About the Department
- Established in the year 2013 with the intent of raising qualified Mechatronics Engineers who can make substantial contribution to the field of Mechanical, Electronics, Computer and Electrical Engineering.
- Alumni strength of more than 100 and they are working in reputed National and International Organizations.
- 4 faculty members have registered for Ph.D. program.
- Publications in many National and International indexed Journals.
- Specially designed skill development programmes with support of industrial experts.
- Placement in many companies.
- Various technical clubs such as Design club and Product development club are actively functioning to impart specialized knowledge and skills to the students in various domains.
Programmes offered
- B.E. - Mechatronics- 4 years
Vision & Mission
Vision
- To achieve academic excellence in the field of Mechatronics education, research and innovative product development.
Mission
- To offer high-quality application-oriented education and prepare our graduates to become innovators in their profession
- Exposure to latest technologies through industry institute interaction.
- Motivate the students towards interdisciplinary research to cater to the local and global needs.
- Achieve innovation in developing industrial products with social responsibility. q
PSOs, PEOs & POs
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
The students will demonstrate the abilities
- PSO-1: Ability to select appropriate sensors, actuators and control systems depending on application requirement in the domains such as industrial automation, process control , automotive electronics and MEMS.
- PSO-2: Ability to apply technological knowledge and theories for the development of new products.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The graduates of will be able to
- PEO1: Apply analytical skills and modeling methodologies to recognize, analyze, synthesize and implement operational solutions to engineering problems, product design & development and manufacturing.
- PEO2: To make effective learning a pleasant experience through experiential and research oriented approach to delivery and learning by providing cutting edge facilities and equipment.
- PEO3: Lead and contribute in a team entrusted with professional, social and ethical responsibilities.
Program Outcomes (POs)
Engineering Graduates will be able to:
- Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
- Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
- The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
- Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
- Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
- Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
- Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
- Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Advisory Committee
Department Program Advisory Committee (DPAC)
S.No | Member | Designation |
---|---|---|
1 | Dr. T.Jesudas |
Professor & Head, Department of Mechatronics |
2 | Dr.V.Shanmugam |
Dean – School of Mechanical Science, Mahendra Engineering College |
3 | Dr.R.Arunachalam |
Assistant Professor, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman. |
4 | Dr. Bernard W. Ikua |
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, |
5 | Dr.P.K.Palani |
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Bargur, Tamil Nadu, India. |
6 | Dr.K.Venkatesan |
Assistant Professor, Government College of Engineering, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. |
7 | Dr.M.Pradeepkumar |
Associate Professor, College of Engineering, |
8 | Dr.A.Parthiban |
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering |
9 | Dr.T.Sekar |
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering |
10 | Dr.C.Pandivelan |
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering |
11 | Dr.S.Periyasamy |
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering |
12 | Dr.T.Ramesh |
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering |
13 | Dr.N.Amutha Prabha |
Associate Professor, Department of School of Electrical Engineering |
14 | Dr.G.K.Rajini |
Associate Professor, Department of School of Electrical Engineering |
Board of Studies
Members of the Board of Studies
S.No. | Name of the Member | Communication Address of the members | BoS Designation |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Dr.T.Jesudas | Professor & Head, Department of Mechatronics, Mahendra Engineering College, Mallasamudram, Namakkal. |
Chairman |
2 | Dr.P.K.Palani | Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Coimbatore - 641013 |
University Nominee |
3 | Dr.K.Venkatesan | Assistant Professor Department of Metallurgical Engineering Government College of Engineering Salem - 636109 |
Academic Expert |
4 | Dr.M.Vairavel | Teja Tech Automation Pvt. Ltd. 16, Weekly Market Road, Anthyur Corner, Bhavani, Erode - 638301 |
Industrial Expert |
5 | Mr.S.Sathesh | Axis Global Automation, Near Mani's Theatre #33, 2nd Floor, Kathir Avenue, Aandal Street, Lakshmipuram, Hope College, Coimbatore -641004 |
Industrial Expert |
6 | Dr.V.Shanmugam | Dean / School of Mechanical Science, Mahendra Engineering College, Mallasamudram, Namakkal. |
Academic Expert |
7 | Dr.P.G.Venkatakrishnan | Dean - Academic, Mahendra Engineering College, Mallasamudram, Namakkal. |
Academic Expert |
Laboratory
- Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory
- Strength of Materials Laboratory
- Electrical Machines and Drives Laboratory
- Digital Electronics Laboratory
- Manufacturing Technology Laboratory
- Dynamics Laboratory
- Computer Aided Machine Drawing Laboratory
- Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory
- PLC Laboratory
- Object Oriented Programming Laboratory
- Computer Aided Simulation and Analysis Laboratory
- Robotics Laboratory
Faculty & Staff
Sl. No | Name of the faculty | Designation |
1 | Dr.T.Jesudas |
Professor and Head |
2 | Mr.D.Prabhakaran |
Assistant Professor |
3 | Mr.J.DineshKumar |
Assistant Professor |
4 | Mr.B.Lakshmikanth |
Assistant Professor |
5 | Mr.M.Abith Sheriff |
Assistant Professor |
6 | Mr.R.Baskar |
Assistant Professor |
7 | Mr.G.Nagarajan |
Assistant Professor |
8 | Mr.V.Praveen Kumar |
Assistant Professor |
9 | Mr.M.Malukannan |
Assistant Professor |
Sl. No | Name of the faculty | No. of research publication |
1 | Dr.T.Jesudas | 10 |
2 | Mr.D.Prabhakaran | 02 |
3 | Mr.J.DineshKumar | 02 |
4 | Mr.B.Lakshmikanth | 02 |
5 | Mr.M.Abith Sheriff | 02 |
6 | Mr.R.Baskar | 02 |
7 | Mr.G.Nagarajan | 02 |
8 | Mr.V.Praveen Kumar | 03 |
9 | Mr.M.Malukannan | 04 |
S.No | Name of the Supporting Staff | Qualification |
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Credentials
Credentials of the Department
- One faculty member has been approved as research supervisor for guiding Ph.D candidates in the last one year 2016-17.
- 4 faculty members are pursuing Ph.D.
- More than 10 students have been trained and 5 students are Certified Lab VIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) examinations conducted by National Instruments.
- NPTEL Local Chapter is established for students and faculty members appearing for NPTEL courses online examinations
- Faculty members are having membership with ISTE, ISME, IEEE, IE (I) and Robotics society chapters.
- Our Students have undergone more internship training in various Government / reputed Private Industries / Organizations.
- All the students are undergoing skill development programmes like soft skills, communication skills, aptitude and logical reasoning, group discussions and technical interview skills.
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Mechatronics Pride Center
- Table Top Miniature Milling Machine.
- Low cost portable Laser Engraving Machine.
- Hypercube 3D-Printer.
- CNC Plotter.
- Pick and Place Robot
- Home Automation Kit
Short-Term Courses
SHORT-TERM COURSES:
- PLC
- SCADA
- HMI
- VFD
- AutoCAD
- CATIA
- Lab View
- ANSYS
- Creo
- PRO-Engineer
Events
Seminars, Conferences & Workshops conducted through Professional Societies
Events organized in last three academic years:
S.No. | Type of Events | Professional society | Date | Name of the Events |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Seminar | IE(I) | 05.03.2019 | Product Development Using Arduino |
2 | Workshop | ISTE | 04.03.2019 | Arduino Programming |
3 | NIT Lecture Series | IE(I) | 28.02.2019 | Additive Manufacturing and Product Development |
4 | Guest Lecture | ISME | 28.12.2018 | Furistic Engineering and Innovation Trend of Mechatronics |
5 | Guest Lecture | ISME | 06.12.2018 | Recent Trends in MEMS |
6 | Seminar | ISME | 26.11.2018 | Triptronic Automatic Gear Transmission |
7 | Seminar | IE(I) | 04.10.2018 | Applications of Industrial Automation |
8 | Guest Lecture | IE(I) | 29.08.2018 | Artificial Intelligence – A Real Application and Innovation Scope |
9 | NIT Lecture Series | ISME | 25.08.2018 | Overview of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems |
10 | Technical Training | IE(I) | 06.08.2018 to 10.08.2018 | PLC, SCADA, HMI & VFD |
11 | Seminar | IE(I) | 05.07.2018 | Session on Robotics, its Scopes and Opportunities |
12 | NIT Lecture Series | ISTE | 16.03.2018 | Career Opportunities in Core private Industries |
13 | Workshop | ISME | 02.03.2018 | Monitoring Engine Parameters Using Internet of Things(IOT) |
14 | Technical Symposium | IE(I) | 03.02.2018 | AGATHON’18 |
15 | Seminar | ISTE | 09.01.2018 | Advanced Manufacturing Technology |
16 | Guest Lecture | ISME | 02.01.2018 | Advanced Industrial Application |
17 | Seminar | ISME | 08.09.2017 | Automation and Industry 4.0 |
18 | Technical Training | ISTE | 21.08.2017 to 23.08.2017 |
Carrier trends in Industrial Automation |
19 | NIT Lecture Series | ISME | 17.08.2017 | Advanced Manufacturing Technology for Mechatronics Engineers |
20 | Guest lecture | ISME | 07.07. 2017 | Industrial Trends and Innovation Scope |
21 | Seminar | ISTE | 05.07. 2017 | Significance of Advanced communication protocol in industrial automation sectors |
22 | Workshop | ISME | 04.07. 2017 | Sensors and Motion Controls |
23 | Workshop | ISTE | 15.02. 2017 | Embedded System and Basic Electrical Instrumentation |
24 | Technical Seminar | ISME | 09.02. 2017 | Oil and Gas industry and a Mechatronics Engineer |
25 | Workshop | ISTE | 01.09.2016 to 02.09.2016 | Industrial Robotics |
26 | Guest Lecture | IE(I) | 22.08. 2016 | Self Branding With Masterstroke Innovation Skill Test |
27 | Technical Workshop | ISTE | 27.06. 2016 | Applications Of Industrial Robotics – Yaskawa Motoman |
28 | Technical Workshop | IE(I) | 26.02. 2016 | SCADA Designing |
29 | Guest Lecture | ISME | 30.12.2015 | Getting Employable and Staying Employable |
30 | Guest Lecture | ISME | 23.09.2015 | Lean manufacturing |
31 | Workshop | IE(I) | 19.08.2015 | PLC & HMI |
32 | Seminar | ISME | 14.08.2015 | Innovative Cum Ignited Engineers |
RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY WORK
Number of research publications of the faculty members
- Academic Year 2014-2015 : 53
- Academic Year 2015-2016 : 60
- Academic Year 2016-2017 : 68
Faculty members guiding Ph.D. research scholars
S.No | Name | Area of Specialization | Number of Research scholars | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Progress | Awarded | |||
1 | Dr.T.Jesudas | Micro Machining | 7 | - |
List of Faculty Members Pursuing Ph.D
S. No. | Name of the faculty | Specialization | University |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Mr.D.Prabhakaran | Wireless Sensors Networks & Robotics | Anna University |
2 | Mr.J.DineshKumar | Composite Materials | Anna University |
3 | Mr.B.Lakshmikanth | Composite Materials | Anna University |
4 | Mr.R.Baskar | Compressible Fluids | Anna University |
Product Developed during the last three academic years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-2017
S. No. | Project Title | Status | Number of faculty involved |
---|---|---|---|
2018-19 | |||
1 | Table Top Miniature Milling Machine | Completed | 2 |
2 | Low cost portable Laser Engraving Machine. | Completed | 2 |
3 | Hypercube 3D-Printer. | Completed | 2 |
4 | CNC Plotter. | In Progress | 1 |
5 | Home Automation Kit | In Progress | 1 |
2017-18 | |||
1 | Mobile Gripper for Material Handling | Completed | 1 |
2 | Bluetooth Linked Follower Vehicle | Completed | 1 |
3 | Solar Powered Bluetooth operated Vehicle | Completed | 1 |
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Memorandum of Understanding signed during last three academic years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-2017
S.No. | Name of organization | Domain / Area of Activities | Contribution | Activities & Outcome |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Axis Global Automation, Coimbatore. | Mechatronics and Automation field. | Consultancy Projects, Inplant training & Placement. | Opportunities are provided to the students to learn robotics and automation. |
2 | Blooming Institute of training centre and Blooming Automation Systems, Puducherry. | Mechatronics and Automation field. | Workshops, Seminars and Training | The students can update their Latest technology. |
Contact
Department of Mechatronics
Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous),
Salem- Thiruchengode Highway, Mahendhirapuri,
Mallasamudram,
Namakkal-637503,
Phone: 04288-288667,
E-Mail id: hodmctrs@mahendra.info