Alexander Takele Mengesha

Gondar, Ethiopia
+251927507670
Alextakele16@gmail.com
March 19, 2024
Dear Admissions Committee
KAUST Thuwal
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dear Admissions Committee,
I am writing to express my keen interest in applying for the Project Internship opportunity in
"Deep Learning for Visual Computing" at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), as advertised. With a profound background in computer vision, machine learning, and
computer graphics, coupled with extensive hands-on experience in generative AI, I am eager to
contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives under your esteemed supervision.
Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have consistently pursued a passion for
advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence, particularly in the realm of visual computing.
My recent completion of a comprehensive program in ML, Data Engineering, Web3, and
Generative AI at 10 Academy in Santa Clara, California, has equipped me with the latest tools
and methodologies essential for tackling complex challenges in this domain.
One of the aspects that particularly resonates with my research interests is the intersection of
generative modeling and 3D reconstruction, which is a focal point of the projects undertaken in
your esteemed institution. My expertise in supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning,
as well as hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch,
and advanced models like GPT, positions me well to contribute meaningfully to research
endeavors focused on adversarial networks, generative diffusion models, depth estimation, and
image segmentation, among others.
Moreover, my tenure as a Machine Learning Instructor at the University of Gondar provided me
with invaluable experience in mentoring students, leading impactful research projects, and
developing curricula tailored to fostering a deep understanding of machine learning concepts.
Notably, I spearheaded research initiatives that leveraged machine learning for healthcare
applications, achieving impressive accuracy rates in predictive modeling tasks.
I am particularly drawn to KAUST due to its distinguished Visual Computing Center and the
opportunity to collaborate with esteemed faculty members such as those in Professor Peter
Wonka's lab. I am confident that my background, coupled with the resources and expertise
available at KAUST, will enable me to make significant contributions to ongoing research
projects while furthering my own academic and professional growth.
Enclosed is my CV, which provides a comprehensive overview of my academic and professional
achievements and I kindly ask you to check my LinkedIn, Medium and GitHub accounts. I am
also happy to provide any additional information or references upon request.
Thank you for considering my application. I am excited about the possibility of contributing to
the innovative research endeavors at KAUST and look forward to the opportunity to further
discuss how my skills and experiences align with your internship program.
Warm regards,
Alexander Takele Mengesha.