Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Research Focus: Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. programs focus on the development of systems, materials, and processes used in designing mechanical devices. The field involves applied research in dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, and fluid mechanics.
Common Research Areas:
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer:
Investigation into energy conversion, heat exchangers, thermal systems, and renewable energy sources.
Fluid Mechanics:
Study of fluid dynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and aerodynamics in various applications such as automotive and aerospace engineering.
Robotics and Mechatronics:
Research into automation, robot design, robotic control, and integration of mechanical, electrical, and computing systems.
Materials Science and Nanotechnology:
Focus on new materials, material properties, and the development of nanoscale devices for mechanical systems.
Biomechanics:
Research on the application of mechanical principles to biological systems, such as prosthetics, human movement analysis, and medical devices.
Manufacturing and Manufacturing Processes:
Studies in advanced manufacturing techniques, 3D printing, CNC machining, and lean manufacturing.
Mechanical Design and CAD:
Design of mechanical systems, structures, and components using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, optimization techniques, and structural analysis.
Automobile Engineering:
Research in vehicle dynamics, electric vehicle design, vehicle safety, and fuel efficiency.
Aerospace Engineering:
Focus on aerodynamics, propulsion, spacecraft systems, and aerospace materials.
Vibration and Control Systems:
Study of vibration analysis, control theory, and applications in machinery, vehicles, and structural systems.
Energy Systems and Sustainability:
Research in sustainable energy, power generation systems, and energy storage technologies.
Research Supervisor
Dr. G. Mahendran (M.Tech, Ph.D)
Principal
Department: Mechanical
Specialisation: Material joining, Manufacturing
Email: principal@ifet.ac.in
Dr. P. Kanimozhi
Dean Academics
Department: CSE
Specialisation: Cloud Computing Security, IoT, Data Mining, Information Retrieval
Email: chandrankani@gmail.com
Dr. T. Ananthkumar
Associate Professor
Department: CSE
Specialisation: VLSI Design, MEMS, Soft Computing, Cloud Computing
Email: tananthkumar@ifet.ac.in
Dr. B. Elizabeth Caroline
Professor
Department: ECE
Specialisation: Optical signal processing Antenna, Optical sensor, All-optical devices, THz devices
Email: carolinebritto96@gmail.com
Dr. U. Palani
Professor
Department: ECE
Specialisation: Wireless Networks, Blockchain Technology, Embedded System, IoT, Machine Learning
Email: palani@ifet.ac.in
Dr. M. Margarat
Professor
Department: ECE
Specialisation: Optical Communication, Information Processing
Email: margarat.rosy@gmail.com
Dr. B. Elamvazhudi
Associate Professor
Department: Mechanical
Specialisation: Fatigue, Failure Analysis, Polymer Matrix Composites, Nanocomposites
Email: elamvazhudib@gmail.com
Dr. Jacquline Rosy
Professor
Department: H&S
Specialisation: Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Environmental Science and Technology
Email: jacquline.rosy@yahoo.com
Dr. M. Murugan
Professor
Department: H&S
Specialisation: Supramolecular Chemistry
Email: m_murugan79@rediffmail.com
Dr. K. Ganesa balamurugan
Assistant Professor
Department: Mechanical
Specialisation: Additive Manufacturing, Materials Joining and Product Design
Email: ganesa@ifet.ac.in
Dr. A. Mohammed Shapique
Professor
Department: H&S
Specialisation: Queueing Systems
Email: mdshapique@gmail.com