Academic Department

Mechanical Engineering

A flagship B.Tech programme, established in 2006, producing globally competent mechanical engineers through rigorous fundamentals, hands-on labs and Kerala’s only Daikin Centre of Excellence for HVAC training.

Established in 2006

B.Tech Programme, 60 Seats

NBA Accredited till 2026

Daikin Centre of Excellence

Advisory Committee

The department’s Advisory Committee brings together academia, industry and alumni to review curriculum relevance and department direction. Members from the most recent meeting (8 December 2025) include:

NameDesignation / Affiliation
Dr. S. Kanmani SubbuAssociate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Palakkad
Sooraj VishnuSenior Engineer, APTIV Connection Systems
K. K. KunjumonDirector TCC & PTA Representative
Praveen K. M.Assistant Dean, Chinmaya Viswavidyapeeth
Rohith KAlumni Member
Ajay SanthoshAlumni Member

The committee also includes management representatives, the Principal and the HOD (Mechanical Engineering Department), though specific names for these standing roles were not listed in the current meeting summary. Records for advisory committee meetings from 2020-21 through 2021-22 exist as downloadable PDFs on the official page.

Key Highlights

  • Industry Readiness: Strengthening fundamentals, design thinking, documentation, and soft skills to prepare students for global needs.
  • Project-Based Learning: Encouraging simple, interest-driven projects from early years, integrating AI, ML, IoT, and fostering communication, ethics, and safety awareness.
  • Innovative Pedagogy: Hands-on projects, open-ended labs, innovation labs with manufacturing and simulation facilities, and strong reporting practices to build communication skills.
  • Alumni Insights: Emphasis on industry visits, collaborations with nearby industries, software skills, and work ethics for career success.
  • Research & Higher Studies: Addressing challenges in M.Tech admissions, introducing advanced topics in manufacturing, promoting research through seed funding, collaborations with IITs/NITs/CSIR, and converting student projects into papers and patents.
  • Placement & Industry Connect: Organizing industry–academia conclaves, encouraging internships, and leveraging alumni platforms for career opportunities.Outcome

The meeting reinforced the department’s commitment to project-based learning, industry collaboration, and research-driven education, ensuring that students graduate with strong fundamentals, practical exposure, and the skills required to thrive in a global environment.

Advisory Committee 2021-22

The academic advisory council meeting for the year 2021- 22 was conducted on May 5th, 2022. The expert panel comprised Dr Biju N.(Professor, School of Engineering, CUSAT) Mr Roni Francis (Scientist, NPOL) Mr Anudas (Director, Cadillac Automation) Mr Saji Joseph (Director, DynaMEC Systems) and Mr Manoj Kumar (General Manager, Aptive Connection Systems India Pvt Ltd). Management representatives, the Principal,  HOD (Mechanical engineering department), and an Alumni also graced the occasion with their presence. The discussions were carried out on various improvement prospects of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum and all the suggestions were critically analysed.