Welcome to Mechanical Engineering - IIPE
hod.me@iipe.ac.in
🎓 B.Tech Admissions for Academic Year 2025-26
About us
The key focus of the Mechanical Engineering department at IIPE is to impart theoretical and practical knowledge to students in the area of oil, gas, and energy sector. The department aims at imparting technical skills to the undergraduate students of IIPE, in the areas of conventional and non-conventional energy sources. The department offers various core Mechanical and inter- disciplinary subjects to undergraduate students. The department offers B.Tech. and Ph. D program aimed at developing researchers who can innovate and succeed in globally competitive environment. The B.Tech. and Ph. D program focuses on various interdisciplinary research such as solar energy, energy conversion devices, turbomachines, grid integrated systems, data analytics and AI for energy sector.
Vision
To be a globally recognized center of excellence in generating well-qualified Mechanical Engineers’ with expertise in oil, gas and energy sectors
Mission
To provide basic and advanced Mechanical Engineering education to the graduates through upgraded teaching-learning process using advanced tools To enhance the knowledge of graduates in the area of conventional & non-conventional energy sources and the associated process sectors To generate graduates who abide by professional ethics and social values and can address socially relevant problems in a sustainable way.
HOD's Desk
The energy sector in India requires skilled Mechanical Engineers with significant expertise in conventional and renewable energy production technologies. The renewable energy industry has seen impressive, global growth over the last decade, and Mechanical Engineers have played a major role in enabling the world’s transition to clean energy and more sustainable practices. Mechanical Engineers significantly contribute to the design of solar, geothermal power, wind, hydro, steam, and gas turbines. Many of the key skills that Mechanical Engineers learn and develop in Mechanical Engineering graduate programs have a wide range of applications in the energy sector. Apart from this Mechanical Engineers have a huge role to play in the oil and gas industries equipment and machinery design. In this program, students will learn and demonstrate key Mechanical Engineering concepts along with specialized courses focusing on the energy, oil and gas sectors.
Mechanical Engineering Laboratories
Faculty
Arun Kumar Pujari
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Geddada Nagesh
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering(EE Stream)
Santosh Kumar Senapati
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sharon H
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Veerabhadra Rao C
Associate Professor,Department of Mechanical Engineering(CSE Stream)
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Research Facilities
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering is equipped with advanced research facilities supporting innovation and interdisciplinary studies. These state-of-the-art setups enable research in thermal systems, manufacturing, materials science, and intelligent systems, fostering hands-on learning and cutting-edge development.
Low speed cascade wind tunnel
A Low-Speed Cascade Wind Tunnel is used to study airflow and performance around blade rows in controlled low-speed conditions for aerodynamic optimization.
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Simple Solar Desalination
A Simple Solar Desalination Experimental setup uses solar energy to purify saline water through evaporation and condensation processes.
Thermal imaging camera
A Thermal Imaging Camera captures and visualizes heat patterns, enabling non-contact temperature measurement and thermal analysis.
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Solar PV Grid Integration (In Progress)
The Solar PV Grid Integration Lab facilitates research and training on integrating photovoltaic systems with the electrical grid, focusing on efficiency, control, and real-time monitoring.
Universal data logger
A Universal Data Logger records and stores data from multiple sensors or instruments for monitoring and analysis across various applications.
Thermal Energy Storage
The Thermal Energy Storage Research Facility focuses on developing innovative solutions for efficient heat storage and energy management to support sustainable energy systems.
Industrial Visit
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Workshops / Conferences
23rd Jan
A Three-day Workshop on Harnessing Computational Fluid Dynamics in the Energy Sector :
Techniques and Applications (H_CFD-2025) (Hands on training in Hybrid mode)
25th August - 26th August 2023
A Two-day Workshop on Renewable Energy Utilization for Sustainable Growth
The primary intent of this workshop is to bring together various experts to discuss challenges associated with renewable energy generation and its utilization.