The department is approved as Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai (Code: 4260917) for carryout research activities in design and manufacturing, materials and structures, bioengineering and nanotechnology

Faculty members guiding Ph.D. research scholars

Name	Area of Specialization	Number of Research scholars
		Progress	Awarded
Dr.V.Shanmugam	Solar energy	7	5
Dr.R.Thanigaivelan	Manufacturing	9	-
Dr.K.Rajkumar	Thermal	-	-

List of Faculty Members Pursuing Ph.D

S.No.	Name of the faculty	Specialization	University
1	Mr.R.Prabu	Nano Technology	Anna University
2	Mr.A.Krishnaraju	Robotics	Anna University
3	Mr.P.Senthilkumaran	Composite Material	Anna University
4	Mr.R.Arulraj	Solar Energy	Anna University
5	Mr.K.P.Srinivasaperumal	Composite Material	Anna University
6	Mr.R.Ramkumar	Composite Material	Anna University
7	Mr.Sasikumar	Ergonomics design	Anna University
8	Mr.L.Periyannan	Phase Change  Material	Anna University
9	Mr.J.R.Vinothkumar	Micro Machining	Anna University