Agricultural Engineering
Established in 2014, the Department of Agricultural Engineering develops skilled engineers and researchers for modern, sustainable agriculture.
About Programs
Department of Agricultural Engineering – Overview
Established in 2014, the Department of Agricultural Engineering aims to nurture highly skilled Agricultural Engineers and Researchers who can make significant contributions to modern agriculture, sustainable development, and technological advancement in the field. The programme title was updated from B.E. Agricultural Engineering to B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, effective from the academic year 2022–2023.
Curriculum Excellence
The curriculum and syllabus are approved by the Board of Studies (BoS) and the Department Advisory Board (DAB), comprising external experts from reputed educational institutions, leading industries, and premier research centres.
Our curriculum is periodically reviewed to align with the evolving global industrial and technological scenario, ensuring that students acquire relevant and up-to-date knowledge.
A unique strength of our programme is the integration of content relevant to the TNPSC AE examination and alignment with the GATE examination syllabus, enabling students to score higher and secure postgraduate admissions in top institutions such as IITs and NITs.
Specialisations Offered
The Department offers well-structured courses across the major domains of Agricultural Engineering, including:
- Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
- Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
- Post-Harvest Process and Food Engineering
Each specialization provides broad opportunities for research, innovation, and industrial exposure.
State-of-the-Art Laboratory Facilities
Students gain practical experience through fully equipped laboratories, such as:
- Farm Machinery and Power Laboratory
- Post-Harvest Engineering Laboratory
- Dairy Processing and Food Engineering Laboratory
- Bio-Energy Laboratory
- Irrigation and Water Management Laboratory
These facilities support hands-on learning, experimentation, and research activities.
Skill Development & Industry Interaction
The Department organizes skill development programs in collaboration with industrial experts to enhance students’ technical competencies, employability, and real-world understanding.
Faculty members regularly engage in consultancy services, industry collaborations, and community outreach, strengthening the department’s connection with the agricultural sector.
Experiential Learning Through Farm Facilities
To provide comprehensive knowledge of crop cultivation from seed to harvest, the Department maintains a 5-acre instructional farm exclusively for student training. This is supported by:
- Crop Husbandry Laboratory
- Agriculture Meteorology Observatory
- Soil Science Laboratory
Additionally, a fully automated polyhouse and green shade net facility enable students to conduct advanced project work under controlled environmental conditions.
Research, Publications & Academic Strength
Faculty members actively publish research papers in NAAS-rated and Scopus-indexed journals, contributing to national and international scientific advancements. The Department also organizes national and international conferences, workshops, and value-added courses that provide vibrant learning opportunities.
Notably, 33% of the faculty members hold Ph.D. qualifications, ensuring strong academic leadership and mentorship.
Programmes Offered
- B. Tech – Agricultural Engineering- 4 years
Vision
- To attain excellence in Agricultural Engineering Education, Research and Extension activities for sustainable Agricultural development and harmonized livelihood of humans.
Mission
- To impart technical education through effective teaching-learning process.
- To enhance students’ employability through mentoring and skill based training.
- To educate and train the future professionals to face various agricultural challenges due to global changing scenario.
- To discover and improve new technologies for stakeholders based on integrated approach.
PEO, PO and PSO
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The graduates of will be able to
- PEO1: To provide a sound theoretical knowledge in engineering principles applied to agriculture.
- PEO2: To develop leadership qualities with responsibilities to provide ethical and technical solutions in Agricultural Engineering.
- PEO3: To Identification of bottlenecks in agriculture specific sectors to develop a sustainable Agricultural Engineering practice.
- PEO4: To maximal utilization of resources which are minimal and develop state of the art technologies in Agricultural Engineering.
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.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
The students will demonstrate the abilities
- PSO1: Survey, scrutinize, design and develop agriculture systems to promote a sustainable agriculture with high yield with less utilization of resources.
- PSO2: Execute innovation and excellence in Agricultural Engineering problem solving and design in global and societal contexts.
- PSO3: Commit to lifelong learning and professional development in the Agricultural Engineering field to stay updated in technology, research topics and contemporary issues.
- PSO4: Understand the fundamentals of Agricultural Engineering in commercial contexts and in expediting Irrigation projects.
Advisory Committee
Department Program Advisory Committee (DPAC)
| SNo | Member | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.P.Venkatachalam | Professor & Dean, Department of Agricultural Engineering |
| 2 | Dr.T.Senthilkumar | Principal Scientist ( Farm Machinery and Power), ICAR, Regional centre, Coimbatore |
| 3. | Dr.V.Dineshkumar | Scientist, Dairy Technology, IVRI, |
| 3 | Mr.P.Sellamuthu | Director General, IIEM |
| 4 | Dr.V.Shanmugam., | Dean,SMS |
| 5 | Dr. K. Vidhya,. | Professor, Dept of Civil Engg |
| 6 | Dr. S. Umamaheswari, | Professor, Dept of EEE |
Members of the Board of Studies
| SNo | Name of the BoS Member | Address | BoS Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. K. R. Kalphana Associate Professor and Head | Department of Agricultural Engineering Mahendra Engineering College Mallasamudram, Namakkal – 637503 hodagri@mahendra.info | Board Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. C. Meiaraj Professor | Department of Civil Engineering Government College of Technology Coimbatore – 641004 | University Nominee |
| 3 | Dr. T. Senthilkumar Principal Scientist | ICAR – Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Regional Centre Coimbatore – 641007 Email: thasekumar@gmail.com Ph: +91-9842955606 | Subject Expert |
| 4 | Dr. R. Murugesan Managing Director | Roots Irrigation Private Limited 55F, Vilankurichi Road, Coimbatore Email: ceo@rootsirrigation.com | Industry Expert |
| 5 | Mr. K. Karthik Ram CEO | M/s Ramkumar Industries 57, Vellaikinar Road Coimbatore – 641029 Email: rki1969@gmail.com | Industry Expert |
| 6 | Dr. P. Venkatachalam Director | Former Dean, TNAU Visiting Professor Nandha Engineering College, Erode Email: pvenkat55@yahoo.co.uk | Academic Expert |
| 7 | Dr. K. Vidhya Professor and Head | Department of Civil Engineering Mahendra Engineering College Mallasamudram, Namakkal – 637503 Email: hodcivil@mahendra.info | Allied Department |
| 8 | Dr. V. Dhineshkumar Associate Professor and Head | Department of Food Technology Mahendra Engineering College Mallasamudram, Namakkal – 637503 Email: hodfd@mahendra.info Ph: +91-8072145428 | Allied Department |
| 9 | Dr. V. Poonguzhali Associate Professor | Department of Agricultural Engineering Mahendra Engineering College Mallasamudram, Namakkal – 637503 | Internal Senior Faculty |
| 10 | Er. N. Mukilan Assistant Professor | Nandha Engineering College, Erode Email: mukilannatesan18@gmail.com Ph: +91-9600439784 | Alumnus |
| 11 | Deepak | Final Year Agricultural Engineering Mahendra Engineering College | Student |
Board of Studies Meeting
Bio energy laboratory
Major Equipment
- KVIC Biogas Plant Model
- Deenabandhu Biogas Plant Model
- Solar Water Heater
- Solar Water Distillation
- Solar Dryer
- Solar Water Pump
- Wind Mill Model
- Hot Air Oven
- Muffle Furnace
Capabilities
- Understanding of working principle of Solar water heater, Solar tunnel dryer, Hot air oven and Muffle furnace
- Understanding of components and working principles of Biogas plants through KVIC model and Deenabandhu model
Utilization
- Bio energy Laboratory for third year Agricultural Engineering Students
Laboratory In-charges
- Dr.T.Kiruthika
Farm Power and Machinery Laboratory
Major Equipment
- Tractor
- Power tiller
- Disc Plough
- Cultivator
- Seed Drill
- Knapsack Sprayer
- Mower
- Weeder
- Power Sprayer
- Rotavator
- Screw Auger
- Ridger
- Bund Former
Capabilities
- Identification of components of tractor, their maintenance and study of safety aspects while operating the tractor and power tiller
- Identification, operation, maintenance and study of Primary and secondary tillage equipments
- Identification, operation, maintenance and study of sowing equipments
- Identification, operation, maintenance and study of Intercultural equipments
- Identification, operation, maintenance and study of Plant protection equipments
- Identification, operation, maintenance and study of harvesting equipments
Utilization
- Agricultural Engineering practices laboratory for first year students
- Operation maintenance of farm machinery laboratory for third year students
- Testing and management of farm machinery for final year students
Laboratory In-charges
- B.Kailashkumar
- Dr.V.Poonguzhali
Post Harvest Engineering Laboratory
Major Equipment
- Angle of Repose Apparatus- Round Type
- Angle of Repose Apparatus- L Type
- Fluidized Bed Dryer
- Porosity Apparatus
- Coefficient of Friction Apparatus
- Bucket Elevator
- Screw Conveyor
- Rubber Roll Sheller
- Hot Air Oven
- Grain Moisture Meter
- Bucket elevator
- Groundnut Decorticator
- Maize Sheller
Capabilities
- Understanding the working principles of coefficient of friction, angle of repose, digital moisture meter and porosity apparatus.
- Understanding the working principles of Groundnut decorticator, Paddy thresher and Paddy winnower
- Understanding the working principles of grain dryers and Shellers
Utilization
- Post harvest technology laboratory for second year students
- Food and Dairy engineering laboratory for third year students
Laboratory In-charges
- Mr.S.Anand
Agricultural Engineering Practices Laboratory
Major Equipment
- Meteorological instruments
- Automatic Weather station
- Soil EC, Ph, and TDS meter
- Digital Soil moisture meter
- Tensiometer
- Seed growth Germinator
- Drip and Sprinkler setup with all features
Capabilities
- To understand the concepts and working principles of Meteorological instruments, Automatic weather station, soil parameters and Modern Irrigation equipments
Utilization
- Agricultural Engineering practices laboratory for first year students
Laboratory In-charges
- Mrs.C.N.S.Swathi
Strength of Materials Laboratory
Major Equipment
- UTM of minimum 400 KN
- Torsion testing machine for steel rods
- Izod impact testing machine
- Charpy/Izod impact testing machine
- Hardness testing machine Rockwell and Brinnel
- Beam deflection test apparatus
- Extensometer
Capabilities
- Demonstrating the basic principles in the area of strength and mechanics of materials and structural analysis to the undergraduate students through a series of experiments
Utilization
- Strength of materials laboratory for second year students
Surveying Laboratory
Major Equipment
- Total station
- Theodolite
- Leveling instruments
- Plane table
- Pocket stereoscope
- Prism square
- Optical square
- Prismatic compass
- GPS
- Dumpy level
Capabilities
- To find out the Cross section, Longitudinal section, length, height, angle and location of agricultural land.
- To draw the Contour mapping of agricultural field
Utilization
- Surveying laboratory for second year students
Fluid mechanics and hydraulics Laboratory
Major Equipment
- Rotometer
- Venturimeter and Orifice meter
- Flow through variable duct area – Bernoulli‟s Experiment
- Flow through Orifice, Mouthpiece and Notches
- Centrifugal pumps
- Gear pump
- Submersible pump
- Reciprocating pump
- Pelton wheel turbine
- Francis turbine
Capabilities
- To understand the concepts and working principles of pipes, pumps and turbines.
- To calculate the efficiency of various Pumps and turbines
Utilization
- Fluid mechanics and hydraulics laboratory for second year students
Food and Dairy Engineering Laboratory
Major Equipment
- Auto clave
- Laminar flow chamber
- Cream Separator
- Hot air oven
- Hand refractometer
- Dessicator
- Soxhlet apparatus
- Kjeldahl Apparatus
- Microwave oven
- Spectrophotometer
- Butter Churner
Capabilities
- Understanding the components and working principle of various food and dairy equipments
Utilization
- Food and Dairy engineering laboratory for third year students
Laboratory In-charges
- Mrs.C.N.S.Swathi
Other laboratories
Design and drawing of agricultural equipments, machineries and structures
- CAD for Agricultural Machinery
Agricultural practices
- Crop husbandry Laboratory
| S.NO | NAME OF THE FACULTY | DESIGNATION | QUALIFICATION |
| 1 | Dr. K R Kalphana | Professor & HOD | Ph.D |
| 2 | Mr.C.Vasanthakumar | Asst.Professor | M.E |
| 3 | Mrs. C N S Swathi | Asst.Professor | M.Sc |
| 4 | Mr. S Anand | Asst.Professor | M.Sc |
| 5. | Mr.A. Kamalahasan | Asst.Professor | M.E |
| 6. | Dr. T Kiruthika | Asst.Professor | Ph.D |
| 7. | Mr.V.Prabakaran | Asst.Professor | M.E |
| 8. | Ms. R.Ranjani | Asst.Professor | M.E |
| 9. | Mrs. S.Sumathi | Asst.Professor | M.E |
| S.NO | NAME OF THE FACULTY | No. of research publication |
| 1 | Dr. K R Kalphana | 13 |
| 2 | Mr. S Anand | 01 |
| 4 | Dr. T Kiruthika | 16 |
| 5 | Ms. R.Ranjani | 01 |
S.No Name of the Supporting Staff Qualification Designation 1 G.Preethibhavi B.E (Agriculture Engineering) Lab technician 2. R.Subhashini B.Sc (Agriculture) Lab technician
Credentials of the Department
Research Grants & Funded Projects
- The Department received ₹14 lakhs from MSME for the project “Automated Seed Sowing Machine Using IoT.”
- A grant of ₹7,500 from TNSCST was awarded for the project “AI-Based App to Suggest Crop for Soil Category to Increase Agricultural Productivity.”
- Faculty and students have actively submitted innovative research proposals to funding agencies such as DST, TANSCST, MSME, and YUKTI.
Faculty Achievements & Professional Memberships
- Faculty members hold life memberships in prestigious professional bodies such as IE (I), IWA, ISTE, various technical chapters, and serve as members of the Anna University Syllabus Subcommittee for framing the Agricultural Engineering curriculum.
- The Department’s faculty have published 54 technical research papers in reputed journals and conferences.
- A dedicated NPTEL Local Chapter has been established to support students and faculty in completing NPTEL online certification courses.
Student Innovation & Skill Development
- Students have developed innovative models of agricultural systems under categories such as Heritage Farming, Kitchen Gardening, Integrated Farming, Watershed Management, Bio-Energy, and Dream Agriculture.
- Regular technical trainings, workshops, seminars, and industrial exposure programmes are conducted to enhance students’ technical competencies and professional abilities.
- All students undergo comprehensive skill development programmes covering soft skills, communication, aptitude, logical reasoning, group discussions, and technical interview preparation.
Internships & Industry Exposure
- Students have successfully completed internships in various government organizations, reputed private industries, and research institutions, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
- Agricultural Engineering students participated in industrial training at TAFE as part of their skill development programme, receiving exposure to advanced machinery and industrial operations.
Workshops & Expert Lectures
- A specialized workshop on Farm Tractors and Power Tillers was conducted by an ICAR Principal Scientist for 2nd- and 3rd-year students, offering hands-on technical knowledge.
- Weekly placement-oriented guest lectures are delivered by Dr. P. Venkatachalam, Retired Dean, TNAU, Coimbatore, helping students enhance their employability skills.
Achievements of Our Students & Alumni
Notable Alumni Accomplishments
- Ms. G. S. Divya Laxmi (Batch 2018), currently Senior Research Fellow (DST-INSPIRE) at VIT Vellore, was selected as one of the 11 Indian delegates for the 10th BRICS Young Scientist Forum, held in Brasília, Brazil (15–17 September 2025). She was also honored with the BRICS Young Scientist Award – 2025.
- Mr. K. Gowtham (Batch 2024) secured admission to the M.Tech programme in Water Resources Engineering at IIT Palakkad for the academic year 2025–2026.
Placement Success
- Several graduates have been appointed as Assistant Engineers in the Department of Agricultural Engineering, Government of Tamil Nadu, and as Sub-Inspectors in the Tamil Nadu Police Department.
- More than 15 alumni are successfully placed in leading national banking sectors.
Competition Achievements
- A student from Agricultural Engineering secured Third Prize with a cash award of ₹50,000 in the Women Hackathon – 2024, organized by TANCAM & KIT, Coimbatore.
MAHENDRA ALUMNI -BRICS YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD-2025
1.Congratulations to our Alumni !
- Our esteemed alumna, Ms. G. S. Divya Laxmi, completed her B.E. in Agricultural Engineering in 2018 at Mahendra Engineering College, Mallasamudram, Namakkal. She is currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow (DST-INSPIRE) at VIT, Vellore.We are proud to share that she was selected as one of the 11 delegates representing India at the prestigious 10th BRICS Young Scientist Forum held in Brasília, Brazil, from 15th to 17th September 2025. She was also honored with the BRICS Young Scientist Award – 2025 at this international forum.
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2.Our Student
- Mr. K. Gowtham, completed his B.E. in Agricultural Engineering in 2024 at Mahendra Engineering College, Mallasamudram, Namakkal. He has secured admission to the M.Tech programme in Water Resources Engineering at IIT Palakkad for the academic year 2025–2026.
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3.Placed Students
- Our distinguished alumni are serving in esteemed positions across various sectors. Several graduates have been appointed as Assistant Engineers in the Department of Agricultural Engineering, Government of Tamil Nadu, and as Sub-Inspectors in the Tamil Nadu Police Department. Additionally, more than 15 of our alumni are successfully placed in reputed banking sectors
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4.Women Hackathon winners
- Our Agricultural Engineering student won the third prize, receiving a cash award of Rs50,000, in the Women Hackathon – 2024, organized by TANCAM & KIT, Coimbatore,
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- Our students explain the project model in front of founder and chairman Thiru.Pongalur N. Palanisamy, Mr. P.M. Ravikumar, Director, Dassault Systems, and Mr. V. Thirugnanam, President, CODISSIA, Coimbatore.
5.Skill Development Training in TAFE
- Our Agricultural Engineering students visited TAFE for industrial training as part of their skill development programme. This hands-on training provided them with valuable industry exposure and practical learning experience.
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Workshop
- A specialized workshop on farm tractors and power tillers was conducted by an ICAR Principal Scientist for our 2nd- and 3rd-year Agricultural Engineering students, providing them with valuable technical knowledge and hands-on exposure.
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Students Activities
Soilless cultivation
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Agro Innovation
Soilless cultivation in Hydroponics
| SNo | Date | Course Content | Resource Person |
| 1. | 05.04.2024 , 12.04.2024 , 19.04.2024,26.04.2024 & 03.05.2024 | Seed Testing and Quality Regulation | Dr.P.VENKATACHALAM Director (R&E), MIT College of Agricultural Technology, Musiri And Former Dean and Professor Tamilnadu Agricultural University |
| 2. | 02.02.2024 , 09.02.2024, 16.02.2024,23.02.2024 & 08.03.2024 | Drone Application for Plants | Mr.A.Kesavan Chief Executive Officer, Quantanics Techserv PVT Ltd, Madurai -625016 |
Academic year: 2021-22 (ODD Semester 2021-22)
| S.No | Date(s) of the Event | Type of Event | Name of the Event | Resource Person Name &Designation |
| 1. | 9.10.2021 | Seminar | “Advanced Technology in Farm Mechanization – India” | Dr. T. SENTHILKUMAR Principal Scientist (Farm Machinery and Power) ICAR – Central Institute of Agri Engg, Regional Centre, Coimbatore. |
| 2. | 12.10.2021 | Webinar | “Career opportunities for agricultural engineers” | Dr. M.M.PRAGALYAASHREE,M.Tech PhD Assistant professor, Food processing Technology, Karunya Institute of Science and Technology Coimbatore |
| 3. | 11.11.2021 | Webinar | “The importance of hydraulics structures for society” | Mrs. K.KAVITHA RANI Assistant exrecutive Engineer PWD/Water resource Department ,Salem . |
| 4. | 6.10.2021 | Guest lecture | “Agricultural engineering – past, present and future” | Dr.P.VENKATACHALAM Director (R&E), MIT College of Agricultural Technology, Musiri And Former Dean and Professor Tamilnadu Agricultural University |
| 5. | 21.10.2021 | International lecture | “Applications of Novel and Emerging Non-thermal Processing Technologies” | DR. KATHIRAVAN Krishnamurthy, PhD Clinical Assistant professor Department of Food Science and Nutrition Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, United States . |
| 6. | 30.11.2021 | NIT / IIT Lecture Series | “Advancements, new challenging and novelty about the harvesting equipment” | Dr. P. SATHIYA Professor Department of production Engineering National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappali |
| 7. | 23.10.2021 | Mails | “Placement awareness in agriculture engineering” | Mr. R.GUNASEELAN Alumni (2014-2018) |
| 8. | 29.10.2021 | Mails | “Recent trends in micro irrigation system” | Er. A.ARIVANANTHAN, District Manager, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd, |
Programmes Organized During EVEN Semester 2021-22
| S.No | Date(s) of the Event | Type of Event | Name of the Event | Resource Person Name &Designation |
| 1 | 02.02.2022 | Webinar | Agri engineering start-ups – “The big Opportunity, Challenge and the Thrill” | RAJKUMAR ARUMUGAM, Founder & Director, Renaaissance Power Products Private limited, Coimbaore. |
| 2 | 18.03.2022 | MAILS | Career Guidance of Agriculture Technology for Agriculture Engineer | Mr. NirmalKaliannan Agtech Engineer Digiteinfotech Pvt Ltd Bangalore 8870880787 Nirmal.kaliannan@digite.com |
| 3 | 22.03.2022 | Guest lecture | Advanced technologies for manufacturing plant based dairy alternative. | Mr.SureshChander C.R. New Product Development and Applications Team Head, Arboreal Bioinnovations |
| 4 | 28.03.2022 | NIT / IIT Lecture Series | Ocean Engineering: An Introductory Overview | Dr.SrineashVijaya Kumar Room No:142, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai – 400076. |
| 5 | 29.03.2022 | Webinar | Agri Engineering Startups“ Energy saving opportunity in Domestic and Agri based equipments by using Solar power plant”. | Mr. Sivakumar. S Petroleum Conservation Research Association, Southern Region office, BSNL building Tower – 2, Ground Floor, No. 16, Greams road, Chennai – 600006 |
| 6 | 30.03.2022 | MAILS | Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Skills in Agriculture Sector | Mr. K. Sasikumar Lecturer Department of Agricultural Technology, Thiyagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem. 7402757517 sasikumar.agricultureengineer@gmail.com |
| 7 | 22.04.2022 | Webinar | World Earth Day 2022 – Invest in our planet | Dr. S. Chandran Associate Professor Department of Civil Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai . |
| 8 | 06.05.2022 | Webinar | Information Technology Application in Farm Mechanization | Mr. Ramesh Kumar Sahni Scientist (Farm Machinery & Power) ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal Research Scholar at Washington university, WA, USA |
Programmes Organized During ODD Semester 2022-23
| S.No | Date(s) of the Event | Type of Event | Name of the Event | Resource Person Name &Designation |
| 1 | 12.10.2022 | Webinar | Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Awareness | Dr.R.Marshal Scientiest, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), New Delhi -110003 |
| 2 | 09.11.2022 | Webinar | Better Agriculture Nation Using Neotric Technology | Er. Prithiya, Managing Director, Galwin Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620 02 |
| 3 | 28.12.2022 | Webinar | Energy Saving Opportunities in Agriculture and Career Development for The Engineering Students | Dr.KR.Ramela, Principal Ultra College Of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, Tamilnadu-625104 |
| 4 | 10.11.2022 | IIC-Webinar | New Generation Start-Up Business Model | Mr.A.Kesavan Chief Executive Officer, Quantanics Techserv PVT Ltd, Madurai -625016 |
| 5 | 06.12,2022 | IIC-Webinar | My Story – Motivational Session. | Dr. P.Venkatachalamn Retired Professor from Tamil Nadu Agricutural University, Coimbatore |
| 6 | 19.11.2022 | Guest Lecture | Innovation in Testing of Agricultural and Post Harvest Machinery | Dr.T.Senthil Kumar Director,Farm Machinerry and Power Engineering, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers, New Delhi |
| 7 | 30.09.2022 | International Lectures | Bring out the Best in Yourself Always | Dr.Chithra Karunakaran, Science Manager, Canadian Light Source, Canada |
| 8 | 24.11.2022 | IIT/NIT Lectures | Design aspects for shafts and Couplings” | Dr. Sathiya P, The Head of the Department & Professor Department of Production Engineering National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu – 620015. INDIA |
| 9 | 29.12.2022 | Alumni Lectures | MAILS on Career After Agriculture Engineering | Mr. N MUKILAN Assistant Professor Department of Agriculture Engineering, Nandha Engineering College Perundurai. |
| 10 | 31.12.2022 | Alumni Lectures | Entrepreneurship Opportunities after Agriculture Engineering | Ms SRIVIDHYA A P Business Analyst at Smartedge Solutions, Hyderabad, Telangana. 7904052357 |
Programmes Organized During ODD Semester 2023-24
| S.No | Date(s) of the Event | Type of Event | Name of the Event | Resource Person Name &Designation |
| 1. | 05.06.2023 | Webinar | World Environment Day | Mr.V.Prabakaran, Environmental Activist, Poovulagin Narbargal (NGO), Expert Committee Member in Tamil Nadu State Planning Commisssion. |
| 2 | 17.08.2023 | Webinar | Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Hilly Region | Er.Blessay V A. ARS, Scientist, Land And Water Management Engineering, ICAR – Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Regional Centre, Ooty – 643004 |
| 3 | 15.09.2023 | International Webinar | Advanced Processing Technologies in Food Valorization | Dr.Mahesh Sivakumar, Engineering Services Manager, Professional Agrologist, University of Manitoba, Canada |
| 4 | 12.10.2023 | IIT-Lecture | Innovations in AI Enabled Drones and Robots for Agriculture | Dr.Rajendra Machavaram, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, IIT, Kharagpur – 721302 |
| 5 | 20.11.2023 | IIC-Webinar | My Story – Motivational Session By Successful Innovators | Dr.N.K.Prabakaran, Professor, Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore -641003 |
| 6 | 21.09.2023 | Alumni Lectures | Career Exploration in Agricultural Engineering | Mr. Ashwin Jacinth Paul Associate II State Street Bank Bangalore |
| 7 | 16.10.2023 | Alumni Lectures | Contemporary Challenges in Agricultural and Aiding Technologies | Gayan Saravanan Design Engineer Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, Madhaavaram High Road, Moolakadai, Perambur, Chennai – 600011 |
Programmes Organized During EVEN Semester 2024-25
| S.No | Date(s) of the Event | Type of Event | Name of the Event | Resource Person Name &Designation |
| 1. | 14.03.2025 | Seminar | Agro-Industrial Entrepreneurship: Bridging Technology and Farming | Er. M.Gowtham Kumar Managing Director DIGISCL Corporation Bangalore, |
| 2 | 05.03.2025 – 07.03.2025 | IIC Calendar Activity | Field/Exposure Visit to Incubation Unit – Organic Farm, Chithode. | Mr.P.Senthilkumar Organic Farm Trainer, Naandi Foundation, 2665+297,Guindy Industrial Estate, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy,Chennai – 600032 |
| 3 | 03.06.2025 | IIC Self-Driven Activity | The Nutrition Power of Millets in Modern Health Challenges” Healthy Millets Meal Box | Dr. Andrew K. Nagarajan, Executive Chef, CJ Pallazzio, Salem |
| 4 | 04.04.2025 | International Lectures | Advanced Technologies and Opportunities in Agricultural Engineering | Dr.K.C.Arun, MBBS District Designated Officer Food Safety Department, Namakkal. |
| 5 | 04.04.2025 | International Lectures | Advanced Technologies and Opportunities in Agricultural Engineering | Dr. Chithra Karunakaran Science Manager Canadian Light Source Canada |
| 6 | 09.05.2025 | Alumni Lectures | Navigating the Agri Tech Landscape A Career Roadmap for Agriculture Engineers | Nirmal Kaliannan (Batch 2016 -2020) Project and Customer Success Engineer Digital Infotech Pvt Ltd AgWise – Smart Farming Solutions, Bangalore |
Academic year: 2021-22 (ODD Semester 2021-22)
| S.No | Date(s) of the Event | Type of Event | Name of the Event | Resource Person Name &Designation |
| 1. | 9.10.2021 | Seminar | “Advanced Technology in Farm Mechanization – India” | Dr. T. SENTHILKUMAR Principal Scientist (Farm Machinery and Power) ICAR – Central Institute of Agri Engg, Regional Centre, Coimbatore. |
| 2. | 12.10.2021 | Webinar | “Career opportunities for agricultural engineers” | Dr. M.M.PRAGALYAASHREE,M.Tech PhD Assistant professor, Food processing Technology, Karunya Institute of Science and Technology Coimbatore |
| 3. | 11.11.2021 | Webinar | “The importance of hydraulics structures for society” | Mrs. K.KAVITHA RANI Assistant exrecutive Engineer PWD/Water resource Department ,Salem . |
| 4. | 6.10.2021 | Guest lecture | “Agricultural engineering – past, present and future” | Dr.P.VENKATACHALAM Director (R&E), MIT College of Agricultural Technology, Musiri And Former Dean and Professor Tamilnadu Agricultural University |
| 5. | 21.10.2021 | International lecture | “Applications of Novel and Emerging Non-thermal Processing Technologies” | DR. KATHIRAVAN Krishnamurthy, PhD Clinical Assistant professor Department of Food Science and Nutrition Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, United States . |
| 6. | 30.11.2021 | NIT / IIT Lecture Series | “Advancements, new challenging and novelty about the harvesting equipment” | Dr. P. SATHIYA Professor Department of production Engineering National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappali |
| 7. | 23.10.2021 | Mails | “Placement awareness in agriculture engineering” | Mr. R.GUNASEELAN Alumni (2014-2018) |
| 8. | 29.10.2021 | Mails | “Recent trends in micro irrigation system” | Er. A.ARIVANANTHAN, District Manager, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd, |
RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY WORK
- Automated Seed Sowing Machine Using Internet of Things (Ref. No. IDEATN009373). Funded by MSME 14 LAKHS
- AI Based Crop Suggesting Land App : To Increase Agriculture Productivity” Funded by TNSCST
UG-R-2022
&
UG-R-2024
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 | ESCORTS Ltd, | Tractor and implements | Technical Training | Opportunities are provided to the students Internship, Training, Project works and Research for the Agriculture professional student |
| 2 | IMTI | Irrigation and Watershed management | Technical training | Students and faculties are trained in Irrigation and Watershed management |
Patent published in KAPILA
- Design Of IoT-Driven System For Identify Leaf Infection and Soil Property Prediction Using Deep Learning Technique.
- Design System of Iot Driven Crop Suggestion Based On Soil Series And Soil Classification Using Machine Learning
- Machine Learning-Based Decision Support System For Sustainable Agriculture Practices
- Machine Learning driven IoT System for Autonomous Farming and Precision Irrigation Using Satellite and Drone Imagery”
- Deep Learning Based DenseNet with Regularized Extreme Learning for Rice Plant Disease Detection and Classification
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous),
Salem- Thiruchengode Highway, Mahendhirapuri,
Mallasamudram,
Namakkal-637503,
E-Mail: hodagri@mahendra.info
