Mechanical Engineering
About Department
The department of Mechanical Engineering was started in the year 2006 with an intake of 60 students and further increased to 120. The department offers 4 year B.E. programme in Mechanical Engineering and 2 year M.E. programme in Thermal Engineering. The department is recognized as a research center by the Anna University, Chennai, to carry out Full time/Part time research leading to Ph.D. Degree.
The department has highly experienced and dedicated faculty and well established laboratories to provide theoretical and practical exposure to the students. Innovative, interactive teachings are used with structured student centric course plan and delivery.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To develop Mechanical Engineering proficiency, outshine the aspirant’s knowledge and human values by providing technical explorative atmosphere.
Mission
Providing integrated technical expertise to the learners and nurturing their sense of characteristics significance through value based education and research.
Scope & Job Oppourtunities
Graduates in mechanical engineering find employment opportunities in the diversified branches of the mechanical field. Mechanical engineers are employed in manufacturing, fabrication, research and development, and service industries such as Railways, Aviation, Automobile Industry, Power plants etc.
Value Added Course
Laboratories
- Carpentry, Sheet Metal Work, Plumbing and Welding Practice
- Metrology & Measurements Laboratory
- Fluid Mechanics & Machines Laboratory
- Machine Shop
- CAD / CAM Lab
- Strength of Materials Laboratory
- Dynamics Laboratory
- Computer Aided Simulation & Analysis
Faculty Details
Department of Mechanical Engineering

| HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT |
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| Name: Dr. T. Pushparaj |
| Qualification: B.E., M.E., Ph.D., |
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The department of Mechanical Engineering is a cornerstone of our institution, offering a dynamic learning environment since 2006. With a commitment to academic excellence, innovation and industry relevance, the department provides both undergraduate and postgraduate programs to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed in a rapidly evolving engineering landscape. The faculty at our department is committed to delivering knowledge through advanced and foundational pedagogical methods. These teaching practices are designed to equip students with the essential skills required to become proficient Engineers and Technologists. The department has a research center recognized by Anna University, backed by a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research. This helps spark student’s interest and supports the growth of their technical skills in various areas. |
List of Faculty:
| S. No. | Name of the Faculty | Highest Degree | Area of Specialization | Present Designation | Google Scholar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. T. Pushparaj | B.E., M.E., Ph.D. | Alternative Fuels, Emission Control, Solar Energy, Heat Exchangers, IC Engine Performance, MMC and Electrical Vehicles | Professor and Head | Click Here |
| 2 | Dr. P. P. Shantharaman | B.E., M.E., Ph.D. | Thermal, Nano Composites and Optimization | Professor | Click Here |
| 3 | Dr. R. Shankar | B.E., M.E., Ph.D. | Material Characterization, Surface Coating and Optimization | Associate Professor | Click Here |
| 4 | Dr. H. Agilan | B.E., M.E., Ph.D. | Alternative Fuels, Emission Control, Solar Energy, Heat Exchangers, IC Engine Performance, MMC, Electrical Vehicles and Power Plant Unit | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
| 5 | Dr. N. Magesh | B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D. | Alternative Fuels, Emission Control, Solar Energy and Heat Exchangers | Assistant Professor | |
| 6 | Dr. M. Melwin Jagadeesh Sridhar | B.Tech., M.E., Ph.D. | Manufacturing Engineering and Material Science | Associate Professor | Click Here |
| 7 | Dr. S. Sabanayagam | B.E., M.E., Ph.D. | Materials & Surface Engineering and Composite Materials | Associate Professor | Click Here |
| 8 | Mr. M. Sakthivel | B.E., M.E., (Ph.D) | Metal Joining Processes and Composite Materials | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
| 9 | Mr. S. Nelson Raja | B.E., M.Tech., (Ph.D) | Composite Materials, Powder Metallurgy, Material Science, Material Characterization and Optimization | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
| 10 | Mr. V. Aravind | B.E., M.E., (Ph.D) | Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites and CAD/CAM | Assistant Professor | |
| 11 | Mr. M. Vivekananthan | B.E., M.E., (Ph.D) | Advanced Manufacturing Techniques, Material Characterization and Composite Materials | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
| 12 | Mr. S. Karikalan | B.E., M.E. | Composite Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Techniques | Assistant Professor | |
| 13 | Mr. M. Saravanan | B.E., M.E. | Advanced Welding Processes | Assistant Professor |
List of Supporting Staff:
| S. No | Name | Highest Degree | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. K. Ravichandran | DME | Lab Technician |
| 2 | Mr. S. Selvarasu | I.T.I | Lab Technician |
| 3 | Mrs. P. Elakkiya | B. Lit | Clerk |
Achievements
Students' Achievements
Academic Year 2018-19 (Even)
| Student Name(s) | Class | Nature of the Event | Organizer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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R. Vignesh Prabhu T. Aatralarasan S. Afshal Hussain M. Sathish Kumar P. S. Sriram |
III | Workshop on IC Engines | UNIQ Technologies, Coimbatore | 11.01.2019 |
| Workshop on Automotive Control System | MIT, Chennai | 08.02.2019 & 09.02.2019 |
Events
Clubs and Activities
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Foundation was started in the year 2015 with the core objective to visualize green KINGS through environment protection and plantation of more trees in and around the campus.
The target of foundation is to plant trees equal to students’ strength and to make the campus pollution free . Every year, on behalf of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Foundation, the students celebrate the birthday of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam as “Plantation day” to create awareness among the students and public regarding the importance of ecology and the natural environment.
In addition to Tree plantation, the foundation also extends support during various natural calamities and medical emergencies.
Office Bearers:
| Designation | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| President | Dr. T. Pushparaj | HoD / Mech |
| Vice-President | M. Sathishkumar | IV Mech – B |
| Secretary | S. Afsal Hussain | IV Mech – A |
| Treasurer | P. Enoch Ebenezer | III Mech – A |
| Media Persons | D. Thirupugazh | III Mech – B |
| R. Karthikeyan | II Mech – A | |
| S. Suriya | II Mech – B | |
| Staff In-charge | Dr. P. P. Shantharaman | Associate Professor / Mech |
Events Organized:
| Sl. No. | Academic Year | Date | Name of the Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015–16 | 04.08.2015 | Tree plantation at KCE |
| 2 | 2015–16 | 08.08.2015 | Blood donation camp at KCE |
| 3 | 2015–16 | 22.08.2015 | Medical camp & Food providing for Deaf & Dumb |
| 1 | 2016–17 | 27.07.2016 | Blood donation camp at KCE |
| 2 | 2016–17 | 07.08.2016 | Tree plantation & Food providing for Deaf & Dumb school in Thanjavur |
| 3 | 2016–17 | 21.08.2016 | Medical camp & Food providing |
| 1 | 2017–18 | 20.07.2017 | Tree Plantation & Food providing |
| 2 | 2017–18 | 12.08.2017 | Blood camp at KCE |
| 1 | 2018–19 | 18.08.2018 | Handed over the relief materials to Collectorate, Thanjavur (Kerala Flood relief) |
| 2 | 2018–19 | 09.12.2018 | Providing relief materials for KAJAH cyclone in Gandarvakkottai Tk. |
| 1 | 2019–20 | 15.10.2019 | Tree Plantation at KCE |
Science and technology club was started in the year 2019 with the main objective of leading students to a stage where they can do as many projects and researches as possible.
Objectives:
- To help in making presentations with full confidence.
- To work as a team for the accomplishment of projects and research activities.
- To encourage students to participate actively in the events organized by various institutes.
Office Bearers:
| Designation | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| President | Dr. T. Pushparaj | HoD / Mech |
| Vice-President | P. Enoch Ebenezer | III Mech – A |
| Secretary | D. Thirupugazh | III Mech – B |
| Treasurer | S. Kabilan | III Mech – A |
| Members | K. Senthamiz Sudar | III Mech – B |
| R. Karthikeyan | II Mech – A | |
| R. Mohamed Yasin Sheriff | III Mech – A | |
| R. Aakash | II Mech – A | |
| Staff In-charge | Mr. H. Agilan | AP / Mech |
| Mr. M. Sakthivel | AP / Mech | |
| Mr. B. Ram Vignesh | AP / Mech |
Events Organized:
| S.NO | Date | Name of Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08/02/2020 | Seminar: Orbital Arc Welding |
| 2 | 08/02/2020 | Project Model: Belt Conveyor |
| 3 | 15/02/2020 | Seminar: Electrical Car |
| 4 | 15/02/2020 | Project Model: Cam Shaft |
Board of Studies Members
External Stakeholders:
| S.No | Name of the Member | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Dr. A. Arokia Rajan Professor, Department of Applied Mechanics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai. |
External Stakeholder (University Representative) |
| 2. |
Dr. K. R. Balasubramanian Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli. |
External Stakeholder (Subject Expert) |
| 3. |
Dr. M. Senthil Kumar Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NITTTR, Chennai. |
External Stakeholder (Subject Expert) |
| 4. |
Mr. V. Ramachandran General Manager – Technical, Kothari Sugar and Chemicals Ltd., Kattur Lalgudi (TK), Tiruchirappalli. |
External Stakeholder (Industry Expert) |
| 5. |
Mr. E. Venkatesh Design Engineer, Montbleu Technology, Coimbatore. |
External Stakeholder (Alumni Member) |
| 6. |
Mr. B. Vijay Anand Academic Trainer, INATE TALENT, Tiruchirappalli. |
External Stakeholder (Trainer Expert) |
Internal Stakeholders:
| S. No. | Name of the Member | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. T. Pushparaj Professor |
Internal Stakeholder (Chairman) |
| 2 | Dr. P. P. Shantharaman Professor |
Internal Stakeholder (Member) |
| 3 | Dr. R. Shankar Associate Professor |
Internal Stakeholder (Member) |
| 4 | Dr. H. Agilan Assistant Professor |
Internal Stakeholder (Member) |
| 5 | Dr. M. Melwin Jagadeesh Sridhar Associate Professor |
Internal Stakeholder (Member) |
| 6 | Dr. S. Sabanayagam Associate Professor |
Internal Stakeholder (Member) |