When I was a schoolgirl, I found myself intrigued with how and why things work the way they do. Now, having studied Mechanical Engineering for three and half years and having a little research experience, I am convinced that improvement of our understanding of the how and why would influence the way we lead our lives in a major way.
During the last three and half years, I spent most of time carrying out experimental studies and in attending lectures and seminars. My favorite lectures were on Multi-functional and adaptive materials and Green Fuel and Clean Energy Technologies. Of great interest to me was also the inter-institutional seminar on sustainable and green manufacturing strategies.
Many researchers and engineers had participated and told us about their current research and its application to day-to-day life. All these significantly improved my understanding of the subject and further enhanced my interest in it. I found mechanical behaviour of materials to be of greatest interest to me. My knowledge of engineering mechanics and materials proved to be very useful in understanding the principles that underlie the behaviour of materials. Consequently, one of my research projects involves the investigation of mechanical properties of thermosetting plastic blend of Phenol Formaldehyde and Chitin and another deals with the study of microstructures and mechanical properties of weldments.
I carried out my first research project in the third semester under the guidance of Professor R S Uma Maheshwar Rao. It was an experimental study of mechanical properties of thermosetting plastic blend of Phenol Formaldehyde and Chitin. The objective of the project was to develop a new composite system by reinforcing phenol formaldehyde with...
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...r the seven semesters of undergraduate education made me want to understand the mechanical behaviour of materials in depth. Having employed the gained knowledge from different fields of Mechanical Engineering into the above mentioned projects, I feel prepared for further studies and research in the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. After graduation, I plan to continue my scientific career in the field of Materials Science and Engineering.
Study of mechanical behavior of materials (Assistant Professor Vernery), study of bio materials and liquid crystals (Professor Schwartz) and study of energy storage materials (Professor Stoldt) are of particular interest to me. I have the strongest incentive to advance as far as I can in this captivating science and feel confident that application to the University of Colorado, Boulder is the best way to accomplish it.
Mark Miodownik is a professor at the University of London and the director of the Institute of Making his interest in materials science began at an early age as the result of a traumatic event. In the book Stuff Matters written by Miodownik, he explains how his interest in materials science began, and how “stuff” has changed civilizations throughout history. Stuff Matters is an interesting and enlightening non-fiction book describing how common materials such as steel, concrete, paper and glass have influenced civilization.
Ever since I was a child, I have asked the basic question, "Why do things work the way they do?" Never satisfied with the mere memorization of facts and details, I have always strived to understand the mechanism of actions. Seemingly simple facts, like water turning into ice when it is cold outside, perplexed me more than the average five year old, resulting in a constant barrage of "why" for my parents to answer.
Askeland, Donald R., and Pradeep P. Fulay. The Science and Engineering of Materials. Pacific Grove, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2003. Print.
(1) The development of carbon-embedded plastics, otherwise called “composits,” is an important new technology because (2) it holds the key for new aircraft and spacecraft designs. This is so because (3) these composits are not only stronger than steel but lighter than aluminum.
Mechanical Engineering 130.2 (2008): 6 - 7. Academic Search Complete. Web. The Web. The Web.
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The development of composite material in the aerospace industry started when Douglas Aircraft Company bought the first roll of fiberglass shipped to the west coast because they believed that the fiberglass would help them solve a production problem. During the production process, the plastic molds were aimed to be reinforced with fiberglass such that it would become strong enough to allow at least a few parts to be made so that the new designs could be quickly verified. Indeed the fiberglass reinforcement did in fact prove to be stronger and it was a successful process. Moreover, new composites were made from fiberglass material and phenolic resin which the only resin available at the time. This was indeed a successful period for composite materials and more interest were attracted by many applications.
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I have spent so much time learning about design through the paradigm of materials but now I want to connect mechanical aspects to the knowledge I have already gained. I am particularly interested in the research done by Dr. Drew Nelson, Dr. Sheri Sheppard and Dr. Friedrich Prinz whose work most closely fits my interests. I am interested in doing research in mechanical design as influenced by material usage. I am also looking forward to taking courses such as Imperfections in Crystalline Solids, The Magic of Materials and Manufacturing, and Nanomaterials Synthesis and Applications for Mechanical Engineers to explore topics I have already studied, but from a mechanical engineering perspective. Stanford’s combination of rigor and creativity appeal to me. I have always enjoyed a challenge and get great satisfaction from expanding my knowledge. Coming from a Materials Science and Engineering background where I have performed well, both in academics and leadership, I know I can be an asset to and learn from the world-class Mechanical Engineering program at
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