About the Department
Automobile Engineering covers the entire gambit of vehicle development from the design stage to the manufacture, maintenance and service of automobiles. With this in mind, the Department of Automobile Engineering was established in 2003 to train the students in the area of automobile engineering. As an automobile engineering graduate you will be qualified to work in the development (manufacturing, design and analysis), priming of work, fabrication and observation of the functionality of vehicles for street and rail.
Vision
We at Automobile Engineering envision and constantly strive to provide an excellent academic institute which would offer need based academic program for students and members of the faculties to inherit professional competence along with human dignity and values to serve the society at large.
Mission
To impart the quality education in the field of Automobile Engineering on par with current industrial industry practices and thereby delivers industry ready graduates with high level of competence. To undergo practical training and to organize regular industrial visits for betterment of students and this may enlighten their carrier growth. The department provides vital knowledge and expertise in the field of automobile engineering and also it creates numerous job opportunities in automobile Industrial sectors.
Academics
Under Graduate
The objective of this B.Tech program in Automobile Engineering is to give students a broad exposure in the design, development and testing of automobiles. Furthermore, the program trains them to meet the technological challenges and diverse needs of the industry and society in various areas of automobile engineering and equips them to excel in a truly competitive industry.
Post Graduate
The PG program has been introduced in collaboration with the HAN University of Applied Science, Netherlands. This course provides students with a good theoretical base, sound practical techniques and skills.It prepares them for specific development and design positions, meeting national and international requirements.
Research Focus
Research activities progress in the areas of alternative fuels, Engine systems, vehicle dynamics and new trends in engine design.
Advantage
Chennai the Detroit of India being a major hub of automobile manufacturing we are able to organize excellent inputs from industry. Hyundai, Ford, Ashok Leyland and Caterpillar have plants in the city.
| BOARD OF STUDIES | |
|---|---|
| Name | Designation |
| Dr.P.Naveenchandran, Professor & Head, Automobile Engg. | Chairman |
| Internal Members | |
| Dr.S.Elangovan, Proffessor, Aeronautical Engg | Member |
| Mr.C.Thamotharan, Asst. Prof, Automobile Engg | Member |
| Mr.C.Jagadeesh Vikram, Asst. Prof, Automobile Engg | Member |
| Mr.E.Raja, Asst. Prof, Automobile Engg | Member |
| External Members | |
| Mr.S.Radhakrrishnan, , Proffessor, Mechanical Engg, Vel Tech Engineering College | Member (Academic) |
| Mr.V.Vivekanand, Manager, TAFE India, Chennai | Member (Industrial) |
| Mr.Karthikeyan, Team Lead, Ford India, Chennai | Member (Industrial) |
Infrastructure
The practical classes for the students are held in the following laboratories: Engine Components Lab, Chassis Components Lab, Automotive Electrical Lab, Automotive Electronics Lab, Engine and Vehicle Testing Lab, Pollution Control Lab, Vehicle Maintenance Lab, Computation Lab, CAD Lab. Application for Engine and Chassis Design
Modern Equipment Available
- 11 Kw Vibro Meter Type Eddy Current Dynamometer For Engine Testing (to be purchased)
- Emission Measuring Equipment
- Micro-Processor & Micro Controller Training Kits for Automotive Electronics
- Computer-Aided Design and Analysis System
- Automotive Embedded System Softwares
- Automotive Electrical Test Bench
- Engine testing equipment
- Emission gas analyzer
| PROGRAMS OFFERED |
|---|
| Undergraduate Programmes (4 Years) |
| B.Tech. - Automobile Engineering |
| Postgraduate Programmes (2 Years) |
| M. Tech - Autotronics Engineering |
Awards and Achievements
Faculty Members
| Name of the Faculty | Awards | Professional bodies/agencies | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr.C.Thamotharan | Best Teacher Award | BIHER | 2014 |
| Mr.S.Vanangamudi | Best Performance on Role Play Award (FDP) | BIHER | 2013 |
| Mr.C.Thamotharan | Best Teacher Award | BIHER | 2013 |
| Mr.C.Thamotharan | Best Project Award | GIRI brothers Award | 1992 |
Students
- Abhisekh Saha of Final Year (2011-2015 Batch) -Won First prize in Crestech-2012 -Rapid Engine Assembly (Auto Hunt-12)
- IV Year Automobile Engineering Students (2011-2015 Batch) Won First prize in Inter-college Foot ball Competition-2014
- Prasun Banerjee (2012-2016 Batch) of Final Year won first prize in the event Spot Seminar in Crestech-2012
- Devar Manikandan Rajesh (2012-2016 Batch) of Final Year won a Young Presenter award in Crestech-2012
- Devar Manikandan Rajesh (2012-2016 Batch), member of Federation of motor sports club in India (FMSCI) got first prize in second level (apex racing) on 2011
- Devar Manikandan Rajesh (2012-2016 Batch), member of Federation of motor sports club in India (FMSCI) got third prize in national level (drag meet) on 2011
- Prasun Banerjee of final year (2012-2016 Batch) selected as Job Scrutineer in Federation of motor sports club in India (FMSCI) and participated as race official of more than 15 rally and track racing.
Events
| INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES | |
|---|---|
| Date | Events Details |
| 07-05-2019 | International Conference on Electric Mobility |
| 06-09-2018 | International Conference on Intelligent Transport Systems |
| NATIONAL CONFERENCES | |
|---|---|
| Date | Events Details |
| 13-11-2018 | National conference on Automotive Styling |
| 11-10-2018 | National conference on Automotive Painting |
| 10-04-2014 | National Conference on Mechanical, Automobile, Aeronautical and Mechatronics- (NCMAAM-14) |
| 26-03-2012 | National Conference on “Recent Trends on Automobile Engineering- (NCRTA-12)” |
| FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME | |
|---|---|
| Date | Events Details |
| 13-12-2018 | Faculty Development Programme on Vehicle Design principles |
| 25-10-2018 | Faculty Development Programme on Automotive Aerodynamics |
| WORKSHOPS | |
|---|---|
| Date | Events Details |
| 09-04-2019 | Workshop on “Workshop on Wheel Alignment of Passenger Cars” |
| 06-02-2019 | Workshop on “Workshop on Diesel Pump Calibration Techniques” |
| 27-09-2018 | Workshop on “Workshop on Fault Diagnosis OBD-II Complaint Engines” |
| 17-08-2018 | Workshop on “Workshop on Road Safety” |
| 21-09-2012 | Workshop on “Hydraulic Applications in Automobile Engineering” |
| 23-09-2011 | Workshop on “Effective driving Methodology and Road Safety” |
| INDUSTRIAL VISIT | |
|---|---|
| Date | Events Details |
| 26-02-2019 | Industrial visit to Hyundai India Pvt LTD - Irungaatukottai |
| 21-09-2017 | Industrial visit to Ashok Leyland Plant- Ennore |
| 07-09-2012 | A Industrial visit tour for students on "Delta Gears and Machine Equipments" |
| SEMINAR | |
|---|---|
| Date | Events Details |
| 27-11-2018 | Seminar on Exhaust Gas Recirculation and pollution Control |
| 01-11-2018 | Seminar on Nano materials for Automobile Engineers |
| 17-10-2018 | Seminar on Ergonomics in Design of Truck Cabins |
| 19-09-2018 | Seminar on Digital Traffic management |
| 29-08-2018 | Seminar on CRDI Engines |
| 07-08-2018 | Seminar on Compact Motors for Electric propulsion |
| 02nd, March 2015 | Seminar on Advanced Techniques in Product Simulation & Data Management |
| SYMPOSIUM | |
|---|---|
| Date | Events Details |
| 14th March 2014 | Technical Symposium on “Vozilo-14” |
| 27th March 2012 | Technical Symposium on “Propelz-12” |
| GUEST LECTURES | |
|---|---|
| Date | Events Details |
| 03-05-2019 | Guest Lecture on Hydro forming of Chassis” |
| 25-04-2019 | Guest lecture on body Control Modules” |
| 02-04-2019 | Guest Lecture on Fork Lifts” |
| 22-03-2019 | Guest Lecture on Antilock Braking Systems” |
| 07-03-2019 | Guest Lecture on Automated Manual Transmissions” |
| 20-02-2019 | Guest Lecture on Air Bags” |
| 22-01-2019 | Guest Lecture on Impact of Ignition Timing on Pollution” |
| 04-12-2018 | Guest Lecture on Clay Modeling” |
| 20-11-2018 | Guest Lecture on Active Suspension Systems” |
| 05-10-2018 | Guest Lecture on Lithium ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles” |
| 24-08-2018 | Guest Lecture on Class-A Surfacing using CATIA” |
| 02-03-2015 | Guest Lecture on “Advance Techniques in Product Simulation and Data Management” |
| 16-09-2015 | Guest Lecture on “Finite Element Analysis using Hyper works Products” |
| 03-09-2014 | Guest Lecture on Recent Trends on Internal Combustion Engine-An Industrial Approach |
| 12-02-2014 | Guest Lecture on Engineering Economics applied to Automobile Industries |
| 06-02-2014 | Guest Lecture on “Lean Manufacturing in Automobile Companies” |
| 17-09-2012 | Guest Lecture on “Solar and Renewable Energy in India” |
| 23-01-2012 | Guest Lecture on “Alternate fuels and Energy resources in India” |
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| Final Year - UG |
| Final Year - PG |