Motivational Letter
Dr. Salvatore G.P. Virdis
Associate Professor
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
Thailand
Respected Prof. Dr. Virdis,
I am writing to express my keen interest in pursuing a PhD under your esteemed supervision at the Asian
Institute of Technology, Thailand. Having reviewed your research focus on Geo-Information and Earth
Observation Science, especially the innovative use of remote sensing for addressing environmental
challenges, I am convinced that my academic background, research interests, and technical skills align
perfectly with your areas of expertise.
I hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Data Analytics from Chulalongkorn
University, Bangkok, Thailand, where my thesis centered on “A Channel and Spatial Attention Feature
Extraction Method for Remote Sensing Image Super-Resolution using Vision Transformer.” This work not
only honed my skills in deep learning and image processing but also ignited my passion for applying these
techniques to environmental monitoring through remote sensing. Additionally, my Bachelor's degree in
Information Technology involved a project on “Sentimental Analysis of Amazon Product Reviews using
Machine Learning Techniques,” which introduced me to data analytics and machine learning applications.
Your research interests, particularly in the monitoring and assessment of climate change impacts on
environments using remote sensing and the development of data-driven methods for environmental
assessment, resonate with my aspiration to contribute to sustainable environmental management. My
hands-on experience with Python, C++, OpenCV, and deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and
PyTorch, coupled with my strong foundation in machine learning and image processing, positions me well to
contribute meaningfully to your projects.
Notably, your recent projects such as the “Assessment of Environmental Inequalities of Air Pollution” and
“Application of Big Earth Data in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals in Thailand” are of particular
interest to me. I am eager to explore how my expertise in feature extraction and image processing remote
sensing can be applied to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of environmental monitoring and assessment
within these contexts.
I am deeply inspired by your commitment to leveraging geo-information sciences for societal benefits, and I
am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to your research team. My academic and research
experiences have equipped me with a solid understanding of both the technical and environmental aspects
necessary for this challenging but rewarding field.
I am confident that my background and skills will allow me to make a significant contribution to your
research group. I am particularly excited about the prospect of working on projects that combine field-based
remote sensing techniques with advanced geospatial modeling, aligning with my passion and expertise.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute
to your ongoing and future research endeavors at AIT.
Sincerely,
Naveed Sultan
