Anshul Gour

19210132
Group ‘C’
gour_anshul@iitgn.ac.in

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This statement of purpose is meant to forth my aspirations to pursue a Ph.D. at your esteemed
university. Graduation and post-graduation help one to identify his/her interest in further studies.
I wish to work in Research and Development units of Industries for which a Ph.D. is a necessity.
Knowledge acquired at graduation and post-graduation level acts as a stepping stone for further
decisions in this field. Research has always captivated me, and I am enthusiastic about
continuing my academic pursuit in this field.

The pursuit of knowledge is the utmost aim of my life. To satiate my curiosity and pursue my
ambitions, I wish to join for the Ph.D. program at your university. My supreme goal is to become
a research scientist in the field of Energy Efficient designing of the Air Conditioning system.
Ph.D. in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
ideally matches my career requirements. The MIT Energy Initiative hub is equipped with the
best technologies and world-class research teams in the field of sustainable energy that assist me
in performing quality research in my area of interest.

I have always aspired for excellence in my academic performance over the years. Concerning my
academic achievements, I finished my schooling with 95% in 10th standard and 90% marks in
12th standard. I qualified one of the most stringent national level engineering entrance exam JEE
ADVANCE and got admitted to the reputed institution in India. It was the dream college for any
Mechanical engineer, and I can proudly say that I graduated from that institute. It stands at 45th
position in NIRF ranking of best universities in India, and in such a right college I got 82%
aggregate and stood in top 20 students in the Mechanical Engineering department.

In my undergraduate years, I have acquired a strong fundamental background in Mechanical

Engineering. Subjects like Thermodynamics, Mechanics of solids, Design of Machine Elements,
Statistical Quality Control, Internal Combustion Engine, Kinematics and Dynamics of a
machine, Industrial Management, Manufacturing Engineering revealed to me the limitless
horizons in the field of Mechanical Engineering. I have also introduced to specialized courses
like Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics, which helps me in better
visualization and enhanced understanding of designs.

My undergraduate has been a rewarding experience, during which I have done an internship in
BHEL plant, which helps me to have a closer look at the applications of the various
manufacturing process and related theories. I learned to apply the theoretical concepts in a
practical world. Internships in Bosch automobiles help me in gaining valuable experience by
working at one of the most advanced automobile plants. Projects were quite challenging, but it
helps me in improving my technical proficiency and develops strong leadership skills. These
exposures help in enhancing my academic, career, and personal development. However, every
coin has two sides. Extracurricular activities are equally crucial to determine overall person
potential. As a Handball player representing my university makes me mentally tough,
disciplined, and develops me as a person.

Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Thermal and Fluid Sciences, Heat and Mass Transfer, have
captivated my interest, and concerning this, I have completed the project on 'Designing solar-
powered indirect evaporative air conditioning system.' We have designed the setup that produces
heating, air conditioning and gives hot water. The system runs with solar energy, and it does not
use any harmful chlorofluorocarbons for cooling purposes. The Department Heads of universities
acknowledged the project, and it is well received.

The project motivates me to do more research in the field of Air Conditioning. Conventional Air
Conditioning is the World's Next Big Threat. More research is required to discard the traditional
air conditioning system and brings sustainable cooling system. Inevitably as the population
grows and the temperature reaches an all-time high in various region of the world and
requirements of air conditioning system increases to satisfy our needs. Aside from the
environment impact of conventional air conditioners- especially increasing in ozone layer
destruction and global warming level, they pose a severe threat to our natural resources by
consuming the vast amount of electric power. It is our responsibility to adopt renewable energy
and environmentally friendly sources of energy to fulfill our energy demands.

I look forward to designing the cooling system using indirect evaporative cooling. This cooling
technology is promising near future as it consumes little power and has a range of applications. It
is suitable in industries, data centers, or in house purposes. This cooling technology has a
shallow global warming impact, and this is an environmentally friendly process.

I wish to apply for the Ph.D. at MIT school of Engineering under the guidance of Professor
Evelyn Wang. She has been continually working on the improvement of Air conditioning
system. Her other contributions in the field Water harvesting, purification, and thermal
management has been highly efficient. It would be a privilege to study in the guidance of such a
prominent professor.
The meritocratic system in MIT provides an adequate blend of competitiveness and
innovativeness. It provides an ideal environment to learn and understand technologies in the field
of Mechanical Engineering. I am aware that the course demands substantial diligence,
intelligence, and sacrifices, but I am confident that with my sincerity and dedication, I become a
competent researcher and maintain the high standards that are expected by MIT.