University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Email: asif.raza@uettaxila.edu.pk

Letter of Recommendation

January 31, 2017

To Whom It May Concern:

It is a true pleasure for me to recommend Fahad Ishaq. I came to know him as his class teacher of Internal
Combustion Engines in the spring semester of 2016 and have known him ever since. He got A- grade in the
subject. Fahad is, unquestionably, one of the most outstanding students I have taught at UET Taxila in my five
semesters of teaching.

Fahad was an active member of the class, learning all key aspects of what was being taught. He is a careful and
creative thinker with an eye for detail and a focus to logic. He has a great ability to draw on his own experience and
observations to develop thoughtful opinions on a variety of issues. I remember Fahad was extremely active in class
discussions by regularly providing his comprehension of various topics. He performed really well in assignments
and unannounced quizzes, showing how well prepared he was in all lectures. Also, His performance in the
laboratory was first-rate, completing every task in an apt manner. I consider his analytical abilities among his
greatest strengths. I was impressed by his ability to perform under pressure when he scored highly in the final exam
that was extremely time-constrained.

I can state that Fahad breaks the usual student stereotype with his extracurricular achievements. His natural ability
to work with and motivate others helped him hold office as well. He served as the Vice President of our universitys
literary society, Almohandis Literary Society. He is also the founder of our universitys TEDx event. He is a talented
sportsman and a mobilizer in the community, both of which he practices with a passion uncommon in
undergraduates. As I got to know him over the semester, I became more impressed by his broad range of abilities.

Complementing his interest in the field of automotive engineering, he did a semester project where he developed a
regenerative braking system to use energy that is usually lost and store it in a battery for later use. He has also
participated in research as part of his final year project. His final year project won the third position out of all our
departments projects in Open House and Job Fair 2016. His attitude is first-rate. He is a team player. He has good
leadership and cooperating abilities. They will prove to be vital as he develops himself and starts his professional
career.

Fahad is extremely motivated to pursue a postgraduate degree. I can state unquestionably that Fahad will be a
wonderful addition to your program. Having successfully completed his Bachelors, I believe he will not have any
problem studying for the Masters program in Automotive Engineering. His interests lie in line to what you seek
for. I can see him as a competent professional, which I say as a high complement indeed. In case you need to know
anything more, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,

Syed Muhammad Asif Raza

Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering