Department of Mechanical Engineering

About the Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering established in the year 2000 offers B.E., Degree programme in Mechanical Engineering and ME., Degree programme in Mechatronics. The department is recognized as Research Centre by Anna University for carrying Ph.D programmes. Department is strengthened with experienced faculty members working in various domains and thrust areas. Department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and Centre of Excellence for research, product development and training in various engineering domains. The department is striving to achieve excellence in academic and industry related activities to serve the society.
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The department is associated with professional societies like Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Institution of Indian Foundry (IIF), Coimbatore Productivity Council (CPC) and Indian Welding Society (IWS). Technical clubs namely the Design club, drone club, robotics club and energy club are also established to nurture the talent of students.
Our prominent recruiters include Hirotech, Kone elevators, Schneider electric, CRI pumps, Wabco India Ltd, Lakshmi electrical drives Ltd., Messer Cutting Systems, Delphi TVS, SchuF Valves, B/S/H, Brakes India, Flowserve, Infosys, Accenture, Zoho Corporation, TCS, CTS.

We aim to provide our students a perfect blend of intellectual and practical exposure that helps them to serve our society and address a variety of needs of the society. Our curriculum is designed to cover the requirements of a wide range of industries from Aerospace, Manufacturing, Defense, Space, Construction process, Nano Engineering, Energy, Environment, Transportation and Nuclear Engineering etc. by using State-of-the art software packages like Pro-E, Solid Works, ANSYS, CATIA, MASTER CAM, CADEM and other simulation softwares.On completion of the degree, our students are prepared for entry-level work as a Mechanical Engineer in Industry as well as for higher education where a fundamental Engineering background constitutes a desirable foundation.

Academic course work and project works offered at the end of the course are designed to endow students with the ability to apply knowledge of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering, and the capability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, providing leadership and to utilize technical expertise.With a solid fundamental in the principles and practice of Mechanical Engineering, our students are also trained in ethical approaches towards Engineering, with a concern for society and the environment. Department aptly makes use of the technical facility of the workshop in teaching and in setting up of in-house experimental set-ups.Workshops and conferences cater to the needs of intra and inter departments of the College in terms of enhancing the career. Our students are well placed in leading industries as well as in the higher research level institutions of international recognition.

Vision

To enable the students excel in a high-value career, higher education and research, in the field of Mechanical Engineering through innovative teaching and learning methodologies, to meet the needs of the industry and to be a part of the advancing technological revolution.

Mission

  • Imparting quality education to the students to meet the global challenges in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
  • Enriching their knowledge by providing Research and Development opportunities.
  • Inculcating self-confidence for being a successful Entrepreneur.

Regulations

Courses Offered

  • B.E. Mechanical Engineering
  • M.E, Mechatronics
  • Ph.D Mechanical Engineering

Lab Facilities

  • Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory
  • Computer Aided Design Laboratory
  • Strength of Materials Laboratory
  • Engineering Metallurgy Laboratory
  • Thermal Engineering Laboratory-I
  • Thermal Engineering Laboratory-II
  • Dynamics of Machinery Laboratory
  • Manufacturing Technology Laboratory
  • Engineering Practices Laboratory
  • Metrology and Measurement Laboratory
  • Mechatronics Laboratory

Special Laboratories

  • Centre of Composites Laboratory
  • 3D Printing Laboratory
  • Fabrication Laboratory

Programme Educational Objectives

  • PEO1: Graduates will formulate and solve problems in their domain and develop proficiency in mechanical and allied engineering.
  • PEO2: Graduates will communicate and engage in teamwork in multidisciplinary engineering projects and practice ethics in their profession.
  • PEO3: Graduates will engage in self-learning to become experts in their areas and become entrepreneurs.
Programme Outcomes (POs)

PO1: Engineering knowledge

Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop to the solution of complex engineering problems

PO2: Problem analysis

Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)

PO3: Design/development of solutions

Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5)

PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems

Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8)

PO5: Engineering Tool Usage

Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)

PO6: The Engineer and The World

Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7)

PO7: Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)

PO8: Individual and Collaborative Team work

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.

PO9: Communication

Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences

PO10: Project Management and Finance

Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments

PO11: Life-Long Learning

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)

Knowledge and Attitude Profile (WK)
  • WK1:  A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences.
  • WK2: Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline.
  • WK3:  A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline.
  • WK4: Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline.
  • WK5:  Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, reuse of resources, net zero carbon, and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area.
  • WK6: Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline.
  • WK7:  Knowledge of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline, such as the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety and sustainable development.
  • WK8: Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues.
  • WK9:  Ethics, inclusive behavior and conduct. Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability etc. with mutual understanding and respect, and of inclusive attitudes.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
  • PSO 1: Identify analyse and impart complex engineering problems in Thermal Engineering, Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering domains.
  • PSO 2: Enabling the student to take-up career in core industries so as to develop products using CAD/CAM tools.
HOD Profile

Dr.K.Ravi Kumar M.E., Ph.D., M.B.A.

Dr. K. Ravi Kumar completed his B.E. – Mechanical Engineering in 2001 from Bharathiyar University and M.E. – Production Engineering in 2002 from Annamalai University. He received his Ph.D degree from Anna University in the area of Composite Materials in 2013. He is into the teaching profession since 2003 and has handled engineering education in various capacities. His areas of research include composite materials, unconventional machining, optimization, characterization, additive manufacturing and machine learning. He has generated funds of nearly 1.2 crores from MSME for product development under his leadership. He has received grants of more than 6 lakhs from agencies like ICMR, SERB, Anna University for conducting seminars, workshops and FDPs. He has 5 patents to his credit, published more than 50 research articles in journals and 2 book chapters in various publications including Elsevier, Springer, sage, Taylor & Francis, Inderscience and De Gruyter. He has also published more than 25 papers in various International and National conferences. He has authored books on “CNC Technology” and “Additive Manufacturing” published by Dhanpat Rai Publications, New Delhi. He has authored a book on “Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Additively Manufactured Materials” for Taylor & Francis, CRC press. He is an active reviewer and editorial board member for various international journals that includes Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, SAGE, and De Gruyter. Presently, 7 scholars are pursuing their Ph.D programs under his guidance. He is an active member of professional societies namely IE (I), ISTE and SAE and he is a managing committee member of SAE Coimbatore Division.

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Faculty
S.No Name Designation Qualification
1 Dr. Ravikumar K Professor / Head M.E, Ph.D
2 Dr. Ganesh Murali J Professor M.E, Ph.D
3 Dr. Dhandapani N V Professor M.E, Ph.D
4 Dr. Devaraj J Professor M.E, Ph.D
5 Dr. Madhu.P Professor M.E, Ph.D
6 Dr. Vimalanand S Associate Professor M.E, Ph.D
7 Mr. Subramani N Assistant Professor M.E
8 Dr. Arun Sankar VV Assistant Professor M.E, Ph.D
9 Mr. Arul Murugan R Assistant Professor M.E
10 Mr. Masilamani R Assistant Professor M.E
11 Mr. Haridass R Assistant Professor M.E
12 Mr. Rajesh M Assistant Professor M.E
13 Mr. Kondusamy V Assistant Professor M.Tech.
14 Dr. Krishnan R Assistant Professor M.E, Ph.D
15 Mr. Chitharthan S Assistant Professor M.E
16 Mr. Sathish R Assistant Professor M.E
17 Mr. Naveen Raj R Assistant Professor M.E
18 Mr. Arunkumar K Assistant Professor M.E
19 Dr. Goudilyan M Assistant Professor M.E, Ph.D
20 Dr. Senthil C Assistant Professor M.E, Ph.D
21 Mr. Shalom N Assistant Professor M.E, (Ph.D)
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2024-25 EVEN Semester

S.No Name of the Course Google Classroom Link Name of the Faculty
1 ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND METALLURGY Click Dr.K.Ravi Kumar, Dr. M.Goudilyan
2 Thermal Engineering Click R. Arulmurugan
3 Strength of Materials Click Dr.S.Vimal Anand
4 Strength of Materials Click R. Arulmurugan
5 Manufacturing Technology Click Dr S Vimalanand, Dr V V Arun Sankar
6 Manufacturing Technology Click Dr.S.Vimal Anand
7 Theory of Machines Click Mr.M.Rajesh & Mr.K.ArunKumar
8 DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS Click Mr.R.HARIDASS & Mr.N.Subramani
9 METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENTS Click Mr.S.Chitharthan & R.Sathish
10 Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion Click Mr.N.Subramani & Dr.J.Ganeshmurali
11 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Click Dr. V.V.Arun Sankar
12 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD Click Mr.R.Masilamani & Mr.R.HARIDASS
13 Heat, Ventilation and Air conditioning Click V. Kondusamy
14 Principles of Management and Engineering Ethics Click V. Kondusamy
15 Principles of Management and Engineering Ethics Click R.MASILAMANI
16 INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS Click R.Sathish, S.Chitharthan
17 Theory of Machines Click Mr.K.Arunkumar
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