About VIT Organizing Committee Faculty Development Programme

Vellore Institute of Technology was founded in 1984 as Chief Patron On

Vellore Engineering College by Dr. G. Viswanathan, a Dr. G. Viswanathan
former Parliamentarian and Minister in the Tamil Nadu Chancellor ADVANCED MATERIALS
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government. The Deemed to be University status was
conferred on 2001 by MHRD: Govt. of India. VIT was Patrons PROCESSING AND
established with the aim of providing quality higher Mr. Sankar Viswanathan CHARACTERISATION
education on par with international standards dedicated to Vice president
provide excellence in teaching, research and service. Our Dr. Sekar Viswanathan 20th September 2021 – 24th September 2021
memorandum of understanding to various international Vice President
universities are our major strength. It also provides an Mr. G. V. Selvam
Vice President Organized by
opportunity for students and faculty exchange programmes
with international universities to encourage joint research Ms. Kadhambari S. Viswanathan
collaborations for mutual benefit. The campus has a Assistant Vice President
cosmopolitan atmosphere with students from all parts of the Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy
globe. Some of the VIT - Ranking and Accreditation Executive Director
credentials are; Dr. Rambabu Kodali
Vice Chancellor
• Recognised as Institution of Eminence (IoE) status under Dr. S. Narayanan School of Mechanical Engineering
private institution category from MHRD. Pro-Vice Chancellor
• Ranked No.1 in Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Dr. K. Sathiyanarayanan Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Achievements (ARIIA-2019) among the private Registrar
institutions. Sponsored by
• Consistently ranked in Top 20 in NIRF ranking under Convenor
University and Engineering categories since the inception of Dr. R. Vasudevan AICTE, New Delhi
NIRF. Dean, School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT, Vellore.
• Ranked by Times Higher Education World University
Ranking, in the 801-1000 for the last four years. Co-Convenor
• Ranked by QS World University Ranking, 801-1000 for Dr. A. Raja Annamalai
the years 2019 & 2020. Director – CIMR, VIT, Vellore.
• Seven courses at VIT are listed in the Top 500 of the QS Co-ordinator
World University Ranking by Subject in the year 2021. Dr. R.Ramanujam
• The institution had gone for the first cycle of NAAC Professor, SMEC, VIT, Vellore.
accreditation in 2003 soon after becoming the Deemed to be Co-Coordinator
University and second cycle in 2009 and third cycle in 2015. Dr. M. Arivarasu
Recently, VIT completed the fourth cycle of accreditation Associate Professor, CIMR, VIT, Vellore.
and rated as A++ (highest grade) by NAAC. AICTE Teaching and Learning
• ABET(USA) accreditation for 14 B.Tech Programs in
Vellore and Chennai campuses.
Important Date: Academy
• MBA and BBA programs accredited by ACBSP(USA) and Last date for Registration: 15-09-2021
Through Online Platform
ACCA(UK).
 School of Mechanical Engineering Centre for Innovative Manufacturing Resource Persons
(SMEC) Research (CIMR)
The School of Mechanical Engineering is amongst the Faculty members from IITs, NITs, VIT and reputed
The Centre for Innovative Manufacturing Research (CIMR) Industry and R&D Labs will be conducting the theory and
premier schools of VIT started functioning right from 1984. at VIT, Vellore was established in 2017 to advance
The school has got a team of highly qualified faculty practical sessions in the FDP.
knowledge and nurture technically-grounded leaders and
members, many holding PhDs from the elite institutes innovators to serve societal needs, with a focus on
across the globe, to teach and train the best minds of this
Who can attend?
sustainable manufacturing, through an integrated multi-
country. The pride of the school lies in the significant disciplinary research, collaboration between different The Faculty members, Research Scholars and PG
research funding received from several Government industries, competitors, vendors and customers at solving Students from AICTE approved institution, Industry
agencies such as DST, DRDO, MNRE, CSIR, CVRDE, tough commercial problems. This research centre works on professionals and scientists from R&D Labs are eligible
CPDO, IE, AR&DB, CVRDE, BRNS, ISRO, UGC, NRB, cutting edge technologies in manufacturing, includes to attend the FDP. There is no Registration fee to attend
AICTE etc., Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with additive manufacturing, Smart Materials, Industry 4.0, non- this FDP.
various Industry Research Organisations and leading traditional material removal processes, sustainable
Universities. The Department of Science and Technology, manufacturing, condition monitoring of machine tools and
Course duration
Govt. of India has recognized the school for its research advanced material processing. The faculty members of 14 Online sessions in 5 days
activities and supported in 2003 and 2010 under FIST CIMR are actively involved in executing a number of R&D (20th September 2021 – 24th September 2021)
scheme. The School has modern facilities, enabling cutting projects from government agencies including DST, Total: 25 Hours
edge research in a wide spectrum of technological areas. AR&DB, ISRO, UGC, BNRS and various consultancy
The school actively assists local industries in product projects from industries. The centre has the strong Selection and Certification Criteria
design, complex-part manufacturing and Computational collaboration with various foreign universities across the
Fluid Dynamics. The courses offered cater to the needs of Participants should have basic knowledge on Mechanical
globe.
Aerospace, Defence, Manufacturing, Energy and engineering. Selection will be based on first-come, first-
Automotive industries. This has enabled the students to ABOUT THE COURSE serve basis. Maximum 200 participants will be allowed to
pursue higher studies in leading Universities in India and This course will give the audience a rigorous, advanced attend the online FDP. The selected candidates will be
abroad. foundation in advanced materials processing and notified through email. On completion of the programme,
Three of the Bachelor Degree Programmes offered characterization. The topics includes, participants will be awarded an E-Certificate of
participation by respective ATAL Academy. Minimum
by the School, B. Tech. Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech.  Introduction to Advanced Materials
80% attendance and 60% marks in the test are compulsory
Mechanical with Specialisation in Automotive Engineering  Additive Manufacturing Capabilities
for certification.
and B.Tech. Mechanical with Specialisation in Energy  Lasers in Manufacturing
How to Apply?
Engineering are accredited by the Engineering  Advances in Metal Forming
The participant has to register through ATAL Portal
Accreditation Commission of ABET-USA. Engineering  Machining – Macro, Micro, Nano
and Technology are ranked within the top 10 in India and  Processing of Composites (https://atalacademy.aicte-india.org/login)
top 401-450 in the world as per QS World University  Sustainable Machining Workshop ID: 1614577963
Rankings by Subject 2021.Mechanical and Manufacturing  Surface Engineering For Details Contact:
Engineering are ranked within the top 11 in India and top  Coatings and Surface Modification Dr. R. Ramanujam
351-400 in the world as per QS World University Rankings  High Temperature Materials Professor, SMEC,
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT),
by Subject 2021. In the Engineering and Technology  Smart Materials
Vellore - 632014. Tamilnadu, India.
"Mechanical Engineering" Specialisations are ranked  Material Characterization Techniques
Mail Id: [email protected]
within top 501-600 in the world as per THE World  Advanced Materials Testing Methods
Phone: 9444129857, 0416-2202207.
University Ranking by Subject 2021.  Art of Living: Work-Life balance.