Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose
Background:
I have been brought up in a family with good academic background. Listening to
my father discussing about the engineering giant Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) that
he is working for and stories of successful scientists and leaders etc. shaped my
character. I enjoyed physics and mathematics in school for its preciseness and
logic base. After completing SSC, I decided to take up Diploma in Engineering as I
wanted to develop the basic concepts of engineering before entering Bachelors
degree. I completed my Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
from Larsen & Toubro Institute of Technology. Diploma course was of 4 yrs
Industry Integrated which included 1 year Inplant training in 2 companies. I
undertook my first 6 months training at Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T’s) Heavy
Engineering Department (HED). I undertook the next 6 months of industrial training
at L&T Infotech, Network Operation Center. Here I got an opportunity to do
something different besides the electronics stream. My job here was to design
learning website for L&T Infotech and develop various software. I got an
opportunity to learn different software related programming. I secured 1st position
in diploma with 81%. I have been felicitated by Chairman & Managing Director of
Larsen & Toubro Group of Companies & by the President (Electrical &
Electronics), Board member of Larsen & Toubro Group of Companies, Mumbai for
academic excellence. Having performed exceptionally well, I was offered an entry
into sophomore year of undergraduate engineering degree in Mumbai University.
Project Experience:
In the final year of B.E we are building a project for Larsen & Toubro Ltd. I am
currently working on a project called “Coil Drive”. Coil Drives are a type of
contactors. Coil Drives are designed in such a way that it can be directly connected
to high-current load devices. It is used to switch a large amount of electrical power
through its contacts. In industries high power motors are being used and so very
high voltage is required to run them. Heat losses are at a greater extent. No device
can work above a pre determined temperature value. Power saving is a very
important aspect that should be considered. Hence Coil Drives are used in devices
to switch more than fifteen amperes of current or in circuits which are rated more
than a few kilowatts. Coil Drives take only required amount of voltage and hence
reduces losses. It is being controlled by a microcontroller. It is mostly used for
devices consuming more power. It saves substantial amount of power and hence
allows the coil to stay cooler. This device is designed with features to control and
suppress the arc. Working in the project has taught me to divide responsibilities
amongst the fellow team members, and work as a unit for the completion of the
project.
Priyanka Gaggar
Applying for MS in Electrical Engineering
Fall 2010
Area of Interest:
With a more comprehensive reading and brainstorming, I have realized that my
interest deals precisely with WLANS, network routing, wireless networking
protocols and network security. Most of these courses are offered at your
university. What I found most appealing in your university is the research going on
networking dealing with real media signals. With my knowledge on image
compression techniques, I believe I can be a part of this research. I will be looking
forward to avail the experience of the professors and the labs to the best of my
abilities and enhance my knowledge.
Aspirations:
My long term goal is to be a part of the global development of improved
connectivity to the remotest locations. I have taken a keen liking to being a part of
an international culture and develop my credentials in a more comprehensive
manner to be a part of the transformation. I expect opportunities aplenty right now
and in all future to come for the professionals with the right mind and proper
perspective. Application of the technology to wider fields with great ramifications
will be verily true and the opportunities to contribute one’s mite will be ever
appreciated. It is my mission to be there right in the middle and feel the fulfillment
of what I have been.
I am confident that Penn State University is the right place where I could see
fruition of my budding ambitions. I look at getting admission into the institute, as a
major step forward and a personal landmark achievement. I am sure with
persistent efforts, I shall be able to develop my engineering skills to the standards
set by the institute and be a worthy alumnus. It will provide me a good opportunity
to be a part of this global village culture and work with students from different
nations.