My interest in science started during my years in secondary school, where I excelled in chemistry, physics, and math. When I joined Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia, I had the opportunity to experience a range of engineering courses, all of which worked towards reinforcing and solidifying my interest in engineering, particularly chemical engineering. I have also had a chance to study various subjects in the field of humanities, all of which have proved enlightening and enjoyable, and providing me with new and different view of the world. I chose to major in chemical engineering because of my predilection towards chemistry and other sciences and to fulfill my parent’s aspiration to ensure that I join one of the most prestigious universities in the world and taking the most technical major. Several years down the road my passion for chemical engineering eventually manifested and the reason why I wanted to pursue my master’s degree is so that I have the sufficient knowledge to develop the chemical industry in my country.
My country has a population of 250 million people. Reports indicate that 80 percent of imports into the country if from the industry sector with chemical industry accounting for a larger share of total import. According to my research, among the several chemical commodities extracted from the oil refinery process, our prominent paucity includes p-xylene, ethylene glycol among others. The cost of importing these chemicals is significantly high, yet Indonesia can invest in the industry and produce its own chemicals. This is what has motivated me to register for the course in an attempt to get the necessary knowledge to help my country develop companies that can produce these chemicals locally instead of importing. Currently, there are very few companies with the capability to produce xylene from naphtha, yet I believe that with additional knowledge in this field, I can contribute toward enhancing efficiency of the industry.
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My previous research at the university few years ago focused on the gasification of palm shell I analyzed the condensate it produced. One of the components from the condensate was xylene. This served as an eye opener to me and realizes that xylene could be produced from biomass as opposed to naphtha. Indonesia imports oil for its industry, which implies that using oil as a raw material can be costly. The environmental condition of the country is suited for agricultural production, thereby ensuring adequate supply of agricultural waste that can be used as biomass. When I conducted further research on my idea, I realized that some people had already started producing xylene from biomass, only that they did not produce it in large scale. This motivated me to seek further education and come up with means of producing the chemical in large scale using agricultural waste.
It will be a pleasure to be part of MIT because I believe that I have the potential to learn and use the knowledge to change the situation in my country. This institution has the resources and the capacity to help me realize my dream of becoming one of the most skilled chemical engineers in the world. MIT is a place blessed with many professors and associates who have perfected their knowledge in various fields in engineering who will help me whenever I face any difficulty with my courses while at the institution. While at some point in high school I scored lower grade, it was only because I was sick and admitted to a health facility that rendered me unable to attend classes for one month. Joining MIT is my dream as this is the only means I see I can achieve my education and career dreams.
