STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR MS IN MECHANICAL

ENGINEERING
 
As a graduate student of Mechanical Engineering, with an ardent interest in the industrial work
environment, I have learned most of the principles of mechanical engineering that are applicable to
machines, tools, and processes. This cognizance naturally widens my scope of learning and
research. This has, in turn, intrigued me to explore the option of pursuing a Master’s program in
Mechanical Engineering from your prestigious university. An opportunity as such would not only
supplement the knowledge that I have acquired but also provide me with the best possible platform
to achieve my future goals. I draw my inspiration in this field from my 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, and plants like Steam Generation Plant, and 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 mechanisms.
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 an undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering.
Due to my innate interest in the mentioned field and an impressive score in the national level
engineering entrance examination, I started my pursuit of higher studies. My undergraduate major
exposed me to numerous subjects like Thermodynamics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Heat
and Mass Transfer, Mechanics, and Mechanical Vibrations. These college years have gifted me with
a rewarding experience as I got numerous chances to visit industries to gain a close look at the
application of mechanics and its related theories. I possess an immense quest for knowledge which
enabled me to score more than 90% marks in practical labs of all the above-mentioned courses. In
addition to this, with the increasing role of computers in every field of engineering, I took up career-
enhancing certifications like AutoCAD and pro-e which helped me to learn various design aspects.
Owing to my interest in the concepts pertaining to refrigeration and air-conditioning, thermal and fluid
sciences, heat and mass transfer, I submitted my final year project based on ‘Regenerative Braking
System for an Electric Bicycle’, which works on the principle of conservation of energy, that is,
converting the heat lost on applying brakes into electrical energy, which was well received and
appreciated by department professors as well as the head of the department. The concept for this
project was to demonstrate a regenerative braking system on an electric bicycle. The ultimate goal
was to use the energy regained from the RBS as an acceleration ‘boost’ on the bicycle. Although the
final goal of repurposing the stored energy into an acceleration boost was not achieved, a fully
functional electric bicycle with regenerative braking was built. The regenerated power was even
stored in a capacitor, so that finding an appropriate use for that electricity would not be difficult.

In the years 2011 and 2013, I gained considerable exposure in the industry, based on my
internships. Here, I got the opportunity to work in the manufacturing and maintenance department at
India’s leading fertilizer supplier, National Fertilizers Limited. During this internship, my sincere effort
to increase the efficiency of boilers and steam turbines, under the guidance of the Chief Engineer of
the department, was highly appreciated by the department personnel. The most important thing I
learned during the internship was that Steam Turbines are one of the main energy-consuming
equipment, even though not much attention is paid to them. Trimming of operating parameters such
as Steam Inlet Pressure and Steam Inlet Pressure is essential for the efficient operation of steam
turbines. Huge benefits can be reaped by optimizing operating parameters, by minor modifications,
and even by replacing old inefficient turbines.
After completing my internship, I joined ‘Hotel the Royal Plaza’ as an engineer in the maintenance
and operations department, where my major responsibilities included handling refrigeration
equipments, chiller plants, and boilers. Working alongside mechanical engineers, I not only applied
the principles I had learned during my undergraduate study, but I also become familiar with different
types of machinery. Working together and managing a team of 25 technicians initially was a
challenging task but gradually I inculcated effective leadership skills along with enhanced technical
expertise. Now, after attaining an experience of more than a year and achieving a level of expertise,
I feel the need for higher education and after exploring all the available and feasible options, I find
that a prestigious university like yours is the best choice for me.

At this juncture of my career, I feel that my educational and professional qualifications, coupled with
the opportunities arising out of large-scale industrialization, have reinforced my goals and have
developed a keen desire in me to pursue my Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from your
university. I am confident that this path would definitely equip me with comprehensive and
specialized skills as an outcome of rigorous training in all aspects of Mechanical Engineering.
Browsing through the information given on the website of University XXX, I am highly impressed with
the accomplished faculty members, the university campus, and the facilities the university has to
offer to its students. I also realize that the curriculum offered at this university is designed to meet
the demands of the present-day industry, covering manufacturing, production, research and
development, and maintenance aspects among others. There are as many as 25 research labs and
18 teaching labs in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and I look forward to being a part of
them. Given these facts, I believe that there cannot be a better platform than this university to obtain
advanced knowledge in the mechanical field. I have come to a conclusion that the Master’s in
Engineering program offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at XXX University is
excellently structured to match my requirements. I believe studying at your university equipped with
high-tech facilities, an excellent faculty and a highly favorable environment is of utmost necessity to
achieve new heights in life.
I am fully aware of the fact that pursuing this course requires a substantial level of intelligence,
dedication, and sacrifice. I am confident that I have the capability to contribute positively to your
esteemed university and with great hope, I eagerly wait for your benevolent act of accepting me into
your fold and granting me admission in my desired course.