MS Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics

MS Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics

I am a mature man at only 21. My sights are set very high in terms of professional conquest. I am especially looking forward to doing research in the areas of Fluid Mechanics and Turbulence, including Combustion. This is why the Applied Computational Design Lab at XXXX would be my optimal location for graduate study.

A Childhood Inspiration

One of my most indelible impressions from childhood was watching a one-million-pound metallic structure being lifted into thin air using principles of nature. I have always had a penchant for aerodynamics, which I now recognize as my destiny. It is an integral part of my personal sense of space and time. Both of my parents are academics. I traveled with them to conferences as a child, taking note of the physical characteristics of places as diverse as Bangkok and Helsinki.

My Academic Journey

I now live in XXXX, XXXX, but I was born and mostly raised in Nagpur, India. I expect to graduate with both Departmental and University Honors, earning my B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and a Minor in Applied Mathematics from the University of XXXX this coming May 2012. My foremost mentor at XXXX is Dr. XXXX. Together, we have written a journal paper that will be submitted to the Journal of Mathematical Fluid Mechanics in late October 2011.

As part of my honors project in Dr. XXXX’s Aerodynamics course, I researched dynamic stall and the ability to induce negative drag (or thrust). Studying turbulence under Dr. XXXX has stimulated my curiosity about biological propulsion and turbulent flows.

Long-Term Goals

My long-term goal is to attain a PhD degree and stay at the forefront of research in fluid mechanics. I would like to spend considerable time in Europe and work with international companies to implement creative ideas in this area. I am fully immersed in the advances being made in fluid mechanics in the context of American and European systems, as well as Indian systems. Additionally, I am keen on staying abreast of Chinese and Indian collaborations in this field. I hope to leverage my Hindi and Marathi language skills, along with my English proficiency, in my professional advancement.

Community Engagement

One of my most important accomplishments has been my volunteer service with Sigma Gamma Tau at the XXXX Hunger Project. This experience has helped mold my multicultural, even global, sense of citizenship. I have also enjoyed two years of service as a Teaching Assistant for a class in Applied Differential Equations.

Moreover, I have over six months of theoretical and computational research experience with Dr. XXXX at XXU Aerospace Engineering, focusing on Boundary Layer Theory and Turbulence. I have published one conference paper on flight controls and expect to publish a journal paper on theoretical boundary layer theory by late November 2012. This project is a collaboration with an Associate Professor in Aerospace Engineering at XXU.

Current Projects and Internships

Currently, I am working on an optional Senior Thesis Project on Turbulence, specifically on Renormalization Group theoretical modeling of turbulence. I am also interning at XXXX Engineering Inc., where I optimize blade design through the development of theoretical modeling for predicting aeroelastic flutter.

I feel strongly that I have an excellent foundation in both theoretical research and practical applications, especially in fluid dynamics. As an experienced mathematics instructor with research and industrial experience, I am dedicated to pursuing breakthroughs in the field of theoretical turbulence and the computational modeling of turbulent flows.

In conclusion, my journey has been shaped by a blend of academic rigor, practical experience, and a passion for fluid mechanics. I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead in my pursuit of an MS degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics.

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