Application for Graduate Program in Mechanical Enginnering for Standard University

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I am Udit, a research fellow in Shock Tunnel Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. I obtained Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bombay in 2012. I find myself fascinated by the fields of Gas Dynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics. I am particularly interested in the areas of derivative fuels, combustion analysis and design of combustion chamber. It is in this context that I am applying for graduate studies towards MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering Department at Stanford University. I look forward to imbibe from the best, which had prompted me to apply to Stanford University, having had this opportunity with the best in India.

During my freshman year, I joined the Data Acquisition team of the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE)* group at IIT. My exposure to research as an undergraduate first took place working for FSAE. My team participated in the FSAE competition at Silverstone, UK in 2009. The FSAE competition had student teams from all over the world who designed, fabricated, tested and race formula-student cars. I was actively involved in the programming and set-up of an ATmega16 microcontroller to transmit engine parameters from the car. This experience imbibed in me a spirit of team work.

In summer 2010, I joined the Engineering Research Center of Tata Motors Ltd., Pune as a research intern. I worked in ____ team and designed a new hood hinge mechanism for an upcoming car model comprising a new motion path for the hood and a self-locking mechanism. I successfully tested the full scale prototype of design for integration and functionality. This stint gave me a good exposure to design & manufacturing of sheet metal components, prototype testing and vehicle in...

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...ome any chance to pursue research in these fields. I hope to gain a firm footing in the work offered by the faculty of the Stanford University and contribute to it at the doctoral level.

I believe, I have the aptitude, exposure and motivation along with the ability to meet challenges. I possess relevant skills and commitment to make valuable contributions in any research team. After the completion of my graduate studies followed by a Doctoral degree, I plan to pursue a career in industrial research or in research institutions in this field. The structure of the graduate program, excellent facilities and esteemed research faculty at Stanford University would definitely support me to achieve my aims of carrying out pioneering research work in my fields of interest. Working in challenging and stimulating atmosphere of Stanford would help me achieve my goals.

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