STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

MS IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
I always believed that curiosity has been the cornerstone of man's evolution. I had this curiosity and
thirst for knowledge in me. Right from my childhood, I was interested in Automobiles. I liked tinkering
with objects. I always enjoyed analyzing and understanding the working of Automobiles; I found
'Automobile Engineering', the only way I can satisfy my quest for knowledge and contribute.

Admission to Undergraduate courses in Engineering is through a screening test taken by more than
100,000 students. This test requires a strong academic background at pre-university level, with good
analytical and quantitative skills. My performance in this screening test provided me with the privilege
of choice and I chose Automobile Engineering as my undergraduate major at SRM INSTITUTE OF
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, affiliated to AICTE. Four years of Undergraduate studies in Automobile
Engineering introduced me to a multitude of topics ranging from the very basics of Vehicle Dynamics,
Basic electronics, Basic thermodynamics and Kinematics to more advanced courses such as Applied
thermodynamics, Design of Automobile Components, Applied Thermal Engineering, Strength of
Materials, Manufacturing Process, Automotive Engineering etc. These subjects have enriched my
knowledge to an extent that I feel eager to explore them further. Among which, Automotive engineering
was the subject which completely captivated my interest. The pleasure of learning was augmented by
the fact that I received continuous support and special encouragement from my professors for my
interest in learning. I also presented a technical paper on "Innovative lightweight design solution for
the bumper system module of a B-segment car" which was well appreciated by one and all and opened
wider horizons for me.
In the final semester I undertook a project, Standardization of Hydraulic Operators for Different Sizes of
Butterfly Valves in a Leading valve manufacturing company .Objective was to have a standardized design
of hydraulic operator of different sizes of Butterfly valves. Previously, the designing of hydraulic
operator, mounting bracket and levers were done on case-to-case basis which was laborious and time
consuming. It was our intention that after our project is over, all the hydraulic operators, mounting
brackets and levers can be selected from a standardized table which we succeeded eventually. The
project mainly consisted of measuring and calculating the various parameters of the components of the
butterfly valves through reverse engineering, interpreting these results into drawings and models
through AutoCAD and Pro-E for each component ranging over 25 different sizes of Butterfly valves. This
project has given me a great exposure in the field of design and most importantly the method of
interpreting the results in to drawings of the parts of the hydraulic operators, mounting brackets and
levers.

I took my Mechanical Engineering career to the next level as I worked as a Design Engineer for a young
but a promising Gearbox manufacturing company, Bharat Gears Ltd. I have handled projects on Gearbox
designs for Steel plants, Defense purposes, Windmills and Automobiles. The most challenging task was
the Reverse Engineering of Gearboxes, Practically measuring the critical dimensions, converting the
hand sketches to 3D drawings and incorporating the necessary modifications to the design to make sure
they adhere to the customers' requirement. I have attended Seminars on Pro-Engineer organized by PTC
and AUTOCAD 2011 organized by Autodesk, on behalf of the company. These experiences honed and
enhanced my skills in these softwares.

My intentions and ideas keep evolving every day and right now I stand at dreaming ten years beyond,
where I see myself working on my own innovative project. I would want to start the realization of this
dream by gaining deeper knowledge into my field of interest: 'Automotive Engineering'. A Masters in
this field, followed by a doctorial would be my first steps.

I strongly believe in constantly evolving nature of technology and would like to be a part of the
evolution. I think research is one best way we can constantly better our lives. After learning about the
research at your University, I am even more eager to join your pioneering team and consider myself a
suitable applicant for such research, given my analytical background, ardent interest in the subject and
brimming motivation. I have realized that the existing graduate program perfectly suits my requirements
and the ongoing research program is in perfect accordance with my needs.

I strongly feel that the guidance of the capable, research-oriented faculty of your department will make
my graduate study at your university a fruitful endeavor. The fact that Technical University of Munich
stands unique with its infrastructure, faculty and resources, motivates me to be a part of it and I believe
that the above qualifications make me an excellent prospect for graduate study. I sincerely hope that
you would share my confidence by accepting me into your esteemed institution.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express myself.

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