The realization that science allows humanity to question rather than accept; It naturally led me to this topic. While applying to college, I decided to study Mechanical Engineering hoping that it would provide a constant sense of discovery, as well as lay the foundation for all other engineering fields. I believe it contains great depth and opportunity for endless investigation; paving the way for me to develop a deeper desire to study it at an advanced level. Given the opportunity, I look forward to feeding my curiosity and discovering more at the University of Florida. I enrolled in the SSN College of Engineering with a partial tuition exemption which was awarded to me in recognition of my scholastic grades and my achievements in the field of sports. The first few years of my program exposed me to an eclectic mix of subjects not limited to courses in computer programming, manufacturing, materials science, and mechanics. Over time, I began to develop a latent interest in thermodynamics. Its wide range of applications and the influence of its laws on every scientific discipline, including biological and interstellar systems, have had an exhilarating effect on me. During my second year, I submitted a project proposal to design and fabricate a bubble pump operating in a slug flow regime; and received a scholarship from the NHS Research Centre. By working as a team, we were able to effectively improve the efficiency of the pump operating under variable conditions. While this has further improved my understanding of two-phase flow models, I hope to expand my knowledge in this topic using the advanced facilities of the Boiling Heat Transfer and Clean Biomass Energy Research Laboratory. Working in my thermal research laboratory, I conducted a... .... halfway through the article ......using the evaporative cooling technique, with the aim of improving the heat rejection capacity of the exchanger of heat. I am currently involved in a project on latent thermal energy storage, where the performance of a horizontal tube-in-tube heat exchanger loaded with multiple pins on the shell side is being numerically studied. An alternative thermal resistance method was adopted to model the storage system. In addition to completing the project successfully, I want to publish the results of my study by the end of the academic year. Research requires discipline, dedication and hard work; I believe that my academic record and training have confirmed that I possess these qualities. My love for science and mathematics taught me to be logical in my thinking and precise in my actions, culminating in my decision to apply for a Master's program at the University of Florida.