Sri. Devaraj Urs Educational Trust(R.)

R. L. Jalappa Institute of Technology (RLJIT)

Kodigehalli, Doddaaballapur, Bengaluru Rural(Distt.), Karnataka, India, Pin-561203

Approved By AICTE, New Delhi | Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi.

RLJIT
RLJIT

The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in the year 2003 with an intake of 60 students and the department has been recognized as R&D Centre by Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgavi, for carrying out Research activities. The department has well experienced and dedicated faculty members with many active researchers who are involved in R & D projects. There are totally 14 faculty with an average teaching experience of 10 years, out of which 9 with Ph.D and remaining with M.Tech qualification. The department organized several Workshop, Seminars, Guest Lectures, Student Development Programmes (SDP) and Faculty Development Programme (FDP) periodically. The main focus of our curriculum is to impart technical knowledge and by using Innovative Teaching Learning methodologies. We motivate our students to do innovative projects and find a solution to the problems in the real world. Our Undergraduate students are encouraged to undertake various Technical projects and internships in leading core/IT Industries. The alumni of the department are well placed in many of the reputed industries/organization throughout the world. Apart from this, graduated students are getting admitted for post-graduation to many reputed universities across the world. Our students are placed in good companies like Infosys, WIPRO, TCS, Accenture, Tech Mahindra and IBM.

Dr. Hanumanthe Gowda C(Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, RLJIT)

Dr.Hanumanthe Gowda obtained his Ph.D form Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, M.Tech from National Institute of Engineering, Mysore and B.E degree from Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Tumkur. He is having 12 years of Teaching and Industry experience. He has published / presented research papers in various National / International Journals of repute and notable Conferences. He has received grants from KSCST-IISc, Bangalore and VTU, Belagavi for the academic projects guided by him. He is an Associate Member – Institution of Engineers (AMIE) and Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). His areas of interest are Metal Matrix Composites, Hybrid Composites and Advanced Metallic alloys

Dr. Hanumanthe Gowda

Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, RLJIT

“To be a centre of excellence in Mechanical Engineering to cater needs of the industry and society through our graduates”

“To train the students in order to face the global competitive world by imparting domain knowledge coupled with soft skills, leadership qualities and ethical practices”

PEO 1: Graduates will have prospective careers in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

PEO 2: Graduates will exhibit leadership qualities with strong communication skills and able to work in teams

PEO 3: Graduates will follow Ethical Practices and exhibit high level of Professionalism in the work environment by participating and addressing various Technical challenges.

PSO1: Our Graduates will have prospective careers in the IT Industry.

PSO2: Our Graduates will exhibit a high level of Professionalism and Leadership skills in work Environment.

PSO3: Our Graduates will pursue higher studies, Research, and focus on Entrepreneurship.

Director- Academics and R & D, Professor

Dr. M Sreenivasa Reddy

Director- Academics and R & D, Professor

Dr. Hanumanthe Gowds

Dr. Hanumanthe Gowds

Associate Professor and HOD

Dr. Suchendra K R

Dr. Suchendra K R

Associate Professor

Dr. K G Srinivas

Dr. K G Srinivas

Associate Professor

Dr. Sunil Kumar K

Dr. Sunil Kumar K

Associate Professor

Prof. Raghavendra Prasad

Prof. Raghavendra Prasad

Associate Professor

Dr. Lokesh Yadhav B R

Dr. Lokesh Yadhav B R

Associate Professor

Prof. Harish R S

Prof. Harish R S

Associate Professor

Prof. Vinay A N

Prof. Vinay A N

Associate Professor

Prof. Manjesh N

Prof. Nagesh H C

Associate Professor

Prof. Lavanya Vaishnavi D A

Dr. Gowrishankar T P

Associate Professor

Prof. Lavanya Vaishnavi D A

Prof. Lakshminarayana T H

Associate Professor

Prof. Shilpa T V

Dr. Kumaraswamy J

Associate Professor

Prof. Shilpa T V

Dr. Kumaraswamy J

Associate Professor

Mr. Muniraju K S

Mr. Muniraju K S

Assistant instructor

Mr. Lakshman Gowda

Mr. Lakshman Gowda

Assistant instructor

Mr. Naveen Kumar

Mr. Naveen Kumar

Assistant instructor

Mr.Tyagarajamurthy N

Mr.Tyagarajamurthy N

Skilled Assistant

Mr.Jayaprakash C

Mr.Jayaprakash C

Lab Assistant

Mr. Ravikumar T V

Mr. Ravikumar T V

Skilled Assistant

MOU

Srinika Induatries/

Array Packing and Power Tools/

ELMech Engineering Solutions/

As Awarded PhD From VTU

Dr. Suchendra K R/

Associate Professor

Dr. Lokesh Yadhav B R/

Assistant Professor

Dr. Gowrishankar T P/

Assistant Professor

Name of the research project/ endowment Name of the Principal Investigator/Co-investigator Department of Principal Investigator Year of Award Amount Sanctioned Duration of the project Name of the Funding Agency Type (Government/non-Government)
Multpurpose Hybrid Agro-Vehicle
Dr.Hanumanthe Gowda
Mechanical Engineering
2020
0.075
6 months
Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology
Government
Design and development and performance of a solar tree
Dr.Sreenivasa Reddy,
Dr. Jagannath Reddy
Mechanical Engineering
2020
0.075
6months
Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology
Government
Design & Development of Multipurpose Agro-Vehicle
Dr.Hnaumanthe Gowda
Mechanical Engineering
2020
0.05
6months
Visveswareaya Technological University,Belagavi
Government
Formation & Testing of Bio-Bricks
Dr.Sreenivasa Reddy
Mechanical Engineering
2020
0.05
6months
Visveswareaya Technological University,Belagavi
Government
Multipurpose Hybrid Agro-vehicle
Dr.Hanumanthe Gowda
Mechanical Engineering
2021
0.05
6 Months
Visveswareaya Technological University,Belagavi
Government
Design and development and performance of a solar tree
Dr.Sreenivasa Reddy
Mechanical Engineering
2021
0.05
6months
Visveswareaya Technological University,Belagavi
Government
Bio Bricks
Dr.Sreenivasa Reddy
Mechanical Engineering
2021
0.25
6months
Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology
Government

List of Research Scholars pursuing their PhD and their current Research Status

Reg. No Scholar Name PhD Topic Remarks
1RL16PMA01
Harish R S
Evaluation of Mechanical and tribological properties of Al based hybrid composites
Defended the Thesis
1RL17PMA01
Bharath L
Development and evaluation of mechanical properties of Al-Cu alloy based MMC reinforced with boron carbide Particulates
Degree awarded (2022)
1RL17PMA01
Suchendra K R
Evaluation of Mechanical and tribological properties of Al6061 based MMC reinforced with Al2O3 and MOS2
Degree awarded (2023)
1RL17PMS01
Mohan V
Surface roughness of advanced aluminum MMC (AL5052-SIC-AL2O3)
Comprehensive Viva was completed
1RL20PME01
Devaraju G P
Evaluation of Mechanical and tribological properties of as cast and heat treated Al-Zn based boron carbide Reinforced Composites
Preparing for course work
1RL21PME01
Arun R
Evaluation of Mechanical and tribological properties of as cast and heat treated Al-Si-Mg alloy based boron carbide Reinforced Composites
Preparing for course work

Department of Mechanical Engineering organised One Week FDP on Innovation in Engineering Arena Connected with Industry 4.0

A faculty development programme was organized from 17th April, 2023 to 21st by the department of mechanical engineering .This was a one week Faculty Development Programme where various related subtopics were discussed in detail by eminent educationists and a very beneficial academic environment was experienced by the participants.

Department of Computer Science and Engineering organised the Technical Event TECHNOUTSAV under the forum Creative Minds of Computer Science (CMOCS).

This event we are organized more than 10 events like Coding, Gaming, Photography, Group Discussion, Technical Talk, Eating competition and so on., there are more than twenty colleges students are participated , around 800 students are participated and won the prizes up to 1 Lakh. Chief Guests for this events are Dr. N. Chikkanna, Professor & Chairman , Department of Aerospace Propulsion Technology VTU, VIAT, Muddenahalli, Chikkaballapur, and Mr. Sarvana Rajan G, CEO, DHS Informatics Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore.

National Science day was Celebrated by Department of Allied Science

The Allied Science department organized a seminar on “The Illustrious life and achievements of Sir C V Raman” by Professor S P Basavaraj , Retired Professor Bangalore Institute of Technology on the occasion of National Science day on 3rd march 2023 at ECE Seminar hall.

Department of Mechanical Engineering Organised an Expert Talk on Intellectual Property Right (IPR) and Innovations/Patents in Engineering

An expert talk on Intellectual Property Right (IPR) and Innovations/Patents in Engineering development program was organized on 21st October 2022 by the Department of mechanical engineering. This was a one-day Programme where various related subtopics were discussed in detail by eminent educationist and a very beneficial academic environment was experienced by the participants.

Department of Allied Science and Engineering National Science day & Women's day National Science day

The Allied Science department organized a seminar on “The Illustrious life and achievements of Sir C V Raman” by Professor S P Basavaraj , Retired Professor Bangalore Institute of Technology on the occasion of National Science day on 3rd march 2023 at ECE Seminar hall.

Women s day

The Allied Science department organized an “Awareness program on Women Health” by Dr. P Sushma Pujari, Assistant Professor in department of Panchakarma, Atreya Ayurvedic Medical College, Kodigehalli, Doddaballapur on the occasion of International Women’s day on 8th march 2023 at ECE Seminar hall.

Department of Allied Science Report of II phase Induction Program .

On 25/05/2033, Thursday, we had organized a II phase induction program & inauguration of II –semester classes. The session started with inaugural function at 10:00AM in E&CE Seminar hall. The dignitaries were N. S. Babu Reddy Director-HRD & Placements, RLJ Group of Institutions, Dr. M Sreenivasa Reddy, Director (Quality & Research and Development), RLJIT, Doddaballapur, Dr. P VijayKarthik, Principal, RLJIT, Doddaballapur., Dr Thirumalesh, Head, Dept. of Allied Sciences, RLJIT Doddaballapur. All the head of the other department, first year staff and students were present.

I want to express my deepest gratitude and thanks to you all for the knowledge, guidance, love and support you have given me during my time studying Mechanical Engineering at RLJIT. The education and skills I gained have helped to lay the foundation to get GOLD MEDAL from VTU and for my current career as a revenue administrative officer in Government of Nepal.

Bijay Bhusal (Dept. of ME, 2022 Batch)/

Revenue administrative officer. Govt of Nepal

Hello, I completed my Mechanical Engineering from RLJIT in 2013. Post completion i joined a company through Campus Recruitment drive conducted by the college. Currently working with HCL technologies as Technical lead. I'm thankful to My college, my lecturers, HOD and other faculties who helped me in excelling Mechanical Engineering successfully.

Rashmi K (Dept. of ME, 2017 Batch) /

Senior Engineer, Wistron Infocomm Pvt Ltd

Hello, I completed my Mechanical Engineering from RLJIT in 2013. Post completion i joined a company through Campus Recruitment drive conducted by the college. Currently working with HCL technologies as Technical lead. I'm thankful to My college, my lecturers, HOD and other faculties who helped me in excelling Mechanical Engineering successfully.

Prakash Atre (Dept. of ME, Batch 2013)/

Technical lead, HCL Technologies


DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Grants Received

  • Received Grants from VGST & KSCST, Govt of Karnataka and Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India
  • Received grants from DST- NSTEDB, EDII, Ahmedabad for conduction of Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp[EAC]
  • Registered with Internshala for Internships and Scholars Merit for Employability
  • Approved Kryterian Testing Center Nodal Center for VLAbs, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
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