About the Department

Established in the academic year 2005–2006, the Department of Mechanical Engineering has consistently evolved to meet the dynamic challenges of the industrial landscape. Since its inception, the department has grown into a premier center for technical education, offering a robust Undergraduate (UG) programme and a specialized Postgraduate (PG) programme in CAD/CAM. Driven by a mission to blend theoretical rigor with practical innovation, the department is supported by a team of highly qualified, research-oriented faculty members with expertise in Design, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing, Thermal, and Production Engineering.

The department’s commitment to academic excellence is reflected in its active research culture, with faculty members contributing high-quality publications to prestigious national and international journals and conferences. To facilitate industry-aligned learning, we have established state-of-the-art infrastructure, including Centre of Excellence in Design and Manufacturing, as well as advanced laboratories for Mechatronics, Thermal Engineering, Dynamics, and Metrology. These facilities provide students with a hands-on environment to master modern engineering tools and methodologies.

Beyond the classroom, the department fosters a vibrant professional ecosystem through the regular organization of national-level seminars, symposiums, workshops, and Faculty Development Programs (FDPs). These initiatives are designed to upskill researchers, faculty, and students alike. By maintaining strong industry connections and focusing on R&D, the Department of Mechanical Engineering continues to empower its graduates to become innovative leaders capable of addressing the complex demands of the modern global industry.

VISION

To develop highly skilled Mechanical Engineers dedicated to serving society.

MISSION

M1: To Foster a dynamic learning environment that prepares competent student-research scholars in Mechanical Engineering.

M2: To Build state-of-the-art laboratories to meet technological advancements and transformations.

M3: To Uphold moral and ethical principles among faculties and students

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

This Course is conducted to achieve the following Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs):

PEO 1

Academic Excellence: Excel as successful engineers or entrepreneurs.

PEO 2

Leadership Quality: Become effective leaders, demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to lifelong learning.

PEO 3

Research skill and Ethics: Handle real-time projects while upholding ethical values.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO)

After successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

PSO 1

Apply fundamental and advanced concepts in mechanical engineering across multiple domains, such as materials, design, manufacturing, and thermal engineering, to effectively design, develop, and implement complex products and systems.

PSO 2

Identify, select, and effectively utilize ICT tools commonly employed in Mechanical Engineering such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, simulation software, and data analysis tools to create and apply innovative solutions for the betterment of society.

CO and PO

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs):

PO1:

Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PO7:

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

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.

S.No.	Faculty Name	Designation	Specialization
1	Dr.D.SHANMUGASUNDARAM	PRINCIPAL / PROFESSOR	Thermal Plant Engineering
2	Dr.K.VELMURUGAN	PROFESSOR	Thermal Engineering
3	Dr.M.VIJAY	Associate Professor	Manufacturing Engineering
4	Dr.S.ANBU	Associate Professor	Thermal Engineering
5	Dr.R.THIRUGNANASAMBANTHAM	Assistant Professor	Product Design and Development
6	Dr.S.R.PARTHIBAN	Assistant Professor	Thermal Engineering
7	Dr.S.KARPAGARAJAN	Assistant Professor	Engineering Design
8	Dr.T.JAYAKUMAR	Assistant Professor	Thermal Engineering
9	Mr.R.ANANDHAN	Assistant Professor	CAD
10	Mr.P.ARUNKUMAR	Assistant Professor	CAD / CAM
11	Mr.S.SUGUMAR	Assistant Professor	Thermal Engineering
12	Mr.K.PARAMESHWARAN	Assistant Professor	Manufacturing Engineering
13	Mr.R.PRABHU	Assistant Professor	Printing and Packaging Technology
14	Mr.M.CHELLADURAI	Assistant Professor	Engineering Design
15	Mr.A.MADASAMY	Assistant Professor	Thermal Engineering
16	Mr.M.PRASANNA VENGATESH	Assistant Professor	Engineering Design

S.No.	Faculty Name	Designation	Specialization
1	Dr.M.CHELLAPPAN	PROFESSOR	CAD
2	Mr.S.SUTHAGAR	Assistant Professor	CAD/CAM
3	Mr.R.RAJESH	Assistant Professor	Manufacturing Engineering

SL. No	Subject	Topic	Pedagogical initiatives
1	Strength of Materials	Deformation of Stresses, Strain and Thermal Analysis	Use of simulation tool
2	Metrology and Measurements	Profile Projector, Autocollimator, Toolmakers Microscope, Vernier Depth Gauge	Demo & Hands-on Training
3	Engineering Graphics	Projections of Solids	Demonstration
4	Thermal Engineering	Performance and analysis of different types of boilers	Peer Learning
5	Power Plant Engineering	Thermal, Nuclear, Solar and Tidal Power Plant	Animation Videos
6	Computer Aided Machine Drawing Laboratory	3D printed Knucle Joint and Connecting Rod	Usage of 3D Models
7	Unconventional Machining Process	Abrasive Water Jet Machining	Flipped Learning

Sr. no	Name of the Laboratory	Name of the Important equipment
1	Engineering Practices Laboratory	Lathe, drilling machine, arc welding setup, sheet metal
2	Manufacturing Technology Laboratory	Lathe, Shaper, Milling
3	Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory	Francis turbine, Centrifugal pump/submergible pump, Orifice meter, Venturi meter
4	Computer Aided Machine Drawing Laboratory	Computers, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, AUTO CAD, EDGE CAM
5	Strength of Materials Laboratory	Universal Tensile Testing machine, Brinell Hardness Testing, Metallurgical Microscopes, Muffle Furnace
6	Thermal Engineering Laboratory	Morse test, Flash point, Fire point, IC engines
7	Dynamics Laboratory	Governor, Gyroscope, Whirling shaft, dampers
8	Heat Transfer Laboratory	Refrigeration setup, Boiler setup
9	Metrology and Measurements Laboratory	Profile Projector, Autocollimator
10	CAD/CAM Lab	Computers, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, AUTO CAD
11	Simulation and Analysis Laboratory	Computers, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, AUTO CAD
12	Mechatronics Laboratory	Basic Pneumatic Trainer Kit with manual and electrical controls/ PLC Control, Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems Simulation Software

S.No.	Facility Name	Details	Reason(s) for creating facility	Utilization	Area in which students are expected to have enhanced learning	Relevance to POs/PSOs
1	Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing	CNC Milling Machines, CNC Lathe Machines	To Learn about how companies are manufacture complex parts with a user-friendly, single-setup machining process.	10 hours per Week	Practical exposure to manufacturing a products	POs:1,2,3,5,6,12 PSOs:1,2
2	Centre of Excellence in Design	Autodesk Fusion 360o	To learn about the designing of component and reassembling of moderates	10 hours per Week	Direct simulation of the elements for Lager moderates are assembled and used for multiple purposes.	POs:1,2,3,5,6,9,12 PSOs:1,2
3	Centre of Excellence in 3D Printing	Miniature 3D printer	To Learn about how Miniature model using 3D printer	6 hours per week	Practical exposure to manufacturing a products	POs:1,2,3,5,6,12 PSOs:1,2
4	e-Yantra Lab	Robotics development Laboratory	Learn to design robots for special applications	4 hours per week	Design skills of Robotics	POs:1,2,3,5,6,12 PSOs:1,2
5	Wi-Fi	Up to 500 Mbps speed	Wireless access of internet	Can access Wi-Fi from anywhere anytime in the campus	For knowledge sharing	POs:10 PSOs:1,2
6	White boards	All labs are equipped with board arrangements	For explaining experiments	For delivering the procedure and steps involved in the design of experiments	Better understanding of the procedure	POs:1,2,3,5,6,12 PSOs:10
7	Smart Class	Extra projector which can be used in any lab	For explaining experiments	For demonstrating simulations, To conduct special training programs	To acquire extra knowledge	POs:1,2,3,10

SL.NO	NAME OF THE EVENT	NAME OF THE TOPIC	DATE	NO OF DAYS CONDUCTED	NAME OF THE RESOURCE PERSON & DETAILS
1	Workshop	Discover More with Design Registrations: Masterclass on Patents and Design Registration	22.04.2025	1	Mr. Anandhan / Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering
2	Symposium	INTEGRARE 2026	19.02.2026	1	K.Niranjan, Founder, E-Sandhai pvt .ltd, Trichy.
3	International Conference	International Conference on Integrated Engineering and Sustainability	26.03.2026	1	Dr.C.Sathya Narayanan, Professor, NIT Trichy. Dr.K.Karunamurthy, Professor VIT Chennai.

SL.NO	NAME OF THE EVENT	NAME OF THE TOPIC	DATE	NO OF DAYS CONDUCTED	NAME OF THE RESOURCE PERSON & DETAILS
1	International Conference	International Conference on Technological Innovations for a Sustainable Future	25.04.2025	1	Dr.Palani Iyamperumal Anand, Dean R&D, IIT - Indore
2	Symposium	NATIONAL LEVEL TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM ‘UNIQUE 2K25’	4.04.2025	1	Dr. Lenin Singaravelu, Professor, NIT Trichy
3	Workshop	“Entrepreneurship and Innovation” as Career Opportunity	31.01.2025	1	Mr. Balasubramaniyan managing director menakshi interlock pvt ltd

SL.NO	NAME OF THE EVENT	NAME OF THE TOPIC	DATE	NO OF DAYS CONDUCTED	NAME OF THE RESOURCE PERSON & DETAILS
1	CONFERENCE	National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering	20.04.2023	1	Dr. Anand Gurupatham, General Manager- Head power train CAE, Renault Nissan Technology and Business Center
2	GUEST LECTURE	Advancement in friction stir welding	15.03.2023	1	Dr.S.Vigneshwaran, Associate professor, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Ramapuram Campus.
3	WORKSHOP	Product Design Engineer using AUTODESK FUSION	13.03.2023	5	Er. Palisetty Kranthi Kumar, Senior Technical Trainer, ICT Academy
4	SEMINAR	Abrasive Water Jet Machining	03.02.2023	1	Dr. M.Kanthababu, Professor, Manufacturing Engineering, CEG Campus, Anna University– Chennai.
5	PROJECT EXPO CUM CONTEST	IGNITRA – 2k22	28-10-2022	1	N.L.Parthasarathi Scientist, E-Materials Development and Technology Division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam-Chennai.
6	WORKSHOP	Product Design Engineer using AUTODESK FUSION	10.10.2022	5	Er. Palisetty Kranthi Kumar, Senior Technical Trainer, ICT Academy
7	SYMPOSIUM	UNIQUE 2K22	30-09-2022	1	Mr.S.Gowri Shankar, General Manager, Welding research Institute, BHEL, Trichy.
8	SEMINAR	Status, challenges and features of Additive Manufacturing	17-8-2022	1	Mr. E. Prakash, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology – Erode.
9	GUEST LECTURE	Recent Trends in Computational Fluid Dynamics	15-7-2022	1	Dr.K.Srithar, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering – Madurai.

SL.NO	NAME OF THE EVENT	NAME OF THE TOPIC	DATE	NO OF DAYS CONDUCTED	NAME OF THE RESOURCE PERSON & DETAILS
1	SEMINAR	Electric Vehicles	22/06/2022	1	Dr. Anand Gurupatham, General Manager – HOD Power Train RENAULT NISSAN Technology and Business Center, India (Chennai).
2	WEBINAR	CFD analysis for Flow through pipes	07/06/2022	10.00AM – 11.30AM	Dr. AR.Veerappan Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Trichy.
3	Workshop	Career guidance program on higher studies	01/06/2022	1	Mr. Yogesh, CEO, ACOM ASIA. Trichy.
4	GUEST LECTURE	Surface coating	23/05/2022	1	Dr. M.Pandian, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College.
5	SEMINAR	Modelling of Pressure Vessels	04/05/2022	1	Dr.M.Chellappan, Professor, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College (Autonomous).
6	TECH DAY 2022	Model Making, Poster Making, Technical Quiz	31.03.2022	1	Dr.Shanmugasundaram Vishwanathan, Dean-HRDC, DS Group of the Institution.
7	WEBINAR	Opportunities for Mechanical Engineers in Software Industry	25.03.2022	12PM – 01PM	S.Madhavakrishnan, Principal Architecht, Software services, Cloud Solution Architecture – Bangalore.
8	GATE TRAINING PROGRAM	How to approach GATE exam	26.01.2022	10AM – 11AM	Mr.P.Selvakumar & Mr.D.Praveen, DSEC – Alumni. (Cleared the GATE exam)
9	WEBINAR	Yoga For Human	19-11-2021	12PM – 1PM	Mr.N. Mahendran, Assistant Professor of Sky (Simplified Kundalini Yoga) The World Community Service Centre, WCSC– Smart, Pollachi
10	WEBINAR	Stress Management	21-09-2021	02PM – 03PM	Dr. Ashajee G, Intern Doctor of Monno Medical College, Bangladesh.
11	WEBINAR	Real World Application of Nanotechnology in Energy Applications and Automobiles.	25-08-2021	11AM – 12PM	Dr. S.Aravindan, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

SL.NO	NAME OF THE EVENT	NAME OF THE TOPIC	DATE	NO OF DAYS CONDUCTED	NAME OF THE RESOURCE PERSON & DETAILS
1	SEMINAR	IOT Applications in Mechanical Engineering	13/07/2021	1	Mr.R.Anand, Support Executive, TCS, Chennai.
2	SEMINAR	Advanced Materials	02/07/2021	1	Dr.A.Parthiban, Associate Professor. Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS)
3	WEBINAR	Role of Finite Element Method in Biomedical Engineering	14-06-2021	11AM – 12PM	Dr. T.Ramesh, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
4	WEBINAR	Design Automation	12-06-2021	11AM – 12PM	Mr.Balakrishnan Marimuthu, Project Manager, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Bangalore.
5	WEBINAR	Fundamentals of heat transfer and its applications	10/06/2021	1	Dr. K. Ramesh Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore.
6	WEBINAR	Scope of Mechanical Engineers in Oil and Gas Industry	09.06.2021 10.06.2021	(12 hours)	Mr. Fredrick C ,Senior Engineer, Plant Layout Piping Engineering,Saipem S.P.A,Kuwait.
7	WEBINAR	Machine Learning Techniques and Applications for Condition Monitoring	22.05.2021 23.05.2021	(16 hours)	Mr.I.Vijayasankar ,Lead Designer, DANFOSS, A/S, Denmark.
8	WEBINAR	Lecture on Power Plant Engineering	06.04.2021 - 09.04.2021	4	Mr.Ponnusamy A ,Deputy General Manager, ONGC, Karaikal.
9	GUEST LECTURE	Additive Manufacturing	17/03/2021	1	Dr. S. Saravanan, K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
10	WEBINAR	Employability Skills for future	10-02-2021	11AM – 12PM	Mr.R.Sathishraj, CEO, E-Crusadars, Mr.Festus Boaz Edwards, Allsec Technology Pvt Ltd.
11	WEBINAR	How to create a better tomorrow	01-08-2020	5PM – 6PM	Dr. Muthu Pannirselvam, Director-C21Knowledge, Melbourne, Australia.
12	WEBINAR	Future Opportunities in Germany for Indian Engineers	18-07-2020	5PM – 6PM	Mr.RAJ VVN, President-German Varsity, Germany.

S.NO	STUDENT NAME	RANK	UNIVERSITY CENTER	YEAR
1	Mr. K. SAKTHIVEL	18th	Anna University – Trichy	April 2012
2	Mr. K. SIVA KUMAR	19th	Anna University – Trichy	April 2012
3	Mr. C. FREDRICK	31st	Anna University – Trichy	April 2012
4	Mr. C. SATHISH KUMAR	43rd	Anna University – Trichy	April 2012
5	Mr. R. RAJESH KUMAR	47th	Anna University – Trichy	April 2012
6	Mr. T. ARUN PANDIYAN	5th	Anna University – Trichy	April 2013
7	Mr. P. MATHAVAN	13th	Anna University – Trichy	April 2014
8	Mr. K. KARTHIKEYAN	38th	Anna University – Trichy	April 2014
9	Mr. C. MANIVANNAN	43rd	Anna University – Trichy	April 2014
10	Mr. M. KANAGAVEL	49th	Anna University – Trichy	April 2014
11	Mr. G.R. VIGNESHWARA	49th	Anna University – Trichy	April 2014
12	Mr. D. PRAVEEN	23rd	Anna University – Chennai	April 2020
13	Mr. MATHEW ABRAHAM NELLIKODE	24th	Anna University – Chennai	April 2020

S.No	Professional Societies	Student Chapter	Motive
1	Society of Automotive Engineers INDIA SAE INDIA	YES	To provide a forum for members to informally exchange views and ideas
2	International Association of Engineers IAENG	NO	To provide venues for the exchange of information and ideas among the engineers and scientists.
3	The Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors IRED	NO	Free online access to all Conference publications and Journal publication by Associated Networks of IRED

Sl. No	Ref. No	Supervisor Name	Research Area	E-mail
1	2320454	Dr. D. Shanmugasundaram	Powder Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Thermal Engg.	d_shanmugasundaram@hotmail.com
2	4120102	Dr. K. Velmurugan	Thermal Engineering, Solar Thermal	velezhil09@gmail.com
3	4320032	Dr. M. VIJAY	Non Traditional Machining, Optimization, Ceramics, Composite Materials	vijaymanoharan91@gmail.com

Sl. No	Name of the supervisor	Guide/Co-Guide	Name of the Scholar	Name of the University	Month and Year of Registration	Mode
1	Dr. S. Anbu	Co-Guide	Mr. R. Ravishanker (Reg.No.9220615009)	Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University	June 2022	Part Time
2	Dr. S. Anbu	Co-Guide	Mr. M. Karthikraja (Reg.No.11024151009)	Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University	January 2024	Full Time

Sl. No.	Name of the Scholar with Designation and Department	Research Domain	Year of Registration & University	Current Status
1	Mr. Suthagar S	Thermal Engineering	2018 & Anna University	Confirmation completed
2	Mr. Jayakumar T	Alternative Fuel	2021 & Anna University	Confirmation completed
3	Mr. Arunkumar P	Alternative Fuel	2021 & Anna University	Confirmation completed
4	Mr. Rajesh R	Composite Material	2023 & Anna University	Confirmation completed
5	Mr. Parameshwaran K	Composite Material	2023 & Anna University	Confirmation completed
6	Mr. Sugumar S	Gasification	2023 & Anna University	Confirmation completed
7	Mr. Anandhan R	Composite Material	2024 & Anna University	Confirmation completed

Sl. No.	Inventor Name	Year of Filing	Title	Reference Number	IP Status	Applied For
1	Dr. M. Vijay	10.01.2025	Center Stand Mechanism for Two-Wheelers Offering Enhanced Convenience And Ease of Use, and the Method Thereof	20244110411 1 A	Published	INDIAN PATENT
2	R. Anandhan	01/02/2025	AI Based device for automated nano particle coating	446329-001	Published	INDIAN PATENT
3	K. Parameshwaran	27/03/2023	Method and Apparatus for Cleaning a Furnace Burner	20234102177 1 A	Published	INDIAN PATENT
4	Dr. K. Elangovan, Dr. K. Velmurugan, Dr. M. Chellappan, Dr. S. Anbu, Dr. J. Arunprasad	17/06/2023	An Inovative Air Filtration System for Improved Indoor Air Quality	20234104122 8 A	Published	INDIAN PATENT
5	J. Arunprasad, R. Thirugnanasambantham	20/04/2022	A Method of Detecting Adulteration In Food	20224102324 3 A	Published	INDIAN PATENT
6	J. Arunprasad	14/06/2022	House Exterior as Storage Unit	20224103396 9 A	Published	INDIAN PATENT
7	Dr. K. Velmurugan	3/11/2022	CAD/CAE tools in engineering education: a modern approach to industrial design	20222100269 0A	Published	INDIAN PATENT
8	J. Arunprasad, S. Sugumar	09-09-2021	Development of Ploughing and Seed Sowing Robot for Groundnut Crop	20214104090 0	Published	INDIAN PATENT
9	S. Sugumar, T. Jayakumar	07-08-2020	Sensor Based Artificial Limb for Physically Challenged People	20204103404 5 A	Published	INDIAN PATENT

Sl. no.	Authors Name	Title	Name of the Journal	Volume / Issue / pp	Year
1	Sekar Tamilperuvalathan, Vinoth Varadharaju, Vijay Manoharan, Sakthivel Rajamohan, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Utku Kale, Artūras Kilikevičius, Vilma Locaitienė	Enhancing electrochemical discharge drilling performance in mild steel sheet using KMnO4 mixed electrolytes	Scientific Reports (SCIE) Q1	Vol.15, pp.39703	2025
2	S. Anbu, P. Arunkumar, R. Kamatchi, M. Chellappan	Investigation of convective heat transfer in helically corrugated tubes with inserts using Nano fluids	Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (SCIE)	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-025-13999-y	2025
3	Maruthamuthu Karthikraja, Pandi Kalidoss, Sathasivam Anbu, Palanisamy Prabakaran	TRIB – 24- 1537 – Recent Advancements In Machining Processes Using Minimum Quantity Lubrication And Nano fluids	Journal of Engineering Tribology (SCIE)	ACCEPTED	2025
4	Jayakumar T	Toward sustainable transportation: Experimental insights into Chlorella vulgaris algae biodiesel with titanium oxide nano-enhancements	Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering	Volume 239,4,2283-2294	2025
5	Jayakumar T	Wear and Friction Behavior of Al7475 Composites Reinforced with SiO₂ from Palm Oil Ash, TiO₂ from Mining Tailings, and SAE 20 Lubricant	Journal of Silicon	Silicon (2025): 1-13.	2025
6	P Kalidoss, S Venkatachalapathy, S Suresh, S Anbu, K Karthikeyan, PV NandaKishore, Santhosh Reddy, SR Akil Krishnan, S Prathiban, J Sivakumar	Experimental investigation on thermophysical and optical properties of hybrid nanoerythritol for photothermal energy conversion and storage	International Journal of Ambient Energy (Scopus)	45/1 2321518	2024
7	Vijay Manoharan, Sekar Tamilperuvalathan, Prasanth Ponnusamy, Elango Natarajan	Exploring Nitrogen Gas-Assisted ECDµM of Glass by Modified Blackwidow Optimization	Materials Today Communications (Scopus)	Vol.38, pp. 108295.	2024
8	M. Karthikraja, P. Kalidoss, S. Anbu	Enhancing Sustainable Turning Processes with Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of Cu/Al2O3/MWCNT Nanocoolants for Improved Thermal Performance	High Technology Letters	30/4 749-758	2024
9	J Arunprasad, S Karthikeyan & Arif Senol Sener	An investigation of characteristics of a diesel engine with low heat rejection fuelled by spirulina algae biodiesel	Indian Journal of Chemical Technology (Web of Science)	30/ 789-796	2023
10	Vijay Manoharan, Sekar Tamilperuvalathan	Experimental investigation and prediction of ECDM parameters on fiber reinforced SiC composite using hybrid ERNN-based Sparrow Search Optimization	Materials Today Communications	Vol.36, pp. 106777.	2023
11	J. Arunprasad, R. Thirugnanasambantham	Experimental study on the mechanical behavior of natural fibers reinforced with epoxy-based hybrid composites	Materials Today Proceedings (Scopus)	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.10.013	2023
12	I Dinaharan, S Karpagarajan, R Palanivel, S Vigneshwaran	Silicon carbide particulate reinforced dual phase brass composites with improved wear resistance prepared via friction stir processing	Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (Scopus)	https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2023.2223824	2023
13	S. Anbu, P. Kallidoss, K. Elangovan, P. Arunkumar	Comparative studies on thermal performance of spiraled rod inserts in laminar flow with nanofluids	International journal of ambient energy (Scopus)	44(1):2214-2228	2023
14	J. Arunprasad, S. Rajkumar, Aklilu Teklemariam, Dawit Tafesse, Mebratu Tufa, A.Bovas Herbert Bejaxhin	Influence of nano additives on performance and emissions characteristics of a diesel engine fueled with watermelon methyl ester	Journal of thermal engineering (ESCI)	9 (2) : 395 – 400	2023
15	S Karpagarajan, C Balamurugan, S Vigneshwaran, El-Sayed I Abdel Aziz	Effect of volume fraction on microstructure and wear behavior of dual-phase brass/w surface composites fabricated via friction stir processing	Sage Publications, Proceedings of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal Of Materials: Design And Applications (SCIE)	237(7)	2023
16	R Sujitha, N Sunmathi, RK Manikandan, J Arunprasad, S Rajkumar, Shubham Sharma, Kamal Sharma, Changhe Li, Elsayed Mohamed Tag Eldin .J.Arunprasad	Analytical and experimental study on cold-formed steel built-up sections for bending.	Materials (MDPI) (SCIE)	15(20): 7140	Oct2022
17	S. Anbu, J. Arunprasad, P. Kallidoss, C. Sivakumar	Comparative studies on convective heat transfer behaviour of nan fluids under turbulent flow with inserts	International journal of ambient energy (Scopus)	44(1): 892 – 903	2023
18	Kulanthaivel Velmurugan, Jayaraman Arunprasad, Sener. Arif Senol, Rajamanickam Thirugnanasambantham	Analysis of emissions trapped on energy balance variables for spark-ignition engine modifying a commercial diesel engine	Indian journal of chemical technology (Scopus)	572 – 577	2022
19	J. Arunprasad, AN Krishna, D Radha, M Singh, R Surakasi, Td Gidebo	Nanometal-based magnesium oxide nanoparticle with c. vulgaris algae biodiesel in diesel engine	Hindawi- Journal of nanomaterials (Scopus)	Article Id 1688505	Mar2022
20	J. Arunprasad, Arif Senol Sener, R. Thirugnanasambantham, T. Elango, T. Bothichandar	Experimental investigation of spirulina microalgae biodiesel with metal nanoadditive on single-cylinder diesel engine	Hindawi- Journal of nanomaterials (Scopus)	Article Id 4701610	Jan2022
21	T Jayakumar, J Arunprasad, R Thirugnanasambantham, R Rajesh, S Sugumar, T Elango	Performance and emissions characteristics of soyabean biodiesel in compression ignition engine	Advances in industrial automation and smart manufacturing: select proceedings of ICAIASM 2019- Springer	13– 22	May2022
22	S. Sugumar, J. Arunprasad, R. Thirugnanasambantham, T. Jayakumar, P Kannan	Effect of injection pressure on performance and emission characteristics of cottonseed oil methyl ester in a DI diesel engine	Recent advances in materials and modern manufacturing Proceedings of ICAMMM 2021- Springer	813 – 822	2022
23	P Sivamurugan, B Srimanickam, J Arunprasad, R. Thirugnanasambantham, S Sugumar, P Kannan	Performance analysis of hybrid solar collector employing manganese oxide-water based nano fluid coolant	Materials today proceedings (Scopus)	68 (5): 1403–1407	Jan2022
24	J Arunprasad, R Thirugnanasambantham, T Elango, Tamilselvan Pachiannan, Satheeswaran Thangaraj, Sakeenabi Basha, Kathirvel Brindhadevi	Performance and emissions of chlorella vulgaris with ruthenium oxide in CI engines	Fuel (SCIE)	314: 122764	Apr2022
25	RK Manikandan, K Shunmugapriya, J Arunprasad, S Sugumar, D Manikandan	Retrofitting of reinforced concrete beam using CFRP with various adhesive	Materials Today: Proceedings (Scopus)	68 : 1635-1640	Jan2022
26	S R Parthiban, M Loganathan, R Venkatesh, V Vijayan	Effect of the use of biodiesel on the materials of the engine components	Journal of scientific & industrial research (SCIE)	80: 606 – 611	July2021
27	S Anbu, Jewel Tom, P Arunkumar, K Gurunath	Heat transfer augmentation of Al2O3/DI water nanofluids with spiraled rod inserts in a circular tube under turbulent flow	International journal of research publication and reviews	2 (10) : 632 – 638	Oct2021
28	I. Dinaharan, S. Karpagarajan, R. Palanivel, J. David Raja Selvam	Microstructure and sliding wear behaviour of fly ash reinforced dual phase brass surface composites synthesized through friction stir processing	Materials chemistry and physics- (SCIE)	263 : 124430	Apr2021
29	S. Anbu, P. Arunkumar, K. Gurunath	Effect of Al2O3/DI water nanofluids and inserts in heat transfer	International journal for modern trends in science and technology	7 (02): 97 – 103	Feb2021
30	P Ramu, S Anbu, P. Arunkumar, K Gurunath	Experimental heat transfer of MWCNT-Al2O3/DI water nanofluids in a circular tube under turbulent flow with inserts	International journal of creative research thoughts	9 (12) : 18 – 189	Apr2021
31	K Gurunath, S Anbu, K Velmurugan, P Arunkumar	Experimental investigation on heat transfer and friction factor characteristics of MWCNT-Al2O3/ DI water nanofluids in a circular tube with inserts	International journal of scientific research and engineering development	4 (01): 1140–1146	Feb2021
32	P. Arunkumar, S. Anbu, K. Velmurugan, K. Gurunath	Experimental study on the effect of CuO/DI water nanofluids on heat transfer and pressure drop in a circular tube with inserts	International journal of trend in scientific research and development	5 (03) : 222-226	Apr2021
33	J Arunprasad, R Thirugnanasambantham, R Rajesh, S Sugumar, T Elango	An influence on wear characteristics of benthic-diatom navicula sp. algae oil by using four ball tribometer	Advances in industrial automation and smart manufacturing: select proceedings of ICAIASM 2019 springer	865-878	Oct2020
34	D. Manikandan	Investigation on friction stir welding of Aluminium AA7075 alloy and optimizing the process parameters to obtain maximum strength	International journal for scientific research & development	8(7): 117-123	Oct2020
35	D. Manikandan	Wear behaviour of aa8011-fly ash composites by stir casting techniques	International journal for scientific research & development	8(7): 363-366	Oct2020
36	P Arunkumar, S Anbu, J Arunprasad, K Gurunath	Experimental studies on heat transfer and friction factor characteristics of CuO/ DI water nanofluids in a circular tube under turbulent flow with spiraled rod inserts	International journal of all research education and scientific methods	9 (12) : 1462-1467	Dec2021
37	K. Velmurugan, J. Arunprasad, R. Thirugnana Sambantham, S. Sugumar	Impact of diesel algae biodiesel- anhydrous ethanol blends on the performance of CI engines	Journal of Cleaner Production (SCIE)	295:126422	May-2021
38	S Anbu, S Venkatachalapathy, S Suresh	Convective heat transfer studies on helically corrugated tubes with spiraled rod inserts using TiO2/DI water nanofluids	Journal of thermal analysis and calorimetry (SCIE)	1388-6150 (P); 1588-2926 (W)	2019
39	R Thirugnanasambantham, T Elango, K Elangovan	Wear and friction characterization of chlorella sp. microalgae oil based blended lubricant on pin on disc tribometer	Materials Today: Proceedings (Scopus)	2214-7853	Apr2020
40	R Thirugnanasambantham, T Elango	Emission analysis of chlorella sp. microalgae biodiesel with oxide nano additives in diesel engine	Journal of scientific & industrial research (SCIE)	0975-1084 (ONLINE); 0022-4456 (PRINT)	Nov2020
41	J Arunprasad, T Elango	Performance and emission characteristics of engine using naviculla sp. algae oil methyl ester with mgo nanoparticles	Materials Today: Proceedings (Scopus)	2214-7853	2020
42	J Arunprasad, Elango T	Characteristics analysis of RuO2 in diesel: Benthic-diatom navicula sp. algae biodiesel in a CI engine	Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery Utilization And Environmental Effects (Taylor & Francis) (SCIE)	1556-7230	2020
43	J Arunprasad, Elango T	Tribological behaviour of RuO2 in diesel: Benthic-diatom navicula sp. algae biodiesel	Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences (SCIE)	2582-6727 (ONLINE); 2582-6506 (PRINT)	2019
44	J Arunprasad, Elango T	Performance and emission analysis of engine using naviculla sp. algae oil methyl ester with La2O3 nanoparticles	Materials Today: Proceedings (Scopus)	2214-7853	2019
45	S Sugumar, R Rajesh, P Kannan, P Venkatesan	Biodiesel production from the biomass of dunaliella salina green microalgae using organic solvent	Materials Today: Proceedings (Scopus)	2214-7853	2019
46	Dr. K. Velmurugan, W. Christraj, N. Kulasekharan, T. Elango	Performance study of a dual-function thermosyphon solar heating system	Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (SCIE)	ISSN NUMBER 2214-7853	2019
47	Dr. K. Velmurugan, Dr. J. Arunprasad, R. Thirugnana Sambantham	Emission analysis of tractor engine in dual-fuel mode: optimization of pilot fuel injection	Materials Today: Proceedings (Scopus)	ISSN NUMBER 2214-7853	2019
48	R. Thirugnanasambantham, T. Elango, K. Elangovan	Chlorella vulgaris sp. microalgae as a feedstock for biofuel	Materials Today: Proceedings (Scopus)	2214-7853	2019

S.No	Name of the equipment	Purpose
1	Stir Casting Machine	To fabricate the hybrid composites
2	Pin on Disc	To study the wear properties of the material
3	A. METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE VISION PLUS – 5000 TMM (ELITE) B. DIGITAL MICROSCOPIC USB CAMERA: M 5.0 (PRO). METZER- M MICROCAM METALLURGICAL MICRO IMAGE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE	To have an optical view of various microstructures and profiles
4	Surface Roughness	To evaluate the surface texture and quantify irregularities that affect friction, wear, lubrication, and component performance.
5	AnycubicKobra 2 Neo (3D PRINTER)	To produce accurate and high-speed 3D printed prototypes and functional parts using FDM technology.
6	WOL 3D Ender - 3 MAX Model	To produce accurate and high-speed 3D printed prototypes and functional parts using FDM technology.
7	3IDEA CR Resin 3D Printer	To produce high-precision, detailed 3D objects using UV-cured resin technology.

Parameter	Range / Specification	Remarks
Normal Load (N)	5 – 200 N	Dead weights: 0.5, 1 & 2 kg
Frictional Force (N)	Up to 200 N	Button or beam-type sensor
Wear Measurement (µ)	±5000 microns (±5 mm)	LVDT sensor
Disc Speed	100 – 2000 rpm	Variable
Motor and Drive	AC motor with drive	2 kW
Test Duration	Preset timer	99 Hr : 59 Min : 59 Sec
Pin Heating Module	Up to 300 °C	Optional
Recirculation Lubricant System	0.5 – 1 litre/min	Optional
Sliding Velocity	0.5 – 10 m/s	—
Environmental Chamber	Acrylic make	Optional
Specimen Holders	Ø4 to Ø12 mm	Universal holders
Data Acquisition System	National Instruments	Optional
Power Supply	230 V / 50 Hz / 1 Ø	2 kW
Machine Dimensions	3 ft × 2.5 ft × 3 ft	—

Specification	Details
Magnification	50x to 100x
Viewing Head	Binocular Head inclined 30°. Rotatable 360°. Interpupillary Distance 50 - 75 mm.
Mechanical Stage	Large co-axial controls for X-Y movements. Stage Size 142 x 134 mm. Travel 76 x 50 mm.
Illumination	EPI - Halogen 6V/20W (Reflected)/Halogen 6V/20W (Optional). & Transmitted
Nosepiece	Quadruple reversed mounted (Optional).
Objectives	Long working distance plan objectives: 5x, 10x, 45x & 100x Oil. 10x eyepieces.
Eyepieces	Wide Field eyepiece 10x - 18 mm.
Filters	Blue, Ground glass.

Specification	Details
Printer Type	FDM 3D Printer (Filament)
Build Volume	250 × 220 × 220 mm (H × W × D)
Printing Speed	Max: 250 mm/s Typical: 150 mm/s
Acceleration	~2500 mm/s²
Layer Height Range	~0.05 – 0.28 mm
Printing Accuracy	±0.1 mm
Extruder Type	Integrated Direct Drive
Nozzle Diameter	0.4 mm (replaceable)
Max Nozzle Temperature	≤ 260 °C
Hotbed Temperature	≤ 110 °C
Build Platform	PEI magnetic spring steel plate
Leveling System	LeviQ 2.0 automatic leveling (25-point)
Cooling Fan Speed	~7000 rpm
Motion System	Y-axis rail, Z-axis single threaded rod
Belt Tensioner	Adjustable button
Display	2.4″ LCD with knob control
Controller Board	32-bit motherboard
Firmware	Marlin with input shaping & linear advance
Supported Filament Diameter	1.75 mm
Compatible Materials	PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU

Parameter	Specification
Model	Ender-3 Max
Printing Technology	FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)
Build Volume	300 × 300 × 340 mm
Frame Structure	Aluminum extrusion
Nozzle Diameter	0.4 mm (standard)
Filament Diameter	1.75 mm
Supported Materials	PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU
Printing Accuracy	±0.1 mm
Layer Thickness	0.1 – 0.4 mm
Printing Speed	Up to 80 mm/s
Extruder Type	Bowden extruder
Bed Type	Carborundum glass heated bed
Maximum Bed Temperature	100 °C
Maximum Nozzle Temperature	255 °C
Power Supply	Mean Well power supply
Display	4.3-inch color LCD
Connectivity	SD card, USB
Resume Print Function	Yes
Power Requirement	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Machine Dimensions	Approx. 513 × 563 × 590 mm

Parameter	Specification
Printing Technology	UV LCD/MSLA resin printing
Screen Size	~10.1" HD monochrome LCD
Resolution	14K ultra high resolution (approx. 13320×5120)
Printing Speed	Up to ~150 mm/h (fast cure)
Build Volume	~218 × 123 × 230 mm (typical for Halot Mage S 14K class)
Layer Resolution	~0.02 mm minimum
Light Source	Integral UV light
Connectivity	USB/Wi-Fi (varies by firmware)
Print Material	405 nm UV resin
Dimensions	~20 × 11 × 20 cm

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Additive Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing Systems

Applied Design Thinking

Design of Machine Elements

Design of Transmission System

Dynamics Of Machines

Finite Element Analysis

HMT and Mass Transfer

Human Values and Ethics

Industrial Robotics and Material Handling System

Kinematics Of Machinery

Production Planning and Control

Renewable Energy Technologies

Robot Dynamics and Control

Smart Robotics Technology

Strength Of Materials

Thermal Engineering

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CREO FOR DESIGN ENGINEERS

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

ETHICS IN ENGINEERING

STRESS MANAGEMENT

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Metrology and Measurements

Engineering Graphics

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