RESEARCH STATEMENT – PhD Application

Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras

Note: This research statement is a mandatory requirement for PhD applicants. The research
statement should be on the topic of applicant’s primary choice. Only the candidate in his/her
own words should write it. Any proxy writing or plagiarism will be cause of rejection of
application.

1. Research Interests: Name of the topic from the list of topics shown in the website

2. How did you become interested in the above topic and why do you think that you are
suitable for pursuing research in this area? (Maximum 100 words)

3. Describe the current state-of-the-art (what others have already done and reported) on
the above topic with a maximum of five references. (Maximum 300 words).
Notes: Cite only genuine website references, for e,g. those belonging to professional
bodies, institutions, and/or large companies. Try and cite academic
journal/conference papers, if possible. Please write in your own words and not cut-
and-paste from these references.

4. What is your approach to solve the above problem stated in the topic? (Maximum 300
words)

5. How will this research reach and benefit others? (Maximum 100 words)