DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Dr. C. Ramesh Kumar published a research article titled “Experimental investigation on mechanical, flammability, wear and thermal properties of 3D printed Polylactic acid composite contain rice husk ash Si3N4 nanoparticle” in the Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, (2025).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-025-01154-7

2. Dr. C. Ramesh Kumar published a research article titled “Effects of Alkali-silane Surface-Grafted Pineapple Fiber on Lamina Delamination & Drilling Damage Behaviour of Hot-Water Ageing Composites”, Silicon 17, 279–291 (2025)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-024-03152-z

3. Dr. C. Ramesh Kumar, Mr. R. Manikandan and Mr. P. Muniraja Chandra published a research article titled “Experimental Investigation on the Tribological Characterization and Mechanical/Thermal Properties of Hybrid Composites (Al6061/SiC/B4C)”, Surface review and Letters, Sep 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X25500696

4. Dr. C. Ramesh Kumar and Mr. R. Manikandanpublished a research article titled “Effect of reinforcement particles (Sic / Alumina) addition on Al6061 alloy and optimization of dry sliding wear properties using GRA”, Surface review and Letters, June 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X25500192

5. Mr. R. Manikandanpublished a research article titled “Design and simulation analysis of a Rack & Pinion seat recliner mechanism”, AIP Conference Proceedings,3122, 100013 (2024)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0216122

6. Mr. R. Manikandanpublished a research article titled “Combustion performance and emission characteristics of aloevera diesel–emulsified fuel in a DI diesel engine”, , Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31, 53993–54002 (2024)
DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-33025-2
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (FDP)
1. Asst.Prof. Mohammed Aasif H successfully completed a Faculty Development Program on “IIoT in CNC” from 29th July 2024 to 03rdAugust 2024 at DMW CNC solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Asst. Prof. Mohammad Yousuf M, Asst. Prof. T.N. Jafar Ali Asst. Prof. Mohammed Aasif H participated in one dayfree online faculty development program on “Advanced AI Applications in Research Paper Writing” organized by Department of MCA, KSR College of Engineering in association with Book Bytes Internationalon 27th April 2025
3. Asst. Prof. Mohammad Yousuf M and Asst. Prof. Mohammed Aasif H participated in one week faculty development program on “OBE AND NEP 2020” organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, PBR VITS, Kavali and VIT-AP University, Amaravathion 10thto 14th June 2024

GUEST LECTURE CONDUCTED:
The Career planning and development cell, Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering, Chennai, organized a guest lecture on “Changing Environment in Indian Industries” on 9th October 2024.
• Resource person: Mr. Chandrasekaran
• Designation: Deputy General Manager, L&T Manufacturing (Rtd.)
• Audience: II & III Year Students (Mechanical Engineering)
• Venue: Conference Hall, Ground Floor, B.Arch
• Date: 09th October 2024

ALUMNI TALK CONDUCTED:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering, Chennai, organized an alumni talk on “Digital Manufacturing and IOT“ on 25th October 2024.

• Resource person: Mr. Amazing Comfortson

• Designation: Process and System Transformation Manager, Ather Energy Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

• Audience: II, III and IV Year Students (Mechanical Engineering)

• Venue: CAD/CAM Lab

• Date: 25^th October 2024

WORKSHOP CONDUCTED:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering , Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering, Chennai, organized a Hands on training workshop on “Robotics Fundamental Concept and Applications” on 29th May 2024.

• Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Mr.R. Manikandan

• Speaker: Mr.Karthick Raja

• Designation: Project Manager

• Audience: III Year Students (Mechanical Engineering)

• Venue: CAD/CAM LAB

• Date: 29th May 2024

FUNDED PROJECT:

Asst. Prof. Mr. R. Manikandan, AP/Mechas a guide and his students Abdul wahid M, Karthikeyan B, Kumara guru K & Devarajan S doing a project entitled “Development of eco friendly tile production using e-waste, plastic and glass” is selected under the student project scheme by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology during the academic year 2024-25

INDUSTRIAL VISIT :

1. An industrial visit was organized for Third Year students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering to the RAMCO Cements Pvt. Ltd., Uthiramerur on 03^rd September 2024.This visit provided students with valuable insights of various types of cements and its manufacturing processes.

Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Mr. M. Mohammad Yousuf

• An industrial visit was organized for Second and Third Year students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering to Tiruttani Sugar Factory, Thiruvalangaduon 26th Feb 2025.The visit aimed to provide students with practical exposure to Sugar manufacturing processes

Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Mr.T.N. Jafar Ali

• An industrial visit was organized for Third Year students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering to Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai on 21st March 2025.The visit aimed to provide students with practical exposure to latest technology used in research labs(SAIF).

1. PATENTS PUBLISHED:

   1. Innovative oil cap design for enhanced leakage control and oil conservation Dated 04/10/2024 -90891

   Faculty Members:

   • Dr. S. RAM KUMAR

   • Mr. MANIKANDAN R

   • Mr. T.N. JAFAR ALI

   • Mr. M. MOHAMMAD YOUSUF

   2. A novel cylindrical protective enclosure for poultry with integrated food and water systems Dated 04/10/2024 -90889

   • Mr. MANIKANDAN R

   • Dr. S. SATHISH

   • Dr. C. RAMESH KUMAR

   • Mr. MUNIRAJA CHANDRA .P

    

• Department of Mechanical Engineering received “THE TEACHING AWARDS IN ENGINEERING”, by Education Matters & Staffordshire University UK.
• Professor Dr. Mohd. F. Shabir delivered an invited talk on “Design of Machine Elements” at College of Engineering, Guindy.
• Associate Professor Dr. S. Sathish received the following awards:

• Received “Distinguish Scientist Award” from S.C.Ray Educational Trust, Kolkata on 15^th October 2018.

• Received “Out Standing Faculty Award” from Venus International Foundation, Chennai on 7^th July 2018.

• Received “Research Excellence Award” from “Institute for Exploring Advances in Engineering” on 25^th July 2018.

• Received “Young Faculty Achieve Award 2018” from Engineering Professional Society, Coimbatore on 6^th May 2018.

• Associate Professor Dr. S. Sathish delivered an invited talk on “Advances in surface engineering and nano technology” at Government College of Engineering, Bargur.
• Associate Professor Dr. S. Sathish presented an international conference
• Assistant Professor Dr. Anjan Kumar Sahu received a project grant of Rs. 7500/- from Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology.
• Assistant Professor S. Ramkumar, participated in finals of PALS INNOWAH project competition held at IIT-M.
• Assistant Professor Mr. P. Muniraja Chandra received a grant of Rs.15,000/- from Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology for conducting seminar.

• Associate Professor Dr. S. Sathish, Presented a paper entitled “Microstructure and Immersion behavior of plasma sprayed bi-layered ceramic coatings” in MSAT-8 Conference held at Bangkok, Thailand (Dec 2014) – Funded by Department of Science and Technology.

• Associate Professor Dr. S. Sathish, Presented a paper entitled “ Investigation on the Corrosion behavior of the bilayered ceramic coatings deposited using Atmospheric Plasma spraying” in INTER-ENG 2013 Conference held at Petru Maior university,  Tirgu Mures, Romania (Oct 2013) – Funded by Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering.

• Associate Professor Dr. S. Sathish, Presented a paper entitled “Wear behavior of the newly developed biomedical beta titanium alloy” in TMS Annual meeting 2010 held at Seattle, U.S.A (Feb 2010) – Funded by Department of Science and Technology.

• Assistant Professor S. Abdur Rahman and F. Mohd. Ajmal Shrieff delivered an invited talk on “Engineering Graphics” held at Chendu Engineering College on 2015.

• Assistant Professor Ayaz Ahmed and F. Mohd. Ajmal Shrieff delivered a talk on “Competency building strategy and technology for sustainable development” at Sri Sai Sakthi Arts and Science for Woman on 2015.

• Team Poros consist of 30 student members and two faculty members participated in national level, RCDC-2018 held at Bikaner, Rajastan and won “Best acceleration award”.

• Mr.Dhanush (2016-20) participated in national level competition held at IIT-Delhi and won cash prize of rupees one lakh.

• Team Tech Freaks participated in national level PALS INNOWAH competition held at IIT-M and won Rs. 5000/- cash price.

• Mr. D. Vjay Deva, (2015-19) batch won many prices in body building including national level winner of under 60 Kg body building competition.

• Mr. Mohamed Iqbal (2011-15) received “Young Scientist Award” from China.

• Mr. Ahad Ali Khan (2013-17) participated and presented a paper in International Conference on Advanced Research in Engineering – 2016 in Dubai.

• Mr. Mohammed Sheik (2013-17) participated and presented a paper in International Multi Disciplinary Research Conference – 2015 in Srilanka.