TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN,

I am writing this letter in support of Mr. Mahir Javeri who is applying to the Master of
Science/Engineering program at your esteemed University. I have known Mahir in my capacity as
his Professor for over four years during which, I taught him multiple courses including ​Strength of
Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design-I, Automotive design and Autotronics​.​

Through my observations and interactions with Mahir during this time, I would like to affirm that
Mahir is a patient, attentive, inquisitive, methodical student with a positive attitude towards learning
in and outside the classroom. He asks relevant questions that make others curious and think of
innovative solutions to problem solving. He is passionate about his area of focus and has taken up
research assignments that promote application of engine efficiency using alternative fuels.

Mahir is a teamplayer who has led his peers to achieve desired output on class and research
projects, surpassing my expectations on most occasions. He is always willing to take up projects
beyond his coursework to improve his understanding of the course. Mahir’s work on an infographic
on cam profiles ​for machine design, as well as his participation in the Formula Supra and NKRC
team show his constant drive for knowledge in the real world.

Throughout his course of study, Mahir has shown deep interest in practical aided learning
techniques. He performed extremely well in his assignments on machine design and automotive
design, learning the use of CAD and analysis software such as SolidWorks and ANSYS. Further, for
his final year project, Mahir in concurrence with his team chose an underexplored topic related to
biofuel - ‘Evaluation of performance and emissions characteristics of a diesel engine on application
of palm acid methyl ester and its blends’ - which provided promising results. In addition, Mahir has
also gained skills through workshops and activities​, such as welding and engine maintenance, which
are of more value for an engineer. Mahir has clearly shown his aspirations towards higher
education.

Besides the academic record, Mahir’s participation in National Kart Racing Championship 2016, a
national level project competition​, where he chaired design team of steering department clearly
displays his interest in the automotive sector. In addition, he led the steering system design and
manufacturing team in SUPRA-SAE India Student formula 2018. As a person who is always ready to
take up responsibility, Mahir carries out his duties with dedication.

I have the deepest personal and professional admiration for him, and sincerely believe Mahir will
bring his unique energy, optimism, passion, and tireless creativity to your class and University as a
whole. Thus, he has my highest endorsement for admission into his desired course at your
University. If you have any questions about this recommendation, please do not hesitate to contact
me for I will gladly try to help.

Sincerely,
Prof. Ibrahim Sheikh
Assistant professor
Department of Automobile Engineering
M.H. Saboo Siddik College of Engineering, Mumbai,India.
Contact No: +919892128099
E-mail ID: ibrahim.shaikh@mhssce.ac.in