Field of Study & Research Plan     

 

Full Name: (Given Name)  (Surname)             Nationality: PAKISTANI  

 




“Education is a process which enables an individual to distinguish between the true and false, the good and bad, the right conduct and evil-doing” (Imam Ghazali)

Education is an essential tool that is applied in the influential and intellectual world to achieve success, as it mitigates the challenges which are experienced in life. In fact, it is a key to the enlightenment of mankind. Nelson Mandela was quoted saying, ‘‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. In addition, it intensifies our self-assurance and provides us with the abilities required in today’s world. It also enables us to become more independent and aware of what is going on around us.


With my strong will and predefined goals for long, I managed to seek admission in an undergraduate program of Civil Engineering at “ University of IT and Emerging Sciences Peshawar, Pakistan” which is considered as one of the finest engineering varsities of Pakistan. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree from the university, in Peshawar, Pakistan, in September 2018. I secured 3.10 / 4.00 CGPA (76% marks) and secured 9th position (out of 120 students) in my batch. I remained an active student in the university during my undergraduate studies and was involved in numerous extracurricular activities for e.g. sports (cricket and badminton), active participation in societies, and quiz competitions. While studying, I took a keen interest in each topic related to civil engineering which was taught in the class. In spite of this, my basic nature has always swayed me to focus on those issues which require in-depth thinking. Transportation-related subjects like Transportation planning and management, Highway engineering, Traffic engineering, and railway engineering always drew my attention to pursue studies in this field. I always find it interesting to solve multitudes of assignments and mini-projects in the aforementioned subjects. It was further cultivated when I began attending seminars conducted by an eminent civil engineer, Dr. Syeda Rubina Gilani,  on smart traffic planning at our university.



To tell you more about my final year project, titled “Comprehensive investigation of river bed material in River Kabul” with the help of Computer Design Aids like ETAB software and MS Excel. Though several works had been carried out on concrete asphalt, I chose to go for the river bed which had been left unattended before. My research provided satisfactory results for the potential use of river bed material in asphalt. When in the eighth semester, I started working with the AFQAR construction company and supervised various site activities. Upon completion of my studies, I started my professional career as a Trainee Junior Engineer in a rural road rehabilitation project with NESPAK construction company. NESPAK is a reputable national organization covering most of the mega-developing projects in Pakistan.

To dedicate me to the studies of Transportation Engineering is my passion and personal choice. My country Pakistan population is exponentially increasing which directly increase the number of vehicles on roads resulting in traffic jams as there is no proper planning according to population increase. I was once stuck in a traffic jam and I saw an ambulance that couldn’t make it hospital because of no emergency route which resulted in the loss of life. On that day I made my mind to study smart traffic planning and intelligent transportation system. Most of the time one can’t make it in time wherever one is heading to because of severe traffic jams. The traffic signal network system is not intelligent enough the way it is in China where intelligent transportation system and congested city traffic is tremendous. Pakistan is almost twenty years behind in the traffic system which is not acceptable due to rapidly increasing the population. This is the need of the hour and once I attain full command over the knowledge regarding traffic and intelligent transportation system, I’m pretty certain that I shall play a productive role in its revival. Also, another reason for pursuing a master's degree in transportation engineering is that I got an impressive grade in transportation-related subjects in my bachelor's degree. The objectives  are.    


·       To produce a free flow of traffic

·       Provide highly efficient traffic flow through ample research and innovative design efforts.

·       Use the research that increases traffic safety 


After arriving in China my study plan will be as follows:

  • I would invest my time in covering coursework and research work simultaneously as I am pretty confident that I am capable of doing it.
  • Learning the Chinese language. Alongside, I will also participate in seminars.
  • I will carry out my research plan, arrange a detailed experimental plan, analyze the results and modify the schemes. High-quality research papers are expected to be published in international academic journals during this period.
  • At the beginning of the last year, I will finish the research thesis formalities. I will return to Pakistan as soon as I finish my master's study program. I plan to undergo a Ph.D. in the same field. I hope one day, I could set up my own Transportation Engineering   Research Lab.
  • Play a   role in strengthening the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and     China.

 

I am a humble person with flexible nature and adaptability to work in a multicultural environment. I believe that the environment and people around a person bring changes in one’s personality. I always work hard and put my all efforts in order to reach my set goals. I can work well even in an under-pressure situation. Also, I am a friendly-natured person who enjoys spending part of my time with friends and family. I enjoy working together with professionals to learn new techniques and approaches in the field of engineering. I really feel pleasure to help others with dedication.

 

I prefer China for pursuing a master's in Transportation Engineering because I have studied high-profile transportation engineering projects like Chinese roads in Beijing and smart traffic systems in Beijing roads for Olympic 2008. Another reason is its diverse culture, versatile language, variety of food, and most importantly the progress made in the field of technology. The strong relationship between China and Pakistan is another chief reason due to which I think it is an appropriate place for me to study. If you will offer me a position in your research team, then after the completion of my studies, I will return to Pakistan and contribute my knowledge in the field of Transportation Engineering.  Being a Pakistani citizen, it is one of the best places for me because China-Pakistan already has a strong economic, business, friendly relations but in the near future, China-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) is expected to be completed and become operational, which is going to strengthen the relations between both countries. Setting all these reasons together makes China a unique place for me to graduate.

 

Southwest Jiaotong University is one of the top-ranked and national key universities in China. It is one of the oldest universities founded in 1896 and became one of the global top-ranked, renowned, prestigious, and high-quality academic delivering universities. Southwest Jiaotong University is best suited for me as it is national-key university directly administrated under the ministry of education of China and it provides a wide range of Engineering English instructed programs, especially Master of Transportation Engineering program, which is my research interest.


I am very keen to work in the research facility of transportation engineering at this University. At Southwest Jiaotong University, I would like to draw on my Transportation analysis, research, and experiential working experience background as a strong foundation for studying advanced concepts, which will equip me with the latest tools and knowledge to be competitive. This will give me an opportunity to add something valuable on the global scale to mankind, which will be coherent with the vision of the Civil Engineers.


I am applying to your institution because of the cutting-edge facilities and availability of renowned and committed faculty. It’s been proven that Chinese universities are among the best universities in the world. Therefore, my admission into your esteemed program and the outstanding Southwest Jiaotong University are of prime importance for me. With my previous knowledge and professional skills, I am fully equipped to meet your expectations. I wish to pursue a Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering through this program as it allows me to affiliate my interest in this field, gain new knowledge from various domains and then apply them in my career positively. It is my goal to use my expertise to provide innovation and face real-world challenges.