Department of Agricultural Engineering
Overview
Department of Agriculture Engineering, established in 2021, offers 4 years B.Tech - Agriculture Engineering Degree programme. To impart the knowledge on crop cultivation aspects from seed to harvest, the department has a farm along with well-equipped soil science, Agriculture Metrology and Crop Husbandry labs with highly qualified Teaching Faculty. This Department has fully modernized Food and Agricultural Processing Laboratory, latest Soil and Water Modeling Software. Fully centralized on-field irrigation system gives the option of using different irrigation systems. The department offers hands-on training for students from first year onwards on the latest agricultural engineering technologies.
Programme
VISION
To serve society by leveraging innovative engineering technologies that drive sustainability, advance the agricultural industry, and uplift the farming community for a better future.
MISSION
i. To educate and equip professionals to tackle future agricultural challenges on a global scale.
ii. To develop and enhance new technologies for stakeholders through an integrated approach
iii. Provide a comprehensive and cutting-edge curriculum that equips students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in agricultural engineering.
iv. To build strong partnerships with industry stakeholders, promoting collaboration on technology transfer, internships, and practical problem-solving.
v. Focus on developing solutions for sustainable and environmental friendly agricultural practices, emphasizing resource conservation and efficiency.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
| PEO1. | To train and educate students with general knowledge and skills in water management in agriculture, agricultural production process, farm mechanization, and farm management. |
| PEO2. | To provide sound theoretical knowledge in engineering principles applicable applied to agriculture. |
| PEO3. | To prepare students for a successful agricultural engineering career integrating all aspects of engineering in agriculture. |
| PEO4. | To develop innovative capacity building among students for increasing agricultural production with scarce water resources available. |
| PEO5. | To impart positive and responsive to their mission as engineers. Reach attitudes, initiative, and creative thinking in their mission as engineers. |
| PEO6. | To understand ethical issues and responsibility for serving society and the environment at large. |
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
| PSO1. | To make expertise in design and engineering problem solving approach in agriculture with proper knowledge and skill. |
| PSO2. | To enhance the ability of the students to formulate solutions to real-world problems pertaining to sustained agricultural productivity using modern technologies. |
| PSO3. | To inculcate entrepreneurial skills through strong Industry-Institution linkage. |
Programme Outcomes (PO)
| PO1. | Engineering knowledge: | Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems. |
| PO2. | Problem analysis: | Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences. |
| PO3. | Design/development of solutions: | Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. |
| PO4. | Conduct investigation of complex problem: | Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions. |
| PO5. | Modern tool usage: | Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations. |
| PO6. | The Engineer and Society: | Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice. |
| PO7. | Environment and sustainability: | Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. |
| PO8. | Ethics: | Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice. |
| PO9. | Individual and team work: | Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. |
| PO10. | Communication: | Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. |
| PO11. | Project Management and Finance: | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. |
| PO12. | Life-long learning: | Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
Laboratories
Faculty
| Name | Qualification | Designation | Date of Joining | Nature of Association (Regular / Contract / Adjunct) |
Mr. V. DASS MOHAN |
M.E., (Structural Engg.,) | Assistant & Head | 14.03.2022 | Regular |
Dr. M. VENGATESWARI |
B.Sc (Agriculture), M.sc ( Agricultural Meteorology) Ph.D (Meteorology) | Associate Professor | 09.09.2024 | Regular |
Mr. A.K. NANTHA KUMAR |
M.E., (Geotechnical Engineering) | Assistant Professor | 04.03.2022 | Regular |
Mrs. N. ILAKKIYA |
M.E., ( Structural Engg.,) | Assistant Professor | 19.07.2023 | Regular |
Mr. M.G. ARUN KUMAR |
B.Sc (Agriculture), M.Sc (Agronomy) | Assistant Professor | 09.09.2024 | Regular |
Supporting Staff
| Name | Qualification | Designation |
Mr. M. SURESH |
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) | Lab Instructor |
Innovation in Teaching
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| All Subjects |