Appropriate to introduce yourself at the beginning of a letter?

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I am writting a email to a professor in my PhD program and a potinental seat in his lab.

When writting the letter, should I introduce myself at the start like this.

"Hey Dr. A,
My name is Zach Miller, I will be attending your school....

Thank you,
Zach,
..."

Or is it best to just get straight to it, and let the signature tell them who you are?
 
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