Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering
About the Department
Programmes Offered
Programme | Intake |
B.E | 60 |
M.E Aeronautical Engineering | 18 |
M.E. Industrial Safety & Engineering | 30 |
The Department of Aeronautical Engineering at Excel Engineering College, Komarapalayam is established in the academic year of 2007-08 with a yearly intake of 60.The intake of the department has been increased to 120 per year from the year 2013 onwards. Also PG Course M.E Aeronautical Engineering is introduced in the academic year of 2012-13 with yearly intake of 18.
The department is designed to be relevant to the industry and the needs of today’s engineers. Teaching is underpinned by up-to-date laboratory and computing facilities. We have facilities for conducting experiments to compliment the theory taught in lectures. The laboratories are equipped with modern equipment under the supervision of qualified technical support staff. Equipments in the various laboratories train the students to expose practical knowledge and illustrate the most important concepts in Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Structures
HOD’s Message

Dr.S.P.Venkatesan
Educational Qualification : Ph.D
Teaching Experience :16 Years
Industry Experience : 4 Years
Aeronautical Engineering is a fascinating and high-technology discipline more than 110 years old, requiring much more contribution from engineers and scientists to broaden its scope and application to develop next generation Hypersonic Aircrafts, fast whisper- quite Helicopters, reusable space crafts, Launch vehicles etc. My best wishes and greetings to all the students who are aspiring to become Aeronautical Engineers and take India to the forefront of developed nations.
Vision & Mission
Programs Outcomes & Objective
Programme Outcomes (POs)
Program Outcome describe the knowledge, skills and attitudes the students should have at the end of a four year engineering program.
Engineering Graduates will be able to:
- Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
- Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
- The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
- Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
- Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
- Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
- Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
- Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
Program Specific Outcomes are statements that describe what the graduates of a specific engineering program should be able to do.
- Core skills:Identify, Formulate and Analyze Complex Engineering problems in aerodynamics, Propulsion, Aircraft Structures, aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance domains.
- Interdisciplinary skills: Able to design and develop interdisciplinary and innovative systems.
- Personality Development:Able to inculcate effective communication skills, team work, ethics, leadership in preparation for a successful career in industry and R&D organizations.
List of Laboratory
Aerodynamics Laboratory
CAM and Manufacturing Laboratory
Aircraft Structures Laboratory-I
CAD and Aircraft Component Drawing
Aircraft Structures Laboratory –II
Airframe Laboratory
Aero Engine
Propulsion Laboratory
Aircraft Systems Laboratory
Computer Aided Simulation Laboratory
Aerodynamics Laboratory
Additional Labs for Advanced Learning
Center of excellence - CAD LAB
Value Added Courses
Industry Tie-ups
S.No | Name of the Company | Purpose |
1 | Garuda Aerospace Private Limited | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
2 | Dautya Aerospace Pvt.Ltd | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
3 | Creator Industries, Erode | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
4 | NAZ Institute of Technology, Salem | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
5 | Aurora Institute and inspection service, Coimbatore | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
6 | AFI Technology, Coimbatore | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
7 | Six Phrase, Coimbatore | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
8 |
Talent Sprint, Chennai | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
9 | Dassault Systems, France | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
10 | Face Academy, Coimbatore | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
11 | Axiom Academy, Chennai | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
12 | Matrix NDT Training and Services, Hosur | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
13 | Ind Lab Equipments, Bangalore | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
14 | Penta CAD, Salem | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
15 | Discovery Aerospace Products Private Limited, Punjab | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
16 | Park Controls and Communication Ltd, Bangalore | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
17 | System Controls, Bangalore | Project , Placement, Internship, Industrial Visit |
Awards and Recognition
Anna University Rank Holders
Sl. No | Batch | Name of the Student | Rank | Photo |
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1 | 2007-11 | Sujith S |
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2 | 2008-12 | Jishnu R Chandran |
29
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3
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2009-13 |
Anu Marie Abraham
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17 | ![]() |
4 | 2009-13 | Jai Ganesh R | 31 | ![]() |
5 | 2009-13 | Midhun T | 36 | ![]() |
6 | 2012-16 | Fathima Fershana | 11 | ![]() |
7 | 2012-16 | Souvik Brahma Hota | 43 | ![]() |
8 | 2012-16 | Deepa Priya S K | 49 | ![]() |
9 | 2013-17 | Kamal Raj D | 50 | ![]() |
10 | 2015-19 |
Sarath R. K
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24 | ![]() |
11 | 2016-20 |
Anmol Krishna Mohan Chaudhary
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05 | ![]() |
12 | 2016-20 | Sudharshan P P | 06 | ![]() |
ISTE -Best Student Award
SL.NO | Batch | Name of the student | Photo |
1 | 2017-21 | Pavithra M | ![]() |
2 | 2017-21 | Sindhu M | ![]() |
3 | 2018-22 | Bijay Kumar Sha |
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Best Outgoing Student Award –College Level
SL.NO | Batch | Name of the student | Photo |
1 | 2014-18 | Vinutha K S | ![]() |
2 | 2015-19 | Deborah Joseph
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3 | 2016-20 | Anmol Krishna Mohan Chadhary
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Best Outgoing Student Award – Department Level
SL.NO | Batch | Name of the student | Photo |
1 | 2015-19 | Sarath | ![]() |
2 | 2016-20 | Sudharshan P P | ![]() |
Placements
Sl.No | Name of the Company | Number of Student Placed |
1 | Hicitizen Life Skills, Erode | 02 |
2 | Institute of Language Management Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore | 06 |
3 | Eben Telecom Pvt. Ltd, Cochin | 03 |
4 | Bluez Informative, Coimbatore | 10 |
5 | Allsec Technologies, Chennai | 04 |
6 | Ultramain Software India Pvt.Ltd, Coimbatore | 02 |
7 | Edu vitrucation, Chennai | 02 |
8 | CSS Crop Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore | 03 |
9 | Indo Shell Mould Ltd, Coimbatore | 12 |
10 | SL Lumax Ltd, Sriperumbudur | 05 |
11 | KG Information System Pvt.Ltd | 04 |
12 | Digital Nirvana Information Systems Pvt.Ltd, Chennai | 05 |
13 | Hinduja Globle Solutions (HGS), Chennai | 04 |
14 | Karvy Technologies, Trichy | 02 |
Sl.No | Name of The Company | Number of Student Placed |
1 | Bleuz Informatic Solution, Tirupur | 04 |
2 | Eben Telecom Pvt. Ltd, Cochin | 03 |
3 | Job World, Bengaluru | 10 |
4 | Karvy Technologies, Trichy | 03 |
5 | Capgemini, Chennai | 03 |
6 | Institute of Language Management Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore | 03 |
7 | SL Lumax Ltd, Sriperumbudur | 17 |
8 | Acsen Tex Pvt.Ltd, Attur | 09 |
9 | Hicitizen Life Skills, Erode | 08 |
10 | Hinduja Globle Solutions (HGS), Chennai | 20 |
11 | Doortask Technologies Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore | 03 |
Sl.No | Name of The Company | Number of Student Placed |
01 | Able Design Service Pvt Ltd, Karnataka | 01 |
02 | Tech Mahindra, Chennai | 14 |
03 | Garuda Aerospace, Chennai | 14 |
04 | Indo Shel Mould Ltd, Coimbatore | 19 |
05 | Technip Energies | 01 |
06 | Umlat (Part of Accenture), Chennai | 01 |
07 | Hinduja Globle Solutions (HGS), Chennai | 14 |
08 | INFOSIS, Bangalore | 01 |
09 | Job World, Bengaluru | 12 |
10 | SL Lumax Ltd, Sriperumbudur | 12 |
11 | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited | 01 |
12 | Kotak Mahindra Bank, Chennai | 01 |
13 | Eben Telecom, | 05 |
14 | Cognizant, Chennai | 01 |
Activities
Sl. No. | Name of the Activity | Name of the Resources Person/Chief Guest | Date of Activity | No. of participants | Photo |
1 | Motivation Lecture By Principal | Dr.S.Poornachandra
Principal, Excel Engineering College. |
06/07/18 | 298 | ![]() |
2 | “Aero Engines (Industry Practice)” – Guest Lecture | Thiru.V.Sundarajan,Manager,
HCL Technologies, Bangalore. |
20/07/18 | 81 | ![]() |
3 | Department Association Inaugural Function- “ARHAKRZ”&
Guest Lecture on “Rocket Science” |
Dr.Rangaswamy Jayakrishnan
Ex.Sub Lieutenant, Ex.ISRO project Manager. |
21/07/18 | 302 | ![]() |
4 | “HEPATITIS B”-Awareness Program
(Extension Activity) |
Dr.Rangaswamy JayakrishnanEx.Sub Lieutenant,
Ex.ISRO project Manager. |
21/07/18 |
40 | ![]() |
5 | “Kargil Vijay Diwas”- Awareness Program | Dr.G.Manikandan
Ex.Airforce, Kargil Warrier Mr.Raja Ex.Army, Kargil Warrier. |
26/07/18 |
233 | ![]() |
6 |
Seminar on “Career Insights Aerospace/Aeronautical Students” | Bhuviya Anoohya.B
Founder and CEO GATE aerovision, Alumini of IISc Bangalore. |
31/07/18 |
105 | ![]() |
7 |
“Creep and Failure Analysis Of Aircraft Structural Component” -Seminar | Mr.M.SugumaranHead-Curriculum and product development,
CADD centre Coimbatore |
18/08/18 | 72 | ![]() |
8 | Youth Day celebration-Invited Articles from young students-Youth contribution on future India | (online event)
Best of Article selected by “ARHAKRZ” Association |
12/08/18 to 20/08/18 | 15 | ![]() |
9 |
World Photography Day celebration-Invited best photography on Green World | (online event)Best of Photography selected by
“ARHAKRZ” Association |
12/08/18 to 20/08/18 |
35
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10 |
Total Quality Management-Guest Lecture | Dr.Vimalnishanth
Vice-Principal, Excel College for Comerence and Science. |
01/09/18 |
73 | ![]() |
11 |
“Motivational Talk On Requirements Of Software Industries And Abroad Studies”- Guest Lecture |
Mr.Senthilkumar Principal software EngineerManager, Microsoft seattle, Wasington, USA
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01/09/18 |
302 | ![]() |
12 |
Analytical Aspects of Computational Fluid Dynamics- Guest Lecture
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Mohideen Ansar.A
Trainer, Mars Academy, Coimbatore |
01/09/18 |
73
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13 | Engineers Day celebration(i)Paper presentation
(ii) Technical quiz competition (iii) Idea visualization (iv) Innovative Expo (v) Paper plane contest (vi) Glider making contest (vii) Water Rocket contest |
HOD
and Senior Professor of Aeronautical Engineering Department |
14/09/18
& 15/09/18 |
91 | ![]() |
14 | Medical Health care Awareness Program | Dr.AyyappanPrincipal,
Excel College of Physiotherapy and Research center. |
26/08/18 | 200 | ![]() |
15 | A state level aero modeling workshop | B.JayakumarCEO,AFI technology | 28/09/18 | 95 | ![]() |
16 | Defense Training for School Students by Excel Defense Academy | Dr.G.ManikandanEx. Air force
Professor and Head Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Excel Engineering College |
60 | ![]() |
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17 | Guest lecture on Process of Propulsion Engine Design and CFD meshing | Jayamurugan Chandiran, Project Lead at Honeywell Technology Solutions, Bangalore | 29/12/18 | 67 | ![]() |
18 | Seminar on Non-Destructive Testing Materials (NDT) | Jayaseelan Madhialagan HAASEE inspection Engineer, Coimbatore. | 28/12/18 | 150 | ![]() |
19 | “Awareness of plastic Eradication” in the view of youth day (Extension activity) | Dr. Varagamoorthi ,
Professor, Annamali University. |
12/01/19. | 35 | ![]() |
20 | Speech and drawing competition for school students in the view of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose birthday celebration | The Principal ,
Mangalam Hr.Sec School. |
22/01/19 | 60 | ![]() |
21 | Guest Lecture On Advancement In Composite Materials And Industrial Applications | Dr.A.Sivakumar,
Professor, Kongu Engineering College, Perunduri. |
25/01/19 | 80 | ![]() |
22 | National level Technical Symposium
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Thiru.G.RajendiranDGQA-Regional Director
DRDO |
09/02/19 | 101 | ![]() |
Sl. No. | Name of the Activity | Name of the Resources Person/Chief Guest | Date of Activity | No. of participants | Photo |
1 | Helmet Awareness Program | The sub inspector of police,
Pallipalayam police station, Pallipalayam. |
12.07.19 | 57 | ![]() |
2 | TNSCST Sponsored Two Days National Level Workshop on ”Global Challenges In Sustainability Of Machining Process” | R.Varahamoorthi
Professor, Manufacturing Engineering, Annamalai University. Dr.P.S.Sampath Professor, Mechanical Engineering, K.S.Rangasamy college of Technology. |
18.09.19 & 19.09.19 | 100 | ![]() |
3 | ARHAKRZ” Students Association Inauguration &
“Kargil Vijay Diwas” Celebration |
WG CDR C ARUL CHAMY,
Air veteran, Indian air force |
26.07.19 | 329 | ![]() |
4 | Seminar on Technological Aspects In Indian Aircrafts | WG CDR C ARUL CHAMY,
Air veteran, Indian air force |
26.07.19 | 114 | ![]() |
5 | Fit India Movement | Dr.A.Sankaran,
Head of the Department, Aeronautical Engineering, Excel Engineering college. |
29.08.19 | 314 | ![]() |
6 | Cauvery Calling Awareness Program | Dr.A.Sankaran,
Head of the department, Aeronautical Engineering, Excel Engineering college. |
04.09.19 | 50 | ![]() |
7 | National Level Technical Symposium on Spazio’19 V2.0 | Shri S.RameshSubramaniam,
scientist-SE, ISRO |
14/09/19 | 108 | ![]() |
8 | A Motivational Program on
“Sharpening The Knowledge For ISRO” |
Shri K.Venkatramani, scientist-SF (Retd ),
ISRO. |
18/09/19 | 208 | ![]() |
9 | A National Level Workshop on Drone Design Fabrication and Testing | Mr.Jeffrey Jackson Raj
Technical assist, Center for research MIT-Chennai. |
27/09/19 | 137 | ![]() |
10 | Industry Explorere’19 – 5th Edition | Mr.C.K.J.Kumaran
Senior data scientist, Aerofolic Business solution, Bangaluru. & Mr.S.Ravindran Head of operations(india), Aerofolic Business solution, Bangaluru. |
21/09/19 | 122 | ![]() |
11 | Guest lecture on “Campus to corporate” 2019 | Mr.V.Sundararajan
Senior Advisor, Quest Global, Bangaluru.
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12/10/19
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119 | ![]() |
Sl. No | Name Of The Activity | Name Of The Resources Person/Chief Guest | Date Of Activity | No. Of Participants Benefited |
Photo |
1 | Guest Lecture on “Advancements in Flight Dynamics and Control” | Prof.A.Sabik Nainar
Airveteran(Ex) Indian Airforce |
16/11/20 | 75 | ![]() |
2 | Guest lecture on “RC model and Drone pilot Opportunities” | Mr.R.Dineshkumar
Drone Technician Alfa drones Technology Bangalore |
17/11/20 | 53 | ![]() |
3 | Webinar on “Industrial Career Collaboration” | Mrs. J.Preethi,
Director-Career Guidance, InfotestIT Service Pvt Ltd., |
21/11/20 | 56 | ![]() |
4 | Guest lecture on “CFD Current industrial Opportunities” | Er.J.Chandiran,
Project Lead at Honewell, Bangalore |
28/11/20 | 53 | ![]() |
5 | Guest lecture on “Optimization Techniques in Aerospace Industries” | Dr.A.Sivakumar,
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode. |
13/02/21 | 63 | ![]() |
6 | Guest lecture on “Composite Repair Techniques” | Dr.R.Arravind
Professor and Head, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Paavai Engineering College, Namakkal. |
20.02.21 | 100 | ![]() |
7 | Seminar on “Higher studies in International universities” | Mr.Sayed Osama
Staar united Inc , Mumbai |
17/12/20. | 46 | ![]() |
8 | Seminar on
“Characteristics of Composite Materials” |
Dr.P.S.Sampath,
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.S.R.College of Technology, T.Code |
03/02/21 | 150 | ![]() |
9 | Seminar on Drone Design | M.Karthikeyan,
Drone Designer, MIT, Chennai. |
26.02.21 | 120 | ![]() |
10 | Seminar on Employment opportunity in Aircraft industry | Mr.Sharma,
Executive officer, Air Asia India. |
27.02.21 | 110 | ![]() |
11 | Awareness Program on Competitive Examinations | Mr. Vignesh
Manager Race Coaching Institute Pvt.Ltd., Erode. |
06.03.21 | 75 | ![]() |
12 | Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur | A.Fazalrahaman
Director, Mars Robotics/Edfocus Abacus/ICVE Skill Training, Erode. |
13.03.21 | All Aeronautical Students | ![]() |