Name : Vamsi Krishna Banda

Undergraduate Major : Chemical Engineering

Degree Sought : M.S. (Chemical Engineering)

S!EMEN "# $U%$"SE
At the threshold of what I imagine to be an opportunity to test and
transcend the realms of scientific discovery, I stand to make the
following observations regarding my present educational background
and my future intentions.
!&out M'sel(
I, Vamsi Krishna Banda , am an Under raduate student and have
completed my B.!ech in "#$%.
!cademics to me is more than a career. It is a way of life that holds the
spirit of in&uiry and furtherance of scientific knowledge as the most
sacred ob'ectives of life. A spirit since its inception as childhood curiosity
has been the motivation for continuing my education. I have always felt a
strong need for innovative and constructive ideas. !his has served as the
propelling force behind all that I have achieved in my academic career.
!cademic Bac)ground
I have always aspired to choose a career that would mean work
that stimulates me and holds a natural appeal to me. In my
Undergraduate studies, I have benefited from the breadth of syllabi
content that has given me a comprehensive e(posure to the core areas of
)hemical *ngineering and a strong conceptual understanding of the
same. In these four years of study, I have strived to maintain an approach
of e(pending independent effort in all my endeavors. +earning by myself
and sharing my knowledge with others has been most worthwhile, when
comprehending a concept. I have always improved in my academics
right from school to undergraduate course. Academically, I am
comfortably placed among the top $# percentage of my class. As an
active member of our college committee, I have taken interest in
organi,ing various seminars and symposia for the students of the college
that helped me to gain e(pertise in communication skills and +eadership
skills.

*h' +igher Studies
-hen the ultimate ob'ective is speciali,ation, an undergraduate
education is definitely deficient. A deeper understanding of the intricacies
demands a research.oriented graduate education .I wish to pursue graduate
studies at the Uni,ersit' not only as a means for developing my skills and
capabilities to conduct original thinking and independent study but also as a
means of channeling my enthusiasm, energy and vigor for doing some really
useful research work.
/A ship in harbor is safe . but that is not what ships are for0. 1y
ambition to come to the U2 for the 12 program doesn3t arise as a result of
dearth of resources in India, but lack of technical know.how to e(ploit these
resources. An international 1aster3s degree from a reputed American
university not only fulfils my interests but also gives an edge over my peers
back in my country. !o widen my perspective of sub'ect knowledge and also
to put my talent to rigorous testing, I feel it is the best opportunity and the
right time to approach U2 through a university as esteemed as yours.


*h' -our Uni,ersit'
!he field of )hemical *ngineering encompasses several disciplines in
which world.class research and spectacular progress has been at a brisk pace.
I would like to be a cog albeit small but significant in this wheel of technical
evolution and with this goal of making original contribution to the field of
)hemical *ngineering, I desire to pursue graduate studies. I find the challenge
of tackling real.life problems and solving them using various &uantitative and
analytical techni&ues very satisfying and stimulating.

An environment overflowing with academic activity and latest facilities
supplemented by an esteemed faculty propelled me to choose .!M!%
UN/VE%S/-. !he inspiring appeal of your scientific community and the
possibility of interaction with the very best in my field of study are the other
factors that constrained me to apply for my graduate studies at your
university. !he freedom of your academic institution provides an environment
favorable to research and offers broad scope for teaching. A research career
would e(pose me continually to the latest and most challenging problems in
)*nng and would keep me at the frontiers of new knowledge at all times.
!eaching e(poses one to new doubts and ideas and is an ideal complement to
research.
Conclusion
As an upcoming graduate, my dream is to speciali,e in the field of
)hemical *ngineering. I am keen on working in the areas of )atalysis,
4eaction Kinetics and !hermodynamics. !he profound implication of
advanced technological sciences and the scope for innovation in the field of
is a strong source of inspiration to me. I am aware that your university
e(pects very high standards from its students but at the same time I am very
confident that with my sincerity and dedication, I will be able to contribute to
the research work at your university and live up to the high e(pectations of
your academic standards. I not only have the will to succeed, but more
importantly have the will to prepare to succeed. I, therefore, wish to further
my education at your university, which is renowned for the high &uality of
student life. I hope you would appreciate my ,eal and confidence to reali,e
my goal and give me the privilege of 'oining your university. !hank you for
considering my application.

(V!MS/ K%/S+N! B!ND!)