I shape my passion into zealous dreams and pursue them with determination. From the early days of tinkering with my mini mechanical set to the recent days of improving the efficiency of solar cells, I have pursued varied interests, with my learning graph experiencing a continuous positive increase. Each conquest left its mark on my personality and helped me identify my professional path. Art is a demanding field. This requires precision, tolerance and imagination. I learned patience and dedication by poring over drawings and portraits for years, trying to make them perfectly match the image I had in mind. Several hours of practice a day for many years on vocal and instrumental music made me realize the benefits of hard work and perseverance. I stepped out of my comfort zone with theater and harnessed my creative potential. Learning different speech patterns has transformed me into an articulate presenter. Reading and writing continually help me increase my insight and express my thoughts convincingly. I developed a strong inclination towards the physical sciences due to a fondness for intriguing problems in physics and mathematics. After ranking in the 98th percentile in the Karnataka Common Entrance Test for aspiring engineers, I chose to study in the undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering at MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore. I enjoyed every course in the program, applying myself intensely by attending numerous workshops and seminars held at my college as a student member of the Society of Mechanical Engineers, participating in tours of different industries organized by the institute and accepting internships and projects every time. opportunity. I was particularly drawn to applied subjects The...... middle of paper ...... Anthony Jacobi and John Georgiadis and I find that some of my goals coincide with theirs. I hope to become an active member of student organizations like the Student Sustainability Committee, which takes an active interest in improving the sustainability of processes within campus and sponsors projects in this area. I also see an opportunity to interact with staff at research institutes like the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center and hope to complete a project with them. The solutions to some puzzles lie in the problems themselves. Most processes using renewable energy leave many opportunities to improve their operating efficiency. I believe the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign will provide me with the tools necessary to eliminate redundant details and reveal the intact internal solution. I look forward to being a part of the UIUC community in the near future..