Activities of the Academic Year 2023-24
NIDHIN BR MEMORIAL CASH AWARD
Nithin B. R (2017 -2021 Batch) memorial cash award sponsored by his parents in memory of late Nithin B R was awarded to Mr. Jaya Christeev R. V. by Manager Rev. Fr. Dr. AR John . on 27th February.
PROMOTED AS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Arunkumar V. was promoted as Associate professors in Mechanical Engineering Department in January.
Dr Vishnu B R was promoted as Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department in January
RESOURCE PERSON - WORKSHOP
Mr. Ullas Innocent Raj (Associate Professor) conducted workshop for NSS students on Plastic Pollution, Solutions and Value based Practical Entrepreneurship under, Sustainable Products and Practices Team, Department of Mechanical Engineering, for NSS students of our college on for NSS students of our college on 17/2/2024 2:30pm – 6:00pm at St. Vincent’s School Kaniyapuram. Also students were given awareness to the intensity of plastic pollution, its solutions and innovative means to propagate the awareness by song and dance. Also students were given ideas for practical entrepreneurship and to invest part of the income generated for charity activities in the college. After awareness class students were divided into four groups and assigned to sell paper bags to nearby shops and houses. They were exhorted to bring the money obtained to charity activity at college.
Sonia S Raj. was the reviewer for 'International Conference on Research Advances in Engineering and Technology’, ITechCET 2024 organized by Musaliar College of Engineering & Technology Pathanamthitta during 24th to 25th May 2024.
PAPER PUBLICATIONS
Solution of Combined Economic and Emission Dispatch Problem using Hybrid Water Cycle Whale Optimization Algorithm. 3rd International Conference on Smart Generation Computing, Communication and Networking (SMART GENCON) Karnataka, India. Dec 29-31, 2023
Vishnu B R
Concurrent Reduction of the Fume and Cr (VI) Concentrations of Inhalable and Respirable Particle Using a New Covered Stainless-Steel SMAW Electrode. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, p.111632. DOI:10.1016/j.jece.2023.111632
Harish Kumar. B, Dr. Sonia S Raj published paper titled “Innovative Optimization in Construction Safety Resource Allocation with Evolutionary Game Modelling” in International Research Journal TIJER on June 2024.
FDP ATTENDED
STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT
Gowri Nanda, Samuel Maju, Anandhu Anil Kumar and Akhil Mohammed Saj participated in the final round of National Student Design Competition (NSDC 2024), organised by ISHRAE.
Abhiram Sankar S, Aswin R S, Atul Krishna R, Gokul Raj and Maneesh M of S8 ME, won MTIC Best Project Award from ME department for the project “Experimental Investigation on the effects of process parameters on battery cooling system in EVS using Aluminium Microchannels and Thermo electric cooling modules” guided by Dr Vishnu B R.
Activities of the Academic Year 2022-23
EXPERT TALK CONDUCTED
Expert Talk on “The confluence transcending boundaries in Engineering’ was conducted on Sept 26. Session aimed at introducing students to the world of interdisciplinary research.
Expert Talk ‘All about AC “ Resource person Mr Noushad M Mussain (Regional Director South ISHRAE HQ on November 24. The speaker also gave an orientation class to ISHRAE members.
Bus Handing over ceremony. And interactive session on importance of teardown analysis of vehicle Chief Guest – Mr Sarath K J,Lead Mechanical Engineer, Alstom group(Train Design) Speaker – Rachin U R- Senior Manager, Vehicle Architecture, R&D Tata Motors, Rachin U R-Senior Manager, Vehicle Architecture, R&D tata Motors.
FDP on ’Fusion 360 Academic Adoption” was organised in association with y BIMLABS Global from 27-7-2023 to 31-7-2023
ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
Inaugurated department association MAGMA on November 13. Dr Ajith prabhu (Chief Scientist & Nodal officer TDMPD, KSCSTE) inaugurated the event.
Activities of the Academic Year 2021-22
FDP/ ATTENDED
Mr Ullas Innocent Raj attended an FDP on “Universal Human Values” conducted by AICTE which is mandatory for conducting student induction program – September 2021
FDP CONDUCTED
NATIONAL CONFERENCE CONDUCTED
Activities of the Academic Year 2020-21
1. Webinar on Opportunities in Oil Gas and Petrochemical industries for Mechanical Engineers.
The webinar portrays the details of work performed in Oil, gas and Petrochemical Industry. The participants are enriched with various roles of mechanical engineer and also about the supporting courses to be performed.
2. Webinar on Miyawaki Forest – Simple Solution to Combat Climate Change About the Webinar:
The webinar was organized under association of department (MAGMA) to bridge the gap between Engineering and Environment and also in- line with Environment policy 2020 of AICTE, Department of Mechanical Engineering, conducted a Webinar on Miyawaki Forest-Simple Solution to Combat Climate Change. The webinar was attended by around 100 participants which includes faculty and students. The webinar gave new light to plant Miyawaki type forest in urban areas and also around house premises where there is little space of one or half cent.
3. Online Workshop on IT skills & Soft skills training
The workshop was organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering in association with MAGMA for S4, S6 and S8 ME students. The workshop gave an awareness about the soft skills and courses which would help an engineering graduate to get a job in the current scenario.
4. Title: Webinar on Career Opportunities in Oil and Gas Sector.
The webinar was organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering in association with MAGMA for S4, S6 and S8 ME students. The workshop gave an awareness about the Current and Future Oil and Gas Projects and International Certifications in Oil and Gas sector, which would help an engineering graduate to get a job in the current scenario.
5. Webinar on An insight into the constitution of India
The workshop was organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering in association with MAGMA for all members in our college. The workshop gave awareness about the Indian constitution and legitimate possible ways regarding with the job scenario for professional engineers.
6. Back to campus About the workshop :
The career oriented program was organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering in association with MAGMA for all members in our college. The program gave awareness about the clear picture of the role of mechanical engineer in IT sector.
Department organised “National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering- NCETME-2021” successfully on 18.06.2021 with the Theme- “Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Development in Mechanical Engineering”
DEPARTMENT MILESTONES
Green Protocol was implemented in the department from 23.3.2021.
Prof. Ullas Innocent Raj is the Faculty-in-charge
MODROB : Department of Mechanical Engineering of Marian Engineering College is sanctioned with an amount of Rs.1339216/- as sanctioned Grant-in-Aid under the Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence (MODROB) scheme, to modernize Basic Mechanical Engineering Workshop.
Team Cavallo is planning to participate in IKR 2021 to be held on July 2021, at Buddh International Circuit, Noida
PROJECTS
Dr. Godwin Glivin organized a CSIR Funded National Conference on Advances in Energy Efficient Technologies (NCAEET-2019) on 3rd May 2019.
The National Conference on Advances in Energy Efficient Technologies (NCAEET’19) was organized by the department of Mechanical Engineering on 3rd May 2019. More than 70 papers were received from various parts of India and abroad. About 50 papers was selected after review for oral presentation. Two venues was arranged for the oral presentation. Sessions were chaired by eminent personalities from reputed institutions. Selected papers were published in NCAEET’19 proceedings.
Dr. Berlin Selva Rex C.R. & Dr. Godwin Glivin organized a KTU sponsored FDP on Emerging Trends in I.C. Engine Combustion and Emissions from 24th to 28th June 2019.
The FDP on Advances Emerging Trends in I.C. Engine Combustion and Emissions was organized by the department of Mechanical Engineering during the period from 24th to 28th June 2019. The Inaugural function was held by Dr. S. Jayaraj, Professor in Mechanical Engineering, NIT Calicut. The FDP was conducted to impart research skills to the beginners and improve the quality of research for the existing researchers in the area of IC engines and to give a brief knowledge about combustion concepts and its characteristics. This programme brought a positive transformation in the faculty member’s attitude towards research work and enables the participants to develop competence in understanding recent advances in IC engine combustion and emissions.
“Recent Trends in Sustainable Biogas Energy and its Applications” for faculty of Department of Mechanical Engineering on 12/1/2021,7:00pm. The resource person, Mr. Dipin Nath R S, Managing partner, Encocure Technologies
Conducted awareness class about plastic pollution and hands on, training program on paper bag making to S3M2 students on 20.02.2021 (9:00am – 12:00pm)
Mechatronics Club conducted an online debate competition on 26th December, 2020
Mechatronics Club conducted an online brain storming session on 09.01.2021
Prof. Abhiroop V.M. & Prof. Vinod M.S. Organized National Workshop on “Sustainable Energy Development” jointly organized by Marina Engineering College and KCSTE on July 2018.
A national workshop on sustainable energy development was Jointly organized by KSCSTE & department of mechanical engineering from 2nd - 6th July 2018. Dr. R Harikumar, Director ANERT inaugurated the workshop by lighting the lamp. Thirty participants attended the workshop, seventeen were from other institutions. Sessions were handled by eminent resource persons from ANERT, Kudamkulam Nuclear Power Plant, CSIR, Energy Management centre, Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies etc. A valedictory function was arranged on 6th July 2018. Chief Guest of the function was Smt. Binuja Thomas, Senior Scientist, KSCSTE.
