STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Name::K.Akhil Kumar Reddy

Course: MS in Civil Engineering
Seemester: Spring 2017.
I have been fortunate to born in to a respectable family and my parents both are educated and my
father is in to real estate business located in AMARAVATHI the capital of newly formed state, Andhra
Pradesh. After four years of undergraduate study in Civil Engineering, I feel completely satisfied with
my decision to choose engineering as my career option as it has revealed most pragmatic and downto-earth approach to tackling human problems to me. My enthusiasm coupled with scope for
innovations and opportunities available in the civil engineering has motivated me to opt for higher
studies and contribute to the field through meaningful research. I sincerely believe that graduation
at Gdansk University of Technology will be an ideal step in this direction. My decision to major in
Civil Engineering was result of my desire to contribute something beautiful to the society, direct
impact of Civil Engineering on every individuals life and importance of infrastructure for
development of a country. Foundation of this lay in my childhood admiration of my friends father
who was a civil engineer and I used to be excited and inquisitive whenever I used to visit him.
Throughout my education, I always exhibited good level of competency and proficiency in
my schooling and now in my under graduation. When I got an admission for undergraduate studies
in a premier Institute like Universal College of Engineering And Technology, My undergraduate study
has given me an extensive yet detailed understanding. I had first formal exposure to structural
engineering in course Mechanics of Materials. This course inculcated in me the fundamental
tenets of structural behaviour which ignited my interest in this field. To strengthen my concepts I
pursued courses on basic and Advanced Structural Analysis which enabled me to do elastic
analysis of structures using flexibility and stiffness approaches. Design courses like basic and
Advanced Design of Concrete Structures, Design of Steel Structures and Analysis and Design
for Wind and Earthquake Effects equipped me with adequate tools to carryout Load Resistant
Factor Design and introduced me to codal provisions. Laboratory courses helped me consolidate my
fundamentals and reinforce theoretical background. I armed myself with the knowledge of basic
geotechnical engineering in Geotechnical Engineering. These courses have given me sound grasp of
fundamentals. Numerous visits to construction sites enhanced my practical understanding. Elective
course Foundation Engineering gave vital insight into design of shallow and deep foundation in
clayey and sandy soil. I also credited courses like Materials of Construction, Building Construction
and Equipments and Functional Design of Buildings which inculcated latest construction
technology and management methods in me. Construction Management highlighted importance
of effective team coordination for project execution in quality construction practice and exposed me
to plethora of applications of Operations Research in project management.
To keep myself abreast with latest information, I am regularly referring to ASCE Journal of
Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Indian Construction:
Journal of Builders Association of India and Magazine of Concrete Research. The practical knowledge
I received in my summer Training was really inspiring, when I was a part of a team of trainees
working for L&T Metro Rail Project (Hyderabad). Here I took the task of performing a study of testing
of materials procured for Roads, mix design, design of reinforced concrete structures.
Also I had the opportunity to visit and learn about the surveying. I was exposed to the various
aspects of structural and Transportation Engineering and I got the opportunity to interact with the
Engineers involved with futuristic activities that inspired me. My academic pursuits have not

however, prevented me from participating with interest in various extracurricular activities. As

coordinator of the Civil Engineering Association, Technical Festival and Cultural Festival of Universal
College of Engineering And Technology, I have enjoyed working in a team while planning for the
organization's activities. Apart from these I have represented my class as a representative of civil
department. The undergraduate curriculum enabled me to clear my fundamentals; so I feel the need
to complete my Masters. The fast emerging global scenario in the field of civil engineering, and
moreover the quality of education and exposure to plethora of research work in Poland
supplemented by my own interest, has helped me to fortify my decision to pursue graduate studies
in Poland. I have applied to this university because of the excellent reputation the school has in
Poland. In addition, its splendid facilities are also a major attraction to my subject. In my experience
as a student I know for certain that good facilities can make a difference in a student's life and
learning experience. I look forward to a long and fruitful association with Gdansk University of
Technology.
CONCLUSION
As a successful student, my dream is to do Masters in the fields of Civil Engineering where
the scope of research is at its best. I am keen on working in the areas of estimation of buildings. I am
fully aware that your University expects very high standard from its students and I am very much
confident that with my sincerity and dedication I will meet up to them. I will be able to contribute to
the research work at your University and live up to the high expectations of your academic
standards. I, therefore, wish to further my education at your outstanding University, which is proved
for its high quality of academic success. I hope you would appreciate my passion and confidence to
realize my goal and give me the privilege of joining into your University. Hence I eagerly look forward
to joining your esteemed University in pursuit of Masters degree in Civil Engineering.