Incepted in 1985, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) has been excelling in diverse fields of Engineering and Technology, Architecture, Management, Law, Fashion, Design, and Arts, Aviation, Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, and Arts and Sciences. The Department of Aeronautical Engineering being the flagship School of HITS, housing the Department of Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering since 1996 provides technical education in the field of Aeronautics. The B. Tech. Aeronautical Engineering and B.Tech Aerospace Engineering programs offered by Department of Aeronautical Engineering is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The Department of Aeronautical Sciences has acquired an exemplary reputation in providing undergraduate and postgraduate programs by a blend of experienced faculty in Aircraft Design, Aerodynamics, Aircraft Structures, Aircraft Propulsion, Aircraft Systems and Avionics. Endowed with various types of Aircraft, Flight Simulators, Helicopters, and Fatigue Testing Machines, the Department applies latest technology to study the advancement in the field of Aviation, Space Exploration and Defence System. The School houses the Center of Excellence for Satellite Technology, Center for Autonomous Systems, Aircraft Maintenance and SIMCRASH under its flagship. The strong collaborations with International Universities offer Semester Abroad programme for students at IPSA, ENAC, MAI. Nebula Astro, Aero, HITS Rocketry & CubeSat Clubs are some of the active Clubs which provide opportunities to students participate in international competitions sponsored by NASA, Airbus, SAE International etc., and get to design and develop new and innovative products. The Department consists of experienced faculty members from industry (DRDO, HAL, IAF, DLR) who have published over 450 Scopus indexed journal publications and filed 7 Indian patents & published 6 International Patents. The School received funded project worth INR 15 Crores and Consultancy of INR 2 crores.
Awards & Accolades:
- Student Startup, “Jhatayu” touted as Asia’s First Flying Bike was awarded by Asia books of Records & India Book of Records, 2020-21.
- Students made CubeSat “JAIHIND” and recognized as World’s Lightest Micro satellite by India Book of Records & URF World of Records.
- Students made cheapest Femto Satellite by India Book of Records.
- Team Helix bagged 16th position globally in CANSAT-2021 Competition conducted by American Astronautical Society & NASA Goddard Center.
- “FIRE WALL”, Team of students won 1000 Pounds in the WTUN Competition in the Sustainable category.
- Two teams “UTKARSH” and “BLUE THUNDER" were qualified to the finals of TOYCATHON ’21 conducted by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell & AICTE.
- “FANATIC” Team of students bagged 5th position with Rs.50000/- Cash Prize in AEROTHON ’21 conducted by SAEINDIA.
- The School has bagged the Best Aeronautical & Aerospace Department Award in Tamil Nadu by Times of India.
High-end Facilities:
- ALSIM Flight Simulator
- Fatigue Testing Machine
- Supersonic Wind Tunnel
- NDT Laboratory
- High Performance Computers
- Avionics Laboratory
- UAV Laboratory
- Aircraft Jet Engines
- 7 Aircrafts with One Serviceable Helicopter and Serviceable Aircraft
- Space Propulsion Laboratory and Fabrication
- Composite Design Laboratory
Notable Achievements:
The department has been actively conducting various technical events such as:
- Competitions (Wings, Aero Expo, Space Week)
- Workshops (Quadcopter, Gliders, CubeSat)
- Guest lectures & Webinars
- Seminars in Current Topics
- FDPs & STTPs
The students of the department participate in both national & international competitions such as:
- SAE Aero Design by SAE International
- AEROTHON by SAEINDIA
- CANSAT by NASA
- Cubes in Space by Idoodle Inc. & NASA
- Human Exploration Rover Challenge by NASA
- WTUN Competition
- Toycathon by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell & AICTE.
Every year, students from School of Aeronautical Sciences perform well in GATE conducted by IIT for postgraduate studies @IIT’s in Aerospace Engineering. In the year 2021, 15 students passed the minimum cut-off marks set by IIT and among these qualified students, 3 students obtained All India Ranking (AIR) below 100.
Prominent Alumni:
Alumni of the department hold prestigious positions in reputed organizations.
- Mr. Sankaran, Scientist ‘F’, ADE
- Ms. Lizy kalaga, Director, Institute of Indian Aviation and Allied Management Studies
- Ms. Atulya Asokan, Project Analyst, Lockheed Martin
- Mr . Karthikeyan, Project Director UAV, NAL
- Mr. Madan, Squadron Leader, Indian Air Force
- Mr. Chakaravarthi, NDT Analyst Pratt & Whitney, Singapore
- Mr. Dhinesh Karthick R, Managing Director, Adler Aerospace
- Mr. Parthasarathy, Divisional Head, AIRBUS, UK.
- Mr Dinesh, scientist, ISRO
- Mr. Gaurav Jain, Continuing Airworthiness Executive Officer TransMaldivian Airways, Maldives
- Mr. Manu Jayakumar, Training Manager Jet Airways, Mumbai.
- Mr. B. Karthick, Executive Director, Aarshadhaatu Green Nanotechnologies India Pvt Ltd
- Mr. Shihas Nazer Manhammattil, Gas Turbine Engineer, UAE, Taweelah Asia Power Company
- Mr. Chibi Chakaravarthy, QA Engineer, Pratt &Whitney
- Mr. Deepak Paul, Project Engineer, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
- Mr. Jeevan Joseph, Business Development Director, Zoho Corporation, Chennai.
Collaborations with Foreign Universities: The Department has collaborations with various universities and institutions in terms of Student Exchange, Joint Conferences, Faculty visits, Training and higher studies. Moscow Aviation Institute, Cranfield University, University Of Alabama, The Ministry Of Defense Rwanda, Wichita State University, Institute Polytechnique Des Sciences Avancées, University Of Technology Berlin, Korea Aerospace University. Twinning Program - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia.Semester Exchange - Le Tourneau University, Texas, USand Ecole Nationale de L’Aviation Civile (ENAC), France.
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