Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Introduction
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of the core and oldest branches of engineering, playing a pivotal role in the technological and industrial development of the nation. Mechanical Engineering integrates principles of design, manufacturing, thermal sciences, materials, and automation to develop solutions for real-world engineering problems. The department is committed to imparting quality technical education, fostering innovation, research culture, and ethical values, and preparing graduates to meet the challenges of modern industries, higher education, entrepreneurship, and societal needs. Emphasis is laid on outcome-based education (OBE), hands-on learning, industry interaction, and multidisciplinary exposure to produce competent mechanical engineers with global relevance
Profile
Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in 2009 with an initial intake of 60 students, which was increased to 120 in 2012 and further expanded to 240 in 2018 based on academic growth and demand. At present, the department continues with an approved intake of 60 students. The department has consistently upheld high academic standards and quality teaching–learning practices. In recognition of its excellence, the programme was accredited by the NBA in 2019 and successfully renewed in 2022. The department is also recognized as an Anna University–approved Research and Development Centre since 2017, promoting research and innovation.
2009
Established
Mechanical Engineering
4 Years
Undergraduate
Scope of the Department
- To apply the concepts of mathematics, science, and engineering effectively.
- To design, analyze and interpret data through experiments by using data analytics tools.
- To identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
- To understand professional and ethical responsibility.
- To broaden the inculcated knowledge to comprehend the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
- To learn cutting edge technologies.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
To prepare competent and socially responsible Mechanical Engineers equipped with emerging technologies.
Mission
- To provide quality education to shape skilled responsible engineers
- To promote learning, innovation and research to solve real-life problems
- To develop skills, support start-ups and work with industries to help society
Program Outcomes & Objectives
- PEO-1: Apply their mechanical and allied knowledge to address technical and societal problems with creativity and ethical values.
- PEO-2: Design and analyse mechanical systems with strong fundamentals and work in synchronisation with industries and research organisations as team members on multi-disciplinary projects.
- PEO-3: Seek out positions of leadership actively within their profession and their community through lifelong learning.
Development Activities
Periodic curriculum review and gap analysis in consultation with industry experts, alumni, and employers
Filing of patents, copyrights, and development of prototypes
Career guidance for higher studies, competitive exams (GATE, UPSC, PSU)
Encouraging faculty participation in FDPs, workshops, MOOCs (NPTEL, Coursera), and short-term training programs
Motivation for Ph.D. registration, post-doctoral research, and funded projects
Conduct of value-added courses and certification programs
Signing of MoUs with industries for internships, projects, and consultancy
Organization of guest lectures, expert talks, and webinars by industry professionals and academicians.
Engineering Practices Laboratory
Manufacturing Technology Laboratory
Thermal Engineering Laboratory
Computer Aided Manufacturing Laboratory
Heat Transfer Laboratory
Metrology and Measurement Laboratory
Kinematics and Dynamics Laboratory
Mechatronics Laboratory
Computer Aided Drafting Laboratory
Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory
Strength of Materials Laboratory
Research and Development Cell
Centre of Excellence
Industry Supported Lab
| S. No. | Name of the Faculty | Qualification | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Category | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chairperson (1Member) Head of the Department concerned |
Dr. N. Balakrishnan Head of the Department |
| 2 |
University Nominee (1Member) Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor |
Dr. R. Premkumar, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Salem - 636 011. 94864 20681 premau333@gmail.com |
| 3 |
Subject Experts (2Members) From outside the parent University Nominated by the Academic Council |
Dr. M. Senthilkumar, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore - 632 014. 94430 97565 msenthilkumar@vit.ac.in |
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Dr. M. Chandrasekaran, Professor and Director, Mechanical Engineering, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai - 600117. 97908 57137 director.mech@velsuniv.ac.in |
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| 4 | Representative from industry/corporate sector/allied areas (1Member) Nominated by the Principal |
Mr. D. Raja Meenakshi Sundaram, Asia Director for Operational Excellence, Grupo Antolin, Chennai - 602105. 99621 00527 rmsundaram.durairaj@grupoantolin.com |
| 5 | ||
| Industrial Expert Nominated by the Principal |
Mr. K. Ravikumar, Managing Director, Reman Infrastructure Private limited, Namakkal - 637001. 98427 25032 remannkl@gmail.com |
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| Academic Expert Nominated by the Principal |
Dr. K. L. Senthil Kumar, Professor, Mechatronics Engineering, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam - 638401 94433 98857 senthilkumarkl@bitsathy.ac.in |
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| 6 | College Alumni (1Member) Nominated by the Principal |
Mr. R. Boopathyraja, HR-Talent Acquisition Specialist, WIPRO Technologies, Peelamedu, Elcot SEZ, Coimbatore - 641004. 73058 63058 raja.rbr2@gmail.com |
| 7 |
All Faculties Faculty members of the Department |
Faculty Members of the Department |
| S. No. | Institution | Month & Year | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Project Team | Register No | Student Name | Project Title | Mentor Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Name of the Student | Company Name | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Academic Year | Students Participation Count | Prize Winners |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Academic Year | Faculty Name | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Date | Coordinator | Event | Guest Name | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Name of Author | Title of Paper | Name of Journal with ISSN No. | Web of Science / Scopus | Vol., Issue, Page No. | Published Month & Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Academic Year | Inventor(s) | Title | Application No. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Names of the teacher-consultants | Name of the consultancy project | Consulting/Sponsoring agency with contact details | Revenue generated (INR in lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. N. Balakrishnan | A Novel Design on Patient Lift Transfer Wheel Chair | Vee Eee Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Chennai | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Dr. S. Saravanan | IOT Enabled Field Monitoring and Alerting Device for the Farmers | EDII | Rs. 2,00,000 |
| S.No | Title of the Project | AGENCY & Scheme | Principle Investigator (PI) & (Co-PI) | Month & Year | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FDP (Sensor Technology) | AICTE - ATAL | Dr. N. Balakrishnan | Aug 2020 - Nov 2020 | 4 Months | Completed |
| 2 | MODROB-Rural (CNC Turning Centre) | AICTE | Dr. P. Arulmozhi | 2019 | 2 Years | Active |
| S.No | Title of Project / Details of the Conference / Gran to Attend Conference / Granted for / Gran to Organize Event / Grant to Develop |
Funding Agency | File No | Principle Investigator & Co-Investigator | Total Grant Sanctioned (Rs.) | 2023-2024 Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design modification, analysis and fabrication of stair climbing vehicle with tri-wheel and rover mechanism | TNSCST | EME-413 | A. Eswaran S. Karthick, | Rs. 7500 | No |
| S. No. | Name of the Supervisor & Department |
Supervisor No | Name of the Scholar | Date of Registration | Name of the University | Full Time / Part Time | Title of Research | Name of the Organization | Pursuing / Completed (Month/Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No | Project Title | Guide Name | Project Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabrication of An Effective Solar Panel Cleaning Robot System In Arid Regions | Dr. S. Krishnakumar, M.E., Ph.D. | 620822409001 - Elango M |
| 2 | Design, Fabrication and Analysis of Vacuum Assisted wall Climber | Mr. R. Sri Sabarinathan, M.E. | 620820114004 - Amarjeet Kumar Yadav 620820114014 - Bittu Kumar 620820114017 - Gautam Kumar 620820114033 - Munna Kumar Baitha |
| 3 | Fabrication And Performance Analysis of Solar Powered Grass Cutter | Dr. S. Krishnakumar, M.E., Ph.D. | 620819114036 - Dhivakar R 620819114039 - Gangadharan B 620819114062 - Nandhakumar M 620819114070 - Prasanth R |
| 4 | Fabrication and Evaluation of Foot pedal Electric Generator | Mr. R. Sasikumar, M.E. | 620819114018 - Ashish Kumar 620819114030 - Deepak Kumar Ram 620819114075 - Rahul Raj 620819114012 - Antony Jesuraj |
| 5 | Numerical study on Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite for Heat Exchanger Application | Mr. R. Alamuthu, M.E. | 620820114032 - Misraj Kumar 620820114048 - Santhosh Jeeva S 620820114054 - Tharunkumar J B 620820114701 - Dinesh L |
| S.No | Name of the Student | Name of the Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muralitharan G | GKM Motors two wheeler Sales & service outlet, Vandipattai Bus Stop, Gurusamypallaiyam, Rasipuram. |
| 2 | Krishnamoorthy K | Srisakthi Animal Food Product,Chithar Kovil Street, Nayakkanpatti, Salem. |
| 3 | Manojkumar N | Krish Nursery, Karadikkal Village, T.Sulagunda Post, Denkanikottai Tk, Krishnagiri Dt, 635118. |
| 4 | Jeswin Raju | IRS Exports, 1/274 A, VT Building Omalloor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala |
| 5 | Hariharasudan S.R | Spiritual Healer, Shri Aaraa Institute of Traditional Medicine, 291/2 Vill, Vadivuillam post, Kannankurichi,Salem. 636008. |
| S.No | Name of the Student | Organized by |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GIRI D | TN Skill Development Corporation |
| 2 | KAMALAKANNAN N | TN Skill Development Corporation |
| 3 | POOVARASAN S | TN Skill Development Corporation |
| 4 | MUTHU KAVI K | TN Skill Development Corporation |
| 5 | NISHANTH T | TN Skill Development Corporation |
| 6 | POOVARASAN S | TN Skill Development Corporation |
| 7 | PRAKASH K | TN Skill Development Corporation |
