In terms of research and teaching, the Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of HiCET's most active department. It is proven by the staff's strength in terms of quality and quantity. The department has state-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities that allow teachers and students to practise and learn to compete.
The Anna University approved four research supervisors have been working on a plethora of research specialization’s span over the following areas:
| Sl. No. | Name of the scholar | Scholar College name / industry name | Ph.D. Registration No. | Year / Session of Registration | Name of the University | Part Time / Full Time | Data of Viva voce | Title of thesis | Name of the Supervisor | Supervisor / Joint Supervisor |
| 1 | P.Elamurugan | Chettinad College of Engineering and Technology, Karur | 11141031001 | 2018 | Anna University | Part Time | 13.03.2018 | Modeling and Control of Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit in a Petroleum refinery | Dr.K.Siva, Professor | Supervisor |
| 2 | P.Gopikrishnan | Dr. NGP Institute of Technology, Coimbatore | 71010321027 | 2018 | Anna University | Part Time | 27.12.2018. | Studies on Mechanical properties and micro structural characteristics of Friction stir welded Aluminium matrix hybrid composites | Dr.K.Siva, Professor | Supervisor |
| 3 | Mr.M. Selvakumar | Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi | 4081032164 | January 2009 | Anna University | Part Time | (March) 2014 |
Comprehensive investigations of titanium-titanium boride composites processed through powder metallurgical techniques. | Dr. M. Mohanraj, Professor | Supervisor |
| 4 | Mr.N. Gunasekaran | Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore | 4081032119 | January 2009 | Anna University | Part Time | (November) 2015 |
Investigations on direct expansion solar photovoltaic assisted heat pump working with two different evaporator configurations. | Dr. M. Mohanraj, Professor | Supervisor |
| 5 | Mr. V.S. Saravanan | Indo Shell Cast Limited, Coimbatore | 1314269806 | July 2013 | Anna University | Part Time | (August) 2017 |
Studies on feeding distance of ductile iron. | Dr. M. Mohanraj, Professor | Supervisor |
| 6 | Mr. C. Gopal | Info Institute of Engineering, Coimbatore | 100910321011 | July 2010 | Anna University | Part Time | (February) 2018 |
Investigations on solar photovoltaic water pumping systems. | Dr. M. Mohanraj, Professor | Supervisor |
| 7 | Mr.Andrew Pon Abraham | Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore | 1514269855 | July 2015 | Anna University | Part Time | (August) 2020 |
Investigations on performance improvements in automobile air conditioners. | Dr. M. Mohanraj, Professor | Supervisor |
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S.No |
Name of the Faculty Member |
Title of the Journal |
Name of the Journal |
Year of Publication |
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HINDUSTHAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY - 2020 |
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1. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Numerical simulation on solar collector and cascade heat pump combi water heating systems in Kazakhstan Climates |
Renewable Energy Elsevier Publishers |
2020 |
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2. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Drying of untreated Musa nendra and Momordica Charantia in a forced convection solar cabinet dryer with thermal storage |
Elsevier Publishers |
2020 |
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3. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Thermal analysis of photovoltaic-thermal collectors |
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer |
2020 |
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4. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Experimental investigations of reciprocating wear behaviour of metal matrix (Ti/TiB) composites |
Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Springer |
2020 |
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5. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Impact of 3rd grade nano fluid flow across a convective surface in the presence of inclined Lorentz force- An approach to entropy optimization. |
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer |
2020 |
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6. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Energy, Economic and Enviro-economical (4E) analysis of a coarse aggregate sensible heat storage assisted single slope solar still. |
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer |
2020 |
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7. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Environment friendly alternative options for automobile air conditioners - A review |
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer |
2020 |
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8. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of ZnO-Mg Coating on AISI 4140 Steel Fabricated by Spray Coating |
Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Springer |
2020 |
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9. |
Dr.C.Nithyanandam |
Investigations on air deliver landing plan utilizing genetic algorithm(GA) and opposition based GA with Cauchy Mutation(OGACM) and Correlations of punishment cost |
Test Engineering and Management |
2020 |
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10. |
Dr.Y.Ras Mathew |
Shape modification of automatic actuated fire Sprinkler (AAFS) made up of NiTinol spring |
Journal of the Balkan Tribological Association |
2020 |
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11. |
Dr.C.Nithyanandam |
Research on aircraft landing schedule using opposition-based genetic algorithm with Cauchy mutation |
International Journal of Business Intelligence and Data Mining, Inderscience Publishers |
2020 |
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12. |
Dr.C.Nithyanandam |
Elephant Herding Algorithm to Confine the Discipline Cost of Aircraft Landing Schedule |
International Journal of creative research thoughts |
2020 |
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13. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Experimental investigations on jet impingement solar air collectors using pin-fin absorber |
Journal of Processes Mechanical Engineering, SAGE Journals |
2020 |
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14. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Photovoltaic-thermal collector assisted heat pumps using environment-friendly working fluids |
Journal of Processes Mechanical Engineering, SAGE Journals |
2020 |
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15. |
Dr.M.Mohanraj |
Characterization of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of Ag nanoparticle-reinforced Al6061 alloy |
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer |
2020 |
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16. |
Dr.M.Mohanraj |
Studies on adhesion strength and corrosion behavior of ZnO-Mg coated on AISI 4140 |
Surface and Interfaces, Elsevier |
2021 |
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17. |
Dr.M.Mohanraj |
Grain size refinement, texture analysis and effect on the tensile properties of a novel Inconel 718 |
Materials Letters, Elsevier |
2021 |
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HINDUSTHAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY - 2019 |
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1. |
M Mohanraj |
Performance of photovotkaic water pumping systems under the influence of panel cooling |
Renewable Energy Focus, Elsevier |
2019 |
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2. |
M Mohanraj |
Experimental thermodynamic analysis of a forced concection solar air heater using absorber plate with pin-fin |
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer |
2019 |
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3. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Numerical simulation of a heat pump assisted solar dryer for continental climates |
Renewable Energy Elsevier Publishers |
2019 |
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4. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Thermodynamic performance of automobile air conditioners working with R430A as drop-in substitute to R134a |
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer |
2019 |
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5. |
C.Nithyanandam |
Investigations on Aircraft Landing Schedule using Elephant Herding Algorithm |
International journal of Industrial Engineering Computations |
2019 |
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6. |
C.Nithyanandam |
Flight Landing Sequence is Optimized Using Ant Colony Algorithms |
World Journal of Engineering and Technology, Scientific Research Publishing |
2019 |
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7. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Thermodynamic analysis of a heat pump assisted active solar still |
Desalination and Water Treatment |
2018 |
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8. |
P.N.Karthikeyan |
Investigations on Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes - Alumina Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Nano composites |
International Journal of Research |
2019 |
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9. |
Y.Ras Mathew |
Investigations on scavenging performance of a novel two stroke spark ignited Free piston engine |
Journal of the Balkan Tribological Association |
2019 |
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10. |
Dr.K.Siva |
Investigation of Multivariable Controllers for Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit |
Caribbean Journal of Science |
2019 |
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11. |
C.Suresh |
Numerical Simulation on Commercial Aircraft Wing to enhance Aerodynamics efficiency: in Tierärztliche |
Praxis Journal (UCG ) |
2019 |
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12. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Effect of TiB addition on corrosion behaviour of titanium composites under neutral chloride solution |
Transactions of the Indian Ceramic Society |
2019 |
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HINDUSTHAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY - 2018 |
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1. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Research and Developments on Solar assisted Compression heat pump Systems – A Comprehensive review (Part-A: Modeling and Modifications) |
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier Publisher |
2018 |
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2. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Research and Developments on Solar assisted Compression heat pump Systems – A Comprehensive review (Part B Applications) |
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier Publisher |
2018 |
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3. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Exergy analysis direct expansion solar assisted heat pumps working with R22 and R433A. |
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer |
2018 |
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4. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Experimental investigation and analysis of drilling parameters of metal matrix (Ti-TiB) composites |
Journal of Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, Springer |
2018 |
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5. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Experimental investigations on R430A as drop-in substitute to R134a in domestic refrigerators. |
Journal of Processes Mechanical Engineering, SAGE Journals |
2018 |
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6. |
Dr.C.Nithyanandam |
Research on aircraft landing schedule using opposition-based genetic algorithm with Cauchy mutation |
International Journal of Business Intelligence and Data Mining, Inderscience Publishers |
2018 |
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7. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Thermal performance simulation of a heat pump asssited solar desalination system for Kazakhstan conditions. |
Heat Transfer Engineering, Taylor and Francis Publishers |
2018 |
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8. |
K.Saravanakumar |
Microbial fuel cell–based selfâ€powered biosensor for environment monitoring in IoT cloud framework |
Journal of Concurrency and Computation Practice and Experience, Wiley Journal |
2019 |
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9. |
I.Jasmine Selvakumari J Suganthi |
Using Visible and Invisible Watermarking |
The International Arab Journal of Information Technology |
2018 |
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10. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Numerical simulation of heat transfer in hybrid solar-ground source heat pump in Kazakhstan climates. |
Bulgarian Chemical Communications |
2018 |
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11. |
Dr.M.Mohan Raj |
Modeling two-phase flow in pipe of the solar collector |
International Journal of Mathematics and Physics |
2018 |
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S.No |
Name of the Authors |
Title of Invention |
Application Number |
Status |
Date of Published/ Filed |
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1. |
Dr.C.Nithyanandam, Asso. Prof/Mech |
Smart Cost Sanitizer Spray Machine |
202041022832 |
Published |
12/06/2020 |
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2. |
Dr.C.Nithyanandam, Assoc.Prof./Mech |
Fullyday Automatic Touchless Mist Sprays Sanitizer Dispenser |
202041025219 |
Published |
19/06/2020 |
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3. |
Dr.C.Nithyanandam, Asso.Prof./Mech |
Artificial Intelligence Enabled Bot For Railway Track Cleaning |
202041007777 |
Published |
06/03/2020 |
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4. |
Dr.M.Seenuvasan Ms.K.Swathi Mr.S.Dillwyn |
Production of Biodegradable Plastic From Organic Flour and The Method of Preparation |
202041044700 |
Published |
30/10/2020 |
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5. |
Dr.M.Mohanraj, Prof/MECH |
Two Stage Cascade Heat Pump For Space Heating -National Institute of Intellectual Property Republic of Kazakhstan |
33339 |
Published |
25/03/2018 |
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6. |
Dr.M.Mohanraj, Prof/MECH |
Hybrid Solar Ground Heat Pump - National Institute of Intellectual Property Republic of Kazakhstan |
33382 |
Published |
23/03/2018 |
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S.No |
Name of the Supervisor |
Reference No |
Area of Specialization |
No of Scholars Pursuing PhD |
No of Scholars Completed PhD |
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1 |
Dr K Siva |
2820011 |
Mechanical |
2 |
2 |
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2 |
Dr M Mohanraj |
2120250 |
Mechanical |
8 |
6 |
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3 |
Dr P Jeyalakshmi |
2720068 |
Internal Combustion Engg |
2 |
- |
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4 |
Dr P N Karthikeyan |
3420017 |
Mechanical |
1 |
- |
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