School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT

28/09/2026

🎉 Fresher’s Welcome 2026 | School of Mechanical Engineering 🎉

The School of Mechanical Engineering (SME), KIIT Deemed to be University, warmly welcomed its new batch of students with a vibrant and memorable Fresher’s Welcome Celebration held on 22 September 2026. 🌟

The event was graced by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. Saranjit Singh, the Hon’ble Registrar, and Dr. J. R. Mohanty, whose presence added immense prestige and warmth to the celebration. Their encouragement and interaction with the students made the occasion even more special and memorable. 🙏✨

The celebration was filled with fun, joy, enthusiasm, and youthful energy, creating a wonderful platform for the freshers to begin their journey at SME with confidence and a sense of belonging. From cheerful interactions and engaging moments to smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories, the event beautifully reflected the joyful and inclusive culture of the School. 💫

What made the celebration truly special was the perfect blend of enjoyment and discipline. The students celebrated with great enthusiasm while upholding the values of respect, decorum, togetherness, and academic commitment that define the SME fraternity. 🤝🎓

The event provided an opportunity for the new students to connect with their peers, interact with seniors and faculty members, and become a part of the vibrant SME family.

✨ A very warm welcome to all our freshers!
May your journey at SME be filled with learning, friendship, innovation, achievement, and countless memorable moments. 🚀

📸 Here are some glimpses from the joyful celebration!

25/09/2026

25/09/2026

🌬️ **KIIT ISHRAE Student Chapter | Installation Ceremony 2026** 🌬️

The **KIIT ISHRAE Student Chapter Installation Ceremony** was successfully held on **18 September 2026** at the **Seminar Hall, School of Mechanical Engineering (SME), KIIT Deemed to be University**.

The event brought together **students, faculty members, and industry professionals**, providing an enriching platform for students to connect with the **HVAC&R industry**, understand professional practices, and gain valuable insights from industry experts.

🎙️ **Technical Talk | Industry Insights**

A key highlight of the programme was an insightful technical talk by **Mr. Sanjit Kumar Acharya**, **President, ISHRAE Bhubaneswar Chapter** and **Managing Director, Dynamic Engineering**, on the topic **“Troubleshooting and Maintenance in HVAC Systems.”**

The session offered valuable practical insights into:

🔹 Identification of common HVAC system problems
🔹 Systematic approaches to troubleshooting
🔹 Preventive and predictive maintenance practices
🔹 Ensuring reliable and efficient HVAC system operation
🔹 Enhancing energy efficiency and system performance

The installation of the **KIIT ISHRAE Student Chapter** marks an important milestone in strengthening **industry–academia interaction** and creating greater opportunities for students to engage with the **HVAC&R professional community**.

The chapter will serve as a vibrant platform for **technical learning, professional development, knowledge exchange, and industry engagement**, empowering students to explore emerging opportunities in the HVAC&R sector.

👏 **Congratulations to the KIIT ISHRAE Student Chapter and all those involved in making the event a success!**

18/09/2026

🙏🔧 Celebrating the Divine Spirit of Engineering | Biswakarma Puja 2026 🔧🙏

The School of Mechanical Engineering (SME), KIIT Deemed to be University, celebrated the auspicious occasion of Biswakarma Puja on 17 September 2026 with immense devotion, enthusiasm, and grandeur. 🌸✨

Dedicated to Lord Biswakarma — the divine architect, engineer, and craftsman, the celebration beautifully reflected the deep-rooted connection between engineering, craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation. The entire School came together to seek blessings for knowledge, skill, safety, prosperity, and excellence in all engineering endeavours. ⚙️🙏

The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be University, who graced the occasion with his esteemed presence. His presence and words of encouragement added immense prestige, warmth, and inspiration to the celebration, making the occasion truly special for the entire SME fraternity. 🌟🙏

The celebration witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, staff, research scholars, and students, creating an atmosphere filled with devotion, togetherness, and the spirit of engineering excellence. The beautifully decorated premises and vibrant celebrations added to the festive charm of the occasion. 🌺⚙️

At SME, Biswakarma Puja is not merely a tradition—it is a celebration of the engineering spirit itself, honouring the values of precision, innovation, craftsmanship, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

✨ May Lord Biswakarma bless us with wisdom, creativity, skill, and the strength to engineer a better and sustainable future. ✨

Happy Biswakarma Puja! 🙏⚙️🌸

16/09/2026

🎓 Mechanical Engineering Colloquium | Guest Lecture

The School of Mechanical Engineering (SME), KIIT Deemed to be University, successfully organized a distinguished guest lecture under the Mechanical Engineering Colloquium Series on 16 September 2026 at the Conference Hall, SME.

The lecture was delivered by Prof. Saptarshi Basu, INAE Chair Professor and KSIIDC Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, on the theme:

🔹 “Research in Engineering: From Hypersonics to Healthcare to Space”

Through the fascinating lens of droplet science, Prof. Basu demonstrated how fundamental research in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and multiphase phenomena can contribute to diverse and emerging engineering applications—from hypersonic flows and propulsion to healthcare and space technologies.

The lecture provided valuable insights into the interdisciplinary nature of modern engineering research and encouraged faculty members and research scholars to explore innovative research directions.

A dedicated post-lecture interaction with thermal engineering faculty and students of the School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT-DU, further provided an enriching platform to exchange ideas and explore potential avenues for academic and research collaboration.

The School of Mechanical Engineering sincerely thanks Prof. Saptarshi Basu for his insightful lecture, valuable perspectives, and engaging interaction with the KIIT academic community.

08/09/2026

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01/09/2026

🚀 Training Programme on Technology Readiness Level (TRL) & Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL)

The School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT Deemed to be University, is pleased to share that the AICTE Driven R&D Cell, Idea Café & Climate Cell, KIIT-DU successfully organized a training programme on “Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL)” on 28 August 2026 at Seminar Hall 1, Campus-6, KIIT-DU.

The programme focused on strengthening understanding of the journey from research and innovation to technology deployment and manufacturing, with emphasis on TRL, Innovation Readiness Level (IRL), and MRL.

The technical session was delivered by Dr. Bijay Kumar Sahu, NRDC, DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, who spoke on “Understanding Technology Readiness Level (TRL) & Innovation Readiness Level (IRL) – Bridging Lab to Land for Sustainability.”

The programme provided valuable insights into translating innovative ideas and research outcomes into market-ready technologies and sustainable manufacturing solutions.

The event was coordinated by Dr. Sudhakar Sahu, Chairman, and Dr. Asit Behera, Convener, AICTE Driven R&D Cell, Idea Café & Climate Cell.

👏 Heartfelt appreciation to the resource person, organizers, and all participants for their enthusiastic participation and contribution towards making the programme meaningful and successful.

01/09/2026

🌱 Faculty Member Serves as a Resource Person at Faculty Development Program

The School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT Deemed to be University, is pleased to share that Dr-Swayam Bikash Mishra, Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, served as a Resource Person at the 5-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats (GIET), Bhubaneswar.

Dr. Mishra delivered an expert session on “Sustainable Development Through Industrial Automation and Application of 3D Printing Technologies,” focusing on the role of emerging technologies in promoting sustainable engineering, innovation, and advanced manufacturing.

The session witnessed enthusiastic participation and engaging discussions among faculty members, researchers, and technical professionals.

👏 The school congratulates Dr-Swayam Bikash Mishra on this valuable academic contribution and wishes him continued success in teaching, research, innovation, and sustainable engineering.

31/08/2026

🎓 Heartiest Congratulations on the Successful Completion of Ph.D.! 🎓

We are delighted to share the proud moment of the successful completion of the Ph.D. defense of Dr. Shikha Singh from the School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT Deemed to be University, under the able guidance of Dr. Anish Pandey.

Dr. Shikha Singh’s research in Machine Design and Sustainable Manufacturing focuses on developing innovative, sustainable, and eco-friendly engineering solutions. Her work reflects a strong commitment to translating advanced research and machine design concepts into practical and socially relevant applications.

This achievement marks an important milestone in her academic and research journey and is a testament to her dedication, perseverance, and passion for research.

27/08/2026

KIIT School of Mechanical Engineering Students Set to Showcase HR 26 at SAE SUPRA 2026! 🏎️🚀

We are proud to share that the talented students of the School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT Deemed to be University, are all set to showcase their innovation, engineering skills, and teamwork with their latest vehicle, HR 26, at SAE SUPRA 2026! 🏁

The journey towards building a competitive formula-style race car is a true reflection of the students’ dedication, technical expertise, creativity, and passion for automotive engineering. From conceptual design and analysis to fabrication and testing, HR 26 represents countless hours of hard work and collaborative effort.

We wish the entire team the very best as they gear up to represent KIIT at this prestigious platform. May their passion and perseverance drive them towards new achievements! 🌟

Let's cheer for our budding engineers as they take another exciting step towards excellence in automotive innovation! 👏🏎️

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