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As a crystallization of my research findings, my research paper XX has been published by XX. In addition, the same journal XX has accepted another paper of mine entitled XX Through those researches, I have mapped out my research interests. In the broad world of chemical engineering, the knowledge I have gained is just a tiny faction and it is necessary for me to venture into the even greater world of the unknown and the unexplored. As far as biomass resources are concerned, we can use them as an important renewable resource. Through thermochemical means like pyrolysis and gasification and through biological means like fermentation, they can be converted into fuels and other industrially meaningful products. So far, even though we have been living in the shadow of global energy crisis, no effective alternatives have been unraveled. If we can discover through chemical engineering feasible substitutes for fossil fuels, immense contributions can be made to human advances as a whole.

I am deeply interested in chemical engineering as a lifelong career and I am determined to develop myself into a well-trained chemical engineer. Yet I am clearly aware the immense efforts I have to make in order to fulfill this aspiration. This constitutes the very motivation behind my present application for a Ph. D. program from the Department of Chemical Engineering of the XX University. There are some important reasons for my choosing your esteemed university. The most important reason is that its research on biobased products is one of the strongest research orientations, which perfectly matches my past research experience. Your strong faculty is also an important factor; the 1:1.9 faculty/student ratio promises to give each student sufficient instruction and attention, allowing for close communication. Finally, your curriculum is scientifically designed, requiring students not only to focus on core subjects within their own discipline but also go beyond their discipline to attend courses in other departments in order to develop a broad ken of knowledge. All those make me believe that I will receive the best education I can expect.

I am convinced that I am a worthy candidate for your program. I received a BS degree for my undergraduate program and a Master’s degree in engineering. This science and engineering background may give me important advantages over other applicants. I also have the experience of working as teaching assistant to my advisor in two courses—Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics and Green Chemistry. This may enable me to contribute to your program through my teaching assistantship. Last but not least, I have evolved a strong ability to perform independent research. Together with my sound academic foundation, my important research potential will make me very successful in your program as in my past programs.
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Statement of Purpose - Computer Science

We are currently in the midst of a technological and computing revolution that will drastically change our lives and potentially redefine what it means to be human. I am very excited at the prospect of devoting my long-term career to such a dynamic, fast advancing field. Ever since I was young, I have enjoyed dabbling with computers and experimenting with different applications. Because my own lifetime has essentially coincided with the rise of the modern computing industry, I can sense that there are still tremendous developments to come in this field. It was natural for me to choose Computer Science as my university major, and now, as I near the end of my undergraduate studies, it is my central goal to continue my education in a more competitive, elite, and international environment.

There is only one logical destination for my postgraduate studies: the USA, a country which stands at the center of the computing universe. The US has been the chief driver of innovation in computing, and the most innovative and successful companies in this field are based there. Studying overseas in the US will thus give me not only a greater range of professional skills but also a much broader, more international perspective. Therefore, I am applying to join your MSc in Computer Science program, commencing in the fall of 2013. I am convinced that I am well prepared for the challenges of studying in your master’s program because of my extensive academic and practical background, which I will describe in detail below.

My academic experience thus far has provided me with a wide range of practical knowledge and skills that will be immensely useful when studying overseas at the graduate level. As a high school student, I excelled in courses related to physics, mathematics, and chemistry. I was fortunate during this time to have teachers who saw my interest in these subjects and encouraged me to continue broadening my scientific understanding and developing my analytical skills. It was due in large part to their guidance and advice that I chose to major in Computer Science in the university. As an undergraduate, I found that I deeply enjoyed learning about programming and systems analysis, and with my strong mathematics background I performed very well in courses concerning calculus, statistics, and differential equations. Now, in addition to my specialized knowledge of computer science, I have an appreciation for the breadth of this field and the nearly endless possibilities for further study.

In addition to the courses that I have taken, I have been very active outside of the classroom, participating in extracurricular activities and pursuing new experiences so as to push myself and broaden my horizons. For example, I took some time to travel across Europe by myself, an experience which, although at times difficult, ultimately made me a much more independent and confident person. I am now comfortable adapting to new situations and interacting with people who are different from me, qualities which will be tremendously useful when studying in the USA. Furthermore, when a my hometown was devastated by a natural disaster, I volunteered to help the victims as an organizer, which involved raising money and providing food, blankets, and other supplies as needed. Aside from the enhanced communication and leadership skills this experience offered me, what I most value is my newfound understanding of the importance of service and helping those in need. Finally, in the university, I was the publisher of the monthly newsletter of my department, a role I took on in order to meet new people and learn a new range of skills. As these experiences show, I am highly motivated and proactive at learning new skills and experiencing new things. This is precisely why I have decided to continue challenging myself by studying for a master’s degree in the USA.
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Regarding my goals for the future, I plan to take what I learn in the USA and apply it to the computing industry in my native country. This industry is rapidly growing and shows great potential, yet compared to other, more advanced countries it is still in its relative infancy. By studying in your master’s program and possibly working for a short period in the USA, I expect to have the expertise, the perspective, and the experience necessary to lead our industry to a new era. I also have many friends with similar goals, and I hope that we can one day collaborate to put our country on the map as an innovative force in the computing world.
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SOP Number: 1

I am a 22-year-old computer science student at the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Tehran. As an undergraduate student who actively searched for new technologies and its applications in CS, I became interested in Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), especially Machine Learning and Cognitive Science. My future goal is to pursue my studies towards a Ph.D. which would allow me to become a great researcher in A.I., leading to a career in teaching.

When I was twelve, I was admitted into Allame Helli, which is a school for talented students and is a branch of NODET (National Organization for Developing Exceptional Talents). Years later, at this school, students were introduced to computers and I started writing simple programs which was a fulfilling experience. Soon after, I became very interested in this field and decided to study Computer Science in one of the best universities in Iran. My decision compelled me to have great determination to study for the nationwide entrance exam. I achieved an extraordinary rank of 547th among 350,000 participants and was accepted as a student of Computer Science in School of Electrical and computer Engineering in University of Tehran which is the most prestigious university in Iran.

My studies and courses at the university helped shape my future vision and research interests. When I studied the Artificial Intelligence course, it made me think how computers could act like humans. I was also given a great opportunity to work as a web developer at a company in Iran. My enthusiasm and hardworking mindset made me quite competent at my job and therefore was given major projects on the website such as setting up a Text Message System and designing an Online Game System. This job experience taught me how to overcome the challenges and presented the opportunity to teach my colleagues an iPhone programming course. It equipped me with the ability to communicate technical concepts to a diverse audience. Another project I was involved in at the university was a client-server application. It was used for supermarket delivery and then changed to an online shop. My knowledge in web development greatly improved because I enjoyed my job and spent many long hours trying and testing new and improved things. I became a professional in this field which led to quite a few good work opportunities after one year. Developing was a great experience but Computer Science is not limited only to developing. Due to my interest in the Artificial Intelligence course, which I succeeded at, I decided to write my B.Sc. thesis in this area. I covered how upgraded AI functionalities of social network websites can give recommendations to users on how to make new friends and new friends suggestions on the website.

I take satisfaction in having the ability to make a difference and have a positive impact in the world. This is why I became interested in teaching. One thing I enjoyed tutoring C++ to some of my undergraduate friends in the Electrical Department. They all ended up passing their programming course with high grades. To amplify my enjoyment I decided to become a teacher assistant for Fundamentals of Computers and Programming at the university. After that, I became a TA for Internet Engineering and Database Lab and taught web technologies, web developing languages and database. Since the summer of 2013, I have been teaching PHP, HTML and JavaScript for Web Programming in NODET.

I became a professional in web developing and had a deep knowledge of web technology. Because of this , I was given the opportunity to lecture in a seminar about web and network security. Managing directors of 50 major Iranian IT companies attended that seminar and I expanded their knowledge on web technology and improvement of current web systems.
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These experiences have led me to believe that a fulfilling and successful future lies in teaching and research, which can be achieved by high standards of education. Therefore, I have decided to apply to University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). I have searched the ongoing projects at UTD and found that they align with my research interests such as Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. I have read about pioneering works and various projects on Social Networks, Data Mining and Databases in your university and this is very stimulating and inspiring for me.

It would be a privilege to join UTD’s computer science department and attend classes knowing that your faculty members are highly reputable in the world. I am aware that attending your computer science program will require diligent work, and an energetic and unwavering mindset. I can assure you that I am absolutely motivated and ready for the challenge.
SOP Number: 2

I have always been passionate about the fundamental principles of how the world works and see that engineering has been responsible for some of the greatest innovations of mankind. It is the usage of the application of physics with engineering principles which rules the world and inventions. These foundational opinions have driven my interest to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering. To achieve this goal, I studied relentlessly in high school and for the nationwide university entrance exam. I was able to rank in the upper percentile in the entrance exam which made me among the best students who entered into University of Tehran’s Mechanical Engineering department.

During my undergraduate program, I took various courses which closely aligned with my research interest and dealt with heat transfer and fluid mechanics. After completing many courses, I realized how practical and essential the knowledge of optimization and computational methods is for any student who pursues new things in heat transfer or fluid mechanics. These methods are powerful instruments. After taking related courses, I was fascinated by evolutionary methods like Genetic Algorithm and other modern techniques such as Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). Solving inverse problems with these methods was a new approach for me in reference to problem modeling.

In the third year of my studies, I designed a battery thermal management system. This is a comprehensive example that I could utilize my thermal, fluid, and CFD knowledge simultaneously. I obtained valuable experience as a junior research scientist at the Environment Research Institute which includes fluid modeling, simulation with Finite Element Method (FEM), and conducted optimized design of the elements in a battery pack. This work has been presented in the most prominent international conferences.

I have done five different projects in the last two semesters. In each project, I collaborated with other students in a team and was a group leader in the majority of these projects. These projects were executed through courses such as Optimization of Thermal Systems, Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion, and Automatic Control. We carried out three optimization projects in which we had to draw on our own knowledge and experience to solve open-ended problems.

In two projects, which took us two months to finish, there were times we had to work without much guidance since the projects were about inverse heat transfer. This was difficult as this course is taught separately in the graduate program. Our persistence and forward thinking paid off as our work was selected as the best project and our team obtained the top score.

Along with projects, due to my excellent academic performance, I had been selected as a teacher assistant in “Dynamics” and “Thermodynamics I” courses while at the university of Tehran. To compare, usually graduate students are considered and qualified for this task. I believe that these experiences have prepared me to deal with difficult and unprecedented situations.

Since I have been looking forward to studying graduate program in my research interests’ area, I have prepared myself for graduate studies. My goal is to develop my skills. To achieve this goal, I took a course called “Turbomachinery” and consequentially became involved in a project to design a piping network of a cooling system for the hybrid electric bus. In this project, pump sizing was done and validated with simulation software. This work complemented my internship at Pardis Energy Company where I improved my knowledge of piping design. Working with PDMS software led to an increase in my skill and proficiency in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. This internship was really an eye-opening experience for me to prepare for this field of study.
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In my final days of my undergraduate study, I had to complete a project in my area related to my research interests. In this project, I had made numerical simulations for convective heat transfer of turbulent and laminar flows in pipes with different shapes. I learned a lot about turbulence models and convective heat transfer. With this said, I would like to focus on this area and since I like new technologies and science in my field of study, I am very open to new opportunities.

To clearly express my goals, I believe that in order to play an effective role in this competitive world, one should specialize in a specific field. Therefore, I made my strong decision to pursue what I have learnt until now in order to make use of my knowledge efficiently. I think that my knowledge is not profound enough yet and I should study for a graduate degree to do anything significant in my interested area.

As a future perspective, I would like to be a university professor with a holistic and innovative approach to research works. This hope cannot be fulfilled without strong research background which entails a meticulous research in the graduate period. According to my advisors and my own inquiry, New York University provides me with such a competitive atmosphere for research and study. Due to the equipped laboratories and cutting-edge research in a variety of areas, your Mechanical Engineering program has been recognized for its excellence in research.

The history of New York University is full of honors and great achievements of professors who dedicated their lives to science. I wish to be considered for a Graduate Research Assistantship under the direction of prodigious professors like Ponta, Abdolhalik, and Egorova in the mentioned research interests. I intend to pursue my area of study at a well-established university. Therefore, outstanding opportunities at your university encouraged me to apply to this university so as to experience a new world of which I would be proud.
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