Aeronautical Engineering is taken as one of the most fascinating subjects in applied science and engineering around the Globe. On the other hand, the improvement of our nation can happen if we develop aerospace technology, which will facilitate for other technologies update proportionally. Aerospace engineers incubate new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and Aerospace exploration, often specializing in areas such as aerodynamics, aerospace propulsion, aerospace structures, guidance, navigation and control, instrumentation and communication, or production methods.
The Department offers a vibrant academic atmosphere which enables independent research and free exchange of ideas. The department has continuous interaction with R & D organizations of international reputation in the field of aerospace engineering that lead to mutually beneficial research activities.
To mould the aeronautical students to achieve the excellence in the field of technical education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and industry related development to meet the challenges in society.
MD1: To impart high quality technical education and unique interdisciplinary experiences.
MD2: To promote research, innovation and entrepreneurship culture among students for the benefits of society.
MD3: To collaborate with industry and institute for technology up-gradation.
Dr. P. Vijayakumar
With Extreme gladness, I welcome you all to the Department of Aeronautical Engineering established in the year of 2008 with a vision to produce technically competent engineers for serving the nation. The Department is Longstanding in the institute by crossing a decade and becomes a primary identity of the institution through the laurels it has attained so far.
The Department has produced many university rank holders in end semester examinations through knowledge dissemination in a well structured academic module in par with universal standards. The Department caters the technical demand of every student during course duration through detailed lecture and practical sessions, thought provoking technical workshops, seminars, conferences and activity based competitions.
The Department has a very strong industry tie up with many leading industries and startups to have an enriched knowledge about the discipline for preparing the student community to meet the swifty changes in the industry under all aspects. The student community actively participates in sessions about the latest developments of the discipline to understand the changes through expert talks from premier institutions such as IIT, NIT and top notch industries. The rigorous and vibrant faculty team represents the department by contributing high value research articles to journals, book chapters and conference proceedings. The faculty team deliberately involves them in molding the student for transition to be a notable entrepreneur or an outstanding skilled professional. UG degree in Aeronautical Engineering opens up favorable opportunities for high studies and careers with leading government organizations such as ISRO, NASA, DRDO, HAL, NAL and MRO with a bright future.
I assure the success of every student joining B.E., Aeronautical Engineering at NIT to foresee a career with abundant academic prospects and professional values.
PEO 1: Apply knowledge in emerging and varied areas of Aerospace Engineering for higher studies, research, employment and product development.
PEO 2: Communicate their skills and have a sense of responsibility to protect the environment and have ethical conduct towards their profession and commitment to serve the society.
PEO 3: Exhibit managerial skills and leadership qualities while understanding the need for lifelong learning to be competent professionals
PSO 1:
To employ the familiarity of aeronautical engineering in novel, lively and demanding atmosphere for design and expansion of innovative products applying the fundamental concepts of mathematics, science and engineering
PSO 2:
To resolve realistic, design and analysis issues of components to triumph over the challenge of airworthiness for flight vehicles with an understanding of constraints using modern tools and techniques.
PSO 3:
To provide professional training and apply ethical principles for sustainable development with an understanding of solutions to asses social, health and other issues relevant to the aircraft industry.
PSO 4:
To function effectively as an individual / team with good communication and project management skills to carry out a task with the help of lifelong learning.
PO1 : Engineering knowledge: Ability to solve the engineering problems of mathematics, science and engineering
PO2 : Problem analysis: An engineering acumen in identifying, formulating, analyzing and solving complex engineering problems.
PO3 : Design/development of solutions: Developing processes, solutions to the problems which are safe socially, culturally and environmentally.
PO 4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Ability to model, analyze and simulate operations of aircraft components and parts.
PO5 :Modern tool usage: Capability of exhibiting sound theoretical and practical knowledge in core domains like aircraft structures, aerodynamics and propulsion and are able to solve problems related to airflow over fixed and rotary wing aircrafts.
PO 6: The engineer and society: Understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
PO 7 : Environment and sustainability: An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
PO 8: Ethics: Commitment to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms as prescribed by the Aviation bodies such as DGCA .
PO 9: Individual and team work: Ability to work in team and have practical exposure in modeling of UAV, hovercrafts.
PO 10: Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with the aerospace community using reports, presentations and documentations.
PO 11: Project management and finance: Ability to manage the projects in various aerospace fields of structure, propulsion, avionics.
PO 12: Life-long learning: A readiness to engage in lifelong learning and understanding of contemporary issues in aviation industry.
| Sl.No | Name of the Faculty | Designation |
| 1 | Dr.P.Vijayakumar | Associate Professor/Hod/ic |
| 2 | Dr.T.Manikandan | Associate Professor |
| 3 | Dr.R.Bharathikanna | Associate Professor |
| 4 | Dr.S.Satheesh Kumar | Assistant Professor (SG) |
| 5 | Mr. V. Rajasubramanian | Assistant Professor (SG) |
| 6 | Mr.R.Allocious Britto Rajkumar | Assistant Professor (SG) |
| 7 | Mrs.Banu.T | Assistant Professor (SG) |
| 8 | Mr.B.S.Navaneeth | Assistant Professor |
| 9 | Mr.R.Anand | Assistant Professor |
Job Opportunities for an Aeronautical Engineer in India, lies with various airlines like Air India, Indian Airlines, Helicopter Corporation of India and flying clubs, private airlines and government owned air service and aircraft manufacturers like Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), which has its factories at Bangalore, Nashik, Koraput, Kanpur etc., Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Aeronautical Development Establishment, Aeronautical Development Agency, Civil Aviation Department etc. The Defence services such as Indian Air Force (IAF), Indian Navy (IN), and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) also happen to be three major employers.
This course trains an engineer in designing, constructing, analyzing, testing, developing and manufacturing of commercial and military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts. Aeronautics focuses on systems that operate on the earth's atmosphere and astronautics on those operating in space. Aerospace engineers design, develop, test, and help manufacture commercial and military aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. They develop new technologies in commercial aviation, defense systems, and space exploration.
Ms.Apoorva .U, B.E Aeronautical Engineering (2017 - 2021 batch )studied under the Nehru Vigyan Scholarship Bagged Gold Medal & University First Rank , Received from Honourable Prime Minister
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