Statement_of_Purpose

Statement of Purpose I wish to introduce myself as Mr. Harish Shetty, a prospective student aspiring to pursue my Masters in Automotive Engineering/ Internal Combustion Engines for 2009. In this context, while perusing the Internet extensively with impressive feedback from my seniors studying in your esteemed college, I chose the RWTH Achem being one of the best offering the course. We are standing at a juncture where the need of the hour is propelling technological developments that address our environmental and energy needs. With keen interest in next generation technology, IC Engines of the future, hybrid engines and alternate fuels, I have focused my academic pursuits towards this end. As a school student, I have been an avid follower of Formula Racing events and had a significant collection of international automobile related books and magazines that kept me up to date with latest happenings around the world. A family business into manufacturing of Survey instruments for Civil Engineering sector saw me grow up handling and managing tools that enthused my inventive curiosities. It was therefore natural to pursue my Bachelors of Engineering with specialisation in Automotive Engineering. I am proud to be ranked 10th in the entire University from this stream. A proactive member of the Society of Automotive Engineers India, I have organised technical presentations and quizzes related to the field. I take pride in having won several inter-collegiate awards and prizes in events that reflected my superior capabilities in assembling various automotive component parts to a perfect fit. With energy crunch and fast depletion of resources, tapping alternative fuels is the order of the day. To this effect, I approached my professors to embark on a project titled “Comparative Study of Performance of a Two Wheeler using Gasoline-Ethanol Blends”, the paper is awaiting selection for an all India conference. With a constant endeavor to keep abreast with latest technologies, I sought-out to gain comprehensive knowledge in heavy vehicles or Main Battle Tanks in a defence establishment that proved to be an eye-opener. In my quest to explore new avenues, I joined a firm Tranquil Motors that catered to niche products like ATV’s and ranger series. I made my mark in sale of ATVs and proved effective in dealing with up market clients. It provided me an outlet to hone my robust knowledge gained in automobiles and harnessed my management skills and technical expertise. In the future, I see myself as a committed professional who wants to make a difference to the automotive community. To achieve this, I would like to gain exposure to the cutting edge technologies in the area of Automobile Engineering/Internal Combustion Engines. On completion of the course I would like to continue by pursuing Research and Development in this field and contribute significantly to fields related to viable technologies that are energy efficient and cost effective. With prestigious international automobile firms setting-up base in our country, my goal is to come back equipped with adequate knowledge to be a potent force I bring along a strong grasp of fundamentals in Automobile Engineering, a penchant for teamwork, network of strong and lasting relationships with teachers and fellow students and leadership and zest for challenges. I strongly feel that Masters in Automobile Engineering program from RWTH Achem is a highly structured program because it provides the right balance between theory and Research. It would give me ample opportunities to apply my knowledge in research related platforms and test it on real world problems. I write to you with the earnest that my background and qualifications will be found suitable for admission to this prestigious program, Masters in Automobile Engineering/Internal Combustion Engines from your University. I am confident that I will do proud to your Institute.