Introduction
Mechanical Engineering is one of the core branches of engineering. The Mechanical Engineering Department started with the inception of the “Rewa Engineering College” in 1964. Mechanical Engineering Department is situated in the main building at ground floor with Laboratories, Classrooms, Staff- Rooms, Stores etc. Our first HOD, Dr A C Rao, was instrumental in setting up and developing the ME department with core laboratories and facilities. Following regular faculty is working at present in the department
Quick Facts
Year of Start
: 1964
Head of Deapartment
: Dr S D Sharma
Courses
: BE In Mechanical Engineering
No. of Seats
: 60
Laboratories
Several equipments, softwares and application packages are available for students like computerized UTM, computerized petrol/diesel engine test rigs, refrigeration and air conditioning trainer kits, ANSYS, Solid Edge, FEMAP, nx7.0 for computer aided engineering, etc. Regular training programs and workshops are organized for students in Robotics and other areas and students are encouraged to participate in such events.
Mechanical Engg. Deptt. has following laboratories for conducting experiments as per RGPV curriculum.
Down the Memory Lane
Mechanical Engineering Department has been officiated as HOD by many professors since 1964. Dr. A C Rao was the first HOD who started and established this department. A complete list of HODs of this department is as follows :
- Prof A C Rao
- Prof C L Wakloo
- Prof C A Keshwani
- Dr K L Yadav
- Prof R M Dubey
- Dr H S Gulati
- Dr. R C Agrawal
- Dr Sunil Kumar
- Dr Pankaj Srivastava
- Prof. S K Saluja
- Prof R S S Rawat
- Dr S D Sharma
Under valuable supervision and guidance of above mentioned Heads, this department flourished and made progress continuously. Several laboratories were established equipped with required lab equipments, instruments and infrastructure needed. Up-gradation of laboratories has remained an important activity in the department and continuously persued.
The department has a goal of producing well-educated mechanical engineers, who will be successfully employed at the regional and national levels, or who will continue on with higher studies.
To provide a broad scientific and technical background in mechanical engineering.
To impart quality technical education through research , innovation & teamwork for a lasting technology development in the area of Mechanical Engineering.
To train mechanical engineering graduates to meet future global challenges.
Deptt. has an excellent team of faculty members and support staff which is committed to the cause of quality technical education with hard work, skill and sincerity.
The Deptt. has well equipped laboratories that have been meticulously planned. It is a matter of pride to the Deptt. that its alumini’s have occupied enviable positions in many reputed organizations in India and abroad.
Many students secured top rankings in the university and are awarded university’s Vice – Chancellor scholarships.