Message from the Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is at the core of technological advancements, shaping industries through innovation and expertise. We offer Diploma, B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs, fostering research-driven learning and practical skills. Mechanical engineering is essential to progress in manufacturing, automation, aerospace, energy, and sustainable technologies. With rapid advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy, the field continues to expand, creating limitless opportunities. Our department is committed to nurturing skilled engineers and technologists who drive industrial growth and contribute to national and global development. Join us in shaping the future of engineering and technological innovation.
Vision
Provide high quality education in mechanical engineering through recognition as a professional service provider; also provide students and researchers with world-class competency and cutting edge proficiency so that they can fulfill the needs of society.
Mission
- The purpose of this program is to educate, prepare, and mentor students to become knowledgeable engineers.
- Providing high quality education facilities and a conductive learning environment.
- To provide mechanical engineering students with a variety of career options and to conduct high quality research in the field.
- To strengthen the department’s reputation at global level by engaging the students in academic as well as industry based activities.
Programs Offered in Mechanical Engineering
| Sn | Program | Branch/Specialization | Duration (In Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diploma | Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| 2 | Diploma-LE | Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
| 3 | B. Tech | Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
| 4 | BTech | ME Specialization** | 4 |
| 5 | BTech-LE | Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| 6 | M.Tech. | Mechanical Engineering-Specialization : CAD-CAM/Machine Design/ Thermal Engg. | 2 |
| 7 | PhD | ME | 3 |
Dr. Palash Soni
Assistant Professor & Head Mechanical Engineering
Academic Qualification
Email
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Experience
Areas of Research Interest
Thermal Engineering, Adsorption and Absorption Refrigeration systems,
Composites adsorbent, Solar Stills, Nano-fluids & Thermodynamics.
Research Articles Published
Peer Reviewed International Journals (SCI/Scopus Indexed):
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Palash Soni, Anirban Sur, Vivek Kumar Gaba,
“Experimental Investigation of silica-gel based composite adsorbent
for adsorption refrigeration system”,
Thermal Science and Engineering Progress
(SCI, IF-5.4) (Q1). Publisher: Elsevier Ltd. -
Palash Soni, Anirban Sur, Ramesh Prasad Sah,
Vivek Kumar Gaba, “Review on improvement of adsorption refrigeration
systems performance using composite adsorbent: current state of art”,
Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects
(SCI, IF-3.47) (Q2). Publisher: Taylor & Francis Online Ltd. -
Palash Soni, Vivek Kumar Gaba,
“Performance analysis of adsorption refrigeration system using
Silica-gel/methanol pair: experimental & analytical approaches”,
Journal of Thermal Engineering, 7 (2021) 1079-1089.
(Scopus/E-SCI). -
Palash Soni, Sruthi Lolalis, Bidyut Mazumdar,
Shubhankar Bhowmick, Vivek Kumar Gaba,
“Performance Analysis of an Adsorption Refrigeration System Working
on Activated Carbon/Methanol Pair Using Finned Tube Type Adsorber Bed”,
International Journal of Heat and Technology,
39 (2021) 1335-1342. (Scopus/E-SCI). -
Palash Soni, Fanindra Kumar Verma, Ranjeet Ranjan,
Vivek Kumar Gaba,
“Performance Analysis of Shell and Helical Tube Heat Exchanger Using
CuO/water and Al2O3/water Nanofluids”,
World Journal of Engineering (Scopus/E-SCI). -
Chetpelly Akshay, Palash Soni, Sushil Kumar Dhiman,
Shubhankar Bhowmick, Vivek Kumar Gaba,
“Thermal modelling of single and double slope passive solar stills
for different climatic zones in India”,
International Journal of Ambient Energy (2021): 1-33.
(Scopus/E-SCI). -
Upendra Bajpai, Palash Soni, Vivek Kumar Gaba,
Shubhankar Bhowmick,
“Performance analysis of Variable Thickness Longitudinal Fin with
Functionally Graded Material in Dry and fully Wet Conditions”,
World Journal of Engineering (Scopus/E-SCI). -
Ramesh P Saha, Anirban Sur, Palash Soni,
Kuntal Ghosh, Vijay W. Bhatkar,
“Performance of an Adsorption Chiller Using Diesel Truck Exhaust:
Effect of Operating Parameters”,
Advances in Materials And Processing Technologies
(Scopus/E-SCI). -
Sandip Kadu, Palash Soni,
“Advancements in Thermal Management of Polymer Composites and
Sandwich Structures: Insights and Innovations”,
Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences
(Scopus/E-SCI). -
Sandip K. Kadu, Palash Soni, Shripad R. Nimbalkar,
“Interfacial Engineering of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Laminates Using
Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets: Experimental and Numerical Study”,
Journal of Polymer & Composites, 2026; 14(3): 61–77.
(E-SCI).
Academic Event Organized (As Convener/Coordinator)
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One day Seminar on “Innovative Practical Methods used for Composite
Fabrication Techniques” – 23rd Sep. 2023, Oriental University Indore.
Funded by The Institution of Engineers (India). -
One day Seminar on “Challenges and Opportunities for Alternative Energy
Systems” – 17th Nov. 2023, Oriental University Indore.
Funded by The Institution of Engineers (India). -
All India Workshop on “Recent Trends and Technology in Refrigeration
& Air Conditioning” – 9th & 10th Sep. 2025,
Oriental University Indore.
Funded by The Institution of Engineers (India).
Professional Membership
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Associate Member of The Institution of Engineers (India)
(Membership No: AM3166654). -
Life Membership of
Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE),
M. No: LM 139113.
About Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Technically, mechanical engineering is the application of the principles and problem-solving techniques of engineering from design to manufacturing to the marketplace for any object. Mechanical engineers analyse their work using the principles of motion, energy, and force-ensuring that designs function safely, efficiently, and reliably, all at a competitive cost.
Mechanical engineers make a difference. That’s because mechanical engineering careers center on creating technologies to meet human needs. Virtually every product or service in modern life has probably been touched in some way by a mechanical engineer to help humankind.
This includes solving today’s problems and creating future solutions in health care, energy, transportation, world hunger, space exploration, climate change, and more.
Being ingrained in many challenges and innovations across many fields’ means a mechanical engineering education is versatile. To meet this broad demand, mechanical engineers may design a component, a machine, a system, or a process.
This ranges from the macro to the micro, from the largest systems like cars and satellites to the smallest components like sensors and switches. Anything that needs to be manufactured—indeed, anything with moving parts-needs the expertise of a mechanical engineer.