MOTIVATION LETTER

Subject: Application for Summer Trainee Position in Miniaturized Robotics at Aalto University
Dear Sir/Madam
I am writing to express my sincere interest in the Summer Trainee position within the Robotic
Instruments group at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation at Aalto University
School of Electrical Engineering. As a mechatronics engineer with a passion for innovative
robotics solutions, I am enthusiastic about the prospect of contributing to and learning from your
cutting-edge research on the manipulation of microparticles using programmable magnetic fields.
My educational background and practical experience have equipped me with a strong foundation
in mechatronics, automation, and control systems. I am particularly drawn to the prospect of
designing software, developing automatic control algorithms, and testing systems for the
manipulation of microparticles. The opportunity to work on intelligent robotic instruments aligns
perfectly with my academic interests and professional aspirations.
While I understand that this position is based in Finland, I am prepared to relocate and fully
immerse myself in the work at Aalto University for the duration of the internship. I am adaptable,
highly motivated, and eager to contribute my skills to the project. I am willing to work with the
minimum pay, as my primary motivation is the invaluable experience and knowledge I will gain
during this internship.
In addition to my technical skills, I bring a collaborative and dedicated approach to teamwork. I
am confident that my strong work ethic, coupled with my passion for robotics, makes me an ideal
candidate for this position.
Thank you for considering my application. I am excited about the possibility of contributing to
your team and learning from the renowned research environment at Aalto University. I look
forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills and enthusiasm align with the goals of the
Robotic Instruments group.

Sincerely,
Mirza Muhammad Qasim Saleem
+92 3431216808
DEGREE
 Muhammad Qasim Saleem
+92-343-1216808 | muhammadqasim1026@gmail.com | LinkedIn-Qasim | Age: 23
EDUCATION
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (UET) Lahore, PK
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering: (2019-2023)
• Coursework: Mobile Robotics, Control Systems, Machine Vision, Industrial Automation,
Instrumentation and Measurement, Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
WORK AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Robotics & STEM Instructor (August 2023- Present) Lahore, PK
SOAR STEM School, D.H.A phase 5
• Taught robotics, programming, and coding to over 200 primary and middle-year students.
• Designed and delivered engaging lessons that resulted in a 40% increase in students' proficiency in
coding and engineering concepts.
• Led a team of 10 students to design on SolidWorks and 3D printed the model and build the school's
very first interactive robot, OTTO.
• Programmed OTTO to avoid obstacles and perform intricate dance routines, captivating the school
community with its dynamic performances. Enriching their understanding of robotics, 3D modeling
and hardware integration.
Estimation Engineer (June 2023- Aug 2023) Lahore, PK
AESOM.co
• My professional role entails conducting meticulous assessments and precise estimations of electrical and
mechanical drawings pertaining to buildings on a global scale.
• Predominant emphasis on regions such as the USA, UK, and Canada, I am dedicated to evaluating these
drawings to ensure optimal functionality of building systems. By leveraging my expertise, I contribute to
the seamless execution of projects and the attainment of client objectives.
Automation Internship (June 2022- July 2022) Lahore, PK
Pakistan Industrial and Technical Assistance Center (PITAC)
• Acquired hands-on experience and learning about the functioning, programming and troubleshooting
Allen Bradely and Mitsubishi PLC through onsite exposure for a 1.5-month period.
• Build an industrial Pocket Pressing Machine prototype, design contains 2-electropenumatic
solenoid valves, 1-linear and 1-rotational pneumatic actuator triggered by proximity sensors all
controlled by PLC. Led a team of 3, showcasing planning, organization, and leadership skills
• Gained solar panel expertise: linked 4x350W Longi panels to Solar Max 1.2KW inverter, 50Amp
battery for 2-3hr backup. Enhanced testing, efficiency skills in 3-person team.
PROJECTS
Path Planning and Navigation of Kobuki Base using ROS | August 10, 2022- May 20,2023
Final year project
• Attained the visuals of data in Gazebo-9 of cliff, bump, wheel-drop, docking, ultrasonic, odometry and
gyro sensors of turtlebot2 with only 2% noise.
• Transformed Kinect RGB-3D image to laser_scan 2D image more than 92% while efficiently processing
30 fps for global map fabrication, by keeping the smallest value of each column then converted to polar
coordinates and integration of laser_scan_Kinect package of wiki ROS, with visualization on Rviz.
• Implemented the A* algorithm with navigation stacks’ move_base package to find optimal path to a target
destination with 25% reduction in pathfinding time compared to previous methods on our global map.
• Successfully concluded autonomous navigation with obstacle avoidance utilizing Adaptive Monte Carlo
Localization resulting in a remarkable 30% increase in system efficiency, with impressive accuracy rate.
Image recognition | Jan 16, 2023-May 15, 2023 | 8th semester project
• I successfully collected a comprehensive dataset comprising precisely 2000 high-quality facial images
• Implemented CNN architectures such as LeNet, AlexNet, VGG-16 compared the performance.
• Designed own CNN algorithm inspired by the above ones and tuned several hyperparameters.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
UET MUN Society Lahore, PK
• Director of Media Relations (2021-2022)
As Director of Media at UETMUN, I collaborated with 15+ organizations, grew our social media reach by 50%,
and organized 3 successful joint events with 500+ participants.
SOFTWARE
Programming: Python, C++, FESTO FluidSim, CNC.
Design/Simulation: Proteus, LabView, AutoCAD, ETABS, Eagle CAD, SolidWorks, PCB designing, SAP2000.
Microcontroller Interfacing: Arduino, ESP32, Tiva C series launchpad.
Others: PlanSwift, MS excel, MS office, Open PLC.
Language Proficiency: English (Fluent), Urdu (Native), German (Basic).