About Event

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Excel Engineering College (Autonomous), Komarapalayam, is organizing a Five-Day Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on "Next-Generation Mechanical Engineering: Integrating AI, Smart Manufacturing and Sustainable Technologies" from 22 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

The programme aims to provide faculty members with comprehensive exposure to emerging technologies transforming the field of mechanical engineering. The FDP covers Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Digital Twin Technology, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Future Mobility Technologies, Sustainable Manufacturing, and Advanced Engineering Systems.

A unique feature of this FDP is the implementation of the Team-based Online Projects (TOP) concept initiated by Prof. S.K. Saha, IIT Delhi, enabling collaborative learning, peer interaction, and practical problem-solving through interdisciplinary team activities.

The programme is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry while promoting innovation, research, and technology-driven teaching practices.

Event Guests

Resource Persons / Guests
Mr. A. Sasikumar

Head, GM ICV & EV Powertrain Validation & Testing
Jayem Automotives (P) Ltd., Coimbatore

Dr. R. Rajkumar

Associate Professor
VIT Chennai

Dr. Saravanan Tamilselvan

Automotive Testing & Evaluation Expert
TVS Brakes India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

Prof. Chithirai Pon Selvan

Professor and Director of Research
Head of School – Science and Engineering
Curtin University, Dubai

Prof. Sudhir Kumar Saha

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
IIT Delhi

Event Caption

Empowering Faculty with Emerging Technologies in AI, Smart Manufacturing, Digital Twin, IoT, Robotics, and Sustainable Engineering

Event Theme

Next-Generation Mechanical Engineering: Integrating AI, Smart Manufacturing and Sustainable Technologies

Departments:

AIDS Mechanical Energy Industrial

Contact Details

Dr. M. Bharathiraja

Professor and Head
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mobile: +91 86677 96374

Dr. S. Karthick

Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mobile: +91 72006 94554

Mr. J. Daarathi Nishanth

Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mobile: +91 79042 15411

Last Dates for Registration

19 June 2026

Registration Fees

| Category | Fee |
| ------------------------------------------- | ---- |
| External Faculty / Participants | ₹300 |
| Internal Faculty (Excel Group Institutions) | ₹150 |

Certificates will be provided to Participants

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