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About the Department
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has been functioning since 1988, from the very beginning of Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College. Since its establishment, the department has consistently upheld a strong commitment to academic excellence, delivering quality technical education, and nurturing competent mechanical engineers.
Mechanical Engineering is one of the core branches of engineering that drives innovation and industrial development. It plays a vital role in the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of machines, energy systems, automobiles, aerospace components, robotics, and industrial equipment. From power plants to production industries, mechanical engineers are the backbone of modern infrastructure and technological advancement.
The department is strengthened by a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members, many of whom hold Ph.D. degrees and actively contribute to research. The faculty members actively engage in research and constantly publish papers in International and National Journals.
The department has state-of-the art facilities for various laboratories, department library and classrooms to support e-learning. Our department regularly organizes technical workshops for the faculty members to expose them to emerging areas. Guest lectures and industrial visits are periodically arranged for the students to supplement their curriculum .B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by National Board of Accreditation reflecting the department’s commitment to maintaining high academic standards and industry relevance.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is committed to transforming students into competent, industry-ready professionals through structured academic training, practical exposure, and continuous skill development.Our graduates are well placed in manufacturing industries, automotive companies, energy sectors, design firms, and IT-enabled engineering services, with many pursuing higher studies in reputed institutions.
The department has research projects funded by ISRO – VSSC, Coir Board (Central Coir Research Institute), and AnabondPvt Ltd for conducting research in Design and Analysis of Collapsible Mandrel System for Solid Propellant Casting, Development of coir Processing Machinery and Development of Laser Holographic Interferometry System.
Department of Mechanical Engineering at Dr.M.G.R Research Institute offers courses both at undergraduate and graduate levels. The department also offers Doctoral Programs in the field of Mechanical engineering.
Programs Offered
Under Graduate
Post Graduate
Research (Ph.D)
Vision
To educate, nurture and motivate the upcoming Engineering professionals with moral and ethical values to become a committed punctilious Engineers to the Nation.
Mission
- M1: Providing quality education through well-structured curricula supplemented with practical training, guest lectures by eminent professionals, field visits to leading industries and also in- plant training.
- M2: Enhancing skills through faculty development programmes.
- M3: Providing ambience for innovative projects and extra-curricular activities
- M4: Equipping the department with contemporary infra-structure and the state of art R&D centre to cater to the needs of research scholars and industries
- M5: Providing training to students in emerging areas like robotics and CAD/CAM.
- M6: Nurturing students having creative ideas to adopt innovative projects which can be subsequently commercialized.
- Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- Design/development of solutions: 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.
- Conduct investigations of complex problems: 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.
- Modern tool usage: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.
- The engineer and society: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.
- Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
- Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
- Individual and team work:Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multi-disciplinary settings.
- Communication: 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.
- Project management and finance: 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 multi-disciplinary environments.
- Life-long learning: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.
- Achieve excellence in Product Design, Thermal and Manufacturing systems by acquiring knowledge in Mathematics and Basic sciences.
- Gain Knowledge and Technical skill in the Emerging Technologies in tune with Industry 4.0 and exposure to Manufacturing industries through internships and Industrial projects.
- Ability to create; develop new products through creativity & Innovation and to become technocrats and entrepreneur.
- Apply Interdisciplinary knowledge and skill to analyze and solve Engineering problem and will fit into any Industry.
- Graduates will learn and utilize the basics of science and Mechanical Engineering knowledge to excel in their Industrial, Academic, Research and entrepreneurship career.
- Graduates will contribute to the society as technically educated, ethical and responsible citizens with proven expertise.
- Graduates will fulfill their goals with thrive to pursue lifelong learning with creativity and innovation.
Dr. A.MANOJBABU
M.E. Ph.D.,
Professor and Head
HoD's Desk
A Message
“Greetings and Best Wishes”
I take this opportunity to welcome you all, to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Dr.M.G.R Educational Research Institute; Chennai.
Our department is committed to providing high-quality technical education through a well-structured, industry-aligned curriculum, fostering research excellence, and preparing students to contribute significantly in sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, defense aerospace, energy, robotics, and sustainable technologies.
We are proud of our well-established infrastructure, including advanced laboratories in Manufacturing, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics,CAD/CAM, Additive manufacturing, Robotics, Automation, and Material Testing. These facilities provide hands-on training and experiential learning that bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and industrial practice.
Our team of highly qualified and dedicated faculty members actively engage in teaching, research, consultancy, and professional development. The department promotes research in thrust areas such as Advanced Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Systems, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Smart Manufacturing, and Electric Vehicles. Students are encouraged to participate in research projects, technical competitions, and conferences to cultivate innovation and critical thinking.
To enhance employability and professional competence, we emphasize internships, in-plant training, industry visits, value-added certification courses, and skill development programs. Through strong industry–institute collaboration and structured placement training, we prepare our students to excel in core industries, higher education, research, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Our mission is to nurture technically proficient, ethically responsible, and socially conscious mechanical engineers capable of contributing meaningfully to industrial development and sustainable growth.
I invite you to explore the opportunities offered by our department and be a part of a journey toward engineering excellence.
Research & Development
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is carrying out research work at Master’s and Doctorate level. Many students, at UG, PG and PhD level, use these facilities to do their final year and pre-final year project work.
The following facilities are available at various labs of our department for doing Research & projects. A nominal price has been fixed for the utilization of these facilities for carrying out research projects.
- Twelve numbers of computer with internet facility.
- LCD projector with display screen for presentation and discussion.
- Five numbers of mould plate for composite manufacturing.
- Setup for making natural/synthetic fiber composites through Hand Laying technique.
- Engine Management System facility with AVL Exhaust Gas Analyzer and AVL Smoke Meter.
- Vibration and Noise Analyzer with LABVIEW software.
- FFT Analyzer
- Bio Diesel plant system
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