ME faulty member secures Elite Silver certification and Top 5% recognition in NPTEL Course on Metal Additive Manufacturing

Faculty members of Vidya consistently strive for professional growth by actively engaging in recognised national-level training programmes and learning initiatives, thereby enhancing their technical expertise, expanding their knowledge and staying abreast of emerging developments in their respective fields.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering proudly announces that  Mr. Sarath Babu Ramachandran (Asst. Prof – Seln. Grade, ME Dept) has successfully completed the 12-week NPTEL online certification course on “Metal Additive Manufacturing”, offered by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur through the SWAYAM platform during July–October 2026.

Notably, he secured the Elite Silver certification, earning recognition among the top 5% of performers in the course, which recorded a total enrolment of 1,183 candidates. The course carries four recommended academic credits.

Metal Additive Manufacturing is an emerging manufacturing technology that enables the fabrication of complex metallic components through layer-by-layer material deposition. The course provides an opportunity for faculty members to strengthen their knowledge in this advanced area of manufacturing technology.