COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

About the Department

Welcome to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Mahendra College of Engineering, Salem.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering was established in the year 2005, with state-of-the-art facilities for various laboratories, Wi-Fi enabled ICT classrooms to support e-Learning, and a departmental library etc., It has a long standing history of producing highly specialized Computer Science graduates every year. The department is supported by experienced and well qualified faculty members who witnessed the tremendous growth in academics and research.

We have undergraduate programs – B.E in Computer Science and Engineering also has postgraduate programs – M.E in Computer Science and Engineering provides students with a broad range of choices. It has vibrant Associations like CSI, ISTE. The department has signed MOU with Infosys (Campus Connect) and consultancy to establish a strong Industry Institute Interaction. These are exciting times for computer and IT scientists as the discipline is now widely recognized as an essential source of tools and techniques for advancements in nearly all spheres of human endeavor.

Programmes Offered

  • B.E. - Computer Science and Engineering - 4 years
  • M.E. - Computer Science and Engineering - 2 years
  • Ph.D. - (Research Programme)

Vision & Mission

Vision

To become a department, producing graduates with good technical abilities in emerging areas of Computer Science and Engineering, through quality education and research.

Mission
  • To provide exposure to students to the emerging technologies in Hardware and Software.
  • To inculcate students with sound application knowledge.
  • To establish strong Industry- Institute Interaction.

PSOs,PEOs & POs

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

The Students will be able to

  • Exhibit design and programming skills to build and automate business solutions using cutting edge technologies.
  • Strong theoretical foundation leading to excellence and excitement towards research, to provide elegant solutions to complex problems.
  • Ability to work effectively with various engineering fields as a team to design, build and develop system applications.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates can

  • Apply their technical competence in computer science to solve real world problems, with technical and people leadership.
  • Conduct cutting edge research and develop solutions on problems of social relevance.
  • Work in a business environment, exhibiting team skills, work ethics, adaptability and lifelong learning.
Program Outcomes (POs)

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

Graduate Attributes Program Outcomes
1 Engineering Knowledge PO1: Apply the knowledge of mathematics science engineering fundamentals and mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2 Problem Analysis PO2: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
3 Design and Development of Solutions PO3: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems components or processes that meets the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety and the cultural, societal and environmental considerations.
4 Investigation of Problems PO4: Use research based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
5 Modern Tool Usage PO5: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
6 Engineer and Society PO6: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
7 Environment and Sustainability PO7: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
8 Ethics PO8: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
9 Individual & Team work PO9: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multi disciplinary settings.
10 Communication PO10: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
11 Project Management and Finance PO11: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi disciplinary environments.
12 Lifelong Learning PO12: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Advisory Committee

Department Program Advisory Committee (DPAC)

S. No

Member

Designation

1

Dr.H. Lilly Beaulah

Professor & Head / CSE
Mahendra College of Engineering, Salem

2

Dr. N. Mohana Sundara Raju

Principal,
Mahendra College of Engineering, Salem

3

Dr.A.Supha Lakshmi

Professor & Head /CSE,
 Takshashila University, Ongur, Tindivanam

4

Dr.Sr.A.Jenitta

Principal,
Idhaya Engineering College for Women

5

Mr.K. Ganesan

Director,
GA Software, Bangalore

6

Ms. R.Vaideeswari

Tata Consultancy Services,
Chennai.

7

Mr.S.P.Vishnu

Founder & CEO,
Saltu Creative Suite, Kerala.

Board of Studies


Members of the Board of Studies
The Board of Studies of a Department in the college shall:

(a) Prepare curriculum and syllabi for various courses keeping in view the objectives of the college, interest of the stakeholders and national requirement for consideration and approval of the Academic Council

(b) Suggest methodologies for innovative teaching and evaluation techniques

(c) Suggest panel of names to the Academic Council for appointment of examiners and

(d) Coordinate research, teaching, extension and other academic activities in the department.


Board of studies of different departments of the Institution are given below

S. No

Name & Designation

Position

1

Dr.H.Lilly Beaulah, HoD- CSE

Chairman

2

Dr.A.Supha Lakshmi, Professor & Head /CSE, Takshashila University, Ongur, Tindivanam

Member

3

Dr.Sr.A.Jenitta, Principal, Idhaya Engineering College for Women

Member

4

To be Nominated

Nominee of Anna University

5

Mr.K. Ganesan, Director, GA Software, Bangalore

Member from Industry

6

Dr.R.Reka, Associate Professor, Department of AI&DS

Member

7

Mrs. P.Shanmugapriya, Assistant Professor, Department of CSE

Member

8

Mrs.V.Deepa, Assistant Professor, Department of CSE

Member

9

Mr.M.Anandraj, Assistant Professor, Department of CSE

Member

10

Mr.C.Vinoth, Assistant Professor, Department of CSE

Member

11

Mr.B.Riyaz, Assistant Professor, Department of CSE

Member

12

Mr.S..P.Vishnu, Founder & CEO, Saltu Creative Suite, Kerala.

Alumnus

List of Laboratories

The Department of Computer Science has a wide range of computing resources and laboratories available to support its educational and research work. Students access this infrastructure through a number of laboratories.

List of Laboratories

  • Problem Solving and Python Programming Laboratory
  • Programming in C Laboratory
  • Data Structures Laboratory
  • Object Oriented Programming Laboratory
  • Data Science Laboratory
  • Operating Systems Laboratory
  • Database Management Systems Laboratory

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LAB

A Research & Consultancy lab has also been established with high-end computer systems and peripherals with internet facility for executing research projects.

Faculty & Staff

S.No

Name of the Faculty

Department

Designation

1

Dr.H.Lilly Beaulah

Computer Science and Engineering

Professor & Head

2

Dr. Flavia Princess Nesamani

Computer Science and Engineering

Professor

3

Dr. G.Komarasamy

Computer Science and Engineering

Professor

4

Dr. Rajalaxmi S

Computer Science and Engineering

Associate Professor

5

Dr. Jayanthi L

Computer Science and Engineering

Associate Professor

6

P Shanmuga priya

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

7

M.Jenolin Rex

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

8

V.Deepa

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

9

S.Ashiq Ahmed

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

10

S.Keerthana

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

11

L.Vinitha Sree

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

12

K.Raja

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

13

M.Geetha

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

14

V.Nishadevi

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

15

A.Indhuja

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

16

M.Sathya

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

17

M.Anandraj

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

18

L.Preethi

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

19

S.Elakkiya

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

20

S.Kalaivani

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

21

I.Sabari

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

22

D.Vasthi Vandarkuzhali

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

23

C.Sasikumar

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

24

V.Kokilavani

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

25

R.Jeevitha

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

26

C Vinoth

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

27

C Sajander Bose

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

28

B.Riyaz

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

29

R Nivedha

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

30

A.Srivani

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

31

M.Gayathri

Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor

S.No

Name of the Supporting Staff

Designation

Qualification

1

Mr. S. Rajamanickam

System Service Engineer

B.C.A

2

Mrs.M. Amalorpava Mary

Lab Assistant

B.A

3

Mr.K.Arivazhagan

System Administration

B.E

4

Ms.R.Devadharshini

Lab Assistant

M.C.A

Credentials

    • Department is recognized as Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai and produced Doctoral degree holders in last 3 years.  
    • Department is granted with Permanent affiliation by Anna University, Chennai for B.E (CSE).
    • Two faculty members have been approved as research supervisor for guiding Ph.D /M.S candidates.
    • More than 150 students have been trained in Infosys campus connect program in the last three academic years and certified by Infosys Ltd, Bangalore.
    • Two Faculty members received Inspire faculty partnership awards in September 2017 from Infosys Ltd, Bangalore.
    • Our Students have undergone Internship in various Government / Reputed Private Industries / Organizations.
    • Alumni strength of more than 208 students and they are working in various industries.
    • Faculty members have published many technical papers in various National and International Conference and Journals.
    • NPTEL Local Chapter is established for students and faculty members appearing for NPTEL online examinations in the year March 2020(M.Ranjith Kumar awarded for passing the course Programming, Data structures, Algorithm using python).
    • Faculty members have published more than 5 books.
    • All the students are undergoing skill development programs like Soft skills, Communication Skills, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, Group Discussions and Technical Interview Skills.
    • Students has got 1ST prize in national level events Paper Presentation held at Muthayammal college of Engineering in the year May 2022.
    • Student has got appreciation certificate held at KSR College of Technology organized by NCC(National cadet corps)
    • Student(Surya.C II CSE) has got eminent engineer award in the year 2022 in Imagecon India

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Infosys Campus Connect Program
    • The campus connect program was aimed at developing the new strategies, techniques, methods and practical knowledge in students.
    • At the successful completion of training, Certificate will be issued by Infosys along with Mahendra College of Engineering.
Mahendra Next Wealth (MNXW)
    • Mahendra Next Wealth, a leading IT & IT enables service provider is offering several programs for students to incorporate their knowledge in industry.
    • It has offered a wide range of career opportunities, which has made a large number of students getting job in MNXW.

Short-Term Courses

Short-Term & Value-Added Courses organized in the last three academic years 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23

S.No

Name of the Agency

Name of the Short-Term Courses / Value-Added Courses

Number of students benefited

1

OdugaTech Software Solutions, Salem

Course on” Optimization of ML using IDLE”

151

2

Nandha Infotech, Coimbatore

Course on” EDAs Essentials”

59

3

Pantech E-Learning Pvt Ltd,Chennai

Course on “Information Assessment and Safety Measure”

65

4

Infosys Limited,  Bangalore

Course on “Fundamental Concept of Unify Data”

141

5

Imagecon, Salem

Course on “Insight Workflow with Pyspark”

52

6

Imagecon, Salem

Course on “OI using Single Shot Detector”

80

7

Odugaatech, Salem

Course on “LiveScript Analytics”

145

Events

Seminars, Conferences & Workshops conducted through Professional Societies

Events organized in last three academic years:

S.No.

Type of Events

Date

Events Name

Resource Person

1

National Conference

19.04.23

Application of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things on Management, Science and Technology

Dr. A. Suphalakshmi, Professor & Head/ CSE, Takshashila University, Ondur, Tindivanam

2

Webinar

30.03.23

Entrepreneurship carrier guidance for Beginners

Mrs. Gayathri Jayapal
Senior Development / SDK
Technical Writer
Master in Applied IT
New Zealand

3

Seminar

05.12.22

Start-up Ideas in
Machine Learning in Business Intelligence

Ms. Madhuri
Gopal, Senior Product Manager, Openwear,
Chennai

4

Workshop

22.09.22

Enabling Quality in Technical Education for earning potential in Python for Data Scientists

Mr.S.Sathishkumar
Founder & CEO
Imagecon Academy,
Salem -Bangalore

5

Symposium

22.09.22

Technical Symposium -Arvuti Fiesta

Mr.Ranjit Prasad Sivakumar
Team lead- Software Development

6

Seminar 

15.09.22

Engineers Day

Mr.S.Sathishkumar
Founder & CEO
Imagecon Academy,
Salem -Bangalore

7

FDP

10.09.22

Foundation of Data Sciences

Mr.S.Sathishkumar
Founder & CEO
Imagecon Academy,
Salem -Bangalore

8

Guest Lecture

26.08.22

Opportunities for Students & Faculties - Early Stage Entrepreneurs

Er.S.Saravanan, FIE
Chairman IEI,
Salem Local Enter,
Salem

9

Guest Lecture

24.08.22

Innovation and Star-up ECO System Enablers

Dr.C.Ramanigopal
Salem District Small Scale & Tiny Industries Association
Secretary, The Indian Chamber of Commerce  & Industry (Salem)

10

Guest Lecture

16.05.22

Effective Collaboration through Project Management

Mr.S.Sathishkumar
Machine learning Engineer

Mr.Ranjit Prasad Sivakumar
Team lead- Software Development

Ms.Janani
Software Developer
Imagecon Academy,
Salem -Bangalore

11

Guest Lecture

11.05.22

Systematic knowledge Enrichment Program

Mr.K.Anupriyan
Tech lead- livewire Corporate

Mr.T.Prabakaran
Regional Manager - Livewire Corporate

12

Workshop

06.05.22

Enhancing decision-making abilities and Broadening career Opportunities

Mrs. Gayathri Jayapal
Senior Development / SDK
Technical Writer
Master in Applied IT
New Zealand

13

Webinar

05.05.22

Mobile Computing Systems and Applications

Mr.C.Devaraju
Managing Director,
Odugaatech, Salem

14

Workshop

21.04.22

Workshop on "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and IP Management for Startup

Dr.V.Agalya, Professor and Associate Head of R&D, Registered IPR Trainer from AICTE, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore.

15

Webinar

25.03.22

Workshop on Business Model Canvas

Mr.Vinay Vasanth & Alagupathi
Associate & Team Campus Connect
Campus Connect Education, Training & Assessment Dept., Infosys Ltd., Bangalore.

16

Webinar

22.03.22

Virtual Road Show for Students Strong Industry-Academia Collaboration

Mr.Vinay Vasanth & Alagupathi
Associate & Team Campus Connect
Campus Connect Education, Training & Assessment Dept., Infosys Ltd., Bangalore.

17

Webinar

28.01.22

Health, Hygiene and Well- being Among Adolescents

DR. M. Gowri, MBBS, DGO
Deputy Director Family Welfare
Coimbatore and Tiruppur

18

Webinar

28.12.21

Recognizing opportunities in Technology - How to be Technology Ready

Er. Sujan Suresh
Senior Associate
Goldmansachs
Bangalore

19

Webinar

21.12.21

My  Story - Motivational Session by Successful Entrepreneur / Startup Founder

Dr.C.Ramanigopal
Salem District Small Scale & Tiny Industries Association
Secretary, The Indian Chamber of Commerce  & Industry (Salem)

20

Webinar

02.12.21

National Pollution Control Day

Er.N.Senthilkumar, MIE
Honorary Secretary,
IEI-Salem Local Centre
Environmental Engineer and Partner, Global Lab and Consultancy Services, Salem

21

Webinar

16.11 21

Cyber Security – in the Perspective of Organizational Safety

DR. M. Sathiskumar
Professor
School of Computing
KL University, Vijajawada

22

Webinar

15.11.21

Next Generation Networks in Telecommunication System

DR. L.Jeyanthi Kesavan
Director,
Centre of Excellence for Next Generation Networks,
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology, Thanjavur

23

National level Webinar

09.11.21

Computer Science 's Role in the Internet of Things

Er.Surya Kesavan
Tech Mahendra
Senior Software Developer
Content Management Expert

24

Symposium

31.03.21

Techno Blast'21

Mr. M. Ganesh Kumar
Senior Consultant,
Capegemini Technology

25

Webinar

20.06.20

Tech Carrier Prospects

Mr. Praveen Kumar Purushothaman,
React Specialist, Blockchain Enthusiastic,
London, UK.

26

Webinar

13.06.20

What's Wrong with Machine Learning

Dr.Sridhar Swaminathan
Assistant Professor/CSE,
Bennett University, Greater Noida

RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY WORK

Academic research activities in last three academic years 2020-2021, 2021-22 and 2022-2023

Department of Computer and Engineering is approved as Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai for carryout research activities in various domains

Number of research publications of the faculty members
  • Academic Year 2020-2021 : 1
  • Academic Year 2021-2022 : 5
  • Academic Year 2022-2023 : 4
Faculty members guiding Ph.D. research scholars
S.No Name Area of Specialization Number of Research scholars
Progress Awarded
1 Dr.H.Lilly Beaulah Computer Science and Engineering 3 1
2 Dr. G.Komarasamy Computer Science and Engineering Nil Nil
3 Dr. Rajalaxmi S Computer Science and Engineering Nil Nil
Books Publications
  • Ms.M.Gayathri, Ms.M.Dhanakodi ”Beyond Artificial Intelligence”,Notion Press Publications,2023, ISBN – 9798890026156
  • Dr.R.Reka,” Data Base Management Systems”, White Coast Book Publishers,2022, ISBN-978-81-957838-3-0
  • Dr.H.Lilly Beaulah, Dr.R.Reka, Ms.M.Gayathri, Ms.M.Dhanakodi,” Foundations of Data Science”, White Coast Book Publishers,2022, ISBN-978-81-957838-4-7
  • Ms.M.Gayathri,” Data Science using Python”,Notion Press Publications,2022, ISBN – 979-8888-339152
  • Dr.H.Lilly Beaulah, Mrs.Deepa V, Ms.Vinitha Sree L, M.Anand Raj,” Data Communication and Networking”,VSRD Academic Publishing,2020, ISBN-978-93-87610-61-3
Consultancy work completed during 2013-2018
Sl. No Project Title Funding Agency/Industries Amount received (INR)
1 Wireless Tracking System (RF-SSI) Man Over Board Detection System with Virtual Tracking Electro Solar Radiation

7,35,000 (3 Years)

MoUs

S.No.

Name of the Organization

Contribution

Activities & Outcome

1

Infosys Limited,  Bangalore

Campus Connect
Program

Students are trained in Foundation Program designed by Infosys to enhance the industry specific basic Knowledge.
Students are undergoing industry based elective courses to enhance the employability skills.

2

Linz Technologies, Chennai

Carrier Guidance Program

Students are trained in the field of  Software  Engineering  to meet the needs of industries

3

Nandha Infotech, Coimbatore

Technology Development Program

Students are trained in the field of  Software  Engineering  to meet the needs of industries

4

Imagecon, Salem

Projects and Programs

Students are trained in the field of  Software  Engineering  to meet the needs of industries

5

VK Academy

Technology Development Program

Students and Faculty members are exposed to the various opportunities available.

6

Imagecon, Salem

Faculty Development Program, Internship

Students and Faculty members are exposed to the various opportunities available.

7

Pantech E-Learning Pvt Ltd

Internship

Students and Faculty members are exposed to the various opportunities available.

8

OdugaTech Software Solutions, Salem

Project

Students and Faculty members are exposed to the various opportunities available.

9

Tarcin Robotics LLP,Madurai

Technology Development Program

Students and Faculty members are exposed to the various opportunities available.

10

Bridgelabz Solutions Private Limited, Mumbai

Carrier Guidance Program

Students are trained in the field of  Software  Engineering  to meet the needs of industries

11

ExcelR, Bangalore

Carrier Guidance Program

Students are trained in the field of  Software  Engineering  to meet the needs of industries

Contact

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Mahendra College of Engineering,

Mahendra Salem Campus,

Chennai Main Road, Minnampalli,Salem,

Tamil Nadu 636106.

Phone: (0427) 2482884

E-Mail id: hodcse@mahendracollege.com