The Department of Mechanical Engineering at PRIST was established in 2008 and later received approval from AICTE, New Delhi. Since its inception, the department has played a pivotal role in the institute’s growth and development. Committed to excellence, it strives to produce highly competent mechanical engineers equipped with both technical expertise and professional skills. Our graduates are well-prepared to meet industry demands and contribute meaningfully to society.
The department features spacious, well-equipped laboratories, including the
• Engineering Practices Lab,
• Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Lab,
• Strength of Materials Lab, Manufacturing Technology Lab,
• Thermal Engineering Lab, Dynamics Lab,
• Metrology and Measurements Lab,
• Computer-Aided Simulation and Analysis Lab,
• Mechatronics Lab, and
• CAD/CAM Lab.
along with dedicated research facilities. Each lab is outfitted with modern, sophisticated equipment to provide students with a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience.
The department is supported by a team of both young and experienced faculty members who are dedicated to delivering quality education. Our dynamic faculty come from diverse specializations, including CAD/CAM, Thermal Engineering, Engineering Design, and Manufacturing, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience for students.
Vision:
• To produce Globally Competent Mechanical Engineers
• To prepare the students face the challenges in industry.
• To be involved in research bringing solutions for Societal Issues
Mission:
• Providing the best quality education and inculcating professional ethics.
• Establishing relationship with industries to enrich the practical knowledge of the students.
• Ensuring an ecosystem that helps students nurture entrepreneurial qualities
• Promoting innovative research activities to meet societal needs and future challenges
Programmes Offered
B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering (Full Time – 4 Year; Part Time – 3.5 Year)
Programme Outcomes:
PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO 2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO 3: 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 the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PO 4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data,and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO 5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex Engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO 6: The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO 7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO 8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO 9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO 10: 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.
PO 11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the 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.
PO 12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Programme Educational Objectives:
PEO1: Effectuating success in careers by exploring with the design, digital and computational analysis of engineering systems, experimentation and testing, smart manufacturing, technical services, and research
PEO2: Amalgamating effectively with stakeholders to update and improve their core competencies and abilities to ethically compete in the ever-changing multicultural global enterprise.
PEO3: To encourage multi-disciplinary research and development to foster advanced technology, and to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship in order to compete successfully in the global economy.
PEO4: To globally share and apply technical knowledge to create new opportunities that proactively advances our society through team efforts and to solve various challenging technical, environmental and societal problems.
PEO5: To create world class mechanical engineers capable of practice engineering ethically with a solid vision to become great leaders in academia, industries and society
M.Tech – Manufacturing Technology (Full Time-2 Year; Part Time-3 Year)
Programme Outcomes:
PO 1: Graduates will Demonstrate the ability to Formulate and Solve Manufacturing Related Problems by applying Fundamental Principles.
PO 2: Graduates will Demonstrate ability to Design and Conduct Experiments, Interpret and Analyzes Data and Report Results.
PO 3: Graduates will Demonstrate ability to Design and Develop a Manufacturing System or a Process.
PO 4: Graduates will be able to Independently Analyze Complex Problems with their Course Background and Dissertation Work carried out during Program.
PO 5: Graduates will be familiar with CAD, CAE and PLM Tools for Manufacturing Applications.
PO 6: Graduates will have the Confidence to apply Engineering Solutions in Global and Societal Contexts.
PO 7: Graduates will have the ability to Design and Evaluate a Manufacturing System/Process which is Environment Friendly with Appropriate consideration for Public Health and Safety.
PO 8: Graduates will Demonstrate an Understanding of their Professional Ethical Responsibilities.
PO 9: Graduates will Demonstrate ability to Function Effectively Individually and also as a Team Member in Multidisciplinary activities.
PO 10: Graduates will be able to Communicate Effectively in both Verbal and Written Forms. PO 11: Graduates will be capable of Self-Education and clearly Understand the value of Life-long Learning in Continuing Professional Development.
PO 12: Graduates will have the ability to Employ Effective Project Management Skills to Develop a Project Plan.
Programme Educational Objectives:
PEO 1: To prepare students to know and utilize the modern manufacturing facility in order to improve productivity.
PEO 2: To impart skills to use smart machines and apply latest technology in manufacturing field to innovate production process that will be useful to the Society.
PEO 3: To imbibe skills for integrated problem-solving techniques to optimize the Manufacturing resources for sustainable development .
PEO 4: To develop research attitude, new product, and process to solve problems in the field of manufacturing and to prepare the necessary reports
Ph.D.:
The Ph.D. programme includes an integrated sequence of course work and research in various areas of recent trends . Scholars are selected on clearing the entrance examination conducted by PRIST.
Add-on COURSES (Certificate Level)
2023-2024
The following value added courses are additionally introduced – Certificate Course On
- Automation in Agriculture
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerance
2022-2023
The following value added courses are additionally introduced – Certificate Course On
- Metrology and Quality Control,
- Artificial Neural Networks,
- Advanced Automotive Systems,
- Electrical Automotives,
- Wind Energy.
2021-2022
The following value added courses are additionally introduced – Certificate Course On
- Solid Works,
- Marine Construction And Welding.
- Mechatronics In Automobile Sector.
- Design And Fabrication Of Electric Bike
2020-2021
The following value added courses are additionally introduced – Certificate Course On
- Industrial Robotics and Automation,
- Self Driving Cars
2019-2020
The following value added courses are additionally introduced – Certificate Course On
- Piping Technology,
- PRO-E
- Introduction Certificate Course on 3-D Printing,
- Psychology
2018-2019
The following value added courses are introduced – Certificate Course On
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Non Destructive Testing,
- Computer numerical Control Of Machine,
- Internet Of Things,
- Quality Assurance, Six Sigma And Lean Manufacturing,
- Safety in petroleum industries,
- Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application(CATIA)
More information on the procedure for admission to all the above programmes can be had at www.prist.ac.in
FACULTY PUBLICATIONS
- C. Naveen Prabhu, S. Dhanushkodi, K. Sudhakar (2025), Sustainable technology for coconut processing: Biomass-powered dryer and performance evaluation. Results in Engineering. Volume 25. (Elsevier Publication)
- C. Naveen Prabhu, S.Dhanushkodi, K.Sudhakar (2025), Dual chamber solar dryers: Maximizing thermal performance for diverse product drying. Results in Engineering. Volume 25. (Elsevier Publication)
- Srilasri Muniyandi , Stalin Narayanasamy, Year 2024, Experimental Analysis On The Performance Of Photovoltaic Module With Al2O3 Deionized Water Nanofluid Thermal Science- International Scientific Journal, Volume 28, Issue 1, Pages [357 – 364].
- C.P. Unnikrishnan, T.V. Christy, R. Raja (2024), ‘Fabrication methodology and hardness influenced by hybrid layer of a novel Entada Rheedii and Banana fibre reinforced epoxy resin composite’, Journal of Maritime Research, (Scopus), Vol. XXI. No.1, 114-119, SEECMAR, S.No. 23730, ISSN: 1697-4840.
- A. Abemanyu, R. Tamizh Selvan (2024), Design and Material Flow Behaviour During Friction Stir Welding ( FSW ) of Nylon Plates Compare With Aluminium and ANSYS Software , The International journal of analytical and experimental modal analysis, Volume XVI, Issue VI, pages 565- 579.
- M.Adam Saiboo , M.Sudhahar, K. Senthilvel (2024), Effect Of Carbon Black On The Morphlogy And Mechanical Properties Of Bromobutyl Rubber-Natural Rubber Blends For Automotive Tubes, Journal of Xidian University, VOLUME 18, ISSUE 3, pages 519-526.
- A. Mathiyazhagan, P. Vijayakumar (2024), Comparison Of Glass Fiber And Carbon Fiber Materials For Windmill Blades By Static And Modal Analysis, The International journal of analytical and experimental modal analysis, Volume XVI, Issue VI,580-592.
- R.Dhanraj, Dr. D. Balaji (2024), Synthesis and Analysis of Aluminium 6061 Composite Reinforced with Boron Carbide.International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology. Volume 11, Issue 4 Page Number 147-153.
- V. Susindran, Dr. D. Balaji (2024), Synthesis of Aluminium-Boron Carbide-Graphene Hybrid Composites Prepared Through Friction Stir Processing (FSP). International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology. Volume 11, Issue 4. Page Number : 237-243.
- Kanagaraj M., Babu S., Sudhan Raj Jegan Mohan, Christy T.V. (2023), ‘The evaluation of friction and wear performances of commercial automotive brake friction polymer composites’, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, (WoS), Vol. 75, Issue 3, pages 299 – 304
- Prabhu, N., Saravanan, D. & Kumarasamy, S (2023), Eco-friendly drying techniques: a comparison of solar, biomass, and hybrid dryers. Environ Sci Pollut Res 30, 95086–95105 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-28807-z.(Springer).
- Deepak Kumar Pradhan and M Sudhahar (2023), Design of diffuser (reducing stage assembly) for superheater and reheater start up vent silencer in super critical once through boilers, International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 08(01), 615–624.
- Rabindra Kumar Sahoo, M Sudhahar and P Vijay Kumar (2023), Early fault identification of rolling element using IESCFFOgram, International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 08(01), 367–382
- Latheesh L. P and P. Vijaya Kumar (2023), Study of effect on parameters of bend quality for tubes, International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 09(01), 584–597.
- Sudhansu Sekhar Das, M Sudhahar (2023), Design, analysis and fabrication of hydro fixture for testing of 32” and above size valve., International Journal of Science and Research Archive (IJSRA), Volume (8) Issue (1), 1039–1049
- SAKTHIVEL S and P VIJAYAKUMAR, (2023), Study of dished end forming by hot forming Vs fully machining method, International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 08(01), 861–874
- Amit Kumar and Vijayakumar P (2023), Comparison of Weld Built-up by FCAW and MIG Welding on Damaged Low Cr-Mo Alloy Steel Tube in Boiler Application, International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 08(02), 492–50
- Kali Prasad Patnaik and M Sudhahar (2023), Design and analysis of fixture for easy lug plate fit up at bend portion of first pass and second pass gang bend water wall panels phase I, International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 08(01), 525–531
- D. Balaji, R. Sugundan, D. Karthikeyan (2023), Fabrication of Submersible Water Pump with Automatic Water Level Controller. International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Volume 7, Issue 1 Page Number: 32 – 35.
- D. Balaji, J. Sathish, J. Vengadesh, V. Yuvaraj (2023), Smed Concept For Heavy Structures. International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Volume 7, Issue 1. Page Number : 27- 31
- M. Kanagaraj, S. Babu, Sudhan Raj, N. Jonah, Gusztav Feketty, Christy T.V. (2022), ‘Influence of ground granulated blast furnace slag on the tribological characteristics of automotive brake friction materials’, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, ISSN 0036-8792, Vol.74 (7). (WoS)
- D. Balaji. (2022), Response surface method achieves enhances tribological behaviour of Al nano Tio2 composites using improved optimization. International journal of Mechanical Engineering. vol.7 No.7.
- Unnikrishnan Chakkanath Padi, T. V. Christy and Jerin Jose (2021). ‘Tensile properties of Entada Rheedii and banana fibre hybrid reinforced epoxy resin composites’, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, UGC approved Journal: Serial No. 41602(2017) and SCOPUS Review ID: A2B96D3ACF3FEA2A (UP).10 (1) (4), 148-158.
- Khan, M. Abdul Ghani, Rajakumar, S., Pragatheswaran, T. (2021), Influence of rotational speed on mechanical and microstructural characteristics on the rotary friction welded as-cast LM25 aluminium alloy, Materials Today: Proceedings,630-633.
- P. Murugan, S. Dhanushkodi, K. Sudhakar and Vincent H. Wilson. (2021), Industrial and Small-Scale Biomass Dryers: An Overview., vol.118, no.3.
- Kundan Kumar Jha, T.T.M. Kannan, N. Senthilvelan (2021), Optimization of catalytic pyrolysis process for change of plastic waste into fuel, Elsevier. Volume 39, Part 1, Pages 708-711
- Muhammed Shihan, J. Chandradass, TTM. Kannan (2021), Investigation of vibration analysis during end milling process of monel alloy, Science Direct ,Volume 39, Part 1, 2021, Pages 695-699
- A. John Rajan, K. Jayakrishna, T. Vignesh, J. Chandradass, T.T.M. Kannan (2021), Development of computer vision for inspection of bolt using convolutional neural network, Science Direct, Volume 45, Part 7, 2021, Pages 6931-6935
- S. Marimuthu,, K.R. Balasubramanian,, T.T.M. Kannan, (2020), Mechanical and surface morphology study of Monel – Copper joint by rotary friction welding, Science Direct ,Volume 37, Part 2, 2021, Pages 419-424.
- Unnikrishnan Chakkanath Padi, T. V. Christy, Jerin Jose (2020), ‘Mechanical Properties as a Flexural Strength of Entada Rheedii Fibre and Banana Fibre Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Composites’, International Journal of Emerging Technologies, 11(2): 965-972.
- Sudhan Raj Jeganmohan, T.V. Christy, Darius Gnanaraj Solomon (2020), ‘Influence of calcium sulfate whiskers on the tribological characteristics of automotive brake friction materials’, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (WoS), Volume 23, Issue 2, Pages 445-451.
- Abdul Ghani Khan, M., Rajakumar, S., Pragatheswaran, T. (2020), Influence of Friction Pressure/Time on Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics of Rotary Friction Welded LM25/10% SiC Aluminium Matrix Composites, Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering, 727-739
- Kundan Kumar Jha, T. T. M. Kannan, and Ashutosh Das, (2020), Fuel from Plastic Waste: A Review,Lecture notes in Mechanical engineering, pp 847–851
- Kundan Kumar Jha, T.T.M. Kannan, (2020), Recycling of plastic waste into fuel by pyrolysis – a review, Science Direct,Volume 37, Part 2, 2021, Pages 3718-3720
- P. V. S. Ramesh., D. Balaji., K.Selvarasu., 2020. Thermal control of infra-red thermography using Mems. The international journal of analytical and experimental modal analysis. XII (I),
- Sridhar Duraisamy, S.Dhanushkodi, ,K.Paneerselvam and K. Sudhakar (2019), Thermal Performance of Natural Convection Solar Dryer for Drying Chilli. International Journal on Emerging Technologies 10(1): 133-138 (Scopus Indexed)
- S. V. Sridhar, R. Karuppasamy, G. D. Sivakumar (2019), Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer Enhancement of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Using SnO2-Water and Ag-Water Nanofluids, AUGUST 2020, Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, Vol. 12 / 041016-1.
- A.Nandakumar, S.Dhanushkodi and K.Sudhakar (2018), Performance study of forced convection solar dryer with reflector. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET) Volume 9, Issue 6, pp. 784–791 (Scopus Indexed)
- S.Sivasundar, S.Dhanushkodi and K.Sudhakar, (2018), experimental analysis of a Natural convection solar dryer with a reflector international journal of mechanical engineering and technology (IJMET), Volume 9, issue 6, pp. 792–799 (Scopus Indexed)
- D.Selvam, S.Dhanushkodi and K.Sudhakar, (2018), performance enhancement of a hybrid dryer with a reflector international journal of mechanical engineering and technology (IJMET) volume 9, issue 6, 800–807. (Scopus Indexed)
- V.Praveenraj, S.Dhanushkodi, D. George Oliver and K.Sudhakar (2018), Performance of a biomass drier based on exergy analysis international journal of mechanical engineering and technology (IJMET)volume 9, issue 6, pp. 755–761 (Scopus Indexed)
- S.Baranitharan, S.Dhanushkodi and K.Sudhakar (2018), Energy loss analysis of forced convection solar dryerInternational Journal of Mechanical Engineering Technology (IJMET) Volume 9, Issue 6, pp. 762–768. (Scopus Indexed)
- r.Elavarasan, S.Dhanushkodi and K.Sudhakar, (2018), Energy and energy analysis of a natural convection solar dryer International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET) Volume 9, Issue 6, pp. 769–775. (Scopus Indexed)
- 4. D. Balaji., 2022. Response surface method achieves enhances tribological behaviour of Al nano Tio2 composites using improved optimization. International journal of Mechanical Engineering. vol.7 No.7 (July 2022). 390 012030. 0120786749. M. Ekambaram, M. Vetrivel, and D. Balaji., 2019. Optimization in Tribological Behaviour of Al-BN-TiO2 Composites Using D-Optimal Method. Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, 653-669.
Some Recent Publications
S.No | Title | Authors | Journal | Volume/Year |
1 | Study of dished end forming by hot forming Vs fully machining method. | P. Vijayakumar | IJSRA | Volume (8) Issue (1), 2023. |
2 | Early fault identification of rolling element using IESCFFO gram | M. Sudhakar | IJSRA | 2023, 08(01), 367–382 |
3 | Comparative Analysis of Face Milling in Dry and Wet Condition of Al 8011 for Minimum Surface Roughness in Face Milling | P. Vijayakumar | IJRASET | Volume 10, Issue VI, June 2022 |
Research Grants
Extramural Research grant
Name of the Scheme/Project/ Endowments/ Chairs | Name of the Principal Investigator/ Co Investigator (if applicable) | Name of the Funding agency | Type (Government/Non- Government) | Department | Year of Award | Funds provided (INR in lakhs) |
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Production and Analysis of Fuel from Plastic Waste by Plasma Pyrolysis Method | Dr. TTM. Kannan | Department of Mechanical Engineering IE(I) | Non-Government | Mechanical Engineering | 2018 | 1,50,000 |
Study on ballistic performance of Armour System using Al Metal Matrix Composite Foam | Dr. T.V. Christy | CVRDE, DRDO | Non-Government | Mechanical Engineering | 2018 | 22,91,000 |
Seed Money
Faculty | Academic Year | Amount Sanctioned, in Amount(Rs) | Title of the Project |
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P.Vijayakumar | 2021-2022 | 20,600 | Comparative Analysis of Face Milling in Dry and Wet Condition of Al 8011 For Minimum Surface Roughness in Face Milling |
P.Vijayakumar | 2020-2021 | 20,600 | Development and Analysis of Angle Shear Die |
Dr. V.Yalini | 2019-2020 | 28,900 | Optimization of Engine Performance through different piston shapes by Taguchi Method |
Dr. M. Abdul Ghani Khan | 2018-2019 | 14,600 | Influence of Friction Pressure/Time on Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics of Rotary Friction Welded LM25/10% SiC Aluminium Matrix Composites |
Dr. TTM Kannan | 2018-2019 | 8,000 | Fabrication and Analysis of Polymer Bolt and Nut Assembly by Additive Manufacturing System |
V Kalaiyarasan | 2017-2018 | 9,500 | An Experimental Investigation of Friction Stir welded Aluminum Alloy (AA 6063-O) joints using Vertical Milling Machine |
M Sudhakar | 2017-2018 | 9,500 | An Experimental Investigation of PMEDM With Conventional EDM Process |
Patents
Name of the Faculty | Patent Number | Title of the patent | Year |
M Abdul Ghani Khan | 2021105456 | A Solar Biomass-Based Hybrid Dryer For Agro-Products | 2021 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 328050-001 | Pyrolysis Condenser | 2021 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 328051-001 | Tabletop micro milling machine | 2020 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 328052-001 | Green Charger for Drone battery | 2020 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 202041010210 | Development of toroidal shape end mill cutter made by monel k-400 material | 2020 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 332093-001 | GYM stand and power generator | 2021 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 331345-001 | Virus (COVID-19) Killing Gloves | 2021 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 332681-001 | Low cost solar panel spin coater | 2021 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 332682-001 | GPS Module design for children safety shoe | 2021 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 335047-001 | Sand casting machine with motorized Copper tubes | 2021 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 202041052261 | Enhanced centre for mass of Humanoid robot for material handling of Forgings | .2021 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 202041052258 | Cloud based Body Temperature monitoring to mitigate the virus inspection | 2021 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 336105-001 | Micro pin fixture | 2021 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 336292-001 | Adjustable Drill jig | 2021 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 201941033031 | Goose Fish Pond Aerator System | 2019 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 201941019099 | Development of Light weight water tank by self compressing Concrete | 2019 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 201941013078 | Sensor Based Monitoring System For Multi-Stored Building | 2019 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 201941019098 | Miniature Milling Machine robotically operated by infrared systems | 2019 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 201841047288 | Method of Friction Welding joints on Monel and ETP copper under measure Temperature | 2018 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 201841022934 | Development Of High Performance Harmless Cooling System Of refrigeration Plant Using Terracotta | 2018 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 201741046967 | Automation in Micro turning process using sensitive controlled motor | 2018 |
Dr.TTM.Kannan | 201741027566 | Acrylic open type Micro Drill Jig | 2017 |
- 2019 – Dr.T T M Kannan – Session Chair – ‘International conference on Recent Trends in Multi-Disciplinary Research (ICRTMDR – 18)’
- 2018 – Dr.T T M Kannan – ‘Excellence in Reviewing’ recognition from IJIRST
- 2017 – Dr.T T M Kannan ‘Best Researcher Award’ – PRIST Deemed to be University
- 2017 – P.Vijayakumar ‘Best Teacher Award’ – PRIST Deemed to be University
- 2017 – P.Renuka Devi ‘Best Teacher Award’ – PRIST Deemed to be University
- 2017 – R Tamizh Selvan ‘Best Teacher Award’ – PRIST Deemed to be University
- 2017 – Dr. M.Abdul Ghani Khan ‘Best Teacher Award’ – PRIST Deemed to be University

- Webinar on ‘Enabling Technologies & Emerging Robotics Use Cases’ 20.07.2020 to 22.07.2020.
- Guest Lecture- Environmental Friendly Technology based power plants 20-9-2019 by Leela Vinodhan, AGM,BHEL,Trichy.
- Seminar on ‘Hydrogen Fuel cell’ on 08.2019 at PRIST Deemed to be University, Thanjavur.
- National Conference on NCRTE 2019 on 11.04.2019.
- Guest Lecture- Friction Stir welding 02.2019 by Mr.Muruganandham Deputy Engineer, BHEL,Trichy.
- Mega science Exhibition Jointly organized by PRIST Deemed to be University and NCSTC & TNSCST, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 01.2019.
- Inauguration of Robotic Research Centre 08.2018 Dr.Mohan Rajesh Elara, NTU, Singapore
- Workshop on Modern NDT Technology. August 21-22, 2017
- Guest Lecture- Mems & Nano Technology 07.2018 by Dr.Jeyapandian Head & Scientific officer, Indra Gandhi atomic center
- Mega science Exhibation Jointly organized by PRIST University and NCSTC & TNSCST, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 01.2019.
- Inauguration of Robotic Research Centre 08.2018 Dr.Mohan Rajesh Elara, NTU, Singapore
- Workshop on Modern NDT Technology. August 21-22, 2017
- Guest Lecture- Mems & Nano Technology 07.2018 by Dr.Jeyapandian Head & Scientific officer, Indra Gandhi atomic center
- National Conference on NCRTE 2018 on 09.05.2018.
- Organized an Intra College Technical Event “TECHFEST’22” on 20.10.2022.
- Guest Lecture on “Innovation & Recent trends in Engineering & Technology” was delivered by Dr. Vincent Herald Wilson, Professor Mechanical engineering VIT on 03.04.2023.
- Guest Lecture on “Incremental Sheet Metal Forming” was delivered by Dr.N.Sathya Narayana, Professor Mechanical engineering NIT-Trichy 22.06.2023.
- Guest Lecture on “Opportunities in University Malaysia Pahang for higher education” was delivered by Dr.Sudhakar kumarasamy, University Malaysia Pahang on 17.08.2023.
- Organized Webinar on “New Product Design” was delivered by Dr.M.Manickam, Assistant Professor Mechanical engineering Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, (Deemed to be University) Chennai on 23.08.2023.
- Conducted Departmental “Technical Quiz” by Mr.K.Ram Assistant Professor PRIST Deemed to by University on 25.08.2023.
- Conducted Departmental “Puzzle Solving” by Mr.K.Ram Assistant Professor PRIST Deemed to by University on 12.10.2023.
- Conducted Student Awareness Program on “Artificial Intelligence” was delivered by Dr. Vincent Herald Wilson, Professor Mechanical engineering VIT on 09.02.2024.
- A Departmental Advisory committee Consisting of 5 Industry Experts, 2 Academic Experts and 2 Alumni was constituted.
- Many of our students have gone for Higher Studies in Engineering & Management to foreign countries such as U.K, Canda, U.S, Germany etc.
- Many of our students have attended Paper Presentation in Seminars / Symposia hosted by other Institutions and won prizes.
Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering,School of Engineering and Technology
PRIST Deemed to be University, Vallam, Thanjavur -613403.
Email: hodmech@prist.ac.in
Phone: 04362-265021.