Words of the people we adore and respect more often than not make vivid and lasting impressions on

our minds and at times even influence the way we think and act. My fathers words when I was in 7 th class
about sugar industry where he was working influenced me in science and technology. He used to explain
me the process of production, heat transfers and utilization of waste material. With that inspiration and
fantasy to this technologies and industry, I strived hard to get into CHEMICAL stream of India’s one of
the Premiere institute Birla Institute of Technology and Science-Pilani (BITS-PILANI).

Throughout my undergraduate days, I have found the subject of Chemical Engineering particularly
fascinating. I initially focused on achieving greater depth in specific areas of interest under the umbrella
term Chemical engineering, specifically thermodynamics, reaction engineering and process control. A
stint at the SIRPUR PAPER INDUSTRIES, India, one of the largest paper manufacturers in south India
in the summer after my sophomore of engineering (2007). Which gave me a deeper look to see the initial
stage were the wooden logs are being fed to paper sheets being drawn out at last. This gave me special
interests on the process of the industry and it also reinforced the idea that subjects are best understood
when viewed in an interconnected way.I have also had an opportunity to develop and complete a creative
computer oriented project in the field of Geographical Informational Systems with the guidance of
Dr.G.V.Kumari, a Lecturer specializing in GIS at Birla Institute of Science and Technology, Goa. It was
here that I got an opportunity to work with an open source GIS (Geographical Information System)
software application called the Map Server. We used a Web-based mapping server to spatially depict the
pollution levels in air for all the states in India and hosted it on the server. This work enhanced my ability
to grasp something that was new and pertaining to a field different from my area of interest at that level.

My penchant towards Chemical sector has turned into a passion and a desire when I got the flexibility to
choose a research project in the field of my interest at Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, which is
one of the leading constituent laboratories of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in
India. Thus I chose a project in Structural Engineering, titled “Thermodynamic Study of CO2 absorption
through amines and Simulation of absorption model” under the guidance of Dr.Asha Masohan. My
project at GAS SEPERATION LAB dealt with the absorption of CO2 from the flue gas of natural gas/coal
fired power plants, using a mono-ethanolamine (MEA) absorption process is conventional method of
treatment which has proved its efficiency in CO2 removal. We have performed experiments at lab scale of
co2 absorption at various conditions (1.at different temperatures 2. With passing N2 and Without Passing
N2 to make ideal System for absorption). Performance plots and curve analysis for various conditions
have been drawn. With this Lab Data we simulated with the help of Aspen we simulated results to pilot
scale and predicted parameters for the model. This gave me my first glimpse of ASPEN, and the
staggering scope of applications this tool can be employed for. I took an extra interest as I helped and
worked in another project out of my own interest to this field which was on “Process Integration of Crude
column using Pinch Analysis” under Dr.S.M.Nanoti .We were successful in revamping the heat
exchanger train of a crude distillation unit and increasing the throughput capacity of the column for the
same furnace duty. I worked towards allying conceptual knowledge with computational experience.
Using MATLAB, to arrive at a “Mathematical Solution for Heat Transfer Problems”, I used the Finite
Difference method to solve the energy equation and develop temperature profiles for various geometries.
I am much in awe of the scientists at IIP; the work ethics observed during my time there have motivated
me greatly to contribute to this field.
“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as
your mind lets you.” A great man said. I believed in this line as along with my discipline studies I have
put a step towards humanities and finance part. My reflection in finance and business subjects was my
future aim of setting up a industry on my own. Being a staunch believer of learning beyond books and
normal curriculum I have tried to keep myself constantly involved in projects, internships in this field.
My project on game theory in finance is an example of my analytical and strategy based thinking as I
papered a tool to solve the financial problems based on the basic economics, player’s reactions and
reflections. Along with this my hobbies of learning new software’s was put into perfect shape when I
joined INFO STEP INDIA ltd were I learnt Crystal Reports, Web Intelligence Personal (Business
Objects).Through out my years of undergraduate study I have taken an active interest in the organizing
and planning of various technical and cultural events that the college hosted. I was the chief organizing
member of the Department of Reception and Accommodation which gave me a lot of valuable experience
in fields related to large scale planning and logistics. I have always believed that service to man is service
to god and as a result worked as the co-ordinator of abhigyaan, a literacy mission with the sole motive of
imparting primary education to the illiterate in the campus. I was also an active part of a national NGO
called Nirmaan, which works in areas related to employment generation in impoverished areas. These
experiences instilled in me a sense of responsibility towards the community and the fact that all the
technical learning only has meaning if we use it for the good of the society and people around us. During
the experience, I not only got to learn, adapt, test and in the process hone my skills of Man-Management
and Resource Management but also improve my leadership skills.

Inspiration and enthusiasm well up in me when I am at work; I have gained

professional experience by working about two years as a process engineer at XXX
Company in Iran. During this period I become completely familiar with gas industry
from production to distribution by participating in industrial training classes and
providing technical proposals for different processes such as amine gas sweetening,
TEG gas dehydration, sulphur recovery, and ethane recovery. In addition, here I
have learned how to work under time constraints, how to visualize abstract
concepts, and apply concepts to industrial projects in real time. Having real work
experiences, now I have a balanced view of my interests, potential contributions
and priorities, which enables me to make a decision between pursuing a career in
the industry or one in academia. I find the academic environment more appealing
because of the high level of intellectual challenge and creativity associated with it
as well as the opportunity it provides to follow my research interests in the field of
chemical engineering.

A winner is someone who converts his thoughts into actions and his aspirations into reality. I believe I
have what it takes to be a winner. I need training, direction and an invigorating academic climate that
fosters creative thinking. So if given an opportunity, I will join your esteemed university as one with a
thirst for both newer and deeper knowledge, a propensity for teaching and team work, and a strong grasp
of relevant fundamentals. I am confident that I shall leave with more than a strong understanding of the
subject, well-poised to apply it in the real world - I also intend to take back a rich cultural experience and
lasting relationships with faculty and students alike. Its excellent resources and research facilities only
accentuated my belief that your esteemed University is indeed the place which would help realize my
career goals and aspirations. The fact that one of the major faculty research areas is in CO2 Storage
Studies was extremely exciting to me, especially because of my prior exposure in this field. The work of
Professor Dr. Mehran Sohrabi and Professor Adrian Todd, Professor Patrick Corbett, has further spurred
my desire to become part of your academic heritage. I choose Heriot-Watt University as my dream
destination to fulfill my long cherished ambition & help me scale greater heights. All I ask now is for an
opportunity.

It has been my cherished desire to pursue my Master studies in

Germany, as Germany is well equipped with the right number of industries,
which are world-renowned. I recognize the fact that with my commitment
towards fostering intellectual excellence will give me a remarkably strong
and attractive place to embark upon an academic career. Under the
guidance of your eminent faculty and state-of-the-art facilities available, I
look forward to obtaining quality higher education at your university.

Chemical engineering is sometimes called

‘process’ or ‘manufacturing’ engineering.
It concerns the science, technology and
management involved in making the
materials and products society need.
These include substances such as oils,
acids and solvents, used to create
everyday essentials such as plastics,
drugs, fuels and foodstuffs. Without
chemical engineers, we wouldn’t have
chocolate, beer, painkillers, antibiotics,
paper, ink, detergents, petrol, paint,
toothpaste or plastic bags. Chemical
engineers are widely employed by major
manufacturing companies and are
amongst the highest paid of the
engineering fields.
Chemical engineers generally work in
industry, generating profit for companies
by adding value to raw materials in a
safe and cost-effective way. A chemical
engineer’s job can focus on any part of
the process, and some examples are:
• designing and selecting equipment;
• solving process problems
• carrying out financial calculations
• designing procedures to ensure safety
and minimise environmental impact
• managing a team of operators
• researching new products
Engineering operations include
everything from extracting raw materials,
to generating energy, to manufacturing
intermediate materials and producing
finished goods, to the disposal of waste.
What will I learn on a chemical
engineering course?
The technical aspects of chemical
engineering revolve around managing
the behaviour of materials and chemical
reactions. This means predicting and
manipulating compositions, flows,
temperatures and pressures of solids,
liquids and gases. Chemical engineering
students discover how to understand
chemical, physical and biological
processes using mathematical equations
as well as, on the more practical side,
learning about the equipment and
techniques used by industry for largescale
manufacturing. Business, safety and
environmental issues are also studied in
some depth. You learn skills which will
be of great use to you in your future
career such as team working, problem
solving, communication and the use of
information technology.
How does chemical engineering
compare to chemistry?
Chemists design chemical reaction routes
to produce desirable products or
processes, working on a molecular level.
Chemical engineers then find ways to
put these into practice in a cost-effective
and safe way on an industrial scale, using
real equipment to move, mix, react, heat
up, cool down, and separate materials.
How does this relate to subjects
studied at school?
In physics and mathematics courses at
school, you will have learned basic heattransfer
(eg conduction, convection and
radiation) and calculations of motion and
momentum. From chemistry classes, you
have probably carried out process
operations such as distillation and
filtration on a small scale and you may
have studied the gas laws and factors
influencing chemical reaction rates. These
are some of the issues that chemical
engineers study in depth.