Aeronautical Engineering

About the Department

  • Established in the year 2009, conducts the Programme B.E. Aeronautical Engineering with a vision to attain excellence and global reputation in Aeronautical Engineering education and research.
  • Aeronautical Engineering is one of the most challenging fields of engineering with a wide scope for growth.
  • This Programme deals with the development of new technology in the field of aviation, Space exploration and defense systems.
  • Specializes in designing, construction, development, testing, operation and maintenance of both commercial and military aircraft, spacecraft’s and their components as well as satellites and missiles.
  • The curriculum of Aeronautical Engineering includes maintenance as well as design aspects of the present day aviation and aerospace engineering.
  • It prepares graduates with knowledge, problem solving ability, hands-on skills to take-up career in the design, installation, manufacturing, testing, evaluation, technical sales, or maintenance of aeronautical/aerospace systems.
  • Faculty members published papers in Publication in many National and International indexed Journals.
  • Placement in core companies (Harita Techserv Ltd, Barola Technologies)

Programmes offered

  • B.E. – Aeronautical Engineering- 4 years

Vision & Mission

Vision

  • To be a Centre of Excellence in Aeronautical Engineering education, research and innovation.

Mission

  • To impart good quality education in Aeronautical Engineering.
  • To promote research and innovation in all spheres of Aeronautical engineering combined with training for life-long learning.
  • To inculcate ethical values among the students to become socially responsible engineers.

PEO, PO and PSO

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Graduates of Aeronautical Engineering will:

  • PEO1: Have expertise in advanced Aviation technologies to become competitive Aeronautical Engineers.
  • PEO2: Develop attitude towards research and innovation to provide sustainable solutions for Interdisciplinary issues and societal problems.
  • PEO3: Communicate and Manage resources effectively as professional Aeronautical Engineering team members and entrepreneurs with ethical values.

Program Outcomes (POs)

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

  • 1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  • 2. Problem analysis: : Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5. 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 the limitations.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
  • 9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

The Students/ Graduates will:

  • 1. Apply concepts and principles of Aerodynamics, Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Propulsion, Aerospace Materials, UAV and Avionics to provide solutions to critical industrial problems.
  • 2. Use modern software tools for the design and analysis of complex Aeronautical systems in furtherance to employability and research activities.

Advisory Committee

Department Program Advisory Committee (DPAC)

S.No Member Designation
1

Dr.C.Dhavamani,

Professor & Head

2

Dr.T.Mythili,

Associate Professor

3

Mr.K.Balakrishnan,

Assistant Professor

4

Mrs.G.Mohana Priya,

Assistant Professor

5

Mr.S.Vinodh,

Assistant Professor

6

Mr.P.Sivakumar,

Assistant Professor

7

Mr.A.Santhanarajan,

Assistant Professor

8

Mr.S.Hari Darwin,

Assistant Professor

9

Mr.J.Sam Charles Devaprasad

Assistant Professor

Board of Studies

Members of the Board of Studies

S.No. Name of the Member Communication Address of the members BoS Designation
1 Dr.C.Dhavamani Professor & Head,
Department of Aeronautical Engineering,
Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous), Namakkal.
Chairperson
2 Dr.G.Suresh Kannan Associate Professor ,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
Anna University Nominee
3   Dr.P.Parthiban Professor,
Department of Production Engineering,
NIT-Trichy-620015.
Subject Expert
  Dr.G.Rajyalakshmi Associate Professor,
Department of Manufacturing Engineering,
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014.
Subject Expert
4 Dr.K.Suresh Deputy Manager(stress group),
Aircraft Research and Design Center,
HAL, Bangalore-560037.
Industry Expert
5 Shri.T.K.Sundaramurthy Former Scientist, Mission Director for Indian Communication & amp, Meteorological Satellite System, Bangalore. Industry Expert
6 Mr.A.Vijesh Kumar Business Manager - Training Services, Harita Techserv Limited, Coimbatore – 641004. Industry Expert
7 Dr.L.Selvarajan Professor & Head of the department, Mechanical Engineering, Mahendra Institute of Technology, Namakkal. Academic Expert
8 Dr.V.Shanmugam Principal, Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous), Namakkal. Allied Department
9 Dr.D.Subramaniam Professor & Head,
Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous), Namakkal.
Allied Department
10 All Faculty Members of Aeronautical Engineering Department Members
11 Mr.N.Muralidhara CAE Engineer, Automobile, Desaot Engineering Solution, Bangalore. Alumni
12 Mr.R.Dharshan Student,
Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous), Namakkal.
Present Final Year Student

Laboratory

Aerodynamics Laboratory

Major Equipment

  • Wind tunnel
  • Various Airfoil
  • Water flow channel

Capabilities

  • Calculating various aerodynamic characteristics
  • Verifying the flow over an airfoils
  • Finding lift and drag force over an airfoils
  • Finding the pressure over an airfoils

Laboratory In-charges

  • Mr. A.Santhanarajan
  • Mr.S.Hari Darwin

Propulsion Laboratory

Major Equipment

  • Piston engine
  • Jet engine
  • Propeller test rig
  • Free jet and Wall jet

Capabilities

  • Knows about the working and parts of an engines
  • Finding the propeller performance
  • Free jet and wall jet performance

Laboratory In-charges

  • Mr.S.Vinodh
  • Mr.P.Sivakumar

Aircraft structures Laboratory

Major Equipment

  • Open and closed sections beams
  • Wagner beam
  • Constant strength beam
  • Photo- elastic
  • Bend test set up

Capabilities

  • Finding the bending stress of various materials
  • Finding shear centre of open and closed section beams
  • Finding flexibility matrix for cantilever beam

Laboratory In-charges

  • Mr.P.Sivakumar
  • Dr.T.Mythili

Aero Engine Laboratory

Major Equipment

  • Piston engine
  • Jet engine
  • NDT equipment
  • Various engine component

Capabilities

  • Knowing about the cleaning and visual inspection checks about engines
  • Identifying and troubleshooting techniques
  • NDT checks

Laboratory In-charges

  • Mr.K.Balakrishnan
  • Mrs.G.Mohanapriya

Airframe Laboratory

Major Equipment

  • TIG welding
  • MIG welding
  • Arc welding

Capabilities

  • Patch repair using TIG,MIG and arc welding
  • Riveting operation
  • Sheet metal forming
  • Patch working

Laboratory In-charges

  • Mr.P.Vinodh
  • Mrs.G.Mohanapriya

Aircraft System Laboratory

Major Equipment

  • Aircraft
  • Jacking apparatus
  • Leveling apparatus

Capabilities

  • Knowing about aircraft ground run
  • Aircraft jacking procedures importance
  • Aircraft leveling procedures and importance

Laboratory In-charges

  • Mr.K.Balakrishnan
  • Mrs.T.Mythili

Faculty & Staff

S.No. Name of the Faculty Designation
1

Dr.C.Dhavamani

Professor and Head
2

Dr.T.Mythili

Associate Professor
3

Mr.K.Balakrishnan

Assistant Professor
4

Mrs.G.Mohana Priya

Assistant Professor
5

Mr.S.Vinodh

Assistant Professor
6

Mr.P.Sivakumar

Assistant Professor
7

Mr.A.Santhanarajan

Assistant Professor
8

Mr.S.Hari Darwin

Assistant Professor
9

Mr.Sam Charles Devaprasad

Assistant Professor

Publications of Faculty Members:

S.No. Name of the Faculty Number of Research Publications
1 Dr.C.Dhavamani 15
2 Dr.T.Mythili 07
3 Mr.K.Balakrishnan 05
4 Mr.M.Rajadurai 07
5 Mrs.G.Mohanapriya 03
6 Mr.S.Vinodh 06
7 Mr.P.Sivakumar 03
8 Mr.A.Santhanarajan 01

Supporting Staff Members:

Sl. No Name of the Supporting Staff Qualification
1 Mr.P.Michelraja BE

Credentials

Credentials of the Department

  • Two faculty member have completed Ph.D degree and other faculties are pursuing Ph.D
  • NPTEL Local Chapter is established for students and faculty members appearing for NPTEL courses online examinations
  • Faculty Members and students have appeared for more than 40 NPTEL online certification examinations
  • Faculty members and students are got memberships in IE (I), ISTE and EWB. Three faculty members won the best Teacher award from IE (I).
  • Around Fifteen students won the best students award from ISTE and IE(I)
  • All the students are undergoing skill development Programmes like soft skills, communication skills, aptitude and logical reasoning , group discussions and technical interview skills
  • Faculty Members have published more than 40 quality technical research papers in reputed International/National Journals and International Conferences.
  • During the Academic Year 2024-2025, more than 50 students have undergone Internship in various Government / reputed Private Industries / Organizations for enriching their practical skills.
  • Faculty Members have participated in more than 30 technical events such as webinars, International seminars, Workshops for enriching their technical and cognitive skills and Department have organized more than 20 Events such as Workshops, Seminars, International Lectures etc., during the Academic Year 2024-2025.
  • Collaboration with Industries like Harita Techserv Private Limited, Barola Aero sport and Aerial Drobotics, NIT –Trichy Siemens Centre of Excellence, Desaot Engineering Service and Tamilnadu Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing (TANCAM) jointly collaborated with TIDCO and Dassault Systems (India) for providing better industrial exposure.

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

1. HARITA TECH SERV PVT LTD, Chennai

  • Harita Tech Serv has Signed MOU with Mahendra, for set up Mahendra -Harita Research Center for New Product Development and Manufacturing Technologies was inaugurated at MEC campus on 11th March 2014.
  • The main objective is to create a Pool of Strong Industry Ready Talent from the Students undergoing Engineering. Bridge the GAP BETWEEN INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS TAUGHT IN ACADEMIC COURSE.
  • Groom Engineers who are highly conversant with Design processes involving need-finding, ethnographic field work, rapid prototyping and testing.
  • So far more than 40 students were placed in reputed companies like VOLVO, Atlas Copco, SCL, Honey well, TVS motors, based on this Tie-up.

2. DESAOT ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

  • Provide opportunity for training / internship to students of MAHENDRA ENGINEERING COLLEGE at DESAOT Engineering Solutions, Bangalore; financial arrangements to be decided on a case-to-case basis.
  • Identify and explore areas of collaboration in the fields of mechanical, electronics, and software engineering, particularly in design, simulation, and product development domains.
  • DESAOT Engineering Solutions shall organize on-site and virtual training programs, workshops, and certificate courses on industry-relevant tools and technologies (such as CAD/CAM/CAE, automation, embedded systems, and data acquisition), the cost of which shall be mutually decided.
  • Support for academic project guidance, technical mentoring, and participation in student innovation or competition activities may be extended by DESAOT based on mutual agreement.

3. TAMIL NADU CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (TANCAM)

  • Provide opportunities for advanced training, internship, and hands-on exposure to students of MAHENDRA ENGINEERING COLLEGE in the domain of Industry 4.0 technologies, with financials to be decided on a case-to-case basis.
  • Explore continuous collaboration in the areas of additive manufacturing, industrial automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing through joint workshops, seminars, and certification programs.
  • TANCAM will provide on-site and remote training to students and faculty on cutting-edge technologies and tools including 3D printing, smart manufacturing systems, CNC programming, and digital twin simulation. The cost and structure of such programs will be finalized on mutual terms.
  • Support for faculty development programs (FDPs), joint research projects, and student innovation activities may be extended under TANCAM’s industry-academia initiatives.

Short-Term Courses

Short-Term & Value-Added Courses organized in the last five academic years:

S.No Name of the Short-Term Courses /Value-Added Courses Number of students benefited
1 Harita-TVS CATIA Training 95
2 Product Design & Development 70
3 Sheet Metal Forming 62
4 Harita-TVS CATIA Training 54
5 Product Design & Development 33
6 Die Casting 66
7 Harita-TVS CATIA Training 60
8 CATIA V6 82
9 Drone Technology 55
10 Harita-TVS CATIA Training 30
11 CATIA V6 86
12 Harita-TVS CATIA Training 81
13 Design of Automotive and Aerospace Components 102
14 Drone Development 63
15 Design of Automotive and Aerospace Components 100
16 Drone Design and Fabrication 70
17 Design of Automotive and Aerospace Components 100
18 CAE for Automotive and Aerospace Design Components 50

Events

Seminars, Conferences & Workshops conducted through Professional Societies

Events organized in last three academic years:

S.No.

Type of Events [Conference/Seminar/Workshop]

Date

Name of the Events

Name and Address of the Resource Persons

1. Seminar
(Online)
12.03.25 Role of Composite in Aerospace Applications Dr. A Deepa, Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering, VIT, Chennai
2.   Seminar 08.05.25 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing: The Language of Engineering Design Mr. Suresh M Assistant Manager-Talent Development, Harita Techserv Limited, Coimbatore
3. IIC Calendar Activity
(Offline)
08.04.25 Workshop on “Raising Capital And Managing Finance For Startups” Rtn.  A R Arun, President,
Emient Investment Services, Salem.
4. International Lecture
(Online)
06.05.25 Carbon Capture and Utilization Strategies for Sustainable Airport Management in Aviation Mr.Manoj Matthias Sekar
Research Associate
Energy Rsearch Institute
Nangyong Technological University
Singapore .
5. MAILS1
(Online)
04.04.25 "Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)" Ms.S.Yugashree,
Design Engineer,
ASM Digital Engineering,Bangalore.
6. MAILS2 (Online) 10.05.25 Role of Human Factors in GD&T and Tolerance Stack-Up in Manufacturing Mr. C Karikalan, Lead Engineer, HCL Technology, Bangalore.
7. Workshop 04.12.2024-05.12.2024 Quad copter Development Ms. Anuja Kannan, Director,
Mr. Bharathprabhu, Drone Instructor
Vimanna Labs India P Ltd., Thanjavur
8.   Seminar
(Online)
26.09.2024 Post Processing of Additive Manufactured Components Dr. Rajyalakshmi G, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai.
9. IIC Calendar Activity 12.12.2024 My Story- Motivational Session by Successful Innovators Mr. P Ranjith, Founder & Chairman, Mahalakshmi Enterprises, Salem.
10. IIC Calendar Activity-Field Visit 20.01.2025-06.02.2025 Field/Exposure Visit to Pre-Incubation units Mr. Sanjay Krishnappa, Founder & Chairman, Aerosapien Technologies, Bangalore.
11. FDP 16.12.2024-23.12.2024 Mechanical Design in CREO Mr. Vijesh Kumar, Business Manager- Training Services, Harita Techserv Limited, Coimbatore.
12. International Lecture
(Online)
26.11.2024 Advanced Manufacturing of Composite Materials Using Automated Fiber Placement Dr. Chadurvedi Venkatesan, Scientist, Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, Singapore.
13. NIT/IIT  Lectures (Online) 15.10.2024 Industry-4.0- The  Smart Manufacturing Solution PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, NIT-TRICHY.
14. MAILS1
(Online)
02.09.2024 Career opportunities in Aircraft Structural Analysis Mr. Naveen K, Project Engineer, National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL), Bangalore.
15. MAILS2 (Online) 27.11.2024 Fundamentals of Technical Writhing in Aviation Ms. A Hebrone Sofia, Technical Writer, Epiroc mining India P Ltd.,
Bangalore.
16.   Seminar 02/05/2023 Innovation and Challenges of CFD in the Aerospace Industry DR. P S PREMKUMAR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING, KUMARAGURU COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE.
17. Workshop 30.03.2023-31.03.2023 Drone Design and Fabrication MR. JAGADEESH KANNA FOUNDER AND CEO, MR. MADHAN BALACHANDRAMOHAN, GM VAAYUSASTRA AEROSPACE PVT.LTD., IIT MADRAS.
18. IIC Activity (Online) 07.03.2023 My Story as Entrepreneur SHREE. N ASOKA, FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, M/S. SPARK ENGINEERS P LIMITED SALEM.
19. IQAC-FDP 26.04.2023 IP for Professional Development

Dr. R V MAHENDRA GOWDA, PRINCIPAL, MAHENDRA ENGINEERING COLLEGE, NAMAKKAL.

20. NIT/IIT  Lectures (Online) 25.04.2023 Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Application

DR V ANANDAKRISHNAN, PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, NIT-TRICHY.

21. MAILS1
(Online)
24.03.2023 An Insight into Aviation.

.MR. DEVAKRISHNA SREENIVAS, PURSUING MS, ADVANCED MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF  LIVERPOOL, UK.

22. MAILS2 (Online) 11.05.2023 Advancing Your Career in Aviation

MR.IRAIYANBAN GUNASEKARAN
NIJHUIS SAUR INDUSTRIES,
PROJECT ENGINEER (CAD/ REVIT SPECIALIST),
POLAND.

23. One Day IEI Seminar (Offline) 17.10.2023 Role of Nanotechnology in Material Science Er. D.B. DANIEL,
Chief General Manager, Steel Authority of India Limited, Salem Steel Plant, Salem. Er. R. VINOTHBABU,
Assistant Professor, Metallurgical Engineering Department, Government College of Engineering, Salem.
24. IIC Activity (Online) 21.08.2023 Entrepreneurship and Financial Markets Mr. A.R. ARUN, PRESIDENT,
Eminent Investment Services, Salem.
25. IIC Activity (Online) 09.11.2023 My Story Motivational Session by Successful Entrepreneur/
Startup Founder
Mr.MANIKANDAN NAGARAJAN,
Founder and Managing Director, Aham Group of Companies, Coimbatore.
26. Guest Lecture
(Offline)
14.07.2023 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Mr. G RAYMOND RICHARD,
Design Engineer, Harita TechServ Limited, Coimbatore
27. MILES
(Online)
28.11.2023 Unveiling The Future Trends In Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Dr.S.MANOJ MATTHIAS SEKAR
Senior Research Engineer Grade 01,
ERION, Singapore
28. NIT-Lecture Series
(Online)
02.11.2023 Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Industries Dr.Ing. M. DURAISELVAM
Professor, Department of Production Engineering, NIT Trichy
durai@nitt.edu
29. MAILS
(Online)
04.09.2023 Navigating the skies and Beyond: Diverse Careers in Aviation and Nanoelectronics systems Engineering Ms. S. SHAMREEN BANU,
System Engineer,
Technische Universitat Dresden,
Germany
30. MAILS
(Online)
13.09.2023 Career Guidance and awareness of Aviation and Automation Industry Mr. ABDUL SAMAD,
Director,
Galexon Engineering Industries,
Coimbatore

RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY WORK

Faculty members guiding Ph.D. research scholars

S.No Name Area of Specialization Number of Research scholars
Progress Awarded
1 Dr.C.Dhavamani Composites 6 01

List of Faculty Members Pursuing Ph.D

S. No. Name of the faculty Specialization University
1 Mr.K.Balakrishnan Aircraft Investigation Anna University
2 Mr.S.Vinodh Thermal Anna University
3 Mrs.G.MohanaPriya Composites Anna University
4 Mr.P.Sivakumar High Temperature Alloy Anna University
5 Mr.P.Annamalai Unconventional Machine Anna University
6 Mr.S.Hari Darwin Welding Anna University

Faculty members to whom Ph.D. Degree awarded during the last three academic years 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022 & 2022-2023

  • Dr.T.Mythili – Academic year 2022-2023.

Sponsored Research in last three academic years 2018-19, 2020-2021, 2021-2022.

List of Project under Government Funding Agency :
S.NO Name of the Faculty Project Type Funding Agency Year of Award Amount in Rs. Duration
  1 Dr.C.Dhavamani
Mr.P.Sivakumar
Research Promotional Scheme- MSME Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 2021-2022 12 Lakhs 3 Year
  2 Dr.C.Dhavamani AICTE- SPICES All India Council for Technical Education 2021-2022 1 Lakhs 1 Year
  3 Dr.C.Dhavamani Research Promotional Scheme- MSME Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 2018-2019 2 Lakhs 3 Year
4 Mr.P.Sivakumar TNSCST Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology 2018-2019 0.075 Lakhs 6 Months

Consultancy:

Name of the Faculty Consultant Name of the Consultancy Project/Corporate Training Program Consulting/Sponsoring Agency Revenue Generated
(INR in Lakhs)
Mr.S.Hari Darwin
Mr.P.Sivakumar
Workshop on Design & Analysis Ladder Mind Corporate Ventures LLP,Coimbatore 3,05,000

Mous

Memorandum of Understanding Signed Previous Academic Years
S.No. Name of organization Domain / Area of Activities Contribution Activities & Outcome
1. Harita Techserv Private Ltd CAD/CAE-based Engineering Solutions Job Creation and Career Launchpad Bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.
2. DeSoat Engineering Services Simulation & Analysis Enhances students’ practical knowledge in design and simulation tools. Increased industry exposure and employability skills for students.
3. Flytutor Technologies Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) & Drone Technology Provides internships, project guidance, and technical mentorship in UAV and aerospace domains. Improved practical knowledge and technical competency in UAVs, embedded systems, and flight control.

Contact

Dr.C.Dhavamani

Professor & Head

Department of Aeronautical Engineering

Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous), Namakkal.

Contact No: 9443099759

Others