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About The Department

Vision •Globally recognized leader in Mechanical Engineering for excellence in teaching, innovative research and technology development  with societal impact Mission •Discover and disseminate knowledge through academic programs of the highest quality and experiential learning•Foster an environment of innovation and high-impact research addressing real-world probl ... Read More

Vision •Globally recognized leader in Mechanical Engineering for excellence in teaching, innovative research and technology development  with societal impact Mission •Discover and disseminate knowledge through academic programs of the highest quality and experiential learning•Foster an environment of innovation and high-impact research addressing real-world problems and catering the needs of the under-served•Prepare leaders of tomorrow bestowed with sound fundamentals, strategic thinking and global awareness•Promote exemplary standards of integrity, citizenship and ethical behavior among faculty, staff and students.The department, right from the inception in 1951 has been offering undergraduate and advanced studies under the three broad fields of applied mechanics and engineering design, thermal sciences and energy systems, and manufacturing processes and systems. The current areas include Bond graph and Computer Aided Design techniques, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Flexible Manufacturing Systems and Robotics, Intelligent Machines and Systems, Solid Modelling and Computer Graphics, Application of Neural Networks, Systems Dynamic Simulation, Precision Engineering Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems, Combustion Modelling and Jet Impingement Heat Transfer. The sponsored projects include developing Monodispersable Aerosols, Building Automation, Machining of Advanced Materials, Environmental Friendly Grinding of Titanium Alloys using Cryogenic Cooling, Development of Industrial Robots, Laser Material Processing Technology, Noise and Vibration Control, Condition Monitoring. Read less

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Prof. Soumitra Paul

Head of the Department

spaul@mech.iitkgp.ac.in

+91-3222-282278   |   +91-3222-255303

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Shanti Swarup Bhatanagar Prize: Professor Suman Chakraborty

Sir J C Bose National Fellow: Professor Suman Chakraborty

Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy: Prof. Suman Chakraborty

Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering: Professors A. R. Mohanty, M. C. Ray, P. K. Das, S. Chakraborty, S. K. Pal and S. Paul

Fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences: Professor S. Chakraborty

Fellow of National Academy of Sciences: Professors P. K. Das and S. Chakraborty

Fellow of ASME: Professor Suman Chakraborty

Institute Chair Professor: Dilip Kumar Pratihar

A.S. Davis Chair Professor: Professor P. K. Das

Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya Chair Professor: Professor S. K. Pal

Alexander von Humboldt Fellow: Professors Aditya Bandopadhyay, D. K. Pratihar, Goutam Chakraborty, Suman Chakraborty, Sukanta Kumar Dash, Anirvan Dasgupta

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  • Acoustics And Condition Monitoring Laboratory
  • Friction Stir Welding Laboratory
  • Mechanical Micromachining Laboratory
  • Microfluidics Laboratory
  • Soft Computing Laboratory
  • Surface Finishing And Micro Machining Laboratory