DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Academic Focus:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It encompasses a wide range of sub-disciplines and has applications in various industries. The academic focus of the Department of Mechanical Engineering typically includes the following areas:

Solid Mechanics: This field focuses on the study of the behavior of solid materials under different loading conditions. Students learn about concepts such as stress, strain, deformation, elasticity, and failure analysis. They also study the design of machine components and structures to ensure their strength and durability.

Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer: Thermodynamics deals with the study of energy and its transformations. Students learn about concepts such as energy conservation, work, heat, and power. Heat transfer involves the study of how heat is transferred between systems and how it affects the performance of engineering systems.

Fluid Mechanics: Fluid mechanics is the study of how fluids behave and interact with their surroundings. Students learn about fluid properties, fluid flow, pressure, viscosity, and the design of fluid flow systems such as pumps, turbines, and pipelines.

Manufacturing Processes: This area focuses on the techniques and processes involved in the production of mechanical components and systems. Students learn about various manufacturing methods such as casting, machining, welding, and forming. They also study computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies.

Dynamics and Control Systems: This field deals with the study of the motion and behavior of mechanical systems. Students learn about concepts such as kinematics, kinetics, vibration analysis, and control systems. They study how to model and control mechanical systems to achieve desired performance and stability.

Materials Science and Engineering: Materials science and engineering involves the study of the properties, behavior, and selection of materials for engineering applications. Students learn about different materials, their mechanical properties, material testing techniques, and material selection for specific applications.

Robotics and Automation: Robotics and automation focus on the design, control, and operation of robotic systems. Students learn about robot kinematics, dynamics, sensors, actuators, and control algorithms. They study how to design and program robots for various applications.

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Design: With the increasing emphasis on sustainability, this area focuses on the design and implementation of renewable energy systems and sustainable engineering practices. Students learn about renewable energy technologies, energy conversion, energy management, and environmental considerations.

These are some of the key academic areas that a Department of Mechanical Engineering focuses on. However, the specific curriculum and research areas are updated time to time as per the industry requirements.

Available Programmes:

• B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering

• M-Tech in Mechanical Engineering