Vidya Academy of Science & Technology
A unit of Vidya International Charitable Trust
Accredited by NAAC with "B++" grade
Mechanical Engineering
Phone / Email
04885287751
04885287752
mehod@vidyaacademy.ac.in
About Us
Since the inception of Vidya Academy of Science & Technology, Thrissur in the year 2003, the Mechanical Engineering Department started functioning. This oldest and the largest department aims at imparting high-quality education in Mechanical Engineering through practical and theoretical training. The department is well set to create and maintain an environment which will facilitate the effective teaching-learning process for the faculty and students, thus moulding smart and dynamic mechanical engineering graduates who will shoulder real-life engineering problems by applying practical and theoretical knowledge along with various management tools and professional ethics. Started with an intake strength of 60 students, and now it is 90 with two batches. The department has 18 faculty members, and 6 supporting staff in the workshops and labs. Six faculty members are with Doctoral degree from reputed institutes and Two are pursuing it. One lab staff member is with B. Tech degree. In addition to the Central Workshop, the department has Eight laboratories which are full-fledged and equipped for conducting advanced experiments also. Every year, the department comes up with innovative and useful projects done by the students, a few of which have won awards from various professional bodies. The two prestigious projects from ISRO and SERB successfully completed. As part of the annual technical festival ‘Techfest’, the students exhibit the latest technological developments in various fields and improve their industry readiness as soon as they complete their graduation. Good number of faculty members are resource persons in various sectors, councillors and consultants. The students undergo regular industrial visits and internships. Apart from the regular course content, Add On courses in British English language, Additive Manufacturing, software like Autodesk Autocad, Inventor, Fusion 360, Ansys etc are also extended to the students. Online courses through ASAP in AI/ML, Soft skills, coding etc are also provided to the students. The release of department magazine annually - MEK’D-, is unique. Commendable performances of students in the university examinations, achievements in research and higher education, entrepreneurship, employment in various government and non-government sector, deserves special mention.
HOD
Dr. Rakesh Hari
Ph.D
Professor & HoD
04885287751 Ext : 279
Previous Experience :- 9 years of teaching experience, 5 years of research experience and 1 year of Industrial experience.
Areas of Interest :- Heat Transfer, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics
Vision and Mission
Vision
To be a centre of excellence in mechanical engineering, producing innovative, ethical engineers who deliver sustainable solutions to real-world challenges.
Mission
M1: Deliver a strong theoretical and practical foundation in mechanical engineering using modern tools and methods.
M2: Promote research, innovation, and entrepreneurship for sustainable engineering solutions.
M3: Cultivate ethical, socially responsible engineers committed to lifelong learning.
PEOs, POs & PSOs
PEOs, POs and PSOs
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- PEO-1: Apply core engineering and mechanical engineering knowledge to solve complex problems in industry, research, or higher studies.
- PEO-2: Drive innovation and sustainable engineering practices through research and entrepreneurship.
- PEO-3: Practice their profession ethically and responsibly while continuously upgrading their skills.
Program Outcomes (POs)
Engineering Graduates will be able to:
- PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop 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. (WK1 to WK4)
- 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. (WK5)
- 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. (WK8).
- 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. (WK2 and WK6)
- 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. (WK1, WK5, and WK7).
- PO7: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)
- 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. (WK8)
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
- PSO-1: Design and analyse mechanical systems using mechanics, materials, and CAD/CAE/FEM tools.
- PSO-2: Apply thermal, manufacturing, and energy engineering principles to develop efficient, sustainable solutions.
- PSO-3: Apply engineering management practices to optimize industrial systems and processes
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Infrastructure
Department Library
Department Library houses 600 volumes in more than 100 titles in a spacious room. The titles cover the entire areas of mechanical engineering including emerging technologies. The books contributed by students, faculty and publishers, and are issued to the students and faculties on demand.
Seminar Hall
The department seminar hall can accommodate a maximum of 200 students. This seminar hall is being utilized for student seminars, project presentation, department association activities/seminars, farewell functions, conferences, invited talks etc.
Tutorial Room
Department has enough tutorial rooms to conduct tutorial classes & elective classes.
Department Counseling Room
Department holds a unique counseling centre. Every faculty receives counseling training at the time of joining. Three faculties deputed for each class. The counseling session for students is carried out in the counseling room.
Thermal Lab
The objective of this lab is to provide exhaustive knowledge in various concepts and applications of Thermal Engineering. The lab is well-equipped and enables students to understand the experimental methods on Thermal Energies in various Heat and Mass Transfer systems and Engines, to demonstrate and analyze their operational procedures. The Heat Engines lab provides a lot of opportunities for the students to study different types of IC engines and to do investigative experiments and innovative projects. The performance test, heat balance test, the retardation test and emission test can be carried in a variety of IC engines like petrol/diesel/biodiesel fueled with single/double / multi-cylinder engines with modern mechanical loading devices. Heat and Mass Transfer Lab provides knowledge and opportunity to conduct various experiments regarding the heat transfer through solids, fluids and analysis of convection, conduction and radiation in one and two dimensional steady and unsteady systems. Heat and mass transfer lab includes Dynamics Lab, where the experimental analysis of Dynamics of Vibrations can be performed through various types of equipment like free and forced vibration apparatus, whirling of shaft apparatus and Gyroscope. The lab also contains a number of models of various types of engines, cut section models, charts and specifications of various thermal engineering applications and various student projects.
Production Lab
In this lab, the students are given an exposure to various basic production processes taking place in the industry such as metal cutting and turning. They are given hands-on training in the most commonly used machines and equipment in the production field. The students are also made acquainted with the latest production techniques and production machinery used in industries of late.
Fluid Mechanics Lab
Experiments like calibration of various flow measuring devices, measurements of characteristics of flow through pipes, orifices and various notches fixed in channels, Raynolds experiments etc, are conducted in this section. Students are exposed to technical aspects of Hydraulic turbines such as Kaplan turbine, Francis turbine and Pelton Wheel and pumps such as Centrifugal pump, Reciprocating pump, Gear pump, Hydraulic ram etc besides doing experiments to analyse the performance characteristics in this section.
Heat Transfer Lab
Mechanical engineers often deal with heat, which is an excellent working substance. Hence heat transfer lab is included in the curriculum. This lab makes the students understand the basics of heat transfer. It gives hands-on training to students for handling various heat flow controlling and measuring devices.
Metrology and Instrumentation Lab
This lab enables the students to get trained in Calibration and Use of different measuring instruments. By the completion of this lab, the student will have a comprehensive knowledge of uncertainties involved in any measurement.
CAD/CAM and Robotics Lab
In this era of computerization, CAD-CAM lab offers a platform with all the necessary infrastructure where students get an exposure to various software and programming tools applied in mechanical engineering. It also makes them proficient in areas such as computer-aided drawing, simulation, modelling and computerized machine operation, robotics, numerical controlled machines and additive manufacturing using 3D printing.
Software available
1) Autodesk AutoCAD 2019 2) Autodesk Inventor Professional 2019 3) Autodesk FUSION 360
4) ANSYS 16.0 5) CNC Train 6) Sci Lab 7) LATEX 8) SketchUp 9) Autodesk Revit 2018
Research Lab
The mechanical department encourages its faculty members to continuously improve their academic qualification and teaching skills. The department has a research lab with work stations of configurations capable of performing high-speed computations. 25 user license of ANSYS has been recently added as analysis software for the faculty and students who pursue their research. Equipment like solar water heaters, catalytic converters, data loggers, Digital gas analyzers, etc have been installed.
BOSCH LAB
VAST and Bosch Ltd signed the Memorandum of Understanding to set up a lab in the Mechanical Engineering Department with the objective of preparing students for industry-oriented learning through Bosch automotive training programs with the assessment. This lab was inaugurated on 21st October 2016. Bosch Ltd. has Automotive Service Solutions (AS) as a part of Automotive Aftermarket business division in India to provide complete service solution for automotive workshops by offering latest workshop/Diagnostic equipment’s and giving excellent service and training support. Apart from contributing to develop the student’s skills and knowledge in advanced automotive systems and services by various training and joint certification programs through Bosch training centres and Joint certification training setup at Institutions across India, this MoU provides students to Know more on advanced automotive systems, attend Guest Lectures, Seminars from Bosch professional trainers/experts, Motivate students to work on real-time projects with industry and thus help students to meet the auto industry expectations.
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Funded Projects
SERB grants project worth 30 lacs to Vidya Prof. (Dr.) Sooraj Prabha
Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, has sanctioned a research project titled “Determination of energy and momentum accommodation coefficients for a pressure driven flow in a rarefied medium using molecular dynamics” to Dr. Sooraj K. Prabha, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering, in the College. The total cost of the project as sanctioned by SERB is Rs. 2960040/-. An amount of Rs. 1384950/- has been granted under Capital (Non-recurring) head and an amount of Rs.1575090/- under General (Recurring) head. The Project is to be completed within a total duration of 36 months and it is under the scheme Early Research Career Award.
VICT felicitates ISRO-RESPOND project team
It was a historic moment in the journey of Vidya in quest of excellence when the ISRO-RESPOND project team in Vidya submitted its final project report to ISRO authorities. It should have made every member of Vidya family proud of Vidya. To celebrate this memorable moment the VICT organised an online programme on 22 May 2021 to felicitate the project team members. An impressive array of celebrities participated in the programme and offered their felicitations. The project was the first of its kind in Vidya, and the institute was proud of it. Vidya has always been committed to its vision and mission that includes the promotion of quality research on the campus.
Activities
- ME faculty member completes FDP on Advances in Materials Science and Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Applications
- ME faculty member successfully completes the prestigious Train the Trainer (TTT) program under JCC in association with Bosch Limited
- ME Dept conducts Alumni Connect Program: From Campus to Canada
- ME student sets academic benchmark with a flawless 10 SGPA in S2 B.Tech exams
- Historic hat-trick of ME student Adityan with third consecutive state wrestling championship and national-level representation
- ME faculty member secures Topper Elite certification in NPTEL Engineering Thermodynamics
- ME faculty member completes Advanced Training in Autodesk Fusion Manufacturing
- ME Dept conducts Technical Session on Basics of IPR and Patents
- ME Dept hosts alumni interaction session on competitive exam preparation (GATE)
- ME Dept conducts FDP on Sustainable Engineering and Decarbonization Strategies for Net Zero
- ME Dept hosts seminar on Entrepreneurship and IPR
- Faculty members and students of ME Dept contribute to international research in sustainable composites
- Elite Gold distinction awarded to ME faculty member in NPTEL Programme
- ME faculty member completes prestigious AICTE ATAL FDP
- ME Dept conducts one-day workshop on Vehicle On-Board Diagnosis, in association with IEI and BOSCH-VIDYA JCP
- ME Dept hosts Hands-on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Workshop for final year students
- Industrial Visit for ME S4 students to Wonderla, Kochi
- First anniversary celebration of BOSCH-VIDYA Joint Certification Program
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Achievements
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Achieving Carbon Neutrality Strategies for InstitutionsVidya faculty member shares expertise as a resource person on “Achieving Carbon Neutrality Strategies for Institutions” -
representation in the national wrestling arenaHistoric hat-trick of ME student Adityan with third consecutive state wrestling championship and representation in the national wrestling... -
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10 SGPA in the S2 B.Tech examinationsME student sets the ultimate academic benchmark with a flawless 10 SGPA in the S2 B.Tech examinations -
Cultio Agri-tech startup by Adam Gil Christ Joy'Cultio Agri-tech' startup by mechanical student Adam Gil Christ Joy selected with a startup grand of Rs 10 lakhs by Raftaar Agri Business... -
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Patent has been granted to Mr Jinto A JHearty congratulations to Mr Jinto A J (Adjunct Faculty - ME Dept and Vidya alumnus) on receiving patent -
Faculty member selected as member of Board of StudiesME faculty member selected as member of Board of Studies in KTU -
ME Faculty appointed as Handling EditorME Faculty Member appointed as Handling Editor for SAE International -
ME Students' project 'PLASTIFILAMENTIZER'PLASTIFILAMENTIZER', a device that facilitates save the earth by recycling plastic water bottles into 3D printer filament, has become a... -
Track Mower RobotGrass cutting can be just a finger touch away ! ME students' "Track Mower Robot" captures media headlines -
Presents paper in International ConferenceDr Bhavin K Bharath (Asst Prof, ME Dept) presented a paper titled "A Novel Hybrid Nanolubricant for Spark Ignition Engine Application :... -
Second prize in Intercollegiate Library Debate ContestVidya students have not only excelled in academics but are also equally competent at the extra-curricular activities . Vimala College... -
Students build Bitsy Wagon to plug potholes on the roadPothole repairs continue to be a major maintenance problem for many highway agencies. -
ME students develop Smart WindowsME students develop Smart Windows to convert window light into electricity, The architects of the smart window are S8 ME students -
ME faculty member authors a chapter on carbon emissionsDr Sooraj K Prabha (Asso Prof, ME Dept) has authored the second chapter titled "Carbon Emissions - Recent Trends and Shift in Policies in... -
MED faculty members publish paper in Elsevier's journalThe paper titled "Remedial measures for the spring-in effect in L angled FRP composites" authored by Dr Sooraj K Prabha (Asso Prof, ME... -
Best paper award for ME student's paperThe paper titled "Constant Torque Compliant Mechanism for Rehabilitation Devices" and authored by Adarsh P A, Aswin S, Aswin V S and Edwin... -
SERB grants project worth 30 lakhs to VidyaScience and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, has sanctioned a research project titled... -
Vidya gets ISRO project worth 13.14 lakhsThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has sanctioned an amount of Rs.13.14 lakhs for carrying out a project titled "Prediction of... -
BOSCH-VIDYA Joint Certification ProgramThe BOSCH-Vidya Joint Certification Program was inaugurated and the lab was established at Vidya Academy of Science & Technology on October...
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