About the Department
- Established in the year 2020, conducts the programme B.E. Aerospace Engineering, with a vision to attain excellence and global reputation in Aerospace Engineering education and research.
- Aerospace Engineering is developing new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and spacecraft.
- Aerospace Engineering specializes in designing, construction, operation and maintenance of different types of aerospace products, such as commercial and military airplanes and helicopters; including launch vehicles and satellites; and military missiles and rockets.
- The curriculum of Aerospace Engineering is made up of 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 Aerospace systems.
- Faculty members published papers in many National and International indexed Journals.
- Placement opportunities in core companies (Harita Serv Ltd, ASM Technologies Pvt Ltd, General Motors, TVS Motors, Honey Well Technologies), etc.
Programmes offered
- B.E., - Aerospace Engineering - 4 years
Vision Mission
Vision
- To be a Centre of Excellence in Aerospace Engineering to create outstanding graduates.
Mission
- To impart quality education in aerospace engineering to meet the present and future needs of industry.
- To enable students for innovative technology practice to work with aerospace industries.
- To encourage the faculty members and students to do research in emerging areas of Aerospace Engineering.
- To motivate the students develop leadership qualities, team spirit, ethical values and entrepreneurial skills.
PEO, PO and PSO
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The Graduates of Aerospace Engineering will:
- PEO1: Have expertise in advanced space technologies to become competitive Aerospace 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 Aerospace Team members and Entrepreneurs with ethical values
Program Outcomes (POs)
Engineering Graduates will be able to:
- Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
- Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 :
- Apply concepts and principles of Aerodynamics, Propulsion of UAV and integration of flight and spacecraft systems.
- Employ modern software tools for the design and analysis of complex Aerospace systems.
Advisory Committee
Department Program Advisory Committee (DPAC)
| S.No | Member | Designation |
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| 1 | Dr.V.Anandhakrishnan | NIT Trichy |
| 2 | Dr.D.Subramaniam | Professor & Head, Aerospace Enginneering |
| 3 | Dr.V.Shanmugam | Dean, School of Mechanical Sciences. |
| 4 | Dr.P.Parthiban | Assistant Professor, Department of Production Engineering, NIT-Trichy-620015. |
| 5 | Dr.K.Suresh | Deputy Manager(stress group), Aircraft Research and Design Center, HAL, Bangalore-560037. |
| 6 | Shri.T.K.Sundaramurthy | Former Scientist, Mission Director for Indian Communication & amp, Meteorological Satellite System, Bangalore. |
| 7 | Mr.P.Dharmadurai | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 8 | Mr.S.Raju | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 9 | Mr.R.Govindaraju | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 10 | Mr.R.Subhashchandrabose | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 11 | Mr.K.Anandhraj | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 12 | Mrs.M.Revathi | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
Board of Studies
Members of the Board of Studies
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S.NO |
Name With full correct postal address |
BOS Designation |
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Name
:Dr. G. Suresh Kannan
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Anna University Nominee |
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Name : Dr.C.Dhavamani
Rose |
Anna University Nominee |
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Name :
Dr.P.Parthiban |
Academic Expert |
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Name :
Dr.V.Shanmugam |
Academic Expert |
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Name :
Shri.T.K.Sundaramurthy, |
Industry Expert |
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Name :
Dr.K.Suresh |
Industry Expert |
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Name : Mr.A.Vijesh Kumar
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Industry Expert |
Laboratory
Aerodynamics Laboratory
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Propulsion Laboratory
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Aircraft structures Laboratory
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Aero Engine Laboratory
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Airframe Laboratory
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Aircraft System Laboratory
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Drone Laboratory
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Faculty & Staff
| SL NO | NAME OF THE FACULTY | DESIGNATION |
| 1 | Mr. SRIGANAPATHY A J | Assistant Professor |
| 2 | Mr. KARTHIKEYAN M | Assistant Professor |
| 3 | Mr. KARTHIKKUMAR P S | Assistant Professor |
| 4 | Mr. SANKAR S | Assistant Professor |
| 5 | Mr. SARAVANAN A | Assistant Professor |
| 6 | Mr. DHAYANIDHI C V | Assistant Professor |
| 7 | Mr. VIGNESH S | Assistant Professor |
| 8 | Mrs. KOWSALYA V | Assistant Professor |
Supporting Staff Members:
| S.No | Name of the Supporting Staff | Qualification |
| 1 | Mr.P.Michelraja | BE |
Credentials
Credentials of the Department
- 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 14 NPTEL online certification examinations
- Faculty members and students are got memberships in IE (I) and ISTE.
- One students won the best students award from 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 22 quality technical research papers in reputed International/National Journals and International Conferences.
- During the Academic Year 2024-2025, all 40 students have undergone Internship in various Government / reputed Private Industries / Organizations for enriching their practical skills.
- Faculty Members have participated in more than 25 technical events such as webinars, International seminars, Workshops for enriching their technical and cognitive skills and Department have organized more than 10 Events such as Workshops, Seminars, International Lectures etc., during the Academic Year 2024-2025.
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Short-Term Courses
Short-Term & Value-Added Courses organized in the last academic years:
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S.No |
Name of the Short-Term Courses /Value-Added Courses |
Number of students benefited |
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1. |
Already in website |
Already in website |
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2. |
Already in website |
Already in website |
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3. |
AS2301 – Design of automotive and Aerospace Components (2023-24) odd sem. |
40 |
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AS2302 – Drone Design and Fabrication (2023-24) odd sem. |
40 |
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AS2301 – Design of Automotive and Aerospace Components (2024-25) odd sem. |
58 |
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AS2303 – CAE for Automotive and Aerospace Design Components (2024-25) odd sem. |
58 |
Events
Seminars, Conferences & Workshops conducted through Professional Societies
Events organized in last three academic years:
| S.No. |
Type of Events [Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop] |
Professional society | Date | Name of the Events | Name and Address of the Resource Persons |
| 1. | IIC Webinar |
22.09.2023 10.00AM to 12.00 Noon |
Entrepreneurship Skills for Aerospace Industries |
Er.P.Ganesh Babu , Technical Manager, Design and Development Department, Ingersoll Rand Technologies and Services Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. |
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| 2. | Guest Lecture |
10.11.2023 10.00AM to 12.00 Noon |
Possibilities in Aviation research and sample research studies |
Dr.J.V.Murugalal Jeyan, Professor Aerospace- LPU, Owner-John Plaza Shopping Mall. |
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| 3. | IIT Lecture Series |
21.01.2023 10.00AM to 12.00 Noon |
Introduction to Materials and Processing for Aeronautical Applications |
Dr.Ashok Kamaraj, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, IIT, Kandi, Hyderabad. |
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| 4. | IIC Celebration Activity |
02.12.2023 10.00AM to 12.00 Noon |
National Pollution Control Day |
Dr.D.Subramaniam, Prof & Head / Aerospace Engineering, IIC – President, Mahendra Engineering College. |
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| 5. | IIC Workshop |
22.02.2024 10.00AM to 4.30PM & 23.02.2024 10.00AM to 4.30PM |
An IIC Workshop on “Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Innovative Design”. |
Er. Saravanan Srinivasan Senior Analyst, PWC (Price Waterhouse Coopers), Bangalore, Karanataka. |
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| 6. | IIC Self Driven Activity | 25.04.2024 | Innovative Materials for Aerospace Components |
Mr.C.V.Dhayanidhi., B.E (Aero), M.E, Sr. Sales Executive Officer, Anamallais Motor PVT LTD., Coimbatore. |
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| 7. | IIT / NIT Lecture Series | 24.05.2024 | “Combustion Behaviors of Solid Rocket Propellants” |
Dr.K.Gnanaprakash, Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IITH), Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana - 502285 |
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| 8. | Alumni Lecture | 08.10.2024 | An Alumni Lecture Series on “Avionics & Aircraft Control System”. |
Er. Muthuraj R Customer service executive, Ramp supervisor & Flight Supervisor, Air India airport service Ltd, Chennai international airport. Contact No: 6374230596 Email ID: muthuraj.r1608@gmail.com |
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| 9. | IIC Celebration Activity | 11.11.2024 | Workshop on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” as Career Opportunity. |
Mr.Adnaan M, Founder of ToSpace, Aerospace Materials and Components, Velacheri, Chennai-96 Contact No: 9361854814, Email Id: adnaan.in@tospace.in. |
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| 10. | IIC Self Driven Activity | 10.12.2024 | “Entreprenuers Development and Start-up” |
Er.Senthilraja, Digital Strategy Architect Buckbeak Digital Solutions, Karuneegar Street, Adambakkam, Chennai No: 8248466686 E-mail Id:Info@buckbeak.digital / senthilraja.act@gmail.com |
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| 11. | Alumni Lectures (Offline) | 02.04.2025 | Conquering Design and Technology Hurdles in Aerospace application |
Mr. F. Aslam Sherif, Junior Design Engineer, Harita Tech. Serv. Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. contact no: 8925776565 aslamsheriff01@gmail.com |
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| 12. | IIC Calendar Activity (Offline) |
21.04.2025 – 22.04.2025 |
Workshop on “Prototype/Process Design and Development” |
Dr.D.SUBRAMANIAM, Professor / Head, Aerospace Engineering, Mahendra Engineering college, Mallasamuthiram, Namakkal. |
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.D.Subramaniam | Alternate Fuels | 1 | 0 |
List of Faculty Members Pursuing Ph.D :
| S.No | Name of the faculty | Specialization | University |
| 1 | Mr.P.Dharmadurai | CAD | Anna University |
Publications of Faculty Members:
| S.No | Name of the faculty | Number of Research Publications |
| 1 | Dr.D.Subramaniam | 25 |
| 2 | Mr.P.Dharmadurai | 01 |
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Contact
Department of Aerosapce Engineering
Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous),
Salem- Thiruchengode Highway, Mahendhirapuri,
Mallasamudram,
Namakkal-637503,
E-Mail id: hodaspace@mahendra.info

