Dr. Ranganathan L has 22 years of teaching experience. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Engineering College, Tirunelveli in 1998. He completed his master’s degree in Thermal Engineering at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai in the year 2005. He obtained his doctoral degree in IC engines, alternate fuels, and CFD simulation from Anna University Chennai in the year 2014. He worked earlier with Jeppiaar Engineering College for 10 years from 2009 to 2019 and in other reputed institutions before joining Agni College of Technology. Dr. Ranganathan L has worked in core industries at various top positions for 5 years after his graduation.

Agni College Of Technology

What is the latest program that you are offering in your institute/department that will help students outperform and stand apart from the crowd?

The department is offering certification programs in 3D printing, Rapid prototyping, reverse Engineering, and industrial robot programming. The expertise in these cutting-edge technologies will make our students stand apart and compete with the outside world.

What are the factors that make this program the best for the students to opt for?

The mechanical Engineering program at ACT is a versatile program to be pursued by any Engineering aspirant from any geographical area around the country. The institution is in Chennai, which holds the first position in the wide industrial establishment in India. We provide excellent core placements, and allied contemporary programs are taught. We also provide industry-relevant training programs.

What will you say are the “best practices” in the course you’re offering?

We provide skill acquisition programs relevant to industrial needs, modeling, and design software training with Harita Techserv, piping courses by Conserve Academy, inhouse funds offered to potential student start-ups, visiting Professor/Expert Lecture Series, an individual mentoring scheme and cash prizes /Book bank facility to Rank holder

What are some valuable insights into the program that you are offering at your institute/department?

We provide expertise in design and Modelling software, tool proficiency, start-up ideas, and incubation for the best ideas and skill development. 

How does the program ensure that students are being prepared for the future?

The incredible placements the department has achieved over the years stand as a testimony to the crafted additional programs offered for the students.

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How did you train yourself/faculty to deliver this program to the students?

The faculties are encouraged to take part in FDPs, Industrial training programs, conferences, and other professional body meetings. The funds for such self-development programs are remunerated after producing the necessary documents that truly motivate them.

How do you tend to build an industry connection with this program?

Industries like Valeo, Toshiba Jsw power systems, Emerson, Harita Techserv, and Skill Lync do collaborate with our students for paid internship offers and Projects. We empower our students to become much sought technical manpower for the industries in and around Chennai.

What were the challenges that you faced while inculcating this program into your curriculum?

We cannot deny the fact that there was a strong hesitance among the students when they were offered additional courses and programs along with their program. When they got to know the importance of those courses in their career, they eventually took up those courses more voluntarily. 

What are the types of projects that the students are working on through this program?

Students are working with design, R&D, Maintenance, and Product development. 

What are the benefits and career options after pursuing this course?

Students can pursue higher education in the field of piping, design, and prototyping using 3D printing. Students have wider options to work in the automotive industry. Students can work with R & D and Product development.