Vision

• To become a leading learning Center in Mechanical Engineering.

Mission

• Enrich the undergraduate experience through experimental learning, and fostering a personalized and supportive environment for their overall development.

• Provide opportunities to develop talented and committed human resource to meet the needs of profession and society.

• Provide research and intellectual resources to address contemporary and complex problems of industry and research. 

1. Establish themselves as successful professionals either as individuals or in team, exhibiting leadership qualities to meet the goals of a project or organization.
2. Analyze, design and solve problems related to Mechanical Engineering.
3. Continuously enhance skills and technologies through self learning.
4. Engage themselves in higher learning leading to degrees or certifications.

1. An understanding of fundamentals, design and analysis procedures, thermal engineering, material aspects, manufacturing methods, management of resources of various kinds, and application of various modern tools / techniques to develop products/components related to mechanical engineering and allied fields.
2. An ability to solve engineering problems and work in industry, R&D organizations and institutions of higher learning in mechanical engineering and related areas.

Undergraduate Programme:

1. BE in Mechanical Engineering with AICTE Approved Intake - 120
2. BE in Industrial Engineering and Management with AICTE Approved Intake - 30

Postgraduate Programme

1. M Tech in Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) with AICTE Approved Intake - 25

1. Research activities leading to M. Sc.(Engg.) and Ph.D. Degrees.

• Prashant S Humnabad, organized student orientation program on “ERP – A Digital Transformation”, by Rufouss Global ERP & Digital Solutions Pvt Ltd., Bengaluru on 04/03/2020 at CS - Seminar Hall.
• Prashant S Humnabad, delivered Lecture on “Advantages of Learning Foreign Languages” for Mechanical and IEM students along with Mr. Ravi of INLINGUIA – Bengaluru on 05/03/2020 at Mechanical Engineering Seminar Hall.
• Mr Shivakumar S, Conducted an Alumni Interaction on “A journey of mechanical engineer to PhD in materials science” by Chaitanya Paramatmuni 2012 Batch on 25th April, Saturday from 3.30 to 4.30 in Zoom app for 6th semester students from London.
• Mr Mahaboob Basha, Dr V Shantha, Mr B M Nagesh, Mr K.Ejaz Ahmed, Mr Janardhana K; conducted Three Days Online SDP “To Enhance Domain Knowledge and Professional Skills” on 20-22, May 2020.
• Mr Prashanth L and Mr Ramesh C G, organized special online lecture on “Application of Robotics in Industrial Automation” on 22 May 2020, Guest Speaker: Mr. Mujahid Pasha, Bherth Robotics.
• G Balakumar, Mr. Nataraj M, Mr. Sampath Kumar L, Mr. Madhukumar K, have organized National Level One Week FDP on “Advanced Materials, Machining and Characterization” from 6-9 July 2020.

• G Balakumar, Mrs. Veeen B G, Mr. Sampath Kumar L, Mr. Madhukumar K Organized 3 days National level online SDP on “Classroom learning to industrial applications,” during 27-29, July 2020.

• G Balakumar, took part as Session Chair in the 3^rd International Conference on Innovations in Mechanical Engineering (ICIME2020) organized by Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus, Hyderabad, during January 10th – 11th, 2020 (AICTE Sponsored)

• Prashant S Humnabad, Delivered Online Lecture on “Industry 4.0 – An Overview” on 12.05.2020 for the Students and Faculty Members of Cambridge Institute of Technology (North Campus), Bangalore.

Newsletter

• News letter - 2019
• News letter - 2018

Organized two days student development program on working principles of IC engines with hands-on session, on 28-30, October 2018

Funded Projects

Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST)

Sponsored Projects

PUBLICATIONS BY FACULTY

1. Prashant S H. et.al. - “Exploration on Concurrent Engineering Based Quality and Development” International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology (IARJSET), Volume 8, Issue 6, June 2021, DOI 10.17148/IARJSET. 2021.8693, Indexed in Microsoft Academic, Google Scholar, Indexcopernicus, NAAS Accredited Science Journal, Thomson Reuters ID I-8645-2017.
2. Prashant S H. et.al. – “Product Building and Structure – An Overview” International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology (IARJSSET), Volume 8, Issue 6, June 2021, DOI 10.17148/IARJSET. 2021.8694, Indexed in Microsoft Academic, Google Scholar, Indexcopernicus, NAAS Accredited Science Journal, Thomson Reuters ID I-8645-2017.
3. Prashant S H. et.al. – “A Review of Product Life Cycle Management” International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology (IARJSSET), Volume 8, Issue 6, June 2021, DOI 10.17148/IARJSET. 2021.8695, Indexed in Microsoft Academic, Google Scholar, Indexcopernicus, NAAS Accredited Science Journal, Thomson Reuters ID I-8645-2017.

• Ejaz Ahmed K and Nagesh B M, published a paper entitled “Studies on the effect of welding parameters for friction stir welded AA6082 reinforced with aluminium oxide” in Materials Today, Elsevier, Volume 20 • Issue P2, ISSN 2214-7853, 2020.
• Sampath Kumar L, published a paper entitled “Nanoparticles and restorative dentistry - A Review” in International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT), ISSN: 2278-0181, Vol. 9 Issue 01, January 2020.

• Chethan D, Published a paper on “Influence of process parameters on friction stir welded AA 6082-Cu joints” In Scopus Indexed International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD), Vol.9, Special Issue, ISSN: 2249-6890, 114-124, Dec 2019.
• Dr V Shantha, published a paper entitled “Performance analysis of swing machinery using root cause analysis” in International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, Vol.8, Issue 8, pp.131-134, August 2019.
• Asha Rani A, Dr V Shantha, Janardhana K, Mahaboob Basa D and       Dr D  N Drakashayani, published a paper entitled “Performance analysis of swing machinery using root cause analysis,” in International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS), Volume VIII, Issue VIII, ISSN 2278-2540, www.ijltemas.in Page 131, August 2019.

• Madhukumar K, published a paper entitled “Development of low cost fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D Printer”, in the Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), Volume 6, Issue 6, www.jetir.org (ISSN-2349-5162), June 2019.

• Shivakumar S, published a paper entitled “Review on laser ignition system,” in International Journal of Management, Technology and Engineering, Volume IX, Issue VI, ISSN No: 2249-7455, June 2019.
• Madhukumar K, published a paper entitled “Mechanical properties and processing techniques of natural fibers reinforced in a polymer matrix - A review,” in International Journal of Modern Trends in Engineering and Research, Volume 6, Issue 3, ISSN(e):2349-9745, ISSN(P):2393-8161, Impact Factor: 5.278, March 2019.

• Madhukumar K, published a paper entitled “Jatropha biodiesel as a fuel for future - A review,” in  International Journal of Modern Trends in Engineering and Research, Volume 6, Issue 3, ISSN(e):2349-9745, ISSN(P):2393-8161, Impact Factor: 5.278, March 2019.
• Madhukumar K, published a paper entitled “A review on the advent of 4D-Printing,” in International Journal of Engineering & Science Research, Special issue, Article No.-12/46-52, ISSN 2277-2685, 2019.

2018

• Madhukumar K, published a paper entitled “Development and evaluation of mechanical properties of aluminium reinforced with graphite MMC’S,” in International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, engineering and Technology, ISSN (online):2319-8753, ISSN (print): 2347-6710, Volume 7, Special Issue 7, Impact Factor: 7.089, June 2018.
• Nataraj M, Kiran Kumar K and Madhukumar K, published a paper entitled “Acetylene as an alternate fuel in modified 4-Stroke spark ignition engine,” in International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, ISSN (Online) : 2319 – 8753, ISSN (Print) : 2347 – 6710, Volume 7, Special Issue 7, Impact Factor : 7.089, June 2018.

2017

• Madhukumar K, published a paper entitled “Development and characterization of Al7075 alloy reinforced with tungsten carbide and e-glass fiber,” in  International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (Ijasre), Vol 3, Issue 1, ISSN:2454-8006, Impact Factor : 4.2, August 2017.
• Dr V Shantha, published a paper entitled “Theory of constraints – A Review”, in International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (IJMER), Vol. 7, Iss. 6, pp. 25-29, June 2017.

• Chethan D, Published a paper entitled “Numerical analysis of cold forging effect on mechanical properties of Al/Sic metal matrix composites” in International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR Journals) of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Vol.14, Issue 1, Ver.7, Jan-Feb 2017.

• Madhukumar K, published a paper entitled “Design and fabrication of two rotors Bi-copter,” in International Journal of Recent Trends in Engineering and Research [IJRTER], Volume 03, Issue 01; ISSN: 2455-1457, January 2017.

2016

• Madhukumar K and Sampath Kumar L, published a paper entitled “Design, analysis and optimization of six cylinders compressed air radial engine,” in   International Journal of Engineering Science Invention Research & Development; Vol. II Issue XII, www.ijesird.com, e-ISSN: 2349-6185. Impact Factor: 2.838, June 2016.

2015

• Dr V Shantha, published a paper entitled “Process planning for aircraft frame”, in International Journal of Advanced Research in Management, Architecture, Technology and Engineering (IJARMATE), Vol. 1, Issue 5,  pp.19-24, December 2015.
• Dr V Shantha, published a paper entitled “Implementation of 5S methodology in a manufacturing industry,” in International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 6, Issue 8, ISSN 2229-5518, pp.225-231, August – 2015.
• Madhukumar K, published a paper entitled “Optimization of electro chemical spark machining process by using Taguchi method,” in International Journal of Engineering Technology and Computer Research, Volume 3, Issue 4, ISSN: 2348-2117. Impact factor: 4.364, July-Aug 2015.
• Madhukumar K, published a paper entitled “Design of plastic injection mould tool for air filter box bottom cover,” in International Journal of Modern Trends in Engineering and Research (IJMTER), volume 02, Issue 04, ISSN (Print):2393-8161, April 2015.
• Madhukumar K, published a paper entitled “Pre - Destining the quality of plastic parts produced by injection molding method using computer simulation techniques,” in  International Journal of Emerging Trends in Science and Technology (IJETST), Volume 02, Issue 04, Pages 2262-2268, ISSN 2348-9480, April 2015.

2020

• Chethan D, presented a technical paper entitled “Study of mechanical and microstructural properties of friction stir welded butt joints of Al and Cu” at International Conference, held at DSCE, Bengaluru during 17- 18, Jan 2020.

2019

• Dr V Shantha, presented a technical paper entitled “Construction and simulation of various structures of Unimorph piezoelectric cantilever for energy harvest” at 4^th International conference on Communication & Electronics Systems(ICCES 2019), PPGIT, Coimbatore, July 2019.

• Chethan D, Presented a Technical paper entitled “Effect of friction stir welding parameters on mechanical and microstructural properties of Al 6082-Cu butt joints” at International Conference, held at REVA University, Bengaluru, 12-13, July 2019.

• Dr V Shantha, presented a technical paper entitled “A simplified electrical modeling of hybrid solar powered vehicle” at 4^th  International Conference on Recent Trends on Electronics, Information, Communication & Technology (RTEICT-2019), 978-1-7281-0630-4/19/$31.00 ©2019 IEEE, held at SVCE, Bengaluru, during 17-18, May 2019.

• Madhukumar K, presented a paper entitled “A Review on the advent of 4D printing,” at International conference on Emerging trends in Engineering, Innovative science and Management, East West Institute of Technology in association with Technical Institute for Engineers, 18^th May 2019.

2018

• Chethan D, Presented a technical paper entitled “Study of mechanical properties for Friction Stir Welded Butt joints of Al and Cu” at International Conference held at REVA university, Bengaluru, during 13-14, July 2018.

• Madhukumar K, presented a technical paper entitled “Development and Characterization of Al7075 Alloy reinforced with tungsten carbide and e-glass fiber,” at International Conference on Emerging Research Trends in Mechanical & Civil Engineering (ICERTMCE-2017), REVA University. Bengaluru, Karnataka, 6-7, July 2017.

2016

• Dr V Shantha, Presented a Technical paper entitled “Optimization of MEMS based micro cantilever material and structure for biosensor application”, published in the Proc. of   International Conference on Advanced Materials and Technology (ICMAT-16), at SJCE Mysore, during 26-28, May 2016.

PAPERS PUBLISHED AND PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES

• Prashant S H and Dr. M S Ganesha Prasad, “Process Optimization of Friction Stir Welded AA7XXX and Steel with Different Preheating Conditions", ELSEVIER - Materials Today: Proceedings, 18 (2019) 3556–3565.
• Prashant S H and Dr. M S Ganesha Prasad, “An Optimization of Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded Dissimilar Materials With Different Preheating Conditions”, PAPER ID: IJMPERDFEB201956, ISSN (ONLINE): 2249-8001; ISSN (PRINT): 2249-6890; IMPACT FACTOR(JCC) (2018): 7.6197; INDEX COPERNICUS VALUE (ICV) - (2016): 60.6; NAAS RATING: 3.11; VOL - 9, ISSUE - 1; EDITION: FEB-2019 ".

• Prashant S H and Dr. M S Ganesha Prasad, “A Joint Strength Analysis of With and Without Preheated Friction Stir Welded Steel and Aluminum Alloys” International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD), ISSN (P): 2249-6890; Scopus Indexed Journal, ISSN (E): 2249-8001, Volume - 8, Special Issue 6, Oct 2018, 803-811, © TJPRC Pvt. Ltd. Received: Jul 24, 2018; Accepted: Aug 14, 2018; Published: Sep 11, 2018; Paper Id.: IJMPERDSPL201894.
• Paper Presented on “Microstructural Investigation of Optimized Friction Stir Welded AA6082-T6 with Soft Steel (Mild Steel)” – Manuscript ID: RAMEAF-2017-021 held on 2- 3, November 2017 at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sir MVIT, Bengaluru and Published: ISSN(Online) : 2319-8753 ISSN (Print) : 2347-6710, Vol. 6, Special Issue 15, December 2017, IJIRSET.

• Paper Published on “Effect of Weld Parameters on Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded Aluminium Alloy6082-T6 and Soft Steel (Mild Steel)"in  International Journal of Engineering Research & Advanced Technology (IJERAT), ISSN: 2454-6135, Volume 3 Issue 6, June - 2017,
• Published Paper on “Influence of Green Joining Technique (FSW) on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Similar and Dissimilar Materials – An Overview”, Paper ID :IJERTV4IS030419

• Paper Published on “Implementation 5S Strategy in an Assembly Line”, Volume-2, Issue-1, May-2016. IJERAT – ISSN: 2454-6135
• Paper Published on “Effect of Tool on Friction Stir Welding of AA 6061”, Material Volume-2, Issue-8, August 2016. IJSART – ISSN (online): 2395 – 1052
• Paper Presented on “Study of Mechanical Properties and Microstructural Properties of Friction Stir Welded Butt Joint between Al 7075 and SS 304 Alloys” RAMEAF-2016 at Sir M VIT, Bengaluru on 23-24 September 2016.
• Paper Presented on “Effect of Preheating on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded Joints of Dissimilar Aluminium Alloys (AL-6082 AND AL-7075)” RAMEAF-2016 at Sir M VIT, Bengaluru on 23-24 September 2016.
• Paper Presented on “Study of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded Joint of Similar Aluminium Alloy (AL-2024-T₃)” RAMEAF-2016 at Sir M VIT, Bengaluru on 23-24 September 2016.

• “A Review on Friction Stir Welding” AMMMT-2013 at Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur on 04 May 2013.

• Dr V Shantha, published a paper entitled “Optimization of MEMS based microcantilever material and structure for biosensor application”, in Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, S1, 258-262, 2016.

2019

• Madhukumar K, presented a paper entitled “Development, sample preparation and microstructure analysis of Nano/Micro metal matrix composites - A review, at National Conference on Recent Trends & Innovations in Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru-560036, during 3-4, May 2019.
• Madhukumar K, presented a paper entitled “Design of fixture for machining of rock drill bit on 5 - axis vertical milling machine, at National Conference on Recent Trends & Innovations in Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru-560036, during 3-4, May 2019.

2018

• Madhukumar K, presented a technical paper entitled “Development and evaluation of mechanical properties of aluminium reinforced with graphite MMC’s,” at National Conference on “Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Applied Sciences (REME&AS-2018)”, Sri Krishna Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, on 17.05.2018
• Natraj M, Kiran Kumar M and Madhukumar K, presented a paper entitled “Acetylene used as an alternate fuel in modified spark ignition engine,” at National Conference on “Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Applied Sciences (REME&AS-2018)”, Sri Krishna Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka, during 17-18, May 2018.

2017

• Madhukumar K, presented a paper entitled “Design of fixture to manufacture rock drill bit,” at National Conference on Recent Advancements in Mechanical Engineering and Allied Fields (RAMEAF-2017), Sir MVIT, Bengaluru, during 2-3, November 2017.
• Madhukumar K, presented a paper entitled “Microstructure exploration of Al7075 reinforced with tungsten carbide and e-glass fiber,” at National Conference on Recent Advancements in Mechanical Engineering and Allied Fields (RAMEAF-2017), Sir MVIT, Bengaluru, during 2-3, November 2017.

2015

• Dr V Shantha, presented and published a paper entitled “A study on the use of biodiesel produced from Pongamia pinnata as an alternative fuel for diesel engine” in the Proceedings of National Conference on Emerging Research Areas in Mechanical Engineering, REVA University, Bangalore, 27-28, March 2015.
• Dr V Shantha, presented and published a paper entitled “Material handling solutions: A look into automated robotics” in the Proceedings of National Conference on Emerging Research Areas in Mechanical Engineering, REVA University, Bangalore, 27-28, March 2015.
• Dr V Shantha, presented and published a paper entitled “Implementation of Lean Six Sigma Concept – A Review” in the  Proc. of National Conference on Emerging Research Areas in Mechanical Engineering, published in REVA University, Bangalore, 27-28, March 2015.

2019

• Halesh S B, published two books: Control Engineering, ISBN976-81-280-1351-5 and Finite Elements Methods, ISBN 978-81-280-2112-1, Sapna Book House.

2017

• Kiran Kumar M, Mahaboob Basha D published a book on Energy Engineering, Subhas Stores, Sudha Publications.

1. Madhukumar K, Deeksha Ramesh, Priyanka S, Thanmayi C K, Ravikumar Shankar Kumbar, An Alternative for Cement as a Binder – A Comparative Study Based on Compressive Strength and Shear Strength, International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.429, Volume 8 Issue VII July 2020- Available at www.ijraset.com.
2.  Madhukumar K, Deeksha Ramesh, Priyanka S, Thanmayi C K, Ravikumar Shankar Kumbar, The Variation of Compressive Strength of Silica Sand with Different Types of Binders, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), ISSN: 2278-0181, IJERTV9IS090249, Vol. 9 Issue 09, September-2020, Published by :www.ijert.org.
3. Sumanth D Bijapur, MadhuKumar K, Review on Advent of Additive Manufacturing, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, ISSN: 2320-2882, Impact Factor : 7.97 (Calculate by Google Scholar), Volume 8, Issue 8,  August 2020.

4. Nikita Chavan, Jahnavi VVSS, Yash Pradeep Menon, Purushotham Shenoy K, Madhukumar K, Mechanical Properties and Processing Techniques of Natural Fibers Reinforced in a Polymer Matrix-A Review, International Journal of Modern trends in Engineering and Research, Volume 6, Issue 3, March 2019, ISSN(e):2349-9745, ISSN(P):2393-8161, Impact Factor: 5.278

1.  Shashank C Achari, Purushotham Shenoy K, Mr. Madhukumar K, Jatropha Biodiesel as a Fuel for Future-A Review, International Journal of Modern trends in Engineering and Research, Volume 6, Issue 3, March 2019, ISSN(e):2349-9745, ISSN(P):2393-8161, Impact Factor: 5.278.
2. Indraneel Das, Madhukumar K, A Review on the Advent of 4D Printing, International Journal of Engineering & Science Research, Special issue, Article No.-12/46-52, ISSN 2277-2685, 2019.
3. Indraneel Das, Sumeet B Patil, Suhas B Malannavar, Sunny Kumar, Madhukumar K, Development of Low Cost Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3d Printer, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR, Volume 6, Issue 6, www.jetir.org (ISSN-2349-5162), June 2019.

DETAILS OF FACULTY PURSUED/PURSUING RESEARCH IN THE RESEARCH CENTER UNDER VTU

• Thermal Science, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Renewable Energy Sources
• Material Tensile Strength Characterization at High Strain rates and temperatures.
• Nano Materials and Bio Materials.
• Casting and Welding
• Product Design/PLCM
• Robotics
• Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing.
• Mechatronics and artificial Intelligence.