Warm greetings,

It gives me great pleasure to recommend xxxx for the Ph.D. program in Chemical Engineering at the
yyy University.

I came to know xxx three and a half years ago when he enrolled in my course “xxx” and later on when
he enrolled in my course “xxx”. In these years, we worked together on several projects. First, he was
my Teaching Assistant for both of the courses mentioned above. Second, he completed his degree
thesis, entitled xxx under my guidance as a member of my research group. This thesis is currently used
as reference material for my course “xxx”. Third, I am his current co-advisor for the xxx Program (xxx)
for which xxx is enrolled in a research experience program at the xxx University in xxx’s Research
Group.

Based on his academic performance and his attitudes both in and out of class, I can say xxx is an
exceptionally organized student with a great sense of responsibility and a keen ability to work within
a group. He is passionate about his research and I am more than confident that he has the intellectual
capacity, discipline, and ambition necessary to be successful in the Ph.D. program and other academic
endeavors.

Accepting xxx into the Ph.D. program at xxx University will provide him the appropriate platform he
needs to expand his knowledge and ability as a researcher and chemical engineer. At the same time,
it will also provide the xxx with a talented and passionate student who has an authentic desire to work
and learn.

Finally, as a Professor of the xxx at yyy with more than forty-three years of academic experience, it
satisfies me to be able to give xxx my highest recommendation for this new opportunity in his life.

I hope this information proves helpful and if you have further questions regarding this
recommendation, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,