Mechatronics Engineering

The Department of Mechatronics Engineering was started during the academic year 2012-2013 with sanctioned intake of 60. The department has highly qualified and well-experienced, dedicated faculty members of proven ability and administrative skills. The department has well-equipped laboratories that cater to the needs of the students and providing excellent exposure through modern equipment.

The department maintains a close liaison with a number of Industries in and out of Coimbatore district and India and Abroad through faculty research and collaborative projects.

The field of Mechatronics encompasses many exciting subjects such as Robotics and Automation, Machine Vision, Rapid Prototyping, Hydraulic and Pneumatics, Automotive Electronics, Sensors and Instrumentation, MEMS, Intelligent Systems and Real time Embedded system which is a fast growing technology that enables the development of automation in the modern knowledgeable society.

Globalisation and incredible growth of automobile, robotics industry have resulted in numerous opportunities for Mechatronics Engineers not only in India but abroad as well. The career of a mechatronics engineer gives the chance to construct new products. Different kinds of job opportunities are available in the the manufacturing industry. Most manufacturing companies have an entire team of several mechatronics engineers who are responsible for handling operations of different manufacturing units. The field of mechatronics engineering includes several disciplines therefore, the job opportunities are immense especially in a developing country like India.

Higher studies Those who have completed B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering with a valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score can enroll for M.Tech. Or Ph.D. programmes in Robotics,Mechatronics and automotive engineering and allied branches.

He has vast experience in teaching engineering students in various capacities for more than 30 years. He did his B.E. Mechanical Engineering at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. He has done his Master of Engineering in the specialization of Industrial Engineering from Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore. He has completed MBA from Madurai Kamaraj University. He has got a Ph.D. Doctorate from Anna University, Chennai. His area of interest is Quality Engineering and Six sigma concepts. He has published more International journals and authored a textbook on “Statistical Quality Control and Reliability Engineering”.

He has evaluated more than 100 projects in AQIS Scheme under AICTE. He acted as a Chief Invigilator / Supervisor for UPSC and TNPSC exams in our campus. Additionally, He acted as an Anna University Chief Superintendent, Paper valuation Board Chairman, Squad member, and many more for the past 10 years.

He has evaluated more than 100 projects in AQIS Scheme under AICTE. He acted as a Chief Invigilator / Supervisor for UPSC and TNPSC exams in our campus. Additionally, He acted as an Anna University Chief Superintendent, Paper valuation Board Chairman, Squad member, and many more for the past 10 years.

The mission of the Advisory Board is to assist the Civil Engineering Program achieve its academic mission.The Board provides an effective linkage between the Department and its alumni, current students, faculty, the University, industry and government. The Departmental Advisory Board is composed of members from industry, Alumni and members of faculty of the department.

Mechatronics engineering department is having well equipped laboratories with the investment of more than Rs.42 lakhs as detailed below.

Electronics and Communication Engineering department is having well equipped laboratories with the investment of more than Rs.42 lakhs as detailed below.