About The Department

Started in 1946, Mechanical Engineering Degree Program is one of the oldest at BITS Pilani. The department is vibrant with several activities round the year. It is a DST-FIST Sponsored (2002-2007) and UGC-SAP Sponsored (2007-2012) Department.  We have research focus that benefits industry, society and the environment. Several faculty members of the department also share administrative duties. The Department offers two Integrated First Degree Programs and three Higher Degree Programs on campus apart from off campus programs under continued education scheme. The curriculums are highly demanding and attracts exceptionally meritorious students from all over India. Research emphasis is there in all tires of education, First Degree, Higher Degree and Ph.D. Students look for challenging careers in best of the organizations within India and abroad. There  is huge potential in the department for Consultancy as well as Technology and Product incubation.

Motorbike Engine Tomography Shell Vibration Casting
Micro Channel First working MEMS Device Stress Analysis Alternative Refregerant
Turbulance in Heat Exchanger Innovative product Microstructure Rapid Prototyping

The Mechanical Engineering Department at BITS Pilani has rich heritage. It has been renamed from 'Group' to a 'Department' in October 2010. The Department takes pride in achievements of its alumni, who have shined in various walks of life.  

Seminar / Workshop Announcements

* Two Day Workshop, 27 - 28 February 2012 on Fatigue, Creep and Fracture analysis of Engineering Materials. Conveners Dr P Srinivasan, Mr Satish Dubey.

 

* International Conference, 10 - 12 November 2011 on Sustainable Manufacturing: Trends, Issues and Practices. Conveners Prof K S Sangwan, Dr Abhijeet Digalwar, Dr Monica Sharma.

 

*  Software training workshop, 19 - 24 February 2011 under NPMASS National Center. Convener Prof. N N Sharma.

 

*  Two Day Workshop, 14 - 15 February 2011 on Residual Life Assement of Thermal Power Plant Components. Conveners Dr P Srinivasan, Mr Sharad Srivastava. 

Contact Us

Postal address:

     Department of Mechanical Engineering, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, (India) 333 031

You may contact the office of the Department Head at the following during office hours:

    +91 1596 245073 Ext. 225

The Head of the Department (HOD) Prof. M S Dasgupta may be contacted at:

    + 91 1596 245073 Ext. 308, +91 1596 244089, Email: dasgupta[at]bits-pilani.ac.in

Contact details of individual faculty members are available at "Faculty" page.

    Fax: +91 1596 244183