Year Book SoMC -Automobile - 11.09.20

Profile Faculty Students

Infrastructure

International & Industry Research

VISION To be a centre of excellence in the field of
automobile engineering by imparting
knowledge and skill, enhancing research and
development activities with social, ethical and
environmental responsibilities to meet domestic
and global challenges.

 To produce effective and responsible automobile MISSION
engineering graduates with respect to global
requirements by imparting quality education

 To constantly improve the pedagogical methods to
deliver the academic programs with industry-
oriented knowledge

 To focus on learning through the state-of-the-art
laboratories that possess a standard set-up to carry
out research-based education

 To motivate students to pursue higher education and
successfully take-up competitive examinations to
reach a better position in their professional career

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Head of Department

Dr. M. Amala Justus Selvam
B.E. (Mech), M.E. (Thermal), Ph.D. (Mech)

Professor & Head
Experience: Academics - 23 Years
35 national and international journals
publication and 5 patent application.
Reviewer for SCI and Scopus indexed

international journals.
Granted one International funded projects.

FACULTY - DESIGN DOMAIN

Mr. N. Murugu Nachippan
B.E. (Auto)., M.E. (Production)

Assistant Professor
Experience: Academics – 6 Years
12 Scopus indexed journals publication
5 International conference presentations.

Mr. B. Gowthama Rajan
B.E. (Auto), M.E. (Engineering Design)

Assistant Professor
Experience: Academics – 6 Years
8 Scopus indexed journals publication
Familiar on modeling and analysis using CATIA V5

Mr. Sathish kumar
B.E. (Mech) , M.E. (Auto)

Assistant Professor
Experience: Academics – 7 Years

Industry – 1 years
4 Scopus indexed journals publication

Placement Coordinator

FACULTY - IC ENGINE DOMAIN

Dr. S. Jaichandar
B.Tech. (Auto)., M.E.(Auto), Ph.D. (ICE)

Professor
Experience: Academics - 24 Years
35 international journals publication.
Reviewer for SCI and Scopus indexed international journals.
Syllabus Committee Member of Anna University, Chennai.

Dr. M.Parthasarathy
B.E. (Mech), M.E.(Auto) , Ph.D. (Auto)

Assistant Professor
Experience: Academics - 6 Years

Research-2 Years
22 International journals publication.
DC member for Research Scholar of Anna University

Mr. M. Rajesh Kumar
B.E. (Mech), M.E. (Auto)

Assistant Professor
Experience: Academics - 7 Years
5 Scopus indexed journals publication
Lab In charge : Centre of Excellence “WABCO”

Mr. S. Govindan
B.E. (Mech), M.E. (Auto)

Assistant Professor
Experience: Academics – 2 Years

Industry – 1 years
4 Scopus indexed journals publication

FACULTY – ELECTRIC VEHICLE DOMAIN

Dr. S. Padmanabhan
M.E., M.B.A., Ph.D.,
Associate Professor
Experience: Academics -17 Years,
Industry – 2.5 years;
45 international journals publication.
Two Design Patents.
Active Reviewer in Elsevier, Taylor and Francis

Mr. P.B.Senthilkumar
B.E.(Auto), M.Tech.(Automotive Mechatronics)

Assistant Professor
Experience: Academics – 5 Years
5 Scopus indexed journals publication

Student’s Club coordinator

Mr. A. Backiyaraj
B.E. (Mechatronics), M.E. (Auto)

Assistant Professor
Experience: Academics – 5 Years
5 Scopus indexed journals publication

Mr. Vikas Kumar
B.Tech. (Mech) , M.Tech. (IC Engines)

Assistant Professor
Experience: Academics – 3 Years

1 patent application
Technical Investigator for Motorsports Events.

FACULTY – VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY DOMAIN

Dr. V. Harish
M.E., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Experience: Academics - 1 Years
Research - 5 years
40 international journals publication.
Book Published on Tamarind seed biodiesel: Sustainable green fuel,
Lambert Academic Publishing

Mr. D.Samuel Raj
B.E. (Production) M.E. (Auto)
Assistant Professor & Lab HoD
Experience: Academics – 9 Years

Industry – 3 years
10 International journals publication
Faculty advisor for Electric Bike competition

Mr. A.P.Venkatesh
B.E. (Mech),M.E. (Auto)

Assistant Professor
Experience: Academics – 3 Years
6 Scopus indexed journals publication

Mr. T. Ravichandran
B.E. (Auto), M.E. (Auto)

Assistant Professor
Experience: Academics – 3 Years
5 Scopus indexed journals publication

FACULTY QUALIFICATION FACULTY PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIP
2
5

Ph.D

9 Ph.D Pursuing

M.E./M.Tech

FACULTY GRADE

2
1

Professor

13 Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

FACULTY EXPERIENCE

4 2-5 Years
3 5-10 Years
>20 Years
9

STUDENTS CAMPUS LIFE

“Foldable Electric Scooter”
Design and Fabricated by
2016 – 2020 batch B.Tech

students

“Engine Testing Research Laboratory”
Student calibrating the Engine

“E-Tron”
Electric Vehicle for
ISCC 2019 competition,

South Korea

INFRASTRUCTURE

INDUSTRY COLLABORATION LABORATORY

Automotive Engine Testing Laboratory equipped with various engines from ARAI, Ashok
Leyland, TAFE & Greaves Cotton. This laboratory facilitates engine performance and
emission characteristics investigation carried with various alternate fuels. Faculty,
Research Scholars and students can explore their innovative ideas at this laboratory.
Many of our UG and PG students completed their projects by utilizing these facilities.

The WABCO, a leading brake manufacturer, framed up their Centre of Excellence at Vel
Tech. In this laboratory working models of various braking systems like Anti-lock Braking
System, Pneumatic braking, Hydraulic braking, Mechanical Drum and Disc braking are
available here. The students and faculty can able to learn the working principle of the
various braking system at this laboratory.

MAINTENANCE LAB ENGINE COMPONENTS LAB

Maintenance laboratory Engine components lab equipped with 6-
cylinder inline diesel engine ,4-cylinder
develop the skills of the inline petrol engine and 2stroke petrol
engine. Students can explore the various
students in the general engine components physically at this
laboratory. They can hands-on the
maintenance of vehicles. Tire engine components by dismantling and
assembling. They can able to learn valve
remover, Valve re-grinder and and port timing operations.

Fuel Injection calibration FUEL TESTING LAB

system are equipped at this Fuel Testing laboratories develop
students knowledge in methods
laboratory. These facilities will involved in testing of fuels,
coolant and lubricants. Bomb
help the students to learn Calorimeter, Open cup apparatus,
Say Bolt Viscometer, etc.,
about the basic maintenance facilitates the faculty, research
scholars and students to explore
carried at the auto repair their needs. They can investigate
the physical and chemical
shop. properties of the base as well as
alternative fuels at this laboratory.

AUTOMOBILE CHASSIS LAB

Automotive chassis laboratory
simplifies visually the complete
learning of all the chassis
components like clutches, gearbox,
brakes, suspension, steering and
differential etc., The students can
learn the different types of frame
and chassis and working principles of
all the chassis components.

AUTO ELECTRICAL LAB

Auto Electrical laboratory, the
students are able to learn the
working of the ignition system,
lead-acid batteries, alternators,
starter motor, lighting & warning
systems used in automobiles.
They can also test and study the
characteristics of the vital
electrical system like batteries,
alternators here.

SIMULATION LAB

Simulation laboratory is equipped with high configuration computers with
licensed softwares like AutoCAD, ANSYS, Creo, Ricardo. This enables the scholars,
students to impart the fundamental knowledge in designing, drafting and
simulation of their ideas. It also facilitates structural and thermal analysis for
validation. They can also simulate the different engine at various scenarios, which
enrich their learning on combustion.

TWO & THREE WHEELER LAB ENGINE TESTING LAB

Two and Three-wheeler Engine testing laboratory, the
laboratory streamlines the students can able to conduct
various components of two and performance testing of various types
three wheeler. Here the of internal combustion engines and to
complete learning of different evaluate various performance
types of two-wheeler frames parameters and emission
and transmission can be characteristics. This laboratory
studied. The students can learn facilitates the faculty, research
hands-on the working principles scholars and students to explore their
of various components and its needs on engine testing with alternate
fuels.
servicing.
AUTO WORKSHOP

This workshop framed-up with
various special tools and
equipments to meet the
fabrication need of Motorsports
vehicle. With this facility students
can able to fabricate the vehicles
under the category of ATV, e-Bike,
e-ATVs, Go-kart and Formula
racing. Students are utilizing these
facilities on 24/7 and achieving
their highs.

VTU Motorsports Club
Achievements

Vel Tech Motorsports representing “India” at the International
Student Car Competition (ISCC) at South Korea, every year since 2015.
Every year Vel Tech Motorsports team achieving various awards at this
event.

The team “E-TRON” of 15
students year participated e-
Vehicle completion held at the
International Student Car
Competition (ISCC) held at
South Korea 2019 during 5th to
8th Sept 2019. The team
completed All rounds
successfully and completed 12th
places overall among the
international teams.

The Vel Tech Motorsports team represented “India” at the
International Student Car Competition (ISCC) held at South Korea 2018
during 18th & 19th May 2018. Our Team “RAY” of 15 students won the
BEST OF BEST CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY AWARD.

Vel Tech Motorsports Team “AUTOMOPHILES” achieved “Second in Skid
Padd & Endurance Overall Runner” in Gokart Indian karting
Championship (Nexus motorsports) , 2020 at Mohite Racing Academy ,
Kolhapur during 5th to 10th Mar 2020 organised by Nexus motorsports.

VT motorsports club Team “MUDTRAILERZ” bagged “ISIE
Future award“ in the ATV event Champions of Champions
organised by Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers held at
KL University, Andhra Pradesh during 27th Feb to 01st Mar
2020.

The team “MUDTRAILERZ”
participated in ATV event
conducted by Andhra Pradesh
State Skill Development
Corporation, Govt. of AP &
Imperial Society of Innovative
Engineers held at KL University,
Andhra Pradesh during 22nd to
25th Feb 2019 under the All
Terrain Vehicle (ATV-Electric)
category. Our team achieved
“Best Suspension and Traction
Award, Overall 2nd Runner up
Award”.

The Team “FUMERS” participated in Formula Racing category at
KL University, Andhra Pradesh during 22nd to 25th Feb 2019
conducted by Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development
Corporation, Govt. of AP & Imperial Society of Innovative
Engineers. Our team achieved “Best Team Award”.

The team “MUDTRAILERZ” participated in ATV event ATVC ,
(Infileague motorsports) , 2020 at Vadodara, Gujarat conducted by
Infileague motorsports during 15th to 18th Feb 2020 under the All
Terrain Vehicle category. Our team achieved “Over all runner up, Best
sledge pull and Runner up in Manureability .

Twenty students from VT Motorsports have participated Go-Kart
completion conducted by Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers,
2019 at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida during 4th to 9th
Feb 2019. Our students bagged “Best Driver Award and Best Cross
Pad Award”.

The team “MUDTRAILERZ” participated in SAE event BAJA,
2019 held at NATRiP’s NATRAX , Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
during 22nd to 29th Jan 2019 in the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV-
Electric) category.

The team “AUTOMOPHILES” participated in Go-kart Indian
kart racing at RPM Circuit, Bhopal during 21st to 26th Jan
2020 organised by Imperial Society of Innovative
Engineers. Our team achieved “Best Business and Cost plan
and Overall 5th rank ”.

Two Teams from Vel Tech Motorsports club participated in the

Electric Two Wheeler Design Competition 2019 organised by

SAE India at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology during

27th to 29th Sept 2019.

International Internship

Manjith Reddy,
Vikas Goyal ,
Aman Kumar Arya
(2015-2019)

Our final years students

completed their Project at

POLYTECH ORLEANS, France

through International

Internship programme.

Omar Ahmed Khan
(2016-2020)

ICA ACTIVITIES

Induction cum
Acquaintace
Activities for Fresh
Man Engineering
Students

Air powered Car
Students by their
own had built an air
powered car by
using simple things
like empty bottle,
mini motor, battery,
straw and glue.

One Credit Course on “Composites for automotive
applications” by

Mr. VAGESH SHANGAR R
Senior Research Engineer (Engines Automotive

Div)Mahindra Research Valley

Composites – Significance and properties
Types and cases of composites in Auto -Aero industry.
Composite manufacturing
Composites – Polymer matrix and MMC
Natural fiber composites and future of composites in Auto-
Aero Industry

One Credit Course on “Battery Technology
(Lead-acid & lithium-ion Batteries)” by
Mr.S.JEYAKUMAR
R&D Head, AMCO Batteries, Chennai.

Fundamentals of Electrochemistry
Battery – Introduction
Various chemistry of battery
Lead Acid Batteries and Lithium batteries
Application and Evaluation
Requirements

One Credit Course on “Modelling and Simulation
of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles” by
Prof.Dr.Shruva Das,

Professor, University of Detroit Mercy, USA

 Introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicle
 Power Electronic Devices
 Electric Drives and Motor Controls
 Energy Storage
 Battery Management
 MATLAB - Simulink and Simscape Modelling
 Vehicle Dynamics

AUTO

Innovating Mobility

Department of Automobile Engineering
School of Mechanical and Construction