Overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at SR University delivers future-ready education and research across design, materials, manufacturing, thermal–fluids, and control systems, seamlessly integrating Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0, Robotics & Automation, Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Materials & Coatings, EV/Automotive, and Renewable Energy. Powered by award-winning faculty, modern labs, and project-based pedagogy, students engage in live projects through the iScholars program at the Center for Materials & Manufacturing (CMM) and other interdisciplinary centers. Strong industry links, SRiX internships, and frequent expert workshops cultivate innovation, entrepreneurship, and job- ready graduates.

Vision

Be a leader in promoting mechanical engineering education, industry-relevant research and community building.

Mission

Nurture Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Mechanical Engineering Knowledge in students by implementing novel educational experiences

Develop effective instructional infrastructure and faculty resources.

Promote interdisciplinary learning and expertise in the application of Information Technology.

Contribute to community development and the growth of Mechanical Engineering through service, consulting and research activities

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PROGRAMS

Spotlight

Project

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, SR University proudly congratulates Prof. Pulla Sammaiah to receive ARMREB–DRDO research project with a sanctioned grant of ₹64.469 Lakhs. Project titled "A Novel Method for Compounding CF-PEEK/TiB₂ Composite Material for the Development of High-Strength Composite Materials" provides an exciting platform to explore the intersection of advanced polymer composites, materials processing, manufacturing and defence technologies. Beyond developing a material, our objective is to generate scientific understanding, indigenous processing capability and application-oriented outcomes that can contribute to future aerospace and defence systems.

Prof. Pulla Sammaiah — ARMREB–DRDO research project
Placement

The Department of Mechanical Engineering SR University proudly congratulates Harshini Kalakotla on securing a job offer (of 8 LPA) at ND Matrix Private Limited, Hyderabad.

Harshini Kalakotla placement
Placement

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, SR University is delighted to congratulate Mr. Nagapuri Hari Shankar on securing a job offer (of 7 LPA) at Elythra Edufyi Tech Solutions.

Nagapuri Hari Shankar placement

Latest News — Faculty Achievement

Research and Publication

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at SR University is actively engaged in high-quality research in areas such as thermal sciences, computational fluid dynamics, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. Faculty members regularly publish in reputed Scopus- and SCI-indexed journals, reflecting a strong culture of innovation, academic rigor, and relevance to real-world engineering problems. This research environment continues to motivate students toward meaningful inquiry, technological advancement, and impactful contributions to the engineering community.

List of recent publications:

  1. Venu, I., Sourav, K., and Devi, N.P., 2026. Flow redistribution and convective heat transfer enhancement in confined air flows induced by triangular vortex generators. Physics of Fluids 38, 073611.
  2. Verma, Shankee, and Kamarapu Santhosh Kumar. "Hydrothermal synthesis of alumina-assisted graphene oxide (Al2O3-GO) nanostructure and its structural, morphological studies for advancing Nano-lubrication." Inorganic Chemistry Communications, DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2026.117140, 2026 SCI, Q1, Impact Factor 5.9.
  3. Kumar, D., Sourav, K., and Shah, C.L., 2026. Damping-controlled Lock-in and Smooth Lockout in Vortex-Induced Vibrations of Tandem Diamond Cylinders. Ocean Engineering 363, 126761.
  4. Venu, I., Sourav, K., and Devi, N.P., 2026. Enhancing Air-Cooled Li-Ion Battery Pack Performance via Transverse Cell Spacing. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress 76, 104803.
  5. Salman Basha Sheik, Praveena Devi Nagireddy, Kiran Kumar Kupireddi and Addanki Rama Swamy, Eco-friendly Corrosion Protection Solutions for Aerospace and Automotive Industries, Advanced Coating and Cladding Technologies, Chapter12, May 2026.
  6. Salman Basha Sheik, Praveena Devi Nagireddy and Kiran Kumar Kupireddi, Experimental study of the Heat Transfer Coefficient of an Automobile Radiator Using Alumina & Titania based Nanofluids as Coolants, Journal of Thermal Engineering, Volume 12, No. 2, pp. 453-465, March 2026.
  7. Ganapathy T, Yadav SK, Nelson Ponnu Durai T, Venkatesan D, Subbaiyan N. Fused deposition modelling of hemp hurd and cocoa pod husk biocarbon-reinforced PLA biocomposites. Journal of Composite Materials. 2026;0(0). doi:10.1177/00219983261451451, Sage (I.F-2.4), Q3, SCIE.
  8. Yadav SK, Tilahun, W (2026), Evolution of surface integrity and tribological characteristics of Incoloy 925 under sequential multi-pass end milling, Scientific Reports, 16:20615. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-51346-9, Nature portfolio (I.F-4.9), Q1, SCIE.
  9. Ravikumar K, Pathinettampadian G, Yadav SK, Vellaisamy M (2026), Investigation of flexural properties and failure mechanisms in FFF-fabricated PLA/CaCO3 biocomposites. Journal of Composite Materials. https://doi.org/10.1177/00219983261430911, Sage (I.F-2.4), Q3, SCIE.
  10. Yadav SK, Kannan KR, Tilahun W (2026), Development of a sustainable Cu-nano-cutting fluid based on rice bran oil for superior heat management and wear reduction. Scientific Reports, 16:7248. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-38520-9, Nature portfolio (I.F-4.9), Q1, SCIE.
  11. Rakshith Kumar Shetty, Ajit M. Hebbale, M.S. Srinath, Subbarao Medabalimi, M.R. Ramesh, Jana Petru, Microstructural Characterization and High-Temperature Erosion Performance of Oxide-Reinforced CoNiCrAlY Plasma-Sprayed Coatings, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Vol. 41, 7470–7485, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2026.03.049, 2026, SCIE, Q1, Impact Factor: 6.6.
  12. Jitendra Wadadkar, Mukund A. Patil, Arvind Bodhe, Subbarao Medabalimi, Numerical and Experimental Insights into Microstructural Degradation of HVOF NiCr Coatings under 50 Cycles of Thermal Oxidation at 900 °C, Surfaces and Interfaces, Vol. 88, 109061, DOI: 10.1016/j.surfin.2026.109061, 2026, SCIE, Q1, Impact Factor: 6.3.
  13. Medabalimi Subbarao, Rokkala Uzwalkiran, Kumar Prakash, Poddar Manoj Kumar, M.R. Ramesh, Synergistic Protection: HVOF-Sprayed 304L Coatings Mitigate Cyclic Oxidation in T11 and Superfer800 via Cr-Rich Scale Engineering, Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, Vol. 148, 041004-1, DOI: 10.1115/1.4071749, 2026, SCIE, Q3, Impact Factor: 1.9.

Patent

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at SR University proudly acknowledges its faculty members for securing patent grants that highlight their innovation, creativity, and practical relevance. These achievements reflect the department's strong focus on cutting-edge research and technological development, further reinforcing SR University's reputation as a center of engineering excellence and inventive thinking.

Patent certificate
Patent certificate

Student Awarded

Celebrating Academic Excellence in Mechanical Engineering!
The Department of Mechanical Engineering proudly congratulates our Semester Toppers on their outstanding academic performance and remarkable achievement!
Your success reflects your dedication, discipline, consistent efforts, and passion for learning. Each milestone you achieve is a testament to your commitment to excellence and your determination to build a bright future.
As future engineers and innovators, may you continue to learn, explore, innovate, and create solutions that make a meaningful impact on society.
Keep Learning. Keep Innovating. Keep Achieving!
Warm congratulations once again to all our Semester Toppers. We wish you continued success and excellence in all your future endeavors!

Semester toppers
Semester toppers

Infrastructure Development

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, SR University, Warangal, continues to strengthen its academic and technological infrastructure through the Excellent Lab Series.
We are delighted to share that our CAD Lab has been upgraded with an Industry 4.0-enabled 3D printer — Bambu Lab H2D, bringing advanced additive manufacturing capabilities closer to our students and faculty.

CAD Lab 3D printer upgrade
CAD Lab 3D printer upgrade

Awards

The Department of Mechanical Engineering takes immense pride in the achievements of its faculty member. Dr. Santhosh Kumar Kamarapu and Dr. Pankaj Kumar, the "VC's award on Research and Academic Excellence Award 2026–27" from the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor in recognition of their outstanding academic leadership and contributions. We sincerely thank our respected Vice Chancellor, Prof. Deepak Garg, and Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. V. Mahesh Vutukuru, for their visionary leadership and continuous encouragement.

VC's Research and Academic Excellence Award
VC's Research and Academic Excellence Award

Faculty Achievements and Expert Contributions

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, SR University, Warangal, proudly celebrates Dr. Dipankar Saha, Assistant Professor, for serving as a Resource Person and delivering an expert lecture on:
"Plastic Pyrolysis Oil and Hydrogen-Assisted Combustion in Compression Ignition Engines"

The lecture was delivered as part of the One-Week National-Level Online Professional Development Programme (PDP) — "NextGen Engineering: Smart & Sustainable", organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad, in association with SAEINDIA and ISTE, held from 17–22 August 2026.

Dr. Dipankar Saha expert lecture

Internship

Proud Moment for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, SR University, Warangal!
We are delighted to share that 20 final-year students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering have been selected for a one-year internship at MTAR Technologies Limited Technologies, with a monthly stipend of ₹18,000. Based on their performance during the internship, the students may also receive opportunities for full-time employment.

MTAR Technologies internship selection

Placement

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐑 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲!
We are delighted to celebrate the placement achievement of the B.Tech 2027 graduating batch at SR University!
7 Mechanical Engineering students have been successfully selected by MGH Infra, with an impressive CTC ranging from ₹5 LPA to ₹7 LPA!

The selection of 7 Mechanical Engineering students reflects their strong technical knowledge, practical skills, problem-solving ability, industry readiness, and dedication. Their success is a proud moment for the Department of Mechanical Engineering and SR University.

MGH Infra placement success

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