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Activity In AY 2019-2020

1.

TIPs on NBA (9th October, 2019): Dr. Venu P, Head of Department, held an orientation class for the staff and faculty of the department briefing the various aspects and significance of NBA accreditation.

2.

Workshop on future technologies (15th and 16th October, 2019): A two-day automobile workshop was conducted by Mr. Mirash Francis from BMW and Mr. Saji Peyoli from Ducati on the theme ‘Future Technologies’. This workshop covered the latest advancements in the concepts of automatic parking, emission reduction, optimum energy utilization etc. Students from SSET and other institutions participated.

3.

Alumni Talk on Bio-Mimicking (18th November, 2019): Mr. Anties K Martin, an alumnus of SSET, delivered an informative talk on the role of Bio-Mimicking in mechanical engineering for the final year students. The emphasis was on the existing applications and the need for further developments in the field.

4.

FDP on CNC Programming and Process simulation (27th and 29th November, 2019): A two-day Faculty Development Programme on ‘CNC programming and Process simulation’ was organized. Mr. Jenson Joseph and Mr.Premanand R led the sessions targeting industrial professionals and academicians.

5.

Tips on Physical fitness (15th December, 2019): Mr. Jith Jayanand, Director of Physical Education Department - Physical Education, conducted an interactive session on the ‘Importance Of Physical Education’ for the faculty and staff of SSET.

6.

FAB LAB FDP (2nd and 3rd December, 2019): A hands-on Training in FAB lab was provided for the faculty by the department. The training was headed by Mr.Sunil Jacob and Mr.Sajith E as a part of the Faculty Development Programme.

7.

SMED CADD training programme (24th January, 2020): The students from the fourth, sixth, and eighth semesters underwent a basic CADD training programme. The resource person for this training was Mr. Joe Paul.

8.

Alumni Talk on Electrical Vehicles (25th January, 2020): A talk was delivered by Mr. Varghese Joy on the topic ‘Electrical Vehicles and Innovations’. This session provided insights on the need for electric-driven vehicles for an eco-friendly, energy-efficient future.

9.

Talk on IELTS (3rd February, 2020): Mr. Vimal Kaviraj, a Senior Marketing Consultant, gave a talk about IELTS. He conveyed the importance of the IELTS examination, its assessment pattern, and the countries that recognize the exam.

10.

Talk by ISHRAE (4th February, 2020): Mr. Saji Joseph, Partner DynaMEC System & former President ISHRAE (Kerala Chapter) & Mr. Sreekesh S R, APEX- ADCOCACY (Cochin Chapter), ISHRAE delivered a talk for the students. The discussion revolved around upcoming technologies in air conditioning, selection schemes for air conditioning in different building types, and research in new air conditioning systems.

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Activity In AY 2018-2019

1.

Award Distribution Ceremony (May 2019): ARiME organised department get together to honour and award the toppers of AY 2018-2019 Odd Semester University Examination. The awards were distributed to the students by Dr. E.M.S Nair, Professor Emeritus, ME Department and Mr. K C Mathew, Assistant Professor, ME Department.

2.

Idea Pitching Competition (16th April 2019): An Impromptu Idea Pitching Competition was organised to award the best socially relevant idea that could solve a problem applying the fundamentals of mechanical engineering. Nine teams were qualified to make their presentations and were awarded based on the level of innovation, societal impact and feasibility.

3.

Towards NBA Accreditation (April 2019): ARiME organised a talk on the role of students in maintaining the quality of the department and in acquiring the accreditation was delivered by the Head of Department. Students from all the four years attended the session.

4.

Industrial Visit for ME students (Feb-March 2019): The students of fourth, sixth and eight semesters were provided with an opportunity to visit industries and gain practical knowledge in the area of mechanical engineering. The students had a wonderful 6 days trip not only to industry but also to refresh their minds by visiting tourist places near by the industries. Faculty members also accompanied the students and these trips has been successful in maintaining healthy relation with members of the department.

5.

Faculty Development Programme (Feb 2019): The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a 3-day training programme on Numerical Methods and Computing Techniques for Modern Engineering. Dr. C.G. Nandakumar, Structural Consultant and Retd. Professor, Dept. of Ship Technology, CUSAT gave a session on "Introduction to Finite Element Method". Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan, Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, SSET highlighted various aspects of "Numerical Modelling & Simulations" which followed demonstration classes by Mr. Nikhil Asok N, Ms. Vidya Amar and Mr. Benrose Prasad, Assistant Professors, SSET. The program was attended by faculty members from various Engineering colleges in the state and also by members of the department.

6.

American Welding Society (AWS) International Seminar (Feb 2019): American Welding society International seminar on “Welding with Tubular Wires”, jointly organised by Indian Institute of Welding-Cochin and SCMS Group of Educational Institutions was conducted at the SCMS Muttom Campus. The seminar was delivered by AWS Official Mr. Brian Gaal, also Technical Director, ARCOS Industries LLC. The seminar inaugural ceremony was presided by Sri: R. Srinivasan Chairman, Indian Institute of Welding Foundation, Mumbai and inaugurated by Sri: Prasad K Panicker, Executive Director, BPCL Kochi Refineries. Dr. EMS Nair, Professor Emeritus, SSET and Dr. Venu P, Dean-Student Affairs, SSET joined the function representing SCMS School of Engineering and Technology. Industry and Academia delegates from different parts of India attended the seminar. The presence of officials from Industries like Cochin Shipyard Limited, L&T Coimbatore, BPCL etc provided a platform for participant students to interact with Industry experts. The program was meticulously orchestrated by the ARiME.

7.

SSET ME Department (SMED) - Invited Talk (12th Oct 2018): The department has been organising expert talks inviting resources from Industry to bridge the gap between Academia and Industry and to provide the students with an insight of professional culture that prevails in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Muralidhran Gopi Ramesh, Program Manager, C&D, SUV & EV Business Leader, Nissan Motors Indian Pvt Ltd, Chennai, was the resource person of the Odd Semester of AY 2018-2019 and his interactive and captivating session titled, “leading a student life to become an industry ready candidate”, succeeded in projecting a different perspective to the students.

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Description activities of Academic Year (AY) 2017-2018

1

FDP Hands On Experience on CNC A two-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) was conducted by Mr. Sijo M.T on 15th and 16th June 2017, offering hands-on experience in Computer Numerical Programming (CNC) and its applications.

2

Conference on ICCME Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, held the International Conference on Computing for Mechanical Engineering (ICCME) for research scholars and faculty at SSET on 22nd and 23rd June 2017.

3

Design and Project Workshop On 28th June 2017, Mr. Francis Thomas conducted a design and project workshop for students from all semesters, focusing on problem identification and solution formulation.

4

Hands-On Experience on Automotive Parts Undergraduate students of mechanical and automobile engineering departments received a two-day hands-on training program on 6th and 7th July 2017, led by Mr. Francis Thomas and Mr. Koshy P Joseph. The program covered various automotive parts and their functions.

5

CNC Workshop Mr. Joson Thomas and Mr. Gopalakrishnan K K organized a workshop on CNC machines for third and fifth semester students on 6th and 7th July 2017.

6

CATIA Workshop A two-day CATIA workshop was held by Mr. Jenson Joseph and Mr. Premanand on 6th and 7th July 2017 for third and fourth-semester students, introducing them to CATIA and its applications.

7

Alumni Talk On 26th August 2017, Mr. Sunil K J delivered a session on "How to Crack PSC and UPSC Examinations" for final year students, providing valuable tips and techniques for success in competitive examinations.

8

Value Added Course on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan conducted a value-added course on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis on 28th August 2017 for seventh-semester students, focusing on numerical methods for studying fluid flow.

9

Workshop by Altair Hyperworks Altair Hyperworks organized a workshop for students across all years, led by Mr. Akhil Raj R and Mr. Gopalakrishnan T, on 22nd and 24th September 2017, providing hands-on experience with their tools and technologies.

10

TIPs (The Art of Technical Writing) Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan conducted a session on "The Art of Technical Writing" on 13th October 2017 for faculty members, particularly those pursuing their PhD in various engineering fields.

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Description

1

TIPs on NBA Dr. Venu P, Head of Department, held an orientation class for the staff and faculty of the department briefing the various aspects and significance of NBA accreditation on 11th October 2016.

2

TIPs on Metaheuristic Algorithms for Optimization Mr. Paul J Alengadan headed a session on Metaheuristic Algorithms for Optimization on 3rd December 2016 for the faculty of the department, giving information on the latest updates in the field and stating the importance of the subject in the current world.

3

FDP on Lab Orientation Mr. Gopalakrishnan K K, Mr. Francis Thomas, and Mr. Sijo M T took charge of a lab orientation session for the faculty of the mechanical department on 9th December 2016. The talk aimed at conveying the importance of practical sessions, the available machines in the lab, and the learning outcome for the students.

4

Department Talk on Innovation Mr. Prashanth Prabhakaran Pillai held a motivational session for the students of all years of the department. The talk emphasized the need for innovation and the available scope in the field of mechanical engineering. He also spoke on the role of an engineer and the duties and responsibilities expected to be fulfilled by a mechanical engineer.

5

Department Talk on Soft Skills An interactive session for the students of the mechanical branch of engineering of all semesters by Mr. Vasanth Soman. He spoke on the importance of communication and personality skills in the current world. He also took time to explain how these skills can be acquired and how they can be applied universally.

6

TIPs on Insights in Research Dr. Varun G Menon conducted a session on 6th January 2017 for the faculty of the department, which concentrated on giving insights into research topics and the latest advancements and possibilities related to mechanical engineering. He also gave updates on the ongoing research programs and the results produced by them.

7

Value Added Course: How to Write a Journal Mr. Sijo M T conducted a session for the students of mechanical engineering on 23rd January 2017 on how to write a technical journal. He explained the technicalities involved, the standard requirements, and the procedures to be followed. He also spoke on the releasing of a journal and the procedures involved.

8

Value Added Course: GATE Orientation Class Mr. Sijo M T, Mr. Sam Joshy, and Mr. Bichu Raj led the orientation class for the final year students on the GATE exam and its possibilities. It was conducted over two days, 27th and 28th January 2017. The professors detailed the students on what the GATE exam is, how to prepare for the exam, and the possibilities after qualifying the exam.

9

Department Talk on Advanced Manufacturing Technology Mr. Sajid took a session on Advanced Manufacturing Technology on 16th February 2017 for the students of the third and final year students of the mechanical department. He updated the students on the latest technologies available and the ongoing research programs in the field. He also expressed his view on how important the subject is and how its development leads to eco-friendly and sustainable surroundings.

10

Department Talk on Design and Drafting of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning System Mr. Sooraj held a talk session on Design and Drafting of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning system on 23rd February 2017 for the students of all years of the department. He taught the students about the theoretical side of the working principle of Air conditioning systems, the various available systems, and the problems involved in each design. He also inspired the students with the possibilities in the field related to design.

11

Alumni Talk on Guidelines to Select Good Projects in Mechanical Engineering Mr. Srijith Vijayan conducted a talk on Guidelines to select good projects in Mechanical Engineering for the S6 students on 17th March 2017. He expressed the need for selecting good projects and how good projects are related to the relevancy with the current situation and how much we could possibly learn from developing a project.

12

Value Added Course: How to Select a Research Problem Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan took a session on How to select a research problem on 21st April 2017 for the students of all years of the department. She explained to the students how important it is to select a problem as it is to doing the study itself. She gave tips on how to analyze the current situation and taking opinions from experienced people in the field.