MSc Chemical Engineering Personal Statement Korean

MSc Chemical Engineering Personal Statement for Graduate School

I am a young Korean man, well-read and well-traveled, deeply concerned about the significant strife and suffering in my homeland, Korea. I aim to build a career focused on promoting and realizing clean energy, especially on the Korean Peninsula. Through this, I hope to contribute to peace and prosperity by protecting our natural environment and working to mitigate, if not reverse, the effects of climate change. I plan to pursue a master's degree in chemical engineering and biotechnology at XXXX.

Currently writing from Switzerland, I am on my fourth visit of four weeks each to this beautiful country to be with my fiancée, who is studying here. I often study independently at the XXXX Learning Center at XXXX and dream of earning my master's degree here, dedicating myself to the cause of saving our world through advancements in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering. In Switzerland, I feel as though I am at the center of the civilized world, and XXXX offers the finest program in my field. My professional interests lie precisely at the intersection of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. I eagerly anticipate dedicating many decades to research and development in this area.

Considering the situation in North Korea, many regions in my country still experience significant hardship during harsh winters, mainly due to high energy costs—initial installation costs are often beyond the reach of ordinary people in both the South and the North. Therefore, my primary objective at XXXX is to achieve the most rigorous academic preparation possible, enabling me to make a substantial contribution to global society and Korea specifically, by dedicating my professional life to research and development aimed at creating clean, eco-friendly energy that is affordable. I am driven and highly motivated by the undeniable reality of climate change, which is occurring right now.

I view climate change as the most pressing threat facing our species, and I strongly believe that we must work together to address this immense and persistent challenge, not only for ourselves but also for future generations. My concern about climate change began in adolescence and has intensified throughout my adult life. This was the main reason I chose to study Chemical Engineering at Chonnam National University in Korea. Some of my most exciting experiences involved countless hours in a laboratory studying biodegradable polymers and seeking suitable replacements for non-degradable plastics through the manufacture of optimized skin patches, researching the interaction between raw materials and the patch. I also took a Polymeric materials course in 2017, where I studied Poly Olefins, Polymer Blends, Condensational Polymers, and Functional Polymers. Through this research experience, I developed a keen interest in fossil fuel replacement through biomass.

I also participated in a project sponsored by the Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, aimed at producing propylene through gasification from biomass. This further deepened my understanding of the connections between biomolecules and chemical engineering, and I have kept up with developments in the literature in these areas, especially concerning software. Over time, my interests expanded to supercritical manufacturing processes and eco-friendly technology that enhances the capability and efficiency of existing manufacturing processes, beginning with a year-and-a-half of intensive research into supercritical fluid thermodynamics. As an undergraduate, I participated in various research projects dedicated to analyzing supercritical fluid behavior at elevated temperatures and high pressures.

Through perseverance and consultation, I eventually identified the need for a high molecular inhibitor and found a lead to solve the problem. I improved the polymer process of supercritical fluids through in-depth research and collaboration with other researchers engaged in supercritical investigations. My professors highly appreciated my performance and classroom participation, and I received several awards representing my college in technical symposiums at state and national levels.

I firmly believe that the best hope for our planet's survival is for humanity to win the race to clean energy in time, with the key lying in the collaboration of biotechnology and chemical engineering. Thus, I hope to learn everything I can about biochemical engineering and related areas. I am confident that I have the necessary background and aptitude for excellence as a student at XXXX, and I also hope to be considered for a research assistantship. The exceptional faculty and unmatched research facilities in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering at XXXX make your institution the ideal springboard for advancing my career in an interdisciplinary and international manner, always focusing on the significant chemical and environmental challenges facing the Korean Peninsula.

As a very hardworking and highly committed student with extensive research experience for my age, serving as a research assistant at XXXX would be a dream come true, as it would significantly help finance my education and allow me to concentrate on research full-time.

Thank you for considering my application.

MSc Chemical Engineering Personal Statement Korean