Statement of Purpose for a Masters in Electrical Engineering

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My fascination in Electrical Engineering (EE) derived during my old “geek” days in my uncle’s TV repair shop, where to fix problems like heater-cathode short in CRT, failure of a component in the chroma circuit, we had to firstly test signals from different points according to the schematic, or identified the cold solder joints to confirm or rule out the possibilities. For me, the IC boards harbored all kinds of mystery of electronics and the journey to unveil it was a constant fascination: I admired the inherent logic through it and I relished the “eureka” moment at the very end of it. As a natural consequence, I majored in Electrical Engineering. During my undergraduate studies at Zhejiang University, a top three university in China, I focused my research on circuits and systems design. Specifically, combinational logic and the unique approaches used by engineers in response to real-world problems, such as FSM, have left me fascinated. Therefore, successfully developing a taximeter using Verilog ranks among my most exhilarating experiences. I also gained considerable experience in programming when I developed a game called ‘Battle City’ with a GUI with two teammates. I took responsibility for the game’s animation and sound effects during gameplay. It turned out to work perfectly, but more importantly, my interest in EE was solidified by these experiences, while they also exposed a gap in my knowledge, leaving me motivated to explore further. Participation in a project aimed at optimizing the efficiency of solar cells by means of MCU-centered control gave me an opportunity to investigate further. In order to execute this project successfully, we collected multi-locational data that indicated the altitude and azimuth of the sun ... ... middle of paper ... ...emand experience and expertise in both software and hardware engineering. However, my insufficient knowledge in distributed systems, operating system, and memory management really hinder my deeper understanding or bigger contribution in these fields. So I decided to pursue my graduate study. My goal is to undertake advanced work in the design for circuits, implementation of systems, or networks, ultimately making significant contributions to related academic literature and practical technologies. In Cornell, there are many world-renown researches working on network quality of service and VLSI circuits and systems, which are the exact two domains I am interested in. And I find the professional M.eng program a perfect preparation for my future career. I believe with my vital soft skills gained during work, my passion in EE, I will be a valuable part of the program.

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