PURPOSE STATEMENTA versatile person and an avid learner in all my chosen fields is how I see myself today. My childhood provided me with a strong foundation of integrity and honesty on which I built a diverse skill set and a strong commitment to success. I opted for Civil Engineering as my undergraduate specialization at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, where my knowledge was enhanced by studying Transportation Engineering courses and my liking for this field is so became much stronger. During my second year of study, I trained at the Department of Public Works, where I gained practical experience in pavement design and construction. I was very keen to do research work in this area. Therefore, after completing my undergraduate studies, I joined Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, to pursue my Masters in Transportation Engineering. It was only after joining IIT Kharagpur, one of the most renowned and selective higher education institutions in India, that I developed the undying desire as well as the confidence to pursue a career in research in the field of pavement engineering. After graduating, I only learned the basics of pavement materials and different layers of pavement. It was only after taking graduate courses that I realized how limited my knowledge was and that I needed to work very hard and explore more of this vast field. During the first year of my graduate studies, I studied pavement materials, pavement design and evaluation, highway construction practices and these graduate courses opened a new paradigm for me in my way of seeing pavement engineering. This prompted me to view it as a field full of challenges that make it even more dynamic and op...... mid career paper ......ent I was a top student. During my undergraduate studies, I was a silver medalist and secured second position in my class. I passed a highly competitive graduate entrance examination in engineering, jointly conducted by the seven Indian Institutes of Technology and the Indian Institute of Science, called GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering) with a percentile of 98, 88% and I got admission in IIT Kharagpur. All the research and training I will acquire during this doctoral program at UTEP will not only enhance my career opportunities, but also maximize my potential. I look forward to being a part of your department and hope that this brief statement has given you an idea of ​​my abilities and interests. I am confident that if I get the opportunity to be a part of this eminent university, I am sure that my talents will be put to the best use..