Undergraduate Program:
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, 2017-2021
University and Department:
École Nationale Supérieure de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace (DMSM - DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICS, STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS)
Program:
MS
Research Area:
Computational Structural Mechanics, Composite Structures & Materials, Loads & Aeroelasticity, Topology Optimization, Fatigue & Failure, Spacecraft, Aircraft & Rotorcraft (VTOL) Structural Design
Discipline:
Structures
Funded/Non-funded:
Not funded
Scholarships you applied for:
Airbus CEDAR, French Gov Scholarship - Charpak, MBDA
GRE score:
NA
TOEFL score:
93
CV/Resume:
How many universities did you apply to?:
8
Which universities did you apply to and what was the status of your application there?
| University | Department | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ISAE SupAero | Aero | Accepted |
| Politechnico di Milano, Italy | Aero | Accepted |
| Politechnico di Milano, Italy | Mech | Accepted |
| KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden | Aero | Accepted |
| Purdue | Aero | Rejected |
| Georgia Tech | Aero | Rejected |
| Virginia Tech | Aero | Accepted |
| UIUC | Aero | Rejected |
| UWashington | Aero | Rejected |
What was your BTP title and who was your guide?
Thin Walled Beam Cross Sectional Analysis (MSG-VABS-FEM), Guide: Abhijit Gogulapati (Examiner: PJ Guru)
What all courses did you take in Insti which you think fostered your interest in your current research area and are relevant to your field? Please mention the semester in which you took the course as well.
- Solid Mech Yr 2
- Aero Struct Mech Yr 3
- SLP1 Sem 5
- Vib & Struct Dynamics Sem 5
- Energy Methods Sem 6
- FRP Composites Sem 7
- Aeroelasticity Sem 8
- Aerodynamics Yr 3
- Struct Lab Yr 3
What were the Peaks in your profile which you think helped you in getting an admit? (Publication(s), Department Rank, etc.)
Publication, Internships, URA, Projects, BTP, Motivation Letter, Strong LoRs
Please mention the sources for your Letters of Recommendation (BTP/DDP Guide, Internship guide, Course Instructor, etc.)
- BTP
- SLP
- Course Instructor
Any advice/tips for juniors who are interested in a similar field and are planning to go for Higher Studies?
Students who are interested in Structures - the opportunities are endless. You can work in many different sectors if you are into this field, cause of the width it offers - Manufacturing, Design, Aerospace, Ocean/Naval, Mechanical, Thermal, Energy etc, for example. The research in structures is always evolving. You will absolutely enjoy it once you find your passion in it!