Automobile Engineering

Overview

The Department of Automobile Engineering was started in the academic year 2013- 2014 with a sanctioned intake of 60 students. The department has dedicated and qualified faculty members. The primary focus of our curriculum is to provide technical knowledge to students, promote their problem-solving skills and render solutions for the real life automotive engineering problems. The Department offers Professional Electives, Industry- oriented and Open Elective courses for acquiring wide spectrum of interdisciplinary knowledge. The course contents are periodically updated in consultation with the experts from the industry considering the scientific and technological developments by Anna University. Students utilize the state of the art laboratory facilities for improving their skill sets in their areas of interest.

Programmes Offered

B.E. Automobile Engineering
Duration
4 years (Regular) / 3 years (Lateral Entry)
No. of Semesters
8 (Regular) / 6 (Lateral Entry)
No. of Seats
Total - 30 (NRI Approval Status - Yes, PIO/FN/GULF quota/OCI Approval Status - Yes)
Eligibility
+ 2 or Equivalent, as per Norms & guidelines of the Government of Tamil Nadu/Anna University and AICTE

Syllabus
Scope for Higher Studies
M.E/M.Tech./M.S./M.B.A.

Career Scope

Globalisation and incredible growth of automobile industry have resulted in numerous opportunities for Automobile Engineers not only in India but abroad as well. Qualified candidates with excellent communication skills are in much demand in reputed companies like Volvo, Ashok Leyland, Telco, Ford, Tata, Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Skoda, Audi, BMW, and Toyota. Automobile industry giants provide job opportunities to qualified engineers in their production plants. Several other private motor repair and maintenance service stations, automobile garages or workshops also offer job opportunities for qualified automobile engineers. State road transport corporations, private transport companies, insurance companies and motor vehicle departments are some more avenues.
Some of the job roles in the field of automobile engineering are listed below:
  • Road Transport Officer
  • Vehicle Inspector
  • Trainee in Automobile Engineering
  • Safety Engineering
  • Emissions Research
  • NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) Engineers
  • Performance Engineers
  • Vehicle Dynamics Controllers

Course Materials

S.No. Course Name Faculty Name URL for animated images/Videos
1 Introduction to renewable sources of energy Part 1 Dr.S.Sridhar https://youtu.be/cyywUE761io?feature=shared.com
2 Introduction to renewable sources of energy Part 2 Dr.S.Sridhar https://youtu.be/7e5C-74W_qk?feature=shared.com
3 Fundamentals of Vehicle Design Ms. Sathyashree https://youtu.be/18qynl9Mcyc?feature=shared.com
4 Design of Cylinder Dr. T. Manoharan https://youtu.be/sLg_7e-HsKc?feature=shared.com
5 Basic Thermodynamics Dr. M. Kannan https://youtu.be/eHgIoLPebgE?feature=shared.com
6 Flow through Pipes Part 1 Mr. T. Karthikprabhu https://youtu.be/PSgq0yjeYNs?feature=shared.com
7 Flow through Pipes Part 2 Mr. T. Karthikprabhu https://youtu.be/cqWly3rk4Uk?feature=sharedtd>
8 Flow through Pipes Part 3 Mr. T. Karthikprabhu https://youtu.be/YxplFv-OUjI?feature=shared.com
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Laboratory Manual

Power Point Presentation

S.No. Compiled By Power Point Presentation
1 Dr. Sridhar S Automotive Engines
2 Mr.Prabhakaran G Vehicle Dynamics
3 Mr.Gowtham R Mechanics of Machines
4 Mr. Rathish Kumar T Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 2
5 Mr. Stephen Livingston T Vehicle Body Engineering
6 Mr. Karthikprabhu T Two and Three Wheelers
7 Mr. Magesh E Automotive Chasis Component Design
8 Mr. Rathish Kumar T Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 1
Our Vision
To achieve Excellence in Automobile Engineering education by fostering academic excellence,innovation, and ethical integrity, sustainable, intelaligent, and advanced automotive solutions.
Our Mission
  1. Promote a culture of innovation, research, and entrepreneurship in emerging domains such as electric vehicles, hybrid technologies, autonomous systems, and smart mobility.
  2. Inculcate professional ethics, leadership qualities, and social responsibility to prepare engineers for global challenges.
  3. Strengthen industry–institute partnerships, internships, and collaborative projects to ensure learnersas industry-ready engineers.
  4. Provide outcome-based education and hands-on training in automobile engineering using modern tools, simulation platforms, and industry practices.

Dr. S.Sridhar

M.E., PhD.,
Professor and Head of the Department
Department of Automobile Engineering, RVS Technical Campus-Coimbatore,

Dr.S.Sridhar is the Professor and Head of the Department of Automobile Engineering, RVS Technical Campus-Coimbatore. He has more than 28 years of teaching experience. He has completed B.E in the year 1993 and M.E. in the year 1997. He obtained his Ph.D. degree under the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai in the year 2012. He has published many research papers in peer-reviewed international journals and national journals and conferences. He has organized many workshops, seminars and conferences for the benefit of students and faculty members
Department of Automobile Engineering, RVS Technical Campus-Coimbatore,


Dr.S.Sridhar is the Professor and Head of the Department of Automobile Engineering, RVS Technical Campus-Coimbatore. He has more than 28 years of teaching experience. He has completed B.E in the year 1993 and M.E. in the year 1997. He obtained his Ph.D. degree under the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai in the year 2012. He has published many research papers in peer-reviewed international journals and national journals and conferences. He has organized many workshops, seminars and conferences for the benefit of students and faculty members

DEPARTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC)

The Departmental Advisory Board is composed of members from eminent institutions as well as members from industry, Alumni and members of faculty of the department
S.NoName Designation
1 Dr.S.Vijayan Principal - Chairman
2 Dr.S.NarayanamoorthyVice Principal
3 Dr. S.Sridhar - Professor and Head of Automobile Department Co- Convener
4 Dr.K.Soorya Prakesh Assistant Professor AURC-CBE Academic Expert
5 Mr.C.Sridhar Centre Head, CADD Centre Karumathampatti & Tirupur Industrial Expert
6 Mr.Sathish Kumar S – Design Engineer at Valeo India Pvt Ltd Alumni
7 Mr.Pushpanathan G - PGET at ZF WABCO Alumni

BOARD OF STUDIES (BOS)

S.NoNameDesignation Position
1.Dr.S.VIJAYANPrincipalEx-officio Member
2.Dr. S. SridharProfessor & Head, Department of Automobile Engineering, RVS Technical Campus CoimbatoreChairman
3.Dr. M. SureshAssociate Professor Department of Robotics and Automation Engineering, PSG College of Technology, CoimbatoreExternal stakeholder (University representative)
4.Dr. K. AshokAssociate Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, Puducherry Technological University, PuducherryExternal stakeholder (University representative)
5.Dr.Padmanaban RAssociate Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering School of Engineering Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - CoimbatoreExternal (Subject Expert)
6.Dr.P.PonnusamyProfessor SMEC/Thermal and Energy Engineering Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore-632014External stakeholder (Subject Expert)
7.Mr. B. AnnaduraiProduction Manager Hi-Tech Drives S.F.No.446l I -A Athipalayam Road Ganapathy, Ganapathi, CoimbatoreExternal stakeholder (Industrial Expert)
8.Mr. K GnanaprakashService Engineer Anamaalais Toyota CoimbatoreExternal stakeholder (Alumni Member)
9.Dr. T. ManoharanAssociate ProfessorInternal stakeholder
10.Mr. T. Stephen LivingstonAssistant ProfessorInternal stakeholder
11.Mr. T. KarthikprabhuAssistant ProfessorInternal stakeholder
12.Mr. T. Rathish KumarAssistant ProfessorInternal stakeholder
13.Mr. R. GowthamAssistant ProfessorInternal stakeholder
14.Mr. G. PrabhakaranAssistant ProfessorInternal stakeholder
15.Mr. S. VijayarajAssistant ProfessorInternal stakeholder
16.Mr. E. MageshAssistant ProfessorInternal stakeholder

PEOs POs PSOs

PEO1: Excel in professional careers, research, and entrepreneurship within the automobile and allied engineering industries by applying strong technical and analytical skills.

PEO2: Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in multidisciplinary environments.

PEO3: Adapt to emerging technologies as EVs, autonomous systems, AI in mobility, sustainable design through continuous learning and upskilling.

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, 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 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 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 their limitations.

The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.

Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of 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, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice.

Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and multidisciplinary 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 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.

Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological change.

PSO1: Integrate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems to analyse, model, and design modern automotive components and vehicles.

PSO2: Demonstrate expertise in emerging automotive technologies such as electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and smart mobility solutions.

FACULTY MEMBERS

Dr.S.Sridhar
Professor & Head
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Dr.S.Sridhar
  • Professor & Head
  • M.E.,Ph.D.,
  • 30 Years
  • REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
Dr.T.Manoharan
Associate Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Dr.T.Manoharan
  • Associate Professor
  • M.E.,Ph.D.,
  • 14 Years
  • ENGINEERING DESIGN
Mr.T.Karthikprabhu
Assistant Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Mr.T.Karthikprabhu
  • Assistant Professor
  • M.E.,(Ph.D).,
  • 8 Years
  • THERMAL ENGINEERING
Mr.G.Prabhakaran
Assistant Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Mr.G.Prabhakaran
  • Assistant Professor
  • M.E.,
  • 8 Years
  • INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Mr.T.Rathish Kumar
Assistant Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Mr.T.Rathish Kumar
  • Assistant Professor
  • M.E.,(Ph.D).,
  • 5 Years
  • THERMAL ENGINEERING
Mr. B. Navaneethakrishnan
Assistant Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Mr. B. Navaneethakrishnan
  • Assistant Professor
  • B.E., M.E.,
  • 5 Years
Mr. C.K.Sivakumar
Assistant Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Mr. C.K.Sivakumar
  • Assistant Professor
  • M.E.,(Ph.D).,
  • 4 Years
  • ENERGY ENGINEERING
Mr.S.Vijayraj
Assistant Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Mr.S.Vijayraj
  • Assistant Professor
  • M.E.,
  • 4 Years
  • THERMAL ENGINEERING
Mr. Radhakrishnan.G
Assistant Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Mr. Radhakrishnan.G
  • Assistant Professor
  • M.E.,(Ph.D)
  • 1 Years
  • Engineering Design

LABORATORIES

DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING DETAILS OF LABORATORIES:

Our Automobile Engineering Department has well equipped state of art laboratories in Order to cope with the curriculum as well as the requirement of industries. The laboratories are helping the student to imbibe practical skills in the field of Automobile engineering.

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS LABORATORY

ENGINE TESTING AND EMISSION MEASUREMENT LABORATORY

FUELS AND LUBRICANTS LABORATORY

SPECIAL LABORATORY

VEHICLE COMPONENTS LABORATORY

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND TESTING LABORATORY

ACHIEVEMENTS

Academic Calendar 2026 - 2027

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