About
The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) was established in 1999 as a part of the Ramaiah School of Advanced Studies.
Among the oldest departments of the University, ME strives to achieve excellence in education, academia, industry-oriented research, consultancy work, and service to society.
The Department’s curriculum is developed in collaboration with industry and domain experts. It is designed to be outcome-based and employs innovative teaching methods. A strong emphasis on practical application ensures students get hands-on experience with labs, simulations, and modelling packages. The supportive environment, attentive faculty members, and numerous projects and competitions push students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Over the years, the Department’s focus on research has sharpened to the thrust areas of composite and nano materials, computational mechanics, fatigue life extension, farm machinery design, thermal management, waste handling and recycling systems, operations and supply chain management, and circular economy.
In addition to common core subjects, the Department offers a range of electives that help students sharpen their technical expertise and keep them up-to-date with innovations in the field of electronics and communication. A multidisciplinary approach is promoted and students are encouraged to collaborate with the departments of Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Civil Engineering on research projects.
PG and Ph. D students also undertake research projects at the University’s Techno Centre that give them a competitive edge over their peers. Additionally, students are pushed to take up value added courses, internships, and soft skills programs to contribute to their employability.
Our Vision
The vision of the ECE Department is to become a nationally and internationally leading institution of higher learning, building upon the culture and the values of universal science and contemporary education, and a centre of research and education generating the knowledge and the technologies which lay the groundwork in shaping the future in the fields of electronics and communication engineering.
Our Mission
The mission of the ECE Department is to provide education for those students who are able to compete internationally, able to produce creative solutions to the society’s needs, conscious to the universal moral values, adherent to the professional ethical code, and to generate and disseminate knowledge and technologies essential to the local and global needs in the field of electronics and communication engineering.
Highlights
Proctoral System
Under the Proctor System, every student is assigned a faculty member as a Proctor or a mentor.
These mentors offer guidance, support and encouragement to students, helping them as they progress along their academic journey. From the choice of electives to their academic performance, from attendance to meeting their credit requirements, students can approach these mentors with any and every query. Proctors also interact with parents/guardians and keep them updated on the progress of students. To ensure that they reap the benefits of the Proctoral System, students are advised to be in regular contact with their Proctors.
Minor Programme
An additional program in which students can pursue a study of choice alongside the main degree. Students can register for this in consultation with faculty. This program is for aspirational candidates. Our program offers Electric Vehicles as a minor program and is open to all the engineering students in RUAS.
Innovation Centre
At the Innovation Centre, students team up with faculty members to bring their innovative ideas to life. Ideas are assessed based on their relevance to?—?and impact on?—?society. These are then translated into working projects that are entered in national and international competitions, and for registration as patents.
A Semester Abroad
We offer a program in which students can register a semester in the final year with a partner university, where students can do an internship or a project.
Open Electives
Students can choose from a multitude of open electives across faculties for credits. These are specially designed courses which offer a basic introduction for a holistic development.
Life at RUAS
- We offer accommodation in student hostels on our campus, and even offer third-party off-campus hotels where necessary to ensure students can focus on what matters the most.
- Our on-campus facilities include WiFi any time of the day, 24/7.
- From a host of eateries and laundry facilities, we ensure that students have access to all facilities.
- We encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities on campus which include sports and cultural events, both at a university level and a faculty level.
- We help students focus on independent and sponsored research with projects and a dissertation
Why RUAS
- Uses application-based learning.
- Offers research opportunities..
- Includes internship, training, and placement support with various universities worldwide.
- Provides state of the art facilities in electronics, circuit designing, micro-controller, micro-processor, analog and digital communication, DSP processor, antennae and microwaves.
- Includes expert guest lectures from various institutions and industries
Message From The HoD
The curriculum is developed and periodically updated in collaboration with industry and domain experts. A strong emphasis on practical application ensures students get hands-on experience with laboratories, simulations, and modelling packages to consolidate learning.
Dr. Dayananda B SProfessor and Head, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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