Department of Mechanical Engineering | SRKR Engineering College

Mechanical

About the Department

Mechanical Engineering Department is one of the oldest departments of the institute which was established in 1980. It is also one of the largest in terms of faculty, students, and activities, continues to lead and expand its activities in various directions. The department offers B.Tech. MTech. and Ph.D. programs with a wide choice of specializations, electives and research areas. The department was accredited four times by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and was recognised as research centre by the Andhra University and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK).

The Department has 40 faculty members: 9 Professors, 1 Associate Professor, 30 Assistant Professors and 19 supporting staff. The department is having highly qualified and experienced faculty in all streams of Mechanical Engineering. About 55% of the faculty members have doctoral degrees and the rest are pursuing their Ph.Ds. About 450 research papers have been published in various International and National Journals/Conferences in the last few years.

The department is very well equipped with computational facilities and resources both in terms of hardware and software. Department has more than 160 computing systems and workstations loaded with wide range of software products covering all areas of mechanical engineering. Experimental and computational facilities are being continuously upgraded. The Department has Association of Mechanical Engineering which is a forum for students to develop their professional skills. Students are also encouraged to take part in awareness campaigns that have social relevance. Alumni of the department have occupied very high positions at National and International level.

Message from Head of Department

Dr. K. Sita Rama Raju

Professor & Head of Department

Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering

Established in 1980, our department stands as one of the oldest, largest, and most dynamic pillars of the institute. We take immense pride in offering robust B.Tech., M.Tech., and Ph.D. programs featuring diverse specializations, accredited four times by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and recognized as an approved research center by both Andhra University and JNTUK.

Our core strength lies in our exceptionally qualified faculty and dedicated supporting staff. The department comprises 40 esteemed faculty members—including 9 Professors, 1 Associate Professor, and 30 Assistant Professors—complemented by 21 supporting staff. With over 55% of our faculty holding doctoral degrees, we maintain a rich culture of continuing education, academic mentorship, and active industrial consultancy, yielding over 300 research publications in reputed journals and conferences in recent years.

To stay aligned with global technological advancements, our computational infrastructure features state-of-the-art workstations and over 160 modern computing systems loaded with cutting-edge engineering software. Beyond the curriculum, we foster holistic development through the Association of Mechanical Engineering, preparing students to join our illustrious alumni network in shaping the future of mechanical engineering worldwide.

Vision

To be recognised globally for quality education, training, and research, leading to well-qualified engineers who are innovative, entrepreneurial, and successful in solving the problems of society.

Mission

To impart quality education to students to enhance their skills and make them globally competitive mechanical engineers.
To maintain a vital and state-of-the-art research environment providing students and faculty opportunities to create, interpret, apply, and disseminate knowledge.
To prepare graduates to pursue higher studies, serve the profession, and meet intellectual, ethical, and career challenges.