Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Since its inception in 2008, our department has experienced remarkable growth, now proudly supporting over 300 undergraduate students and 80 graduate students. This dynamic academic community thrives under the guidance of 22 highly enthusiastic faculty members and 9 skilled technical staff. Our department offers a comprehensive (1) Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, (2) 5 Years, B.Tech. + M.Tech./MS (Dual Degree), (3) Master of Technology in Thermal and Fluids, (4) Master of Technology in Manufacturing, (5) Master of Technology in Mechanical Design, and (6) Master of Technology in Mechatronics streams. Additionally, our robust Ph.D. program boasts over fifty scholars engaged in cutting-edge research across various contemporary fields of Mechanical Engineering

Head of Department

Dr. Anirban Bhattacharya

+91-6115-233 117

abhatta[*AT]iitp.ac.in

Head's message

I'm thrilled to update you on the remarkable progress and achievements of our Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Patna. As we forge ahead, we remain steadfast in our commitment to leading the charge in Mechanical Engineering education and research. Our department's vision is crystal clear: to push the boundaries of our field and harness cutting-edge knowledge to tackle society's most pressing challenges. We are dedicated not only to imparting knowledge but also to fostering a culture of innovation, where ideas evolve into impactful solutions. Our department's expertise spans a multitude of multidisciplinary fields, from surface engineering to soft-tissue mechanics, laser material processing, computational mechanics, and mechatronics and robotics. Empowered by state-of-the-art research cum teaching laboratories, our faculty and students are at the forefront of groundbreaking research, evidenced by numerous patents and publications in prestigious journals. I'm particularly proud to highlight our success in securing substantial external research funding from esteemed government and industry bodies such as ARDB, BRNS, DRDO, DST, and ISRO, General Electric, Tata, and so on underscoring the recognition of our impactful contributions. As we chart our course forward, let us remain steadfast in our pursuit of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of Mechanical Engineering, shaping a brighter future for society and beyond.

Vision

The department aims to train the young undergraduate minds into dynamic and technically sound professionals capable of dealing with real world problems of industry as well as the academic research. Vision of the department is to produce high quality engineers who can engage in the frontiers of the field and channelize the state-of-the-art knowledge to solve problems of relevance to the country and society at large. While imparting high-quality education, emphasis is laid on taking up innovative ideas from concept to final product development via the route of fundamental research, feasibility studies, technology improvement, demonstration, and product development. Further, the department wishes to fulfill these objectives through our state-of-the art facilities and well-trained and qualified faculty and staff members.

Mission

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Patna strives to be a leader in mechanical engineering education and research. Our mission is to advance the frontiers of the field, harness cutting-edge knowledge, and train professionals who can tackle societal challenges. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and creating transformative technologies that address the needs of an evolving world.