DEPARTMENTS
Dr. R. Manu
Dr. R. Manu

Professor

Office Address:

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Calicut, Calicut 673601

Email ID:

manu@nitc.ac.in

Home Address:

"PRIYA", Chathankottummal, Chathamangalam PO, NIT Campus Kozhikode, Calicut, Kerala, 673601

  • B.Tech. (Production Engineering) TKM College of Engineering (1996), Kollam, Kerala University

  • M.E. (Manufacturing Engineering) Madras Institute of Technology (1999), Chennai, Anna University

  • Ph.D. (Manufacturing Engineering) IIT Madras (2009)

  • Educational Qualifications

    • B.Tech. (Production Engineering) TKM College of Engineering (1996), Kollam, Kerala University

    • M.E. (Manufacturing Engineering) Madras Institute of Technology (1999), Chennai, Anna University

    • Ph.D. (Manufacturing Engineering) IIT Madras (2009)

    Journals

    Profile summary

    IRINS Profile

    PhD

    • Dr. Eby David (ebydavid@gmail.com)
    • Dr. Remil George Thomas (remilgt@yahoo.com)
    • Dr. Ladeesh V G (ladeesh.vg@gmail.com)
    • Renju Mohan (renjumohan@live.com)
    • Dr. Jees George (jeesgeorge@gmail.com)
    • Bibin K Tharian (bibzlive@gmail.com)
    • Irshad K T (irshad_p200105me@nitc.ac.in)

    Extra Academic Responsibilities

    • Member, Board of Governors, NITC, 2021-
    • Chief Warden, NITC Hostels, 2021-
    • Programme Co-ordinator, PG (Manufacturing Technology), 2019-2021
    • President, School Managing Committee, Spring Valley School, 2018-
    • Faculty-in-charge, Central Workshops, Nov. 2015 - 2021
    • Faculty-in-charge, Production Engineering Laboratory, MED, NITC, 2007-
    • Convener, Day Care Centre, NITC, 2007-
    • Warden (Hostel Office), 2016-2018
    • Manager cum Correspondent, Spring Valley School, 2014-2018
    • Vice-Chairman, ET L, Central Library, Dec 2011- Jan 2014
    • Member/Secretary, Management Committee, NITC Nursery School, 2007-2013
    • Staff-in-charge, Department Computer Centres, MED, NITC, 2007-2011
    • Staff-in-charge, Literary and Debating Club, 2007-2010
    • Warden (PG-I Hostel), July 2009-July 2010
    • Staff-in-charge, Information facilitation, MED, CREC/NITC, 2000-2003
    • Warden, C Hostel, CREC, 2000-2001
    • Secretary, Staff Club, CREC/NITC, 1999-2003
    • Staff-in-charge, Adventure Club, CREC/NITC, 1998-2003
    • Resident Tutor, A Hostel, CREC, 1998-99
    • Secretary, QIP Scholars' Forum, IIT Madras, 2003-2004
    • Treasurer, Kerala Kala Samithy, IIT Madras, 2004-2005

    Awards

    • University Gold Medal, M.E. Manufacturing Engineering, Anna University, 1999
    • University Gold Medal, B.Tech. Production Engineering, University of Kerala, 1996
    • K.A. George Memorial Gold Medal, TKM College of Engineering, 1996

    STTPs conducted

    • ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (Sponsored by MHRD), 20 - 25 JUNE 2011
    • ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (Sponsored by MHRD), 21-25 May 2012.

    STTPs attended

    • "Modelling and Analysis of World-Class Manufacturing Systems" at NIT Calicut. 12-03-07 to 16-03-07
    • "Teaching Methodologies", at IIT Madras, Chennai. 31-01-04 to 02-02-04
    • "Teacher Effectiveness", at National Institute of Technology, Calicut. 30-01-03 to 31-01-03
    • "Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)", at IIT Madras, Chennai. 02-01-03 to 07-01-03
    • "Induction Training Programme for Engineering Teachers", at Regional Engineering College, Calicut. 14-02-01 to 06-03-01
    • "Quality Assured Manufacturing", at IIT Madras, Chennai. 20-12-99 to 24-12-99
    • "New Trends in Design and Manufacture of Tooling for Precision Metal Forming Processes", at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. 15-11-99 to 27-11-99
    • "Recent Advances in Industrial Tribology", at Regional Engineering College, Calicut. 15-03-99 to 27-03-99
    • "CNC Machines and Programming" at AU-FRG Institute for CAD/CAM, Anna University , Chennai 19-05-97 to 07-06-97

    Student Projects Guided

    Subjects Taught

    • Engineering Graphics
    • Machine Drawing
    • Computer Graphics
    • Materials Science and Metallurgy
    • Machining Science and Machine Tools
    • CAD/CAM/CIM
    • Mechatronics
    • Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems
    • Flexible Manufacturing Systems
    • Modern Manufacturing Systems
    • Numerical Control and Automation
    • Machine Tool Design and Analysis
    • Metal Casting & Joining
    • Tool Engineering and Design

    Research Projects

    • "Development of EDM Electrodes using Powder Metallurgy Technique", Faculty Research Project at Regional Engineering College, Calicut, 2001-02. Co-investigators: Sri. Dhanish P. B. and Dr. N. M. Nagarajan
    • "Development of a Hybrid Electrochemical Discharge Machining and its Performance Analysis" KSCSTE funded project, 2015-16 under Technology Development and Adaptation Programme (TDAP). Principal Investigator(Applicant): Ladeesh V. G, Project Co-ordinator (Supervisor): Dr. R. Manu