Achievements

The department has a great record of both academic and non-academic achievements. Our students take active part in seminars, competitions, workshops and events, including at the national and international level. We regularly publish in all leading journals and our faculty has been awarded multiple times for excellence in teaching.

Department

Faculty secured patents including “Motorized Lead Screw System for Robotic Hole Drilling” (App No. 399211-001), “Specialized Bed with Robotic Clamping for Medical Procedures” (App No. 399213-001), “Precision Extendable Robotic Arm employing Hydraulics and LVDT Sensor” (App No. 202341075879), “AI based Semi-automatic Window Washing System for Government Buses” (App No. 202341075880), “Method for AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance in Smart Manufacturing Systems” (App No. 202541041995).

Conducted 5-day FDP on “Integration of Automotives and Smart Mechatronics System for Sustainable Mobility”(31st January to 4th February, 2024).

Conducted National Level Robotics Competition “EXPELLO-23”, successfully on 5th April,2023.

Conducted value-added programs such as “Basics of Robot Assembly and Programming”, “Automotive Electrical and Electronics”, “Robotics Basics and Programming”, “3D Modelling of Mechanical Structures using Fusion 360”, and “Value Added Program on Robotics”.

Organized student-centric programs including “Basics of Electrical Vehicles and MATLAB”, “Technology Innovation Forum for Agricultural Nurturing (TIFAN) 2023”, “Design Thinking Approach: Robotics in Factory Automation”, “Aspiring Career in Mechatronics Industries”, “EV Technology”, and “Innovative Design and Development of Hydrogen Powered IC Engines”.

Faculty

Dr. S. GAYATHRI MONICKA

Attended FDPs: “Recent Advances and Research Directions in Next-Gen Intelligence: The Transformations and Power of Generative AI” (SRMIST, 20 Aug-3 Sep 2025, 2 weeks), “Emerging Trends and Challenges in Cyber Security” (Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, 10-15 Nov 2025, 6 days), “Tips for Writing Grants” (29 Sep 2025) and ATAL online FDPs.
Participated in “IBM Qiskit Fall Fest 2025” (NIT Puducherry, 17-19 Nov 2025), “RA Citescore” module (19 Oct 2025).
Completed many Elsevier Researcher Academy course modules including “Our Global Reach, High Impact”.
Led industry visits to FANUC India Pvt Ltd (Chennai, 28 Aug 2025) for student internships, industry-connected curriculum and industrial visits.
Acted as DC Meeting member at VISTA (23 Sep 2025)
Attended “AI ML in Quantum Computing” seminar (SRMIST, 8 Sep 2025)

Dr. T. RAJA

Convenor of “Robotic Operating System (ROS) STTP” (19-23 Feb 2024).
Organized “Value Added Program on Robotics” (18 Jul 2024).
Organized workshops: “Hands on Training of Sensors and Robotic Components” (18 Nov 2023), “Robot Assembly Practice” (2 Dec 2023).

Attended FDPs: “Smart Electric Vehicle design” (Anna University, 10-11 Jun 2023), “Machine learning applications for Mechanical Engineers” (CVR College, 18-24 Dec 2023), “Integration of Automotives and Smart Mechatronics” (KCG, 31 Jan-4 Feb 2024); visited FANUC India (25 Jul 2025)and ATAL online FDPs.

Dr. T. JAYAKUMAR

Organized workshops: “Problem Solving and Ideation” (28 Oct 2023), “Technology Innovation Forum for Agricultural Nurturing (TIFAN) 2023” (28 Nov 2023).

Attended FDPs: “Smart manufacturing Technologies aligned with Industry 4.0” (GHR University ATAL, 8-13 Sep 2025), “Sustainability of Bio-Medical applications of composite materials” (EASA College ATAL, 15-20 Sep 2025); and ATAL online FDPs.

Introduced experiential learning pedagogy: Simulation-based CNC programming for II/III-year students.

Dr. K. GOBIVEL

Attended seminars: “Navigating the Publishing Process for High Impact Journals” (Elsevier Research Academy, 19 Jul 2025), “How to publish in high-quality journals: Manuscript Preparation” (Elsevier, 7 Jun 2025).
Visited FANUC India Pvt Ltd Bengaluru (11-12 Sep 2025) for Open Expo, industry connect and internship possibilities.

Attended several ATAL Online Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs).

Mr. K.K. MANIVANNAN

Co-Ordinator of FDP on “Integration of Automotives and Smart Mechatronics System for Sustainable Mobility”(31^st January to 4^th February, 2024).
Co-ordinator of National Level Robotics Competition “EXPELLO-23”, organized on 5^th April,2023.
Organized seminars including “Clean Combustion Emission Strategies” (3 Aug 2024), “Basics of Electrical Vehicles and MATLAB” (9 Sep 2023).
Attended FDPs including“Emerging Technologies Real-world applications” (22-24 Nov 2023),”Smart Electric Vehicle design” (Anna University, 10-11 Jun 2023) and ATAL online FDPs.
Attended workshops including Futuristic Advanced Combat Vehicles Technologies (FACT-2025), organized by IIT Madras and DFTM, DRDO, New Delhi on 13th December 2025.
Visited EPLAN Rittal Bengaluru (14 Aug 2025) for HITS Center of Excellence.

Ms. M. SHANMUGAPRIYA

Co-ordinator of National Level Robotics Competition “EXPELLO-23”, organized on 5^th April,2023.
Organized many workshops and seminars including “Basics of MATLAB” (4 Nov 2023), “Design Thinking Approach: Robotics in Factory Automation” (9 Mar 2024).

Attended FDPs: “Integrating AIoT Electrical Technologies” (SRI Muthukumar an Institute ATAL, 8-13 Sep 2025), “CO PO Mapping” seminar (KCG, 10 Sep 2025) and ATAL online FDPs.
Introduced pedagogies: Simulation-based stepper motor learning.

Ms. R. PRIYADARSHINI

Visited FANUC India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai on 28 August 2025 to explore opportunities for student internships, industry-connected curriculum development, and industrial visits.
Organized Arduino hands-on training sessions and poster presentation events for department students and members of the Robotics Club.
Attended several ATAL Online Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs).

Dhanush K R, Vasanth Solomon S, Hariprasath J (2019-23 batch) and Shanmugapriya M applied patent for their academic project titled “Energy harvesting and data collection using kinetic Tiles”

Kannan B, Durairaj D, Kishore Kumar P, and Iswarya B (2020-24 batch) applied for a patent for their E-Yantra project titled “Refreshable Braille for the Visually Impaired”.

“AI Based Hydraulics Powered Underwater Plants Uprooting Robotic System”

Dated 26/07/2024 with IPR Application number of 202441054151 A.

Students

Students secured prizes in prestigious innovation and technical competitions such as Smart India Hackathon 2022 (Hardware & Software Editions), Yantra Innovation Challenge (Second Prize – Team led by Adithyaa S.), Innovation Challenge-2K24 (Jegan Gnanasekaran, Sanjeev Rajan, Prasanna G., Nitheesh S., Harihara Balaji S.), TIFAN Automated Multi-Vegetable Transplanter (Team led by Angely Printana J.), and Krida-Yanthrik Soccer Bot (Kishoure Kumar B.).

Students presented research papers at various National and International Conferences, including the International Conference on Recent Advances in Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering & Management held at Loyola Institute of Technology. Notable papers include “Design and Manufacturing of Planetary Gearbox” by Nithish R. and team and “An Assessment of Efficiency and Emission Properties of Bio-Oil” by Sanjeev Kumar K. and team.

Jagadish J. S. (Batch 2019–2023) received the Best Student Researcher Award and Young Achiever Rising Star Award from Rotary International.

Our students actively participated in the IET Smart City Challenge, working on innovative projects such as the Self-Repairing Smart Pavement System.

Our department students Vidhun Roshan and Sudharsan won medals in cricket tournaments, including the Anna University Inter-Zonal Tournament 2025–26.

Our department students successfully completed the NSIC Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme and received certificates from Shri Tiruchi N. Siva, Member of Parliament, Tamil Nadu.

Jegan Gnanasekaran, Sanjeev Rajan, Prasanna. G, Nitheesh. S, Harihara Balaji. S – Won Innovation Challenge (2024)

Angely Printana.j, Nitheesh, Jethro Jaikumar V, Harihara Balaji.s, Karanraj K, Rupesh Kumar B, Dhuwarakesh K, Raghul V, Sivasankar V, Aravind Siva N, Sanjeev Kumar K, Thiruvengadam K, Menmozhi M – built TIFAN – an Automated Multi-vegetable Transplantor (2024)

Kishoure Kumar B – won in Soccer Bot, Krida-yanthrik, at Rajalakshmi Engineering College (2024)

Grahesh G – won in International Conference on Recent Advances & Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering & Management, at Loyola Institute of Technology.

Grahesh G – won in Icon 2k24, at Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (2023)

Harihara Balaji S – participated in International Conference on Recent Advances & Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering & Management at Loyola Institute of Technology (2023)

Harihara Balaji S – achieved in Find the BGM, AI-dynamica’24, at Rmk Engineering College (2024)

Harihara Balaji S – achieved in Pranav 2k23, Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College (2023)

Harihara Balaji S – achieved in Epic Ideate, AI-dynamica’24, RMK Engineering College (2024)

Aathish M – achieved in My Median and Information Landscape Course, Learn to Discern India Academy, IREX (2023)

Aathish M – achieved in Media in Ethics and Standards Course, Learn to Discern India Academy, IREX (2023)

Aathish M – achieved in Take Back Your Brain: Social Media and Cognitive Shortcuts Course, Learn to Discern India Academy, IREX (2023)

Aathish M – achieved in Diploma in Media Literacy Courses, Learn to Discern India Academy, IREX (2023)

Kashifa A, Sanjeev Kumar K, Angely Printana – achieved in events like A Spark of Brilliance, Strom’23, Loyola-ICAM CET (2023)

Sanjeev Kumar – achieved in Flair 2k23, LICET (2023)

Nitheesh.s – Achieved in Events Like Invente’23 – Shiv Nadar University, Rover Rally, Drestein’23 – Saveetha Engineering College, International Conference on Recent Advances & Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering & Management – Loyola Institute of Technology, Technical Quiz (Mextorm -2k23) – Dmi Engineering College, Robowar & Rc Car, Mextorm -2k23 – DMI Engineering College, Robo Sumo Event – Kings Engineering College, Slice V23 – Loyola-ICAM CET, Robo Soccer, Drestein’23 – Saveetha Engineering College.

Hari Hara Balaji S – Achieved in Robo Sumo, Kings Engineering College