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School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, (SMME), Islamabad

182 www.nust.edu.pk NUST Prospectus 2011

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The School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) has been established to prepare human resource with essential skills in Mechanical Engineering and related discipline. Its areas of specialisation include manufacturing, automobile and power/energy sector so as to prepare its graduates to perform effectively in the technological world. Though newly established, it has state-of-the-art laboratories related to mechanical and manufacturing fields. In addition, high-tech laboratories of Robotics and related areas have been developed. There is also a plan to develop a Manufacturing Resource Centre (MRC) in the near future.

The School is running and undergraduate programme in Mechanical Engineering and MS leading to PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engineering and Design & Manufacturing Engineering (DME). The programmes have been developed to address a growing concern within industry that fresh graduates do not meet the expectations of today’s corporate and industry leaders. It has been noted that the current graduates have little awareness of the actual state of the industry, its culture, and the complex interactive management and operating systems which are based on value-added effort, team performance and result-oriented leadership. The graduates of SMME are trained to assist the industry in its effort to meet the challenges posed by domestic and global competition. These graduates will have the knowledge of corporate culture, its internal and external competitive pressures, leadership qualities, team performance, and an expanded understanding of technologies required for industry for effective utilisation of human and financial resources.

» The programmes are designed to inculcate the following attributes and skills in the students:

» The graduates will be able to design and conduct experiments, analyse data, use relevant tools/models and evaluate alternative mechanical/thermal/manufacturing system designs based on technical/non technical criteria.

» The graduates will be capable of providing leadership while working in a team, exhibiting a high degree of professionalism.

» They will be able to work in diverse environments and address multidisciplinary challenges.

» The graduates will have strong and critical understanding of moral values and professional ethics, with a passion for life-long learning and self-improvement.

» The graduates will have the ability to visualise and transform their innovation & creativity into practical form.

School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

183www.nust.edu.pkNUST Prospectus 2011

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Faculty ProfileDr Abdul GhafoorPhD (University of Salford) UKDiscipline: Mechanical EngineeringSpecialisation: Robots Kinematics & Mechanisms

Dr Riaz AhmadPhD (Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics) ChinaDiscipline: Manufacturing EngineeringSpecialisation: Manufacturing Engineering

Dr Khalid AkhtarPhD (Asian Institute of Technology) ThailandDiscipline: Industrial EngineeringSpecialisation: Manufacturing Engineering

Dr Shahid Ikramullah ButtPhD (Beijing Institute of Technology) ChinaDiscipline: Industrial & Manufacturing EngineeringSpecialisation: Industrial Engineering and Digital Manufacturing

Dr Riaz Ahmad Mufti PhD (University of Leeds) UKDiscipline: Mechanical Engineering Specialisation: Automotive Engineering

Dr Yasar AyazPhD (Tohoku University) JapanDiscipline: Mechatronics Engineering Specialisation: Robotics & Machine Intelligence

Dr Khurshid AlamPhD (Loughborough University) UKDiscipline: Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering Specialisation: Biomedical Engineering

Dr Nabeel AnwarPhD (University of Genoa) ItalyDiscipline: Bioengineering/Bioelectronics Specialisation: Biomedical Engineering

Dr Mushtaq KhanPhD (Loughborough University) UKDiscipline: Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Specialisation: Rapid Prototyping / Laser Manufacturing Dr Husain Imran SyedPhD (University of Manchester) UKDiscipline: Mechanical Engineering Specialisation: Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Dr Shaista ZebPhD (Quaid-i-Azam University) PakistanDiscipline: Physics Specialisation: Plasma Physics & Material Science

Mr Zia Ud DinMS (University of Offenburg) GermanyDiscipline: Mechanical EngineeringSpecialisation: Energy, Fuel Cell

Mr Emaduddin MS (University of Southern California) USADiscipline: Computer Science Specialisation: Intelligent Robotics

Mr Asad ButtMS (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Mechanical EngineeringSpecialisation: Composite Pressure Vessels

Mr Mian Ashfaq AliMS (Hanyang University) KoreaDiscipline: Mechanical EngineeringSpecialisation: Automotive Engineering

Mr Atif Khan MS (Coventry University) UKDiscipline: Engineering & Management Specialisation: Engineering Design

Syed Atif RabbMS (GIK Institute) PakistanDiscipline: Mechanical Design EngineeringSpecialisation: Heat Transfer

Mr Naweed HassanBS (UET, Taxila) PakistanDiscipline: Mechanical Engineering

Mr Rehan ZahidBE (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Mechanical Engineering

Mr Jawad AslamBE (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Mechatronics Engineering

Mr Zaid Bin ZikriaBE (NUST) PakistanDiscipline: Mechatronics Engineering


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ELab Facilities » CNC Lab » Measurement & Instrumentation Lab » Computer Integrated Manufacturing Lab » Rapid Prototyping Lab » Electronics Lab » Flexible Manufacturing System Lab » Mobile Robotics Lab » Advanced Controls Lab » Industrial Automation Lab » Computer Aided Engineering Lab » CAD/CAM Lab

Student Support ServicesA panel of faculty members is designated as advisors who are available to the students for career counselling. They also guide students and solve their problems related to university life.

Alliances and PartnershipsSMME is working closely with institutes and industries like HEC, ENERGEN, NED, National Instruments and other leading automotive and oil companies.

AKI ProjectSMME project with Anwar Khawaja Industries (AKI) Sialkot has proposed a solution to the problem in Quality Control Production line. In order to ensure accuracy in circumference and roundness of footballs, AKI required a reliable, fast and low-cost solution. The annual production of AKI currently stands at 2.5 million balls for world famous brands like SELECT ™, DERBYSTAR ™.

The solution satisfies FIFA inspected accuracy standards. FIFA requires the distance of any two measured points to be not more than 9.66 cm while our proposed solution takes measurements for points that are almost 4.3 cm apart.

Collaboration with National Instruments, USASMME has strong links with National Instruments (NI) USA and have conducted joint events/workshops. SMME is the only educational institute in Pakistan to have a certified National Instruments (USA) faculty, fulfilling one of the key requirements for creating National Instruments Academy in Pakistan. The school is in the process of purchasing state-of-the art hardware and hopefully by the end of first quarter, SMME will become the first Institute in Pakistan to be National Instruments certified. The NI Academy programme combines face-to-face teaching with hands-on lab exercises, preparing students for their future careers by developing their skills in using visual programming language and acquisition systems created by National Instruments (USA).

Other Collaborations

Lubrizol USALubrizol is an oil company mainly conducting research in the area of Engine Lubricants. SMME with its experienced faculty and state-of-the-art labs convinced Lubrizol for a joint project in the field of engine tribology. Lubrizol will provide the hardware for research on the OM646 engine, looking in detail at the effect of formulations on the tribological performance of engine valve train.

BP/Castrol UK Knowing the expertise of our faculty, strong links have been developed with BP/Castrol in the area of engine tribology. For research on cam/tappet interaction, BP/Castrol not only agreed to collaborate in this project but also agreed to donate a heavy-duty diesel engine valve-train test rig worth millions of rupees. Attracting an International oil giant for research collaboration is a great achievement for Pakistan.

Millat Tractors Along with international companies, SMME is also closely working with and supporting local industries. One of the examples is the technical link developed with Millat Tractors. Knowing our expertise in the field of engines, Millat Tractors and SMME are working on a number of joint projects. This includes, development of engine blow-by monitoring system, real time oil consumption measurement system, designing of green engine test bed, etc.


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EventsVisits & Workshops

Fulbright Officials on their visit to SMME

Dr Atta ur Rehman’s (former Chairman HEC) visiting SMME


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ESeminars: » Introduction to Basic Welding Processes on 7th April, 2010 by Mr Zia ud Din » Robotics and Precision Engineering on 14th April, 2010 by Dr Azfar Khalid » Development of Torque Control Algorithm for Six Wheel Skid Steering Vehicle with in Wheel Motors on 21st April, 2010 by

Mian Ashfaq » Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Conventional and Ultrasonically Assisting Cutting of Bone on 5th May, 2010 by

Dr Khurshid Alam » Motor Imagery in Learning External Dynamics on 17th May, 2010 by Dr Nabeel Anwar

Life at SchoolIn order to keep students in touch with the outer world, there is high-speed wireless internet facility inside the campus. A tea-bar and a common room along with an indoor games facility are also provided in the School. The library remains open from 9am to 9pm.

Student Societies Co-curricular activities play a vital role in personal grooming of the students. In order to provide a platform to the students for organising events related to the field of arts, literature, sports, adventure and entertainment inside and outside school, a society named NUST Adventure Sports and Arts (NASA) has been established. The society is responsible for organising

events like debating competitions, e-gaming and sports events, hiking and adventure trips, concerts and funfaire, etc. Students are also encouraged to take part in different events organised by other universities.

Contact usTel: +92-51-90856001 +92-51-90856026 +92-51-90856056 +92-51-90856007 +92-51-90856019Email: [email protected]: www.smme..nust.edu.pk


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Department of Mechanical Engineering Highly qualified and experienced faculty including 11 PhD’s from reputed international & national universities ensure students’ growth and development by providing a challenging environment. The school is well-equipped with high-tech labs.

The School has labs comprising Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Rapid Protyping, Electronics and Measurement, CNC, Automobile, IC Engines, Heat Treatment, Tool Making, Thermofluids, Mechanics of Materials and Machine, CAD/CAM, Machines Vision, Advanced Controls, Mobile Robotics, CAE and Flexible Manufacturing Systems.

Bachelors in Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering combines skills needed to conceive, design and produce moving parts, components and machinery in a wide range of engineering technologies. Modern mechanical engineers use sophisticated computer-aided design and engineering skills to ensure the reliability, efficiency and economics of products. There is an increasing demand for trained graduates with technical, analytical, business and interpersonal skills. The modern industry has led the world in innovation for almost a century, and its operations are now firmly integrated with computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering. Our programme in Mechanical Engineering with its relevant specialisations provides skill, knowledge and understanding in the areas of computer-based technologies and innovative design processes. These are associated with current and future generations of machines and engineers with broad-based mechanical engineering expertise coupled with manufacturing knowledge.

Semester-V Semester-VICourse Code

Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits

MAT-301 Probability & Statistics 3-0 MAT-302 Numerical Methods 3-0

HUM-301 Technical / Business Writing 2-0 ME-314 Theory of Machines 3-0

ME-311 Mechanics of Materials-II 3-0 ME-315 Control Systems 3-0

ME-312 Machine Design 3-0 ME-322 Engineering Management & Economics 2-0

ME-313 Measurement & Instrumentation 2-0 ME-331 Heat & Mass Transfer 3-0

ME-321 Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab –II 0-1 ME-332 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 3-0

EE-301 Electronics 2-1 ME-333 Thermofluid Lab –III 0-1

ME-323 Internship-II (Pass/Fail basis) -

Total 17 Total 18

Scheme of Studies Programme Code: 302Semester-I Semester-IICourse Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits

PH-101 Applied Physics 2-1 MAT-104 Linear Algebra & ODEs 3-0

MAT-102 Calculus & Vector Algebra 3-0 CHE-105 Applied Chemistry 2-1

CS-103 Computer Systems & Programming 2-2 ISL-101 Islamic Studies 2-0

HUM-101 Comm and Interpersonal Skills 2-0 PS-101 Pakistan Studies 2-0

ME-111 Engineering Drawing & Graphics 1-1 ME-112 CAD 1-1

ME-121 Workshop Practice 1-2 ME-113 Engineering Statics 3-0

ME-131 Thermodynamics-I 3-0

Total 17 Total 18

Semester-III Semester-IVCourse Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits

MAT-201 Vector Calculus 3-0 MAT-202 Fourier, Complex Analysis & PDEs 3-0

HUM-205 Professional Ethics 2-0 EE-201 Electrical Engineering 2-1

ME-211 Engineering Dynamics 3-0 ME-212 Mechanics of Materials-I 3-0

ME-221 Engineering Materials 3-0 ME-222 Manufacturing Processes 3-0

ME-231 Fluid Mechanics – I 3-0 ME-223 Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab –I 0-1

ME-232 Thermodynamics- II 3-0 ME-234 Fluid Mechanics-II 3-0

ME-233 Thermofluid Lab – I 0-1 ME-235 Thermofluid Lab – II 0-1

ME-224 Internship-I (Pass/Fail basis)

Total 18 Total 17


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ESemester-VII Semester-VIIICourse Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits

MGT-401 Project Management 2-0 ME-4xx Elective –III 3-0

MGT-402 Entrepreneurship 3-0 ME-4xx Elective – IV 3-0

ME-411 Mechanical Vibrations 3-0 ME-499 Design Project 0-6

ME-412 Dynamics & Control Lab 0-1

ME-421 Production Tooling & Automation 2-0

ME-422 Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab –III 0-1

ME-4xx Elective – I 3-0

ME-4xx Elective – II 3-0

ME-499 Design Project 0-0 Total 12

Total 18 Total 135

List of Electives

Course Code Course Title Credits

ME-413 Aerodynamics 3-0

ME-414 Applied Heat Transfer 3-1

ME-416 Applied Thermodynamics 3-0

ME-417 Automotive Driveline Engineering 3-0

ME-418 Automotive Manufacturing Systems 3-0

ME-419 Automotive Technology 1-1

ME-420 Basic Naval Architecture 3-0

ME-423 Combustion in Engine 3-0

ME-424 Computational Fluid Dynamics 2-0

ME-425 Computer Aided Engineering 1-2

ME-426 Computer Aided Thermal System Design

2-1

ME-427 Computer Applications in Automobile Manufacturing

3-0

ME-428 Computer Applications in Manufacturing Systems

3-0

ME-431 Electrical Machines 3-0

ME-432 Energy Conversion and Power Electronics

3-0

ME-433 Energy Resources & Utilisation 3-0

ME-434 Engine Tribology 3-0

ME-435 Ergonomics, Work Study and Methods Engineering

3-0

ME-436 FEM applications in Automobile 3-0

ME-437 FEM applications in Manufacturing 3-0

ME-438 Finite Element Methods 3-0

ME-441 Gas Dynamics 3-0

ME-442 Gas Turbines 3-0

ME-443 Human Resource Management 3-0

ME-444 Hydrogen / Fuel Cell Technology 3-0


ME-445 Industrial Maintenance Management

3-0

ME-446 Internal Combustion Engines 3-0

ME-447 Introduction to FEM 3-0

RIME-221 Introduction to Mechatronics Design Fundamentals

1-1

ME-448 Introduction to Oil and Natural Gas Engineering

3-0

ME-449 Introduction to Robotic Systems 3-0

ME-451 Laser & its applications 3-0

ME-452 Logic Design & Micro Processors 2-1

ME-453 Logistics and Inventory Management 3-0

ME-454 Marine Environment Issues 2-0

ME-456 Oil and Gas Economics and Management

3-0

ME-457 Optimisation Techniques 2-0

ME-458 Power Generation and Distribution 3-0

ME-460 Power Plant Engineering 3-0

ME-461 Power System Analysis 3-0

ME-462 Production Planning and Control 3-0

ME-463 Propulsion 3-0

ME-464 Renewable Energy Technologies 3-0

ME-465 Robotics and Automation 3-0

ME-466 Ship Propulsion Engineering 3-0

ME-471 Solar Energy Systems 3-0

ME-472 Total Quality Management 3-0

ME-473 Vehicle Chassis 3-0

ME-474 Vehicle Design Performance 3-0

M&S-401 Introduction to Modelling and Simulation

2-1


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MS Leading to PhD in Mechanical Engineering NUST has a long-term vision to address market requirements for engineering education by providing highly skilled and committed engineers in leading disciplines. The university services are being availed at national level by public, private and defence organisations to perform their functions in an efficient and effective manner. In addition, a large number of NUST graduates are also employed by multinational organisations. MS Leading to PhD Programme in Mechanical Engineering is a step in this direction.

Core CoursesCourse Code

Course Title Credits

MTH-812 Applied Engineering Mathematics 3

CS&E-805 Introduction to Modelling and Simulation

3

CS&E-820 Finite Element Methods 3

ME-820 Advanced Instrumentation and Experimental Methods

3

ME-831 Advanced Engineering Material 3

Electives (Any three of the following)


IME-811 Product Design and Development 3

ME-811 Advanced Control Systems 3

CS&E-821 Advanced Mechanics of Materials 3

CS&E-810 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3

ME-821 Heat and Mass Transfer 3

IME-822 Laser Material Processing 3

ME-824 Engine Tribology 3

ME-825 Design Optimisation 3

ME-899 Thesis 6

Code No Course Title Credits

ME-931 Internal Combustion Engine Technology 3

ME-932 Combustion and Pollution Chemistry 3

ME-933 Industrial Energy Management 3

ME-934 Economical Aspects of Energy Conversion 3

ME-935 Renewable Energy 3

ME-936 Solar Technologies 3

ME-937 Vehicle Design and Analysis 3

ME-938 Mechanical Vibration and Noise 3

ME-939 Mechatronics and Robotics Applications 3

ME-940 Vehicle Dynamics and Control 3

ME-941 Analytical Dynamics 3

ME-942 Advanced Stress Analysis 3

ME-943 Laser Manufacturing 3

ME-944 Special topics for PhD programme 3

(Any subject in the research interests of the faculty available)

ME-999 Dissertation 30

Total 48

MS Coursework Programme Code: 622

PhD Courses (Any six of the following)


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EDepartment of Design & Manufacturing Engineering

MS Leading to PhD in Design & Manufacturing EngineeringThis educational programme has been started to address the demands of the modern industry. We at SMME are well- aware of the fact that today’s graduates must have the knowledge of the actual state of the industry, its culture and the complex interactive management and operating systems which are based on value-added efforts, team performance and result-oriented leadership.

SMME is offering MS leading to PhD programme in Design & Manufacturing Engineering and aspires to develop expertise in other disciplines as well. The purpose of the programme is to develop understanding of manufacturing and management techniques along with specialisation in Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering and Industrial Engineering.

The programme provides a firm foundation in lean manufacturing, product engineering, quality systems, and skills for effective utilisation of human and corporate resources necessary to improve manufacturing business performance. It integrates systems perspectives, combining the classroom learning of engineering and business with laboratory work, plant tours, industry-related internship & research project. It also provides ample opportunities to work in teams with other manufacturing professionals to analyse real-time problems and develop economical solutions.

The Masters Programme students are required to complete 22 classroom credit hours, 2 laboratory credit hours and an industrial research thesis of six credit hours. Laboratory work includes understanding and use of CIM, Micro CIM, CNC and Rapid Prototyping. The thesis is designed to provide a platform for the students to demonstrate competencies in learned methodologies and acquired skills to enhance real-time manufacturing and business performance. The “partner manufacturing industry” serves as a laboratory for the research project. The Programme will inculcate the skills and ability in the students to effectively fulfil the requirements of such positions as Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Process Improvement Specialist, Lean Manufacturing Consultant, Supply Chain / Logistics Systems Specialist and Manufacturing Business Planner / Consultant.

MS Coursework Programme Code: 620Core Courses Course Code Course Title Credits

MTH-812 Applied Engineering Mathematics 3

DME-811 Product Design and Development 3

DME-812 Advanced Manufacturing Processes 3

DME-813 Product Lifecycle Management 3

DME-814 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3

Elective-I To be selected from the list of electives in respective disciplines 3

Elective-II To be selected from the list of electives in respective disciplines 3

Elective-III To be selected from the list of electives in respective disciplines 3

DME 899 Thesis 6

Elective CoursesSpecialisation in “Manufacturing Engineering”Code Course Title Credit Hours

DME-821 Rapid Prototyping, Tooling and Manufacturing 3

DME-822 Laser Material Processing 3

DME-823 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies 3

DME-824 Design for Manufacturing 3

DME-825 Lean and Agile Manufacturing 3

DME-826 Manufacturing Systems Design and Management 3

DME-827 Special Topics in Manufacturing Engineering 3


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Specialisation in “Design Engineering”Course Code Course Title Credits

DME-828 Design of Machine Elements 3

DME-829 Design of Mechanisms 3

DME-830 Cognitive Ergonomics in Design 3

DME-831 Integrated Product Design 3

DME-832 Design of Mechatronics Systems 3

DME-833 Medical Device Design and Standards 3

DME-834 Engineering Design Management and Business Studies 3

DME-835 Industrial Design and Human Factors 3

DME-836 Statistics for Design 3

DME-837 Materials Selection and Design 3

DME-838 Special Topics in Design Engineering 3

CS&E-820 Finite Element Methods 3

Specialisation in “Industrial Engineering”Course Code Course Title Credits

DME-839 Quality and Reliability Management 3

DME-840 Financial Management of Operations and Enterprise 3

DME-841 Leadership and Entrepreneurship 3

DME-842 Operations Management 3

DME-843 Special Topics in Industrial/ Engineering Management 3

MEM-801 Project Management 3

MEM-820 Supply Chain Management 3

MEM-823 Operations Research 3

PhD Programme (Any six of the following)DME-931 Advances in Manufacturing Technologies 3

DME-932 Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing 3

DME-933 Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering & Management 3

DME-934 Advanced Information Systems for Manufacturing 3

DME-935 Special Topics for PhD Programme (Any subject in the research interests of the faculty available) 3

DME-936 Advanced Laser Material Processing 3

DME-941 System Safety Engineering and Management 3

DME-942 Facility Planning and Layout 3

DME-943 Production Planning and Control 3

DME-944 Production Scheduling Techniques 3


DME-951 Design and Analysis of Allocation Mechanism 3

DME-952 Advanced Topics in Human Factors in Product Design 3

DME-953 Advanced Optimal Design of Mechanical System 3


DME-961 Service Engineering 3

DME-962 Advanced Topics in Quality Management 3


DME-999 PhD Thesis 30

TOTAL 48


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EMS Leading to PhD in Robotics and Intelligent Machine EngineeringThe postgraduate programme of Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engineering (RIME) focuses on advanced level education and state-of-the-art research in the cutting edge-areas of:

» Robotics & Automation » Mechatronics » Control Systems Engineering » Machine Intelligence

Cognitive Robotics is widely expected to spearhead the upcoming technological revolution where robots and intelligent machines will become an integral part of everyday human life. Be it industrial automation, surgical robotics, household robotics or active prosthetic rehabilitation, Robotic technology is being introduced everywhere in order to assist humans in their everyday tasks. Moreover, recent developments in industry have led to more and more automation being introduced in operations ranging from simple to most complex ones.

The programme is administered by the Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (R&AI) which houses dedicated laboratories for Robotics, Machine Vision, Control Systems, Industrial Automation, Electronics and Computer Aided Engineering whereas it is supported by other labs at the SMME including Rapid Prototyping (RP) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC), etc. which facilitate mechanical fabrication of indigenously designed robot prototypes. These laboratories are equipped both for research as well as teaching purposes including a variety of robotic arms, mobile robots, stereo-vision camera systems, robot designing kits, advanced microcontroller and controls instrumentation, pneumatic / hydraulic training workstations and circuit board fabrication facilities. They enable the students to get maximum practical exposure to a variety of modern-day robotic technology on a par with similar graduate programmes in other leading international universities.

The Masters phase requires the students to complete 22 – 23 credit hours of theory and 1 – 2 credit hours of lab work. The students are to take up thesis in any of the related areas. The variety in equipment available at the department makes it possible for them to gather practical results for their experiments wherever required.

MS Coursework Programme Code: 621Core CoursesCourse Code Course Title Credits

EM-800 Robotics – I 3

EM-805 Robotics – II 3

RIME-812 Mobile Robotics 3

CSE-860 Artificial Intelligence 3

EC-803 Computer Vision 3

EE-826 Linear Control Systems 3

Elective Courses (Any two of the following)Course Code Course Title Credits

RIME-821 MEMS Design and Fabrication

RIME-832 Machine Learning 3

MTH-811 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 3

IME-813 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3

EM-810 Principles of Control Systems 3

EM-840 Data Acquisition and Control 3

EM-870 Advanced Embedded Systems / Micro-controllers 3

EM-890 Modelling and Simulation 3

EE-867 Fuzzy Control Systems 3

EE-827 Non-Linear Control Systems 3

EE-830 Adaptive Control 3

RIME-899 MS Thesis 6

Total 30


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PhD Courses (Any six)Course Code Course Title Credits

RIME-913 Robotic Manipulation 3

RIME-914 Robot Motion Planning 3

RIME-916 Special Topics for PhD programme (Robotics)(Any subject in the research interests of the faculty available)

3

RIME-922 Microfluidics and BioMEMS 3

RIME-923 Special Topics for PhD programme (Mechatronics)(Any subject in the research interests of the faculty available)

3

RIME-933 Advanced Artificial Intelligence 3

RIME-934 Special Topics for PhD programme (Artificial Intelligence)(Any subject in the research interests of the faculty available)

3

RIME-942 Pattern Recognition 3

RIME-943 Special Topics for PhD programme (Machine Vision) (Any subject in the research interests of the faculty available)

3

RIME-953 Robust Control 3

RIME-955 Special Topics for PhD programme (Control Systems)(Any subject in the research interests of the faculty available)

3

RIME-999 Dissertation 30

Total 48


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