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Vision and Mission Statement

VISION:

To enhance the status of the department as a professionally renowned academic and research centre and cater to the needs of the student community in every manner possible.

An Institution dedicated to excellence and leadership in the field of aeronautical and aerospace education to prepare the students of quality to face the ever-changing requirement and maintenance in association, with aeronautical and aerospace industry.

MISSION:

To provide our students with excellent education and the skills they need to achieve professional success in their Aeronautical / Aerospace career in the private sector and also in the aeronautical research, development and operational activities of the defense services.

To inculcate in our students the professional and civic values required for leading the country in its quest for development.

To provide a regular system of continuous evaluation, to assess individual performance in class tests and qualifying examinations so as to improve the capabilities and quality of the students.

 

    PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs):

  • i. To employ comprehensive knowledge in Aeronautical Engineering and analytical skills to work towards solving complex problems to excel in the professional career. 
  • ii. To design, analyze and produce cutting edge engineering solutions by employing modern techniques and adhering to moral values for sustainable development.
  • iii. To assume global careers and leadership responsibilities through consistent learning with idealistic managerial practices.

 

  • 3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs):
  • i. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems. 
  • ii. 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. 
  • iii. 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.
  • iv. 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.
  • v. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
  • vi. 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.
  • vii. 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.
  • viii. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice. 
  • ix. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. 
  • x. 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. 
  • xi. 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. 
  • xii. 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. 

 

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs):

  • 1. To gather data using modern tools and apply design techniques to develop solutions for challenges in the domain of Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Aircraft Structures and Aircraft Maintenance with professional ethics. 
  • 2. To function as engineering solution providers or entrepreneurs, who are able to manage, innovate, communicate, train and lead a team for continuous improvement.
  • 3. Graduate will be able to work as a team member which will be a main requirement in industry or research organisation or in any business enterprise. This will pave the way for successful career for the graduate and also play a role for the success of the organisation in which the graduate is employed 

A Career in Aeronautical Engineering:

Who is an Aeronautical Engineer?

Surely no child, and few adults, have ever watched a bird in flight without envy ~ Isaac Asimov

An Aeronautical Engineer is a professional who stays involved in studying, designing and producing flight capable machinery or aircraft. He or she oversees design and operations of aircraft. It requires an understanding of materials, assembling parts, testing and maintenance of aircraft. An Aeronautical Engineer has to carry out extensive research to design and produce high-end aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft. 

He or she has a comprehensive understanding of aerodynamics, aerospace materials, propulsion, structures, flight mechanics, stability, and control. Here, in this article, we will discuss best aeronautical engineering jobs, aeronautical engineering courses after 12th, what are the job opportunities for aeronautical engineers in India, how to become an aeronautical engineer.

Aeronautical Engineer in a Nutshell

An Aeronautical Engineer job comes with the responsibility of designing aircraft and thrust systems. He or she is employed in aviation, defence or civil aviation industries. They are generally engaged in the design of aircraft and propulsion systems as well as the analysis of building materials and aircraft's aerodynamic performance. The role of Aeronautical Engineer may involve assembling parts of aircraft, testing and maintaining them. 

What is the role of Aeronautical Engineer?

An Aeronautical Engineer stays involved in manufacturing and testing of aircraft and aerospace products. He or she is required to test prototypes and ensure they function as per the intended plan. Aeronautical Engineer requires to utilise technical nous, practical skills and expert scientific knowledge. The role of Aeronautical Engineering demands research, tweaking, adjusting, upgrading and maintaining complex engineering solutions, devices, machines, passenger jets, helicopters, fighter planes, space shuttles, chinooks, missiles and weapons systems. The best aeronautical engineering jobs include improving flight safety and fuel efficiency. He or she is also responsible for reducing costs and addressing environmental impact. 

Designing

The best aeronautical engineering jobs involves designing aircraft and components using computer design and engineering systems. He or she is required to oversee tests of existing aircraft and recommend design modifications as per the performance levels of aircraft.

Assessment

The role of Aeronautical Engineer comes with the requirement to assess conditions of new and used aircraft. He or she has to measure and improve the performance of aircraft. He or she assesses requirements of design.

Repair

The best aeronautical engineering jobs involves scheduling maintenance and repairs to ensure efficient functioning of aircraft. He or she is required to record test performance, repairs on tests and modifications.

Testing

Aircraft Engineer is responsible for testing and evaluating aircraft products, systems and parts. He or she is required to investigate the cause of plane crashes. The Aircraft Engineer role involves providing technical advice.

Research

The role of Aircraft Engineer involves undertaking research. He or she is required to agree on budgets, specifications and timescales with clients. Aeronautical Engineer work responsibilities involve writing manuals, reports and other documentation work.

What is the job outlook for Aeronautical Engineer?

Aspirants who want to become Aeronautical Engineer may get numerous opportunities in defence, civil aviation and aviation industry. Aeronautical Engineers get lucrative salary packages. It offers a promising future as well as rewards in terms of remuneration and other benefits. Aeronautical engineer salary depends on various factors, such as aeronautical engineer skills, best aeronautical engineering jobs, experience, aeronautical engineering courses. Employment opportunities are expected to grow six per cent from 2016 to 2026 in the career as an Aeronautical Engineer. 

Faculty Details

Academic year 2021-22:

SL.NO NAME DESIGNATION DATE OF JOINING INSTITUTION NATURE OF APPOINTMENT (AGAINST SANCTIONED POST, TEMPORARY, PERMANENT) NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT HIGHEST DEGREE QUALIFICATION (NET/SET/SLET/PH.D./D.M/M.CH./
1 DR.A.P.HARAN PROFESSOR 18-06-2007 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Ph.D,2003
2 DR.J.J.ISAAC PROFESSOR 30-12-2011 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Ph.D,1974
3 DR.C.BADARINATH PROFESSOR 02-01-2020 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Ph.D,2002
4 DR.S.SUNDARAPANDIAN PROFESSOR 17/3/2022 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Ph.D,2009
5 MR.S.J.ELPHEJ CHURCHIL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 01-04-2021 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2013
6 MR.S.SUDHAKAR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 20-06-2011 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2010
7 MR.S.GOVINDARAJ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 03-07-2017 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2012
8 MR.D.LOKESHARUN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 28-08-2014 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2012
9 MR.B.S.NAVANEETH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 28-08-2014 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2014
10 MR.R.MOSES RAJA KUMAR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 03-03-2016 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2015
11 MR.K.VIJAYA SANKARAN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 27-12-2017 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2016
12 MR.G.SRIRAM ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 27-12-2017 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2013
13 MR.M.HEMANATHAN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 27-12-2017 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2017
14 MR.R.ANAND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 01-07-2019 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2014
15 MR.P. NAVEEN KUMAR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 16-12-2019 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2016
16 MRS.V.ESSAKIAMMAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 17/8/2021 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2019
17 MR.P.SAMIYAPPAN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 25-06-2014 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2014
18 MS.J.CATHERIN ROSE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 25-01-2019 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2018
19 MR.K.SABARISH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 09-07-2018 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2017
20 MR.SARAVANAN V ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 27-06-2019 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2013
21 MR.KUBENDRAN D ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 02-01-2020 PERMANENT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING M.E,2005

Students Achievements

INTERNSHIPS ATTENDED

S.NO

NAME

YEAR

PROGRAM LIST

COMPANY 

1

HAREESHWAR E

IIIyear

ROCKET DESIGN AND FABRICATION

VAAYUSASTRA AEROSAPCE

2

SURYA MAHALAKSHMI

IIIyear

AERONAUTICAL DEVELOPMENT ESTABLISHMENT

DRDO

3

PRADHAP

IIIyear

DRONE INTRENSHIP

JET AEROSPACE AVIATION

4

ISWARYA GOMATHI

IIIyear

DRONE INTRENSHIP

JET AEROSPACE AVIATION

5

SHREE

IVyear

RC PLANE

VAAYUSASTRA AEROSAPCE

6

SIVA

IVyear

RC PLANE

VAAYUSASTRA AEROSAPCE

SPORTS

S.NO

NAME

YEAR

PROGRAM LIST

REMARKS

1

T.RAJKUMARAN 

III year

WALKATHAN 800 m

ZONAL MATCH, PCET

2

M. TAMILSELVAN

II year

HOCKEY

ZONAL MATCH, PCET

3

G.GOKUL

II year

HOCKEY

ZONAL MATCH, PCET

4

BALAMURUGAN

II Year

VOLLEY BALL

ZONAL MATCH, PCET

5

MOHAMED HARIS A

II year

VOLLEY BALL

ZONAL MATCH, PCET

Research Publications

Research papers published in national / international journals or conference proceedings by faculty during last five years

Sl. No.

Name of the teacher

Title of the paper

Title of the proceedings of the conference

Year of publication

Whether at the time of publication Affiliating Institution Was thesame
Yes/NO

1

Dr A P Haran

EFFECT OF LOW REYNOLDS NUMBER PERFORMANCE
 OF SMALL ENGINE TURBINE BLADE ROWS

International Journal of
 Pure and Applied Mathematics

2018

Yes

2

Dr A P Haran

Influence of nozzle geometry on the performance of rectangular liner, supersonic micro nozzle

20th Annual CFD Symposium 2018,
 CSIR-NAL, Bangalore

2018

Yes

4

M Hemanathan

Numerical Investigation of the Magnus Effect on a Rotating Circular Cylinder at Relatively Low Reynolds Numbers: Applications to the design of Magnus Self Starting Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines

20th Annual CFD Symposium 2018,
 CSIR-NAL, Bangalore

2018

Yes

5

 J Avin Alexander

Numerical Studies of Autorotating Magnus Cylinder shapes that aid the
 starting of Magnus Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines

20th Annual CFD Symposium 2018,
 CSIR-NAL, Bangalore

2018

Yes

6

J J Isaac

Slosh Dynamics of a Liquid in a Rectangular Tank:
 Simplified Mechanical Analogy to Oscillation of a Liquid in a U-Tube

7th International and 45th National Conference
 on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP)

2018

Yes

7

Avin Alexander J

A Slat as an Enabling Aerodynamic Device to Improve the Performance
 of Building Roof Top-Mounted Small Wind Turbines

7th International and 45th National Conference
 on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP)

2018

Yes

8

J Catherin Rose

USE OF CFD AS A REACTIVE TOOL TO ADDRESS THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
 OVERHEATING PROBLEMS IN A MILITARY COMBACT/TACTICAL VEHICLE

21st Annual CFD
 Symposium, August 8-9 2019

2019

Yes

9

M Hemanathan

MITIGATION OF SLOSHING IN A UPRIGHT CIRCULAR CYLINDRICAL
 ROCKET PROPELLANT TANK BY A FLOATING BAFFLE

21st Annual CFD
 Symposium, August 8-9 2019

2019

Yes

ProJect Works

Consultancy and Sponsored Project Works

Sponsored Projects:

PROJECT -1

Project Title    : Low Reynolds Number Performance of Small Engine Turbine Blade Rows

Funding agency   : AR&DB

Duration of project    : Two years

Year of the project    : 2009 -2011

Sanctioned Amount    : 19.22 lakhs

Objective   : The study of the low Reynolds number behavior of gas turbine blading.

PROJECT -2

Project Title   : Experimental Characteristics of Wind Turbine Blading over full 0 to 360

   degree angle of attack.

Funding agency   : C-WET

Duration of project   : Two years

Year of the project   : 2010 -2012

Sanctioned Amount   : 15.80 lakh

Objective   :  To explore detailed aerodynamic behavior of flow around wind turbine aerofoil’s in region immediately before and immediately after stall. To detect stall hysteresis if any in typical profiles used in wind turbines.

PROJECT -3

Project Title     : OPTIMIZATION OF TURBINE PARAMETERS AT LOWER OPERATING SPEEDS

AND THEORETICAL EVALUATION OF TURBINE CHARACTERISTICS

Funding agency   : NSTL(CARS)

Duration of project    : One year

Year of the project    : 2012 -2013

Sanctioned Amount    : Rs.9, 92,700

Objective   : Evaluate the turbine characteristics based on 3-D analysis using CFX code. Stress and rotor dynamic analysis of turbine. To finalize the turbine operating speed in the range of 30,000 to 40,000 rpm.

PROJECT -4

Project Title    : EXPLORATION OF BOUNDARY OF LOW REYNOLDS NUMBER PERFORMANCE OF SMALL TURBINE BLADING

Funding agency   : GATET(DRDO)

Duration of project    :  18 Months

Year of the project    : 2012 -2014

Sanctioned Amount    : 12.315 lakhs

Objective   : To explore the Boundary of Low Reynolds Number Performance of small Turbine Blading, especially to be able to predict the above for a given blade geometry and obtain values for the critical Reynolds number.

 

PROJECT -5

Project Title    : Study of Feasibility of a Small Wind Turbine for Power Generation at a High Altitude Site

Funding agency    : SASE

Duration of project    : Six Months

Year of the project    : 2013 -2014

Sanctioned Amount    : Rs.6,00,000

Objective    : detailed analysis of wind data, provided by SASE, for the proposed high-altitude site and preliminary assessment of the feasibility of a small wind turbine for power generation at high altitude; turbine basic configuration selection.

 

PROJECT -6

Project Title   : Design and development of a grid-interactive 3kW class rooftop wind turbine-based hybrid renewable energy system

Funding agency   : MNRE

Duration of project    :  Two years

Year of the project    : 2014 -2016

Sanctioned Amount    : 26.8 lakhs

Objective    : To evolve indigenous methodologies for rooftop wind turbine-based grid interactive hybrid renewable energy systems, employing net metering

PROJECT -7

Project Title   : PUMP JET PROPULSION FOR SUBMARINE

Funding agency    : NSTL

Duration of project    : Two years

Year of the project    : 2015 -2017

 

Sanctioned Amount    : 47 lakhs

Objective    : To develop design methodologies and design a pump jet propulsor for a given submarine based on extensive computer and wind tunnel studies. Pre swirl and post swirl design to be carried out.

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

Design Analysis and Manufacturing (for PARK Enterprises)

1. Cross flow turbine (100kW)    2 Numbers

2. Francis Turbine (100kW)    2 Numbers

CFD Analysis of the Pump (for CRI Pumps)

1. Axial flow pumps 75kW

CFD and Thermal Analysis of 375kW motor (Integrated Electricals Pvt Ltd)

1. For assessing cooling effectiveness under Max-load condition

 

Collaborative Activities

Sl. No.

Title of the collaborative activity

Name of the collaborating / linking agency with contact details

Name of the participant

Year of collaboration

Duration

1

Internship

VESRAD Technologies Pvt Ltd

T Pugazhendhi

2018

1 month

2

Internship

VESRAD Technologies Pvt Ltd

K Jothishwaran

2018

1 month

3

Internship

VESRAD Technologies Pvt Ltd

S Allwin

2018

1 month

4

Internship

VESRAD Technologies Pvt Ltd

M S Sharumathi

2018

1 month

5

Internship

VESRAD Technologies Pvt Ltd

A Subash Nandha

2018

1 month

6

Internship

VESRAD Technologies Pvt Ltd

S Shwetha Raaj

2019

1 month

7

Internship

VESRAD Technologies Pvt Ltd

M Mariappan

2019

1 month

8

Internship

VESRAD Technologies Pvt Ltd

K Arun

2022

1 month

9

Internship

VESRAD Technologies Pvt Ltd

M Akila Sri

2022

1 month

MoU’s
  1. VESRAD Technology Pvt. Ltd, Kalpakkam, Chennai.
  2. F E & Tech, Coimbatore.

LAB EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

AE8411/AE3411 – AERODYNAMICS LABORATORY

S.NO

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

1

Subsonic Wind tunnel

2

2

Models(aerofoil, rough and smooth cylinder , flat plate)

2

3

Angle of incidence changing mechanism

1

4

Multi tube Manometer

1

5

Pitot-Static Tubes

1

6

Cylinder models (Rough and Smooth)

1

7

Wind Tunnel balances (3 or 6 components)

1

8

Smoke Generator

1

9

Water flow channel

1

 

            AE8511/AE3511 – AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES LABORATORY

S.NO

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

1

100 kN Universal Testing Machine

1

2

Beams with weight hangers and dial gauges

6

3

Column set up with dial gauges

2

4

Photo elasticity set up

1

5

Vibration set up with accessories

1

6

Wagner beam

1

7

Unsymmetrical bending set up

1

8

Set up for combined bending and torsion

1

 

 

            AE8512/AE3412 – PROPULSION LABORATORY

S.NO

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

1

Jet engine

1

2

Piston engine

1

3

Jet facility with compressor and storage tank

1

4

Multitube manometer

3

5

DSA pressure scanner

1

6

Ramjet facility

1

7

Wind tunnel

 

1

8

Conical flame holder model

1

9

Hemispherical flame holder model

1

10

Compressor blade set

1

11

Schlieren or Shadowgraph set up

1

12

Convergent nozzle

1

13

Convergent divergent nozzle

1

14

Thruster with load cells

1

 

        AE8611/AE3711 – AEROENGINE AND AIRFRAME LABORATORY

S.NO

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

1

Aircraft Piston engines

1

2

Set of basic tools for dismantling and assembly

1set

3

NDT equipment

1set

4

Micrometers, depth gauges, vernier calipers

2sets

5

Valve timing disc

1

6

Shear cutter pedestal type

1

7

Drilling Machine

1

8

Bench Vices

1

9

Radius Bend bars

1

10

Pipe Flaring Tools

1

11

Welding machine

1

12

Glass fibre, epoxy resin

1

13

Strain gauges and strain indicator

1

 

        AE8612/AE3781 – COMPUTER AIDED SIMULATION LABORATORY

S.NO

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

1

Internal server (or) Work station

1

2

Computers

30

3

Standard Modelling and analysis packages

30licences

4

UPS

1

5

Printer

1

 

            AE8711/AE3712 – AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS LABORATORY

S.NO

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

1

Serviceable aircraft with all above systems

1

2

Hydraulic Jacks (Screw Jack)

5

3

Trestle adjustable

5

4

Spirit Level

2

5

Levelling Boards

2

6

Cable Tensiometer

1

7

Adjustable Spirit Level

1

8

Plumb Bob

1

Labs Present

Lab courses present:

Sl. No.

Course Code

Lab Course Name

Semester

1

AS3361

Thermodynamics and Strength of Materials Laboratory

III

2

CE3362

Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory

III

3

AE3411

Aerodynamics Laboratory

IV

4

AE3412

Propulsion Laboratory

IV

5

AE3511

Aircraft Structures Laboratory

V

6

AE3581

CAD Laboratory

V

7

AE3611

Aircraft Design Project

VI

8

AE3612

Flight Training / Flight Simulation Laboratory

VI

9

AE3711

Aero Engine and Airframe Laboratory

VII

10

AE3712

Aircraft Systems Laboratory

VII

11

AE3781

Computational Analysis Laboratory

VII

Notable Alumni

Details of the ALUMNI with high profile

S.NO

NAME

BRANCH

BATCH

DESIGNATION

COMPANY

1

B.M Jeyajanaki

Aeronautical Engg

2003

Scientist F

ISRO

2

Dharani Madala

Aeronautical Engg

2001

CEO & Director

Analyzer CAE Solutions Pvt Ltd

3

Dr. M. Muthu Kumar

Aeronautical Engg

2007

DGM

Fludyn Technology Centre

4

Levin Prabhu

Aeronautical Engg

2007

Senior Divisional Finance Manager – Mysore Railway Division

Indian Railways

5

Dr Dominic Chandar

Aeronautical Engg

2002

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Queens University

SOCIAL WORKS UNDERTAKEN:

STUDENTS CAMP OR BLOOD DONATION LIST

 

S.NO

NAME

YEAR

PROGRAM LIST

 PLACE

1

VIJAYA PRABAKARAN

IVyear

NSS

PCET

2

PRASATH

IIIyear

NSS

PCET

3

KARTHICK

IIIyear

NSS

PCET

Latest News

Intercollegiate Student Technical symposium – FLIEGEN’23- held in the first week of April 23.

Workshops Organized

Number of Seminars/conferences/workshops conducted by the institution during the last five years (5)

Year

Name of the workshop/ seminar/ conference

Number of Participants

Date From – To

2020-2021

Seminar on Anti-icing coating for 
portable, micro-wind turbines for Jawans

46

18.08.2022 to 18.08.2022

2020-2021

Civil Aircraft Systems

42

25/4/2020 to 25/4/2020

2021-2022

Online Seminars on Hydrogen Fuelled IC Engines

100

17-Jul-22