I am applying to Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Geophysics starting in Fall 2014 semester. I am interested in Reservoir Geophysics, particularly in Rock Physics, AVO and inversion of seismic data. I am excited by the prospect of conducting research and developing my technical competencies in Geophysics, and I believe I would make an excellent doctoral candidate.
My exposure in Reservoir Geophysics started since I took the “Seismic Inversion for Reservoir Characterization” class being taught by Prof. Dr. Ir. Sigit Sukmono, M.Sc. in my undergraduate degree. My undergraduate thesis topic is about seismic inversion and seismic multi-attribute analysis. I completed my undergraduate research while having an Internship program at Chevron Pacific Indonesia in 2008, with the help of Professor Sigit as my supervisor. Later I am awarded a scholarship from my company in 2009 to obtain Dual Degree Master Program, the collaborative program involves one year of intensive study – for an MT degree – at Geophysical Engineering Department, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and additional semesters – for an MSC degree - at Exploration Geophysics Department, Curtin University of Technology. Having attended the “Seismic Modelling and Amplitude Variation with Offset” class being taught by Professor Boris Gurevich in Curtin University, I became interested with Rock Physics. I wrote my master thesis in Rock Physics and AVO Analysis, with the supervision of Professor Boris as my supervisor.
I’m currently work in Upstream Technology Center (UTC), a divison under Upstream Directorate of PT. Pertamina (PERSERO), a state-owned energy enterprise of Indonesia. As a Geophysics Speci...
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...the research activity in this group for the many years of my PhD under the supervision of the distinguished researchers, would gain me valuable benefits for my research career. Dr. Yuefeng Sun has attracted my interest by his reasearch focus in rock physics and fracture identification and characterization. Dr. Richard Gibson research interests on reservoir characterization, anisotropy and imaging are also drew my interest to participating in his research group. Taking all these factors into account, I feel that Texas A&M University is the perfect place for my PhD research and I am confident that I will make a positive contribution to the ongoing research work at Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University.
I look forward to joining Texas A&M University as a prospective PhD student at your esteemed department. Thank you for considering my application.
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I believe that I am suitable and competent to be successful in your Master of Public Administration program. I am well aware of the extensive requirements of the program but willing to face the challenge to excel in my field. I thank you, in advance, for your valuable time and consideration for your program.
I have contacted PROF, who has encouraged me to apply. I would really love working under his guidance for my PhD’s believe that graduate education at your University will enhance my knowledge, give me wide exposure and develop my abilities to do independent research. I consider myself an enthusiastic and hardworking person, and I am sure that my stay your university will be a very fruitful one.
The field of geology has many different branches. Some of these areas have hardly anything in common. The one thing that they all include, though, is that each one concentrates on some part of the Earth, its makeup, or that of other planets. Mineralogy, the study of minerals above the Earth and in its crust, is different from Petrology, the st...
All the research work, training that I will acquire during this PhD program at UTEP will not only enhance my career opportunities, but will also maximize my potentials. I look forward to being a part of your department and hoping that this brief statement has given you an idea of my abilities and interests. I am very confident that if I get an opportunity to be a part of this eminent university, I am sure that my talents will be put to best use.
I am aware of the hard work and perseverance necessary for research work and I know that it is not always as exciting as the published results seem to indicate. Nevertheless, I am sure that my aptitude and drive will see me through the challenge. It is with this in mind, that I look forward to a long and rewarding relationship with your university as a graduate student, I take this opportunity to thank the University faculty for their patient perusal of my application.