilmany, 2012). It is the epitome of accomplishment between mechanical engineering, which si the discipline used to create the device, and software, which is powering it. Management Information Systems concepts keep the Mars rover working every day, even though it is literally 200 million miles away. The core concepts of mechanical engineering all contributed to this remarkable accomplishment. When I see these accomplishments I want to continually set higher goals for my education in mechanical engineering.
Thus, Mechanical engineering was a direct consequence of my convictions. Subjects like Manufacturing Process, CAD/CAM, Metal cutting & Machine Tool Engineering, Machine Design, Kinematics & Dynamics of Machines, Automotive Engineering, Applied Thermodynamics, Control Systems Engineering etc., revealed to me limitless horizons in the field of Mechanical Engineering. My undergraduate study was a richly rewarding experience, during which I have participated various Industrial training
I acknowledge this experience as a privilege because this training helped in enhancing my knowledge in the areas of Production of Steel Rails and other steel products, working of Coke-ovens, etc. Studying working applications of the machines like vertical hopper, vibrating feeder, etc. enabled me to grasp effectively the concepts of the production line in an industry. During my second internship at Thermax India Pvt. Lmtd., I worked on time study and method study in order to establish standard protocols for the job. The time study for reducing the working time of drilling and boring on the outer surface of water boilers as well as steam boilers on a Radial Drilling machine using a different type of drilling machine having replaceable headers was accomplished by me which taught me that a new and improved method of accomplishing work should be implemented so as to help save time as well as the workload. The second study regarding the manufacturing a Plate Cutting Bed was supervised by me which taught me the whole methodology of manufacturing the bed so that it could sustain enough amount of metal plates which are to be cut using gas-welding machines on it. At the industry, I also studied working of machines such as Rolling machine, Gas metal arc welding machine, Boring and Drilling machines, etc. which helped me
Every day new varieties of products are being sold in the market ranging from mobile phones to cars to aircrafts. In 1903 there were just 63000 cars worldwide, this count reached 530 million in 2002. Vast amount of industrial engineering techniques were involved in achieving this transformation. But all the research and innovation that goes in their manufacturing stays hidden deep inside them. My aim is to unlock those manufacturing breakthroughs and to focus my research on advancing them.
Einstein aptly said, “Knowledge is like an ocean and I’m just a young lad picking shells on its shore.” On a scale of such magnitude, I’m probably one who is still trailing rivers on their journey to the deltas, but I certainly have the zeal to make it to the abyss of that ocean, facing the toughest of the waves. It is my passion for nurturing my knowledge in the field I know best and where I believe I can leave a lasting contribution to society, which has brought me to your doorstep.
Ever since I can remember, I have been fascinated by the way things work, from dismantling and maintaining my own bike to modelling a lift for apartments as a part of a science exhibition; my curiosity was directed at unravelling the functioning of devices. Egged on by my parents and teachers and my innate predilection for science and technology, a mechanical engineering degree was the logical
This report will look at the current situation of the manufacturing sector as well as engineering in Wales, and look into what the future may be like, as well as what is being done to achieve it.
As a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate student with an ardent interest in the industrial work environment, I have learnt the principles of mechanical engineering those are applicable to most machines, tools and processes which naturally widens my scope of learning and research. This has intrigued me to explore the option of pursuing master’s course in Mechanical Engineering from your prestigious University, which I believe will not only supplement my knowledge that I have acquired but also provide me with the best possible platform for the attainment of my future goals. I draw my inspiration towards this field from my mechanical engineer father who serves as a Mechanical Supervisor in a government run organization, National Fertilizers Limited. He was the one who introduced me to machines like Lathe Machine, Gear Cutting Machine, Hydraulic Cutting Machine, Steam Turbines, Compressors etc. and plants like Steam Generation Plant, Ammonia Plant at a very impressionable age. This naturally triggered in me a desire to know more about what happens inside these machines and the reason behind their precise and accurate working. Also, my frequent visits to the industry enabled me to retain as well as enhance my keen interest in the field and thus, influenced me to pursue my undergraduate course in Mechanical Engineering.
Ever since I was a little child, I was fascinated by machines and the way they operate. I remember growing up with a pile of broken toys around me. My mother has always been complaining about my obsession with disassembling toys. Whenever I got any interesting automatic toy, I had felt the urge of ripping them apart to see how they worked. I attempted to reassemble them afterwards, but most of the time they end up being damaged. I remember spending day after day trying to figure out why one of my motorized cars responded only to its sound generating remote control however not to other sounds. I did not have any knowledge of sensors or actuators back then. One of my cousins came to rescue and explained it. I was very surprised, realizing an inanimate object could possess such ability. My interest in science and engineering grew exponentially after that. The idea of being an Engineer, being able to play with the laws of physics and unveiling the unknowns has always been a driving force in my student life.