"The Scientist Is Not A Person Who Gives The Right Answers He's One Who Asks The Right Questions."

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The scientist is not a person who gives the right answers; he's one who asks the
right questions.
Claude Lvi-Strauss
From a very young age I had an inquisitive mind that led me to find much interest in
science and mathematics. The main idea of questioning realities to explore into
hidden knowledge has been the foundation of education and research. To add fuel
to my interest in science, I joined for a Bachelors degree in one of the core subject
of Engineering Mechanical. My choice of Mechanical Engineering stemmed from
my marvel at the multitude of transformation that this engineering branch has
brought about throughout the world.
My interest in science and mathematics is clearly highlighted by the consistent high
grades that I had achieved throughout my academic life - 89.3% in 10 th and 90.4%
in 12th. The great desire in me to learn more about different technologies along with
relentless hard work enabled me to qualify a competitive entrance examination
conducted by the Government of Kerala and pursue a bachelors degree in
Mechanical Engineering from a reputed college in Trivandrum, under the University
Of Kerala. The comprehensive curriculum of my undergraduate program included
subjects like Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Metallurgy and Material Science,
Thermal Engineering, Theory of Machines, Dynamics of Machinery, Heat and Mass
Transfer, Mechatronics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Automobile Engineering,
Propulsion Engineering and so on. In addition, I gained knowledge about many
mechanical softwares like AutoCAD, CATIA and ANSYS. I completed my Bachelors
degree with a cumulative GPA of 8.88 out of 10 (First Class with Distinction) and has
been ranked in the top 10 in the university level, along with a 2 nd rank in my college.
I believe that practical knowledge is equally important as the theoretical know how.
Good exposure to well equipped labs during my undergraduate course enabled me
to put my theoretical knowledge into practical use. I have a habit of identifying real
life applications with the concepts that I come across my course books. This helped
me greatly during the project in my under graduation. My last semester project
work which spanned for 3 months was done at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
(VSSC) which is a part of the renowned Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
It dealt with an investigation into response of a cable supported hose system
stabilized by a counter weight. One of the practical applications of our project
included the analysis of the structural stability of cooling system used at Satellite
Launch Pads (SLP) of ISRO. It was a great joy for me when I got to be among the
chosen few teams to do an academic project in VSSC. Being a member of the 4
member project team enabled me to learn how to work together with a unified goal.
During the project work I was able to develop many skills like sharing of ideas,
coordinating with other team members effort etc. Moreover it gave me a sound
technical understanding regarding design and analysis of various structures.
I always believed that there should be a balance between academics and

extracurricular activities. Throughout my 4 years of undergraduate study I had the
privilege to take part in many events as a part of the college activities. I
represented my class for 4 years in different student bodies of the college. In the
third year, I was appointed as the Joint Secretary of MEXSTREYAZ Mechanical
Engineering Students Association of our college and subsequently I was appointed
as the Secretary of the same association in the final year. I have also had the
opportunity to hone my organizing skills by being the head of the organizing
committee of COLLOQUIUM 2011- a National level Technical Festival conducted by
my college. Another important skill that I had developed right from my school days
is public speaking. I had the opportunity to participate and win in many
competitions through my debating and presentation skills. I used to participate in
many Technical paper presentation competitions. Some of the topics that I have
done presentation on include Reverse Engineering, BLUETEC Emission
Technology etc.
Being born into a business family, I had the opportunity to get good exposure to
entrepreneurial skills. The strong determination along with the will to strive for
success and never say die attitude at times of difficulty enabled my dad to
become successful person in many business fields. With lot of encouragement and
support from my dad, I was able to mould myself as an entrepreneur by starting an
import-export venture in January, 2012 along with my elder brother. But deep in my
heart, I still have the desire to be associated with my chosen field of Mechanical
Engineering than any other. In the interest of my family business, I feel an exposure
to the latest technologies and methodologies at the international level will certainly
help me to put up a Mechanical Engineering based business plan that will prove
beneficial for my country as well as for my family.
My strong interest in Mechanical Engineering and its enormous scope for
development of a business plan in tune with family interests along with the
eagerness to broaden my knowledge and skills convinced me that I should pursue
an MS degree with a focus on Mechanical Engineering. I firmly believe that studying
in US will provide me the right platform to engage in research activities and to give
wings to the ideas of my inquisitive mind. In addition, the interaction with an
international student community would help me learn to cater to an international
outlook. The MS programs offered by your prestigious institution have been rated as
among the best programs globally. I believe that the course offered by your institute
will serve me well for my research and business career needs. I would be grateful to
you, if I am accorded the opportunity to pursue my higher studies at your
institution. I sincerely look forward to a truly fruitful and healthy association with
your renowned University.

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