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The Department of Mechatronics Engineering was established in the year of 2016. At present, the department offers B.E. Mechatronics and doctoral studies. The department aims at producing talented Mechatronics engineering specialists who cater to the needs of the relevant industries. The faculty members in the department are doing research projects from major funding agencies such as DST, UGC, CVRDE and AICTE. With publications and patents in allied domains, the faculty is equipped with world class skills. The department has full-fledged laboratories to carry out research and consultancy projects in the Mechatronics engineering field. State-of-the art facilities in the laboratories encourage students to carry out research in the areas of Robotics and Automation, Sensors, Internet of Things (IoT), Thermal Management in Engineering Applications and drones.

Programmes Offered

 

B.E. Mechatronics

Mechatronics Engineering is an interdisciplinary program that combines mechanical, electrical, electronics, computer, and control engineering to design and develop advanced systems and technologies. The program equips students with knowledge in robotics, automation, sensor integration, and intelligent control systems. It emphasizes hands-on learning through projects, labs, and real-world applications. Graduates are prepared to innovate in areas such as industrial automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, and IoT, addressing the needs of modern industries in the era of Industry 4.0 and beyond.

 

Ph.D:

The Department of Mechatronics is a Recognised Research Centre of Anna University, Chennai.

The Ph.D. programme in Mechatronics Engineering offers a dynamic research environment to explore cutting-edge advancements at the intersection of mechanical engineering, electronics, and intelligent systems. This program focuses on areas such as robotics, automation, IoT, optimization algorithms, control systems, autonomous systems, drone technologies and AI-driven mechatronic solutions. Candidates are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary research to address real-world challenges in industries like healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, and automotive. With access to state-of-the-art laboratories and expert faculty guidance, the programme fosters innovation and prepares researchers for impactful careers in academia, and industry.

Insights

Number of Students

253

Faculty

11

Patent

07

Laboratories

07

Publications

167

Projects

06

People

Research

Highlights

Events

Students

Notable Alumni

S.No Date of Visits Year Place of Visit Total No. of Students
1 15-11-2024 2024 TaeguTec India Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru 55
2 27-09-2023 2023 Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Museum, Kodaikanal 55
3 06-04-2023 2023 Gedee Car Museum, Coimbatore 52
4 23-06-2022 2022 Indian Space Research Organization, Mahendragiri 53
5 20-05-2022 2022 Bi Metal bearings Private Limited, Coimbatore 55
6 29-04-2022 2022 Carborundum Universal Limited 61
7 30.09. 2019, 01.10.2019 2019 TaeguTec India Pvt. Ltd. and Festo India Pvt. Ltd. 50
8 05.04.2019 2019 Keltron Lighting Division, Kozhikode 51
9 22.03.2019 2019 Bimetal Bearings, Coimbatore 46
10 09.03.2018 2018 Parker Hannifin India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai 48
11 07.10.2017 2017 NATRIP, Sriperumbudur 52
12 07.09.2017, 08.09.2017 2017 Festo India Pvt. Ltd. and Ace Designer, Bangalore 58
13 13.04.2017 2017 ISRO, Trivandrum 60
14 06.04.2017 2017 Kerala Electricals & Allied Engg. Co Ltd, Kerala 50
15 10.03.2017 2017 Kerala Solvents Extractions Ltd, Kerala 54
S.No Name of the Event Academic Year Name of the Speaker Designation
1 Guest Lecture 2024 - 2025 Dr Ramesh Professor,  Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Trichy
2 Startup Meet 2024 - 2025 Mr Jayasooriya   Director, Indian Operations, Sherpa Engineering Limited, France
3 Department Visit 2024 - 2025 Mr Vishal   CEO, Ctrl+P Private Limited
4 Department Visit 2024 - 2025 Mr Sundara Ganesh   Head Manufacturing - Medical Devices, Auro Lab
5 Department Visit 2024 - 2025 Mr Sylvain Auvray   Addverb Technologies, Singapore
6 Department Visit 2024 - 2025 Mr Rajeshwar Gade Addverb Technologies, Greater, Noida
7 Meet on Drone RPTO Establishment 2024 - 2025 Mr Kannan Chinnaswamy   Head of Centre of Excellence, Garuda Aerospace, Chennai
8 Opportunities in Drones 2024 - 2025 Mr B Jeya Prasanna   Remote Pilot Instructor, Aerosquad Private Limited
9 Drone Club Inauguration 2024 - 2025 Mr Madhan BalaKrishnan   Vimanna Aerospace Technologies, Chennai
10 Alumni Meet 2024 - 2025 Ms. Dhivya S Software Engineer at Capgemini Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

Dr. G. Kumaraguruparan
Professor & Head
Email: hodmect [at] tce [dot] edu
Phone: +91 452 2482430
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Department of Mechatronics,
Thiagarajar College of Engineering,
Madurai – 625015