About This Course
This online course introduces engineering students to the fundamental concepts and applications of mathematical modelling in various industry scenarios. It equips students with the necessary tools and techniques to develop, analyze, and interpret mathematical models for real-world engineering problems. The course emphasizes hands-on experience through practical exercises, software applications, and data analysis tasks.
Course Objectives:
Provide a comprehensive understanding of mathematical modelling principles and its role in engineering problem-solving.
Introduce techniques for dimensional analysis and the Buckingham pi theorem for simplifying problems.
Explore the application of mathematical modelling in various industrial contexts.
Equip students with data science skills relevant to industrial applications, including data normalization techniques.
Develop the ability to design and conduct experiments for building accurate mathematical models.
Enhance skills in analyzing experimental data using ANOVA tables.
Train students in building linear and multiple linear regression models for accurate predictions.
Explore the use of software tools for developing and visualizing mathematical models.
Understand the connection between geometry and mathematical modelling for solving engineering problems.
Requirements
Familiarity with calculus, linear algebra, and basic statistics is essential., Basic understanding of programming concepts, particularly Python, will be helpful for hands-on exercises and software applications.A grasp of core engineering principles and problem-solving approaches will provide context for applying mathematical modelling.Prior exposure to data analysis concepts like data manipulation and visualization will be advantageous.
Course Staff
Dr. B. Suresh Kumar
Professor of mechanical engineering at K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology with a blend of academic and industry experience. He is passionate about empowering students and pushing the boundaries of knowledge.
Expertise and leadership:
• Expert member of ICAR-NRCB, contributing to national agricultural research.
• Steered KRCT's NAAC accreditation to an A+ Grade.
• Chaired the Mechanical Engineering Board and shaped curriculum for an autonomous institution.
Research and innovation:
• Secured funding for student projects and institute development.
• Led the institute to DSIR approval for custom duty exemptions.
• Holds patents and has authored/co-authored research papers.
• Served as Guest Editor for prestigious journals.
Teaching and outreach:
• Engages a broad audience through his YouTube channel.
• Shares knowledge through book chapters and collaborations.
• Integrates "Yoga for Human Excellence" into his teaching.
Industry experience:
• Managed supply chains across India.
• Conducted reverse engineering for Franklin Valves USA.
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