Mechatronics Engineering
About the Department
The department of Mechatronics Engineering was established in the year 1999, offering B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering. The department has well developed laboratory infrastructure which bridges the gap between industry and academia. It also provides consultancy services to the industries. The department regularly invites people from the industry to interact with the faculty and students to update them with the current know how’s and also to make them understand the needs of various Industries. To prepare industry ready engineers of future, the department has a right blend of faculty members having expertise in Mechanical, Electronics and Mechatronics engineering.
From the HOD’s Desk
Dr. M. Saravana Mohan,
Associate Professor & Head
In the world of miniaturization, the concept of specialization in engineering is slowly disappearing and the industry needs engineers having a clear comprehension of Mechanical, Electronics and Computing. The discipline of Mechatronics engineering has evolved to meet the very high dynamic requirements of industries and our graduates are having all the necessary attributes expected not only by the industry but also in the research and development. Since Mechatronics engineering is relatively a new discipline in India, the industry and academia started recognizing the importance of Mechatronics engineers. In a nutshell, the future is only with Mechatronics and there will be no engineering without Mechatronics. We are very proud of producing the engineers of the future and helping rewrite the definition of engineering.
Vision
To achieve excel in academic and industrial automation research and innovative product development driven by mechatronics systems.
Mission
- Impart the right blend of knowledge and skills to students and enable them to apply it in real life situations.
- Motivate the students towards interdisciplinary research to cater to the local and global needs.
- Achieve innovation in developing industrial products with social responsibility.
Dr. M. Saravana Mohan
Associate Professor & HoD
He has taken initiatives to support students in their entrepreneurial ventures. He is skilled in creating social relationships, teaching strategies for success and increased integration for student community. He is passionate in agriculture and travelling. Good listener of orators. Fond of playing Basketball and cricket. Follower of fitness motivators.
Dr. S. A. Pasupathy
Professor
- Completed his PhD from University of Reading, UK with a full funding from European Union.
- He has been continuously working with various ministries, premier institutions, research organizations and Industries.
- As a principal investigator he has completed two major projects on development of Autonomous mobile robotic platform agriculture and Established PCB prototyping labs with a funding of 90 and 15 lakhs respectively.
- He has established a Kumaraguru Center for AI and Robotics with funding from MeitY and supporting fund from Robert Bosch (BSGW).
- As this center is a commercial center, he has completed 5 projects funded by various industry problems by applying AI and automation.
- He is also serving as a Governing council member of Scientific and Industrial Testing And Research Centre (Si’Tarc), Coimbatore. He is a executive committee member of Fluid power society of India (FPSI) Coimbatore chapter.
- He is serving a as Technical consultant and advisor of Insight Corporation and served as a Chief technical Consultant of Swaminathan enterprises.
- Also serving as Project Review and Steering group member of Last mile Vehicle(ALIVE) Project of IIIT Delhi, Tulip project of CDAC-Kolkatta. He is also closely working with various defense organizations (DPSUs). He has filed over 10 patents.
Dr. K. Akila
Associate Professor
Dr. K. Akila received the B.E degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj university and M.E degree in Applied Electronics from Anna University, Chennai. She completed her doctoral research programme in 2017 under Anna University, Chennai in the faculty of Information and Communication Engineering. She is currently working as Associate Professor in the department of Mechatronics Engineering, Kumaraguru College of Technology. She has over 15 years of teaching experience and 10 years of research experience. She had published 12 papers in scopus indexed journals. Her current research interests include Medical image processing, Robotics and Machine Vision.
Dr. B. Sabitha
Assistant Professor III
Dr. B. Sabitha has 15 years of teaching experience. Her area of reseacrh was in the field of MEMS. She has published 12 scopus indexed journal paper. She has conducted various national workshop.She also delivered many guest lectures in leading engineering college.She recieve Best teacher award “Engal Asan “in 2018 and the “Best in teaching” award in 2020 on teachers day. She developed Sensor and Instrumentation and Electronic Devices Laboratory .She also has guided interdisciplinary students project.
Mr. A. Ramkumar
Assistant Professor II
Dr. A. Ramkumar is an energetic and enthusiastic teaching professional who has more than 11 years of teaching experience. He is currently pursuing his doctorate in robotics and in charge of the robotics laboratory. He is also coordinating the photography club of KCT. He is also a part of an NGO, working in environmental protection and conservation. He is a passionate cyclist and invests his free time in organic farming.
Mr. T. Suresh
Assistant Professor II
Mr. T. Suresh is working as an Assistant professor – II in Department of Mechatronics Engineering, He has 10 years of academic experience in KCT and 3 years of industrial experience in the field of auto components manufacturing sector. He is actively involved in various additional academic/ administrative activities like NBA coordinator, Department Exam Coordinator, Fluid Power Laboratory incharge, auditor in internal audits, etc. He is currently doing research in the field of optimisation in Micro electrical discharge machining process.
Mr. R. Raffik
Assistant Professor II
- Mr. R. Raffik completed his B.E. (Mechatronics Engineering), and M.E. (Mechatronics Engineering) from Anna University, Chennai.
- He has 11 years of teaching experience. His area of specialization includes Industrial Automation, Programmable Logic Controllers, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Robotics, and Mechanics of Solids.
- He is pursuing Ph. D. in the field of Reconfigurable Robotics under Anna University, Chennai. He has published 10 WOS-indexed journals, and 25 Scopus-indexed journals related to Industrial Automation, Robotics, and other domains.
- He filed 5 Indian patents, and 2 design patents and presented more than 10 papers in national and international conferences.
- He got the best paper awards and won prizes in technical competitions.
- He completed more than 20 MOOC courses and he attained All India Ranks (8th & 9th rank) and Gold Medal in Manufacturing Systems Technology, Engineering Graphics, and Automation in Manufacturing NPTEL courses.
- He is currently working as an Assistant Professor (Gr-II) in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore.
Mr. R. Saravanan
Assistant Professor II
Mr. R. Saravanan completed his B.E. (Mechatronics Engineering) and M.E. (CAD / CAM) from Anna University, Chennai.
He has almost 9 yrs of teaching experience. His area of specialization includes CAD/CAM, Composite materials, Manufacturing Technology, Hydraulics and Pneumatics and Engineering Mechanics. He is currently pursuing Ph.D. in the field of Natural Composites. He has published papers related to Mechanical Sciences and is currently working as the Assistant Professor (Gr – I) in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Kumaraguru College of Technology.
Mr. K. Murugesan
Assistant Professor II
Mr. K. Murugesan received his B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) , M.E. (Production Engineering) from Anna University, Regional centre Coimbatore. He has 7 years of experience in teaching. His area of specialization includes Theory of Machines, Manufacturing Technology and Design of Machine Elements. He is currently pursuing Ph.D in the field of Composites. He has published 5 journals in the field of Extrusion, UAV and Automation. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor (Gr-I) in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering. He is a life member of Society for Failure Analysis.
Mr. J. Sivaguru
Assistant Professor II
Mr. Sivaguru J, Master of Engineering in Engineering Design
Pursuing Ph.D. in the upcoming field of “Condition Monitoring using Artificial Intelligence”
Research publication: Published 4 research papers and 2 Conference Proceedings
Industrial Experience: Mr. Sivaguru J has 6 years of industrial experience in various fields. Started his carrier as Maintenance Engineer at Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar and Industries Ltd at Uttar Pradesh. Later moved to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre /Indian Space Research Organisation to complete his training. Joined NIIST/CSIR lab at Thiruvananthapuram as Project Assistant Grade-II (Equivalent to JRF) after completion of training at ISRO. Also worked as Engineer – Proposals at Tecpro Systems ltd, Chennai where he was responsible for the Preliminary Design of Belt conveyors and other Material Handling Equipment.
Competitive Exams: Cleared GATE 2012 with 86 percentile score and got stipend for studying his masters from MHRD for two years.
Teaching: Strongly believes that the chapters students are learning today is going to save lots of raw materials, energy, and effort in the future. His assessment is oriented in that direction. Doing industrial consultancy works to stay updated.
Mr. P. Magudapathi
Assistant Professor I
- Mr. P. Magudapathi completed his B.E. (Mechatronics Engineering), and M.E. (CAD/CAM) from Anna University, Chennai.
- He has 10 years of teaching experience. His areas of specializations are Manufacturing Technology, CAD/CAM, Automation, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, and Machine Design.
- He has published more than 5 papers in Scopus-indexed journals related to Mechatronics, Automations. He is actively involved to NGOs, Farmers Federations.
- He is currently working as an Assistant Professor (Gr-I) in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore.
UG – B.E. Mechatronics Engineering – 4 Years (accredited by NBA)
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES(PEOs)
The Program Educational Objectives of Mechatronics Engineering Undergraduate Program are to prepare the students:
- To develop innovative and sustainable products with multidisciplinary Engineering expertise.
- Solve intricate engineering problems by identifying the crux from the mechatronics engineering fundamentals and engage in lifelong learning in their profession.
- To work or pursue higher education in multicultural, multilingual and multinational environment with competent oral and written communication.
- To lead and contribute in a team entrusted with professional, social and ethical responsibilities.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES(POs)
Graduates of the Mechatronics Engineering Undergraduate Program should have the ability to:
- PO1: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- PO2: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- PO3: 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.
- PO4: 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.
- PO5: 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.
- PO6: 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.
- PO7: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
- PO8: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
- PO9: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- PO10: 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.
- PO11: 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.
- PO12: 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.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES(PSOs)
Graduates of the Mechatronics Engineering Undergraduate Program will have the ability to:
- PSO1: Design and develop Mechatronics systems to solve the complex engineering problem by integrating electronics, mechanical and computing systems.
- PSO2: To analyze and provide solution for the real time engineering problems related to instrumentation, control, automation, and robotics.
NBA Accreditation
Granted provisional accreditation for three years for the period 2019 – 2022
- Conducted AICTE Sponsored STTP on “Recent Advances in Industrial Automation and Robotics” in February 2021.
- Conducted Anna University Sponsored FDP on “Mechatronics System Design” in June 2021.
- ISRO Sponsored One day seminar on “Recent Advancements in remote sensing image processing” in April 2013.
- MHRD & IIT-Bombay Sponsored E-Yantra Lab Set-up established in the year 2016-2017.
- Five Days Workshop on “Interfacing of real time field devices with NI-DAQ and LABVIEW” in association with National Instruments. Bangalore in the year 2014-2015.
- Five Days Workshop on “Mechatronics System Design using LabVIEW” in association with National Instruments. Bangalore in the year 2016-2017.
- Conducted Three Days Hands on training on “Industrial Automation” in the year 2016-2017.
- Inaugurated “NAO – Humanoid Robot facility” in Robotics Laboratory in the year 2015-2016.
- Signed MOUs with Industries such as Spark Drives & Automation, Optimaheat Technologies, Synetic Automation, VISTA Engineering Solutions, Unitek Hydraulics etc.,
- Conducted FESTO-Product exhibition in Association with FESTO, Bangalore.
- Established 24 X 7 Project lab facility to facilitate the students and faculties to convert the innovative ideas into the products.
- Conducted Certification course on “UAV in autonomous mode – Fabrication and testing” in the year 2017-2018.
- Conducted Three Days Workshop on “Sixth Sense & I-Senso Robotics” organized jointly by ARK Technosolutions, Robokart in Association with– Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT-Madras, Chennai.
- International Robotics Certification Program (IRCP) – 2016 was conducted in the robotics laboratory on 25th August 2016.
Mr. Pietro Valdatri, Professor of Robotics and Autonomous Systems, University of Leeds visited mechatronics department as part of international collaboration on 15th September 2016.
Mr.Graeme Harris, Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch visited Mechatronics department as a part of international collaboration.
Lab Equipment Details
| Sl. No. | Name of the Laboratory | Area (in Sq.m.) | Lab Equipment (Amount in Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Instrumentation Laboratory |
75.60 | 34,89,491.00 |
| 2. | Robotics Laboratory |
109.20 | 45,86,096.00 |
| 3. | Onboard Computing and Cybernetics Laboratory |
68.30 | 12,48,475.00 |
| 4. | Fluid Power Laboratory |
134.30 | 67,06,884.00 |
| 5. | Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory |
68.30 | 41,94,478.00 |
| 6. | Industrial Automation and Simulation Laboratory |
144.20 | 37,32,934.00 |
| 7. | Project Laboratory |
95.30 | 2,85,266.00 |
| Total | Rs. 2,42,43,624.00 | ||
Research and Development Grants
| S.No. | Names of the Faculty-Consultants | Title of the corporate training program | Date | Agency seeking training with contact details | Revenue generated (amount in rupees) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. M. Saravana Mohan | Travel grant from AICTE to attend International conference at Bulgaria. | 26/07/2019 | AICTE, New Delhi-110070 | Rs..1,33,000 |
| 2 | Dr. K. Akila | Grant- for conduct of Short Term Training Programme (STTP) under AQIS) | 10/08/2020 | Faculty Development Cell, AICTE, New Delhi-110070 |
Rs. 3,02,000 |
| 3 | Mr. R. Raffik | Seed Fund Grant for “Reconfigurable End-effector for Industrial Robots” | 30/10/2021 | Kumaraguru College of Technology | Rs. 2,50,000 |
Research/Consultancy
| Project Title | Funding Agency |
|---|---|
| Engineering of Gimbal System for Seeker Head | DRDL, Hyderabad |
| Development of Autonomous Multipurpose Agricultural Robotic platform | Centre of development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur and Birsa Agricultural University Ranchi |
| Design of debarring fixture for injection molding component | Bluefin Industries Private Limited, Coimbatore |
| Carton Box plotting work station | Fine Automation, Ganapathy, Coimbatore |
| Circuit design for LED driver | Arm Technologies , Ganapathy, Coimbatore |
| Metallurgy Laboratory, Wear testing | Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| Design of Hydraulics – fixture for bearing Assembly | Fine Automation, Ganapathy, Coimbatore |
| KCT-EZON – Research and testing of the Three axis Solar Tracking system | EZON Energy Solutions, Coimbatore |
| Development of an IoT based solar power output monitoring and control unit | EZON Energy Solutions, Coimbatore |
| A Doctor To Be (ADTB) | DST MeiTY |
| Travel grant from AICTE to attend International conference at Bulgaria. | AICTE, New Delhi |
| Design of debarring fixture for injection moulding component | Bluefin Industries Private Limited, Coimbatore |
| Automatic Wiring Harness Quality Control” | Baluns Technologies, Bangalore |
| ARM Technologies, Coimbatore | Automation of Sanitizer Dispenser |
| Academic Year | No of students eligible for placement | No of students placed | No.of students entrepreneur in engineering | No.of students Higher studies | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 – 2021 | 66 | 37 | 4 | 6 | 71.21 |
| 2019 – 2020 | 74 | 43 | 4 | 6 | 71.62 |
| 2018 – 2019 | 68 | 44 | 8 | 7 | 86.76 |
- MoU was signed with University of Birmingham (UoB)
- MoU was signed with SHLOKLABS, Tidel Park,Coimbatore
- MoU was signed with MJP Enterprise – Coimbatore
- MoU was signed with SPARK Drives and Automation, Coimbatore
- MoU was signed with Optimaheat Technologies,Paramakudi
- MoU was signed with VISTA Engineering Solutions Inc California based company
- Research collaboration with Curtin University
- MoU was signed with UNITEK HYDRAULICS Coimbatore.
- MoU signed with Leeds university UK