About the Department

The department of Mechanical Engineering came in the year 1994. It is said to be a jewel in the crown of the college.It covers a range of subjects in UG namely Properties of Materials, Structural Design, Material Processing, Manufacturing, Heat Engines, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Industrial Management and Robotics. It also offers PG course in Manufacturing Engineering which concentrates on Nano-Technology,MEMS and Properties of Materials.The department possessess UG and PG courses which are permenantly affiliated to Anna University,Chennai and has a Research centre recognized by the university. The Department provides well-equipped laboratories with advanced machines and softwares like CREO and ANSYS. It has adequate infrastructure and state-of-art technical facilities in addition to dedicated faculty who are exposed to R&D .

FACULTY DETAILS

S.NO Name Of The Faculty Designation
1Dr. K.R.Thangadurai Professor
2 K.V. RajarajanAssociate Professor
3Mr. R. SenthilrajaAssociate Professor

Course Objectives

  • To provide effective education by emphasizing Engineering and Technology
  • To provide an opportunity for students to work on multidisciplinary projects thereby producing graduates who will exhibit teamwork, ensuring development of sustainable and inclusive Technology
  • To enrich the knowledge of students and to satisfy their technical as well as corporate requirements,thereby boosting their desires to become an entrepreneur
  • To Encourage staff and students to publish more research papers in both national and international conferences and journals

OPPORTUNITIES

  • There is a huge demand for skilled mechanical engineers in India and abroad. The expertise of a mechanical engineer is required in manufacturing industries like automobiles, aviation, etc

  • In the recent times and due to the advent in technology, the skills of a mechanical engineer is sought in fields such as nano-technology, biomedical engineering, energy conservation and more

  • According to reports, the growth in this industry it is said within the next few years, mechanical engineering will be the highest paid career option

FACILITIES

  • Department of mechanical Engineering is a center of Reasearch and permanently affliated to Anna University, Chennai.
  • Mechanical testing Lab Funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India.
  • Industry training is co-ordinated through ICTACT and PALS,IIT Madras.
  • Special Training in Technical and Aptitude classes in order to enhance Placement oppurtunities
  • The department Library has numerous volumes of books which is open-sourced to students
  • Fully equipped lab as per Anna University Standards. [Dynamics and Metrology lab, Manufacturing Technology Lab, Thermal Engineering Lab, Workshop practice lab, CAD/CAM lab and Mechatronics lab]
  • Students have access to Mechanical Modelling software such as Autocad, Pro-E, and CATIA, Finite Element Analysis Software such as ANSYS, Manufacturing software: CNC

    • Goals

    • To achieve 100% results and University Ranks
    • To pursue Excellence in Research and Technology
    • To prepare students to succeed in employment/profession and/or to pursue postgraduate & research education in Mechanical Engineering and Allied Engineering disciplines
    • To attract highly motivated students with enthusiasm, attitute and interest in mechanical engineering
    • To get funds from government agencies for projects and provide consultancies to Industries