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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). Throughou Throughoutt my undergrad undergraduate uate days, I have found the subject subject of Chemical Chemical Engineeri Engineering ng particula particularly rly 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 interests on the process of the industry industry and it also reinforced reinforced the idea that subjects are best understood 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 m y 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 CO 2 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 CO 2 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). absorption). Performance plots and curve analysis analysis for various conditions 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 column using using Pinch Pinch Analy Analysis sis”” under under Dr.S.M Dr.S.M.Na .Nanot notii .We were were succes successfu sfull in revamp revamping ing the heat heat exchanger train of a crude distillation unit and increasing the throughput capacity of the column for the same furnace duty. I worked worked towards towards allying allying conceptua conceptuall knowledg knowledgee with computatio computational nal experience 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.