Message From HOD
Dr Lakshmi Sirisha Maganti
Our curriculum blends technical expertise with industry-driven insights, equipping students with the skills essential for today’s job market. Our classrooms offer a collaborative learning experience, where IIT professors and industry experts co-teach alongside our faculty, enriching students with a unique blend of academic excellence and practical insights. We provide a hands-on, application-driven education that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Our faculty continuously enhance their teaching methodologies through regular training in advanced pedagogical approaches and active learning techniques, facilitated by the university’s Teaching and Learning Center.
SRM University - AP
About Our Vision & Our Mission
At SRM University – AP, our vision and mission are at the heart of everything we do. We envision a world where education empowers individuals to become leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Our mission is to provide students with not just academic knowledge, but the skills, creativity, and ethical grounding needed to thrive in the modern world.
Our Vision
To become distinct and renowned globally by graduating high-quality professionals through rigorous coursework and cutting-edge research.
Our Mission
Emerge as a world-class mechanical engineering department in exploring and providing knowledge through high-quality academic programmes and experiential learning. Create an ambience for impactful research aligning with the national mission and addressing societal needs. Create entrepreneurs and leaders of the future imparted with knowledge, global awareness, and strategic thinking. Promote high standards of integrity and ethical behaviour among faculty members, staff, and students.
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Programmes Offered
B.Tech
The Mechanical Engineering curriculum builds a strong foundation in core disciplines, emphasizing design, analysis, innovation, and real-world application through projects, internships, and research. To graduate with a B. Tech degree, students must earn a minimum of 162 credits.
M.Tech
The Department of Mechanical Engineering currently offers two specialized master’s degree programs designed to equip students with advanced technical expertise and industry ready skills.
PhD
The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications from bright mechanical engineers for pursuing the PhD Programme in the department. Selected candidates will get a chance to work with world class faculties on innovative research projects.
Research and Innovation
Meet our Faculty
Our faculty members are renowned scholars and industry experts dedicated to teaching and research. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education grounded in both theory and practical application.
Prof. Prakash Jadhav
Professor- Department of Mechanical Engineering Head – Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA)
Prof. Sheela Singh
Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Associate Director (Faculty Affairs)
Prof. G S VinodKumar
Associate Dean - Technology Transfer Cell Professor
Prof. P Vivekananda Shanmuganathan
Professor
Dr Gurumurthy Kagita
Professor of Practice
Dr Lakshmi Sirisha Maganti
Associate Professor & Head of the Department
Dr Surfarazhussain S. Halkarni
Assistant Professor
Dr Manjesh Kumar
Assistant Professor
Dr Supen Kumar Sah
Assistant Professor
Dr Chandan Kumar
Assistant Professor
Dr Vitalram Rayankula
Assistant Professor
Dr Sujit Das
Assistant Professor-Ad hoc
Dr Arun Krishnan K S
Assistant Professor
Dr. Teja Krishna Mamidi
Assistant Professor
Dr Anand Bharadwaj S
Assistant Professor
Dr Vishnu Ravindran
Assistant Professor
Research Highlights
200
Total Publications
13
Total Research Projects
17 / 11
Patents Published/Granted
5
Design copyrights
Events
Jan 7, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
8th Eminent Guest Lecture by Prof. Vittaldas V Prabhu
The Office of Dean Research and the Department of Mechanical Engineering is jointly organising the 8th Eminent…
Dec 12, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
International Conference on Advances in Materials, Design and Manufacturing
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is organising an International Conference on Advances in Materials, Design and Manufacturing…
Jul 17, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Guest Lecture on Microphysics of Raindrops
The Department of Mechanical Engineeringat SRM University-AP is organising a Guest lecture titled “Understanding Microphysics of Raindrops…
News
December 31, 2025
Dr Supen on Porous Unidirectional Theory
Dr Supen Kumar Sah from the Department of Mechanical Engineering has contributed a book chapter titled Buckling…
December 16, 2025
ICAMDM 2025 Explored Advancements in Mechanics, Materials, and Manufacturing
SRM University-AP hosted the International Conference on Advances in Materials, Design and Manufacturing (ICAMDM-2025) organised by the…
November 29, 2025
Three state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facilities inaugurated
The Department of Mechanical Engineering under School of Engineering and Sciences (SEAS), has inaugurated three state-of-the-art Advanced…
Recent Publications
Maheshwar Dwivedy, “Exploring Industry 4.0 Maturity Models for Manufacturing” (2024), Journal of Propulsion Technology