The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized the inaugural function of Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) for the academic year 2023 – 2024 titled MECHMERIZE ‘23 on 09 th Nov, 2023 in the college auditorium and main block seminar hall. Er. Vijayakumaran K. M. (Former Managing Director, MILMA, Malabar Zone) inaugurated the occasion followed by the talk on Modern Technology Trends/Solutions in Dairy Industry. Further, the afternoon session was chaired and handled by the successful entrepreneur Alumni of Mechanical Engineering Department. Mr. Jithin S. Jishnu & Mr. Afsal Rahman (Managing Partners – Tekstone) and Mr. Akbar Ali V. K. (Managing Director – ezSafe Engineering) delivered the Alumni Leadership Talk with the success stories and motivated the students to pursue entrepreneurship upon graduation.
Dr Mubarak M. (Associate Professor & Head – Dept. of Mechanical Engineering) delivered a session on Scientific Paper Writing for the students and academicians of Department of Information Technology on 05 th October, 2023 – ‘Xorit’ – The Department Association Program of Information Technology. The session covered various topics including tips for research article preparation, how to manage the references, tips for publishing good research article, how to perform literature survey and how to perform drafting of scientific paper.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering along with Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra organized a one day college level workshop on Virtual Labs under the initiative of Ministry of Education, Govt. Of India on 20 th October, 2023 at ME Block Seminar Hall, MEAEC. Virtual Labs project is an initiative of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India under the aegis of National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT). This project is a consortium activity of twelve participating institutes and IIT Delhi is coordinating institute. Under Virtual Labs project, over 100 Virtual Labs consisting of approximately 700+ web-enabled experiments were designed for remote-operation and viewing. Mr. Jinshad Uppukoden (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Dayalbagh Educational Institute) delivered the session in which all the concepts from basic to advanced were cleared to the students related to virtual labs. Apart from this, a hands – on session was also conducted for the students, in which students performed and experienced the simulation based experiments. Students and academicians were also benefitted from the session in terms of virtual learning basics and advanced concepts through remote experimentation, web-resources, animated demonstrations and self-evaluation. Students and faculties from various departments participated and appreciated the session with a positive outcome based feedback.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in collaboration with Weber Institute of Engineering & Health Care Management – Calicut offered training program in MEP for final year students aiming to provide employable skills by familiarization of national and international industry standards along with placement assistance. 17 students enrolled for the course which was led by Mr. Nissar O. (MD – Weber Institute) starting from 06 th March, 2023 onwards.
Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted an Interdisciplinary Two Day Webinar on “Research Paper Writing” on 28th & 29th December, 2022 handled by Dr. Mubarak M. – Associate Professor and Head – Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, MEA Engineering College. The Webinar covered various topics including research article preparation, managing references and publishing the research works.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized the inaugural function of Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) for the academic year 2022–’23 titled MECHMERIZE ‘22 on 4th Nov, 2022 in the college auditorium. Dr. V. Sajith (Professor and Placement Coordinator – NIT Calicut) inaugurated the occasion followed by the technical talk on Modern Technology in IC Engines. Various interesting sessions for students were organized which included Auto master Online Quiz Program, motivational and ice breaking sessions and cultural programs
The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized the 2nd Virtual International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Research in Mechanical Engineering (VICATRME ’22) during May 24–26, 2022. Over 230 researchers submitted their quality research work for the conference after peer review 60 papers were considered for final presentation. The inauguration speech was addressed by Dr. Ramesh K Agarwal, William Palm Professor of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Other sessions were delivered by eminent professors from IITs and NITs on recent research areas. The first edition of the conference was conducted in 2020 – VICATRME ’20 which included 240+ authors from various parts of the world during 2020. Best papers were published in CARE Journals (Revised Version of Full length paper after peer review). VICATRME’22 was intended to provide an insight into the current trends in the area of Design Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Manufacturing Sciences, Thermal Engineering and the multidisciplinary research and also expected to be a platform for Scientists/Researchers, Academicians, Industrial Persons and Scholars to share innovative ideas and thoughts. Apart from paper presentation sessions, distinguished professors and eminent personalities around the world contributed to the occasion in the role of advisory committee members, keynote speakers and session chairs.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering along with KSCSTE (Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment) & NIPAM (National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission) under the banner of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav organized a virtual webinar on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on 17-01-2022 from 02.30 pm to 03.45 pm. Mr. Anumod S, Examiner of Patents and Design, Intellectual Property Office, Chennai delivered the talk as resource person in which numerous students and faculties benefited the knowledge on Intellectual Property Rights.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at MEAEC in collaboration with UNITED NDT Training and Inspection Centre – Cochin organized training program on ASNT (American Society for Non Destructive Testing) Level II Non Destructive Testing on 10th December 2021. The function was inaugurated by chief guest Shri. Najeeb Kanthapuram MLA and was open to the third and final year mechanical engineering students. 56 students enrolled for the Three Week training program on ASNT which included online and offline hands on sessions and training in NDT along with national/international certification. Further to the successful completion and certification, over 20 students were placed in various engineering fields till date.
The department of mechanical engineering, along with ATAL-AICTE, organized a 5-day online faculty training programme on the thrust area of molecular manufacturing. More than 100 faculties from all around the nation participated and the 14 effective sessions were handled by eminent experts from institutions of national importance. The e-certificate will be issued by AICTE after successful completion of the FDP for the eligible participants.
The IEI students’ chapter of the Department of Mechanical Engineering organized a 3 day IEI Webinar Series during 27th – 30th March 2021. The topics included Wastewater and Plastic Management and heat transfer application in medical diagnostics delivered by eminent personalities from SCTIMST, SJCET and IIT Kharagpur.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, MEA Engineering College, Perinthalmanna and MESA- Mechanical Engineering Students Association organized a webinar on automotives and quiz on automotive competitions for the students. Mr. Adithya and Mr. Joyel D Sim (Start up), Ernakulam were the resource persons for the occasion.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized the First Virtual International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Research in Mechanical Engineering (VICATRME) during October 26th–28th, 2020. More than 240 authors submitted their quality research work for the conference in which 75 papers were considered for final presentation after peer review. The inauguration speech was given by Dr Héctor A. Ruiz, Autonomous University of Coahuila, Mexico alongside five other eminent professors delivered the session talks on advance areas of Mechanical Engineering. Apart from paper presentation sessions, distinguished professors and eminent personalities around the world contributed to the occasion in the role of advisory committee members, keynote speakers and session chairs. Best papers were published in CARE Journals (Revised Version of Full length paper after peer review).
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in association with MESA (Mechanical Engineering Students Association) conducted a webinar on “Safety Engineer as a Career” on 30th August 2020. The session was handled by Mr. MUHAMMED FENSIYAS EDALOLI (Project HSE Specialist at SAUDI ARAMCO Project Management Team, Former Regional Safety Manager at HAPBCO PVT LTD, Udaipur Region, Former Safety Engineer at LARSEN and TOUBRO LTD, Reliance Jamnagar Export Refinery Project). Numerous students were benefited in planning their career in terms of the insights and experiences shared by the resource person
The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a webinar titled “Welding and Allied Technologies as Career” handled by Mr. Shyam Krishnan A P. (International Welding Engineer (IIW-IWE), PG Certificate in Welding Technology, NDT Level II – Indian Society of Non Destructive Testing, Member: Indian Institute of Welding, MEA Alumni 2011 – 15 Batch) on 28th August 2020.
The IEI students chapter, Department of Mechanical Engineering organized a 3 day webinar from 25th to 27th August 2020 which covered topics on Idea to Product Metamorphosis, Design Considerations of a Robotic Exoskeleton and its present challenges and An overview on metal matrix composites of which the resource persons included eminent scientists from KSCSTE TVM and Professors from various Engineering Colleges. The resource persons Dr. Ajit Prabhu V (Chief Scientist and Head, TDPM, KSCSTE, Dr. Jobin Varghese, Associate Professor, Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam, and Dr. Titus Thankachan, Associate Professor, Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at MEAEC in collaboration with UNITED NDT Training and Inspection Centre – Cochin organized training program on ASNT (American Society for Non Destructive Testing) Level II Non Destructive Testing on 18th August 2020. The function was inaugurated online by chief guest Dr. V. A. Raikar, Vice-Chancellor, Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur and was open to the third and final year mechanical engineering students. This program aims at providing hands-on training in NDT and builds the confidence of students by opening their doors to the industrial career
The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a webinar on Additive Manufacturing on 3rd June, 2020 for the students in view of academic interest and improvement during the Lockdown sessions. Mr. Ragul Sivakkumar, Director, Shiv prema Project Consultant acted as the resource person for the webinar.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a webinar titled “Effect of Automotive Pollution in Environment” on 5th June 2020, as a part of World Environmental Day.
A 5 day online FDP on Bio Fuels & its Application in IC Engines with Dr Mubarak M (HoD-ME) as the resource person was conducted between 01st to 05th June, 2020 which included 70+ participants across India.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, MEA Engineering College, Perinthalmanna and MESA- Mechanical Engineering Students Association in association with Alcritas Technologies organized a webinar Automotive Styling on 26th May 2020. The webinar covered various topics including role and perception of designers, automotive styling and developing a personal portfolio.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a webinar titled “Effect of Automotive Pollution in Environment” on 5th June 2020, as a part of World Environmental Day.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a webinar titled “Effect of Automotive Pollution in Environment” on 5th June 2020, as a part of World Environmental Day.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a webinar titled “Effect of Automotive Pollution in Environment” on 5th June 2020, as a part of World Environmental Day.
A 5 day online FDP on Bio Fuels & its Application in IC Engines with Dr Mubarak M (HoD-ME) as the resource person was conducted between 01st to 05th June, 2020 which included 70+ participants across India.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, MEA Engineering College, Perinthalmanna and MESA- Mechanical Engineering Students Association in association with Alcritas Technologies organized a webinar Automotive Styling on 26th May 2020. The webinar covered various topics including role and perception of designers, automotive styling and developing a personal portfolio.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a webinar on “How to become an Entrepreneur” on 18th May 2020 handled by Mr. Sandeep K S, Managing Director – SAKS Equipments Pvt Ltd.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering & the Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) organized MECHMERIZE’19 – The Department Association Inauguration Programme for the Year 2019 – 2020 on 12th November, 2019. Dr. GURRALA SRINIVASA RAO, Joint Registrar & Associate Professor – Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala inaugurated the function. The various dignitaries of the institution felicitated the occasion.
The IEI Students Chapter – Department of Mechanical Engineering organized a One Day Workshop in ‘Digital Manufacturing’ on 25th October, 2019. Dr. R. Manu, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering – NIT Calicut delivered the inaugural address along with a tech talk. Mr. Akshay B. (Project Manager) & Mr. Ashok Kumar K. (Service Engineer) from INSTA3D Technologies, Coimbatore were the other resource persons of the program who gave demonstrations in 3D modeling and Rapid Prototyping.
The IEI students’ chapter of the Department of Mechanical Engineering was framed under the guidance of Dr. Shanavas S. (Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering – MEAEC) on 31st May 2019 and is valid up to 30th May 2020. Since his relieving, Mr. Arshad Nasar Kombath has been coordinating the activities of IEI in the department.
Dr. Mubarak M. (HoD – Mechanical Engineering) delivered a Hands on Training Session in Scientific Paper Writing on 08th November, 2019 at 2.30 pm in ECE Seminar Hall exclusively for the internal candidates of the institution. There were 47 participants in total who gave a massive positive feedback for the programme.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering & the Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) organized a workshop session on Robotics & Drone Making under MECHEMRIZE’ 19 exclusively for the students of Mechanical Engineering Department. The session was led by Mr. Akhil Reghu, who has delivered numerous demonstrations in the Robotics & Drone making across prestigious institutions in the country including IIT’s and NIT’s
The Department of Mechanical Engineering & the Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) organized a Seminar on Road Safety on 12th November, 2019 under MECHMERIZE’ 19. Mr. SAYYID MAHMOOD PK (Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector – Malappuram), who has been an Alumni of the Mechanical Engineering Department – MEA delivered the seminar on the occasion. The seminar aimed at influencing the youth to follow the morals of road safety culture.
Dr. GURRALA SRINIVASA RAO, Joint Registrar & Associate Professor – Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala delivered a tech talk on the after burn flame instabilities in Gas Turbine Combustion on 12th November, 2019. The topic was of high relevance especially in defense sector.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in collaboration with UNITED NDT Training and Inspection Centre – Cochin conducted the inaugural function of ASNT Level II Training Programme (2019 – 2020) at the Main Block Seminar Hall – MEAEC, on 15th October 2019. This training programme aimed at providing hands-on experience in latest NDT techniques along with national/international certification, exclusively for third year and final year mechanical engineering students of the institution. Mr. Sarath V S, Manager Industries Centre, Malappuram inaugurated the event and explained about the requirement of quality and standards in the industry. Mr. Dwaraka Unni, Managing Director – Malappuram Metals and Engineering Consortium Pvt. Ltd. (MECON) delivered the key note address and a talk on Entrepreneurship Development. He also elaborated upon the various opportunities and encouraged students to bring forth innovations by always trying something new. Mr. Aneesh C B of UNITED NDT – Cochin delivered a short presentation on NDT as a part of introductory training to the students. Various dignitaries of the institution felicitated the event including The Principal (Dr. G. Ramesh), The Director (Prof. Dr. V. H. Abdul Salam), The Administrative Manager (Mr. C K Zubair), The Vice Principal (Prof. Haneesh Babu K T) and The HoD – Mechanical Engineering (Dr. Mubarak M.)
Department of Mechanical Engineering – MEAEC hosted the 2nd National Conference on Advances in Mathematical and Mechanical Engineering (NCAMME’19) on 30th April, 2019 at MEA Engineering College. The conference served a common platform for the researchers, mathematicians, engineers, scientists, and scholars to exchange their experiences, new ideas, and outcomes of research about all aspects of Mechanical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. The program also aimed at a forum discussing various collaboration levels of the Mathematical Applications in the field of Mechanical Engineering, practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. The conference included keynote address by eminent people in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Sciences and technical paper presentation by the delegates. Dr. MOHAMED IQBAL PALLIPURATH, Professor in Mechanical Engineering inaugurated the session. Dr. Sunil Mathew, Assistant Professor in Mathematics – NIT Calicut delivered the keynote address along with a technical talk on the recent trends and advances in Mathematical Sciences. The dignitaries of the institution felicitated the occasion followed by the technical paper presentation by the registered candidates.
The department of Mechanical Engineering & MESA (Mechanical Engineering Students Association) in collaboration with the Healing Hands Foundation, Ramanattukara, conducted a one day program in First Aid Literate on 11th March, 2019 exclusively for the mechanical engineering students of the institution. The delegates from the Healing Hands Foundation and Devaki Amma Memorial College of Pharmacy demonstrated the basic first aid techniques to be adopted in medical emergency. Dr. Sakeena – DMO Malappuram chaired the closing ceremony of the occasion followed by the inauguration of the Health Club at MEA Engineering College.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized the inaugural function of Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) for the academic year 2018 – ’19 titled MECHMERIZE’ 18 in the college auditorium. Mr. Ramesh (JRTO – Malappuram) inaugurated the occasion followed by the launching and distribution of the department newsletter – MACHINA 2K18 and the students’ quiz programme – MEGAMASTERS’ 18
The inaugural issue of the department newsletter – MACHINA 2K18 was released by the honorable general secretary of the institution Jb. Panakkad Syed Sadiqali Shihab Thangal. The intent of the newsletter was to serve as a platform for disseminating information on advanced technologies in one’s perspective.
In today’s globally competitive environment, intellectual property (IP) has placed itself on a pedestal in the context of economic growth and is becoming increasingly important. The increasing significance of intangible assets in the global economy is forcing business organizations to actively manage their IP as a key driver for building and sustaining their competitive advantage and achieving superior performance. On the above backdrop, the Department of Mechanical Engineering, MEA Engineering College, Perinthalmanna in association with Patent Information Centre – Kerala / Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment (KSCSTE) organized a one-day seminar on ‘Current perspectives of Intellectual Property Rights in Economic growth – An indication’ at Main Block Seminar Hall, MEA Engineering College on 24th October 2018.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in collaboration with UNITED NDT Training and Inspection Centre – Cochin conducted the inaugural function of ASNT Level II Training Programme at the Main Block Seminar Hall – MEAEC, on 12th October 2018. Mr. Vikalp Baradwaj IAS, Assistant Collector – Malappuram, inaugurated the event and outlined the need of engineering skills in delivering valuable services to the society. Mr. Damodar Avanoor, CEO – Lohashilpi, delivered the key note address and encouraged to organize similar training programs to mold proactive graduates. He also elaborated upon the various opportunities and encouraged students to bring forth innovations by always trying something new. This training programme aimed at providing hands-on experience in latest NDT techniques along with national/international certification, exclusively for third year and final year mechanical engineering students of the institution.
Department of Mechanical Engineering – MEAEC hosted the National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (NCAME’18) on 11th April, 2018 at MEA Engineering College. NCAME 2018 was intended to provide a common platform to bring together the researchers, engineers, scientists, and scholars to exchange their experiences, new ideas, and outcomes of research about all aspects of Mechanical Engineering and also to discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. The conference themes included various areas covering Design & Manufacturing, Materials and Thermal Engineering.
Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a One Day workshop on Research Methodology at MEA Engineering College on 28th February, 2018. Dr. S. R. Devadasan (Professor – PSG College of Technology) delivered the session covering various aspects in Research Methodology.