About Us

To Create New Frontiers of Knowledge in Quest for

Development of a Humane and Just Society
Andhra University is not just one of the oldest educational
institutions in the country, but is also the first to be conceived as
a residential and teaching-cum-affiliating University, mainly
devoted to post-graduate teaching and research.
Andhra University was constituted in the year 1926 by the
Madras Act of 1926. The 86-year-old institution is fortunate to
have Sir C.R. Reddy as its founder Vice-Chancellor, as the steps
taken by this visionary proved to be fruitful in the long run.
The alumni of the University occupy important positions in
government
administration,
Industry
and
research
organizations with in and out side the country. The Government
of Andhra Pradesh has appointed the professors of the
University as chairman and vice-chairman of the APSCHE and
presently ten Universities had Vice-chancellors from Andhra
University.
There are 636 affiliated colleges spread across five districts
under the territorial jurisdiction of Andhra University. The
enrolment in Affiliated Colleges is more than 1.5 lakh.

Recognizing the innovative, modern and industrial

related curriculum in all courses of the college,
research, R&D and consultancy projects undertaken by
the faculty, leadership and development, the college
has been selected for upgradation to IIT status.
The college is accredited by NAAC with A grade
(3.65/4.0), by NBA with 5 years. The college is ISO
9001 2008 certified.

STAR NEWS International TV Channel has adjudged

Andhra University College of Engineering (A) as the
BEST GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE in
February 2011.
In 2014, AU was ranked 27th among the top 50
engineering colleges in India by the Education World
magazine, & ranked 10th among the top universities
offering PG courses by India Today.

From Vice Chancellors Desk

Prof. G. S. N. Raju
Vice Chancellor,
Andhra University.

It is a matter of great pleasure and pride for me to invite you to walk through the portals
of Andhra University . As one of the oldest Indian Universities, it is well known for
imparting higher education in traditional and contemporary areas of science, engineering,
arts, commerce, law and fine arts with international standards and recognition.
Initiated by the founder Vice-chancellor Dr. C.R. Reddy in 1926, legendaries like Dr.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a great philosopher and a role model for the human race who
later rose to the position of President of India, Dr. V.S. Krishna, a great visionary have
continued the tradition of initiating innovative academic programs of national and
international relevance and contributed to sustained development of this University.
The University's attention in augmenting state of the art equipment, infrastructure and
library facilities and conceptualizing and implementing healthy practices in teaching and
administration with a democratic team spirit has been applauded by the NAAC, the apex
body to judge the credibility of any Indian University.
Five constituent colleges and five P.G. Centers of the University provide quality training
and research leading to Masters and Doctoral degrees in more than 160 courses. Apart
from under graduate programmes in Engineering and Technology the University offers
Under graduate degree programmes with a variety of combinations of subjects in B.A.,
B.Sc., and B.Com courses. Believing in more focused training in professional courses, the
University recently started five year integrated programmes in fields like Geology,
Information Technology and Software Engineering.
I cordially invite you to participate in the Campus Recruitment Programme at our institute
and assure you to provide with all the support needed in the process.

Andhra University College of Engineering

The Government of Composite Madras State sanctioned the present Engineering College at Visakhapatnam in 1946 even though
the seeds of Technological education were sown when Sugar Technology was started in the year 1933. In 1946, initially the
College was located at Cocanada, now called as Kakinada. After the separation of Andhra State in 1953, the Department of
Engineering with Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineering sections was started as a part of Andhra University. In 1960 it was
shifted to a 167 acre land now called the North campus of Andhra University. The restructuring of the University Colleges saw
the emergence of Andhra University College of Engineering in 1960. By 1962 the Department of Chemical Technology, earlier
known as Sugar Technology that started way back in 1933 itself, was also moved to the North Campus. The sections of Basic
Sciences were upgraded in 1964 to Departments in 1979. Over the years, the Andhra University College of Engineering grew
from strength to strength and at present offers 17 UG and 42 PG Programs.
Andhra University is a premier Institute of higher education in India, was established in 1926. Located on the uplands of
Visakhapatnam, 'The City of Destiny', the natural beauty of the University campus is breathtaking, with the spread of serene blue
shade of the 'Bay of Bengal' on one side of it and on the other, beautiful green Kailasagiri hill range. Sir Dr. C.R.Reddy was the
founder Vice-Chancellor of the Andhra University.

Prof. P. S. Avadhani
Principal,
AU College of Engineering (Autonomous),
Andhra University.

Department of Marine Engineering

The idea of starting the Marine Engineering course was mooted because of the age-old links of maritime trade and a
long coastline, boosting the enormous marine and oil wealth. With the defense and protective needs of the Country,
Visakhapatnam was long "destined" to become not only a viable Port City but also a center of learning of Marine
Engineering. In 1965 with the concurrence of ministry of education, ministry of shipping and transport, the
Government of India and the Directorate General of Shipping; Marine Engineering specialization was introduced in the
form of 'electives' to undergraduate students of Mechanical Engineering.
In 1971, Marine Engineering course was started with the approval of the Ministry of Education and AICTE. In 1981,
the course was restructured as Marine Engineering and Mechanical handling specialization to cater to the needs of the
industry. The department of Marine Engineering was constituted in the year 1981. The department here is a shining
example of the coordination that exists between the university and the local Marine and Shipping organizations. A
training program for the engine/Deck cadets of Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) has been continuing since
1977 in the department.
With increasing onshore and offshore oil explorations activities
and the Potential Wealth of Marine resources, a four year BE
(Naval Architecture) degree course was started in the year
1981, to cater the needs of Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Naval
Science Technological Labs, National Ship Design and Research
Center, Indian Navy and Visakhapatnam Port Trust. In the year
1999, the Indian Navy has started B.Sc. (Tech) Marine
Engineering (4 year) course on self finance basis. The courses
have been merged into a single course NAVAL
ARCHITECTURE AND MARINE ENGINEERING in 2009. The
courses offered by the department are B.E. (Naval Architecture
and Marine Engineering), M. Tech (Naval Architecture), M.E.
(Marine Engineering and Mechanical Handling) and Ph.D.
The department has so far more than 900 undergraduates and
about 200 post graduates and many of them have risen to
occupy the highest posts in the Merchant Navy and Shipping
Industries in India and abroad.

Full Time Faculty:

Visiting Faculty:

Dr. P.V.J. Mohan Rao, Professor & HOD

M.E., Ph.D., FIE
Specialization: Marine Pollution and Heat Transfer

Cdr. V. V. Rao
Retd. Commander,
Indian Navy.

Dr. B. V. Appa Rao, Professor

M.Tech. , Ph.D.12
Specialization: I. C. Engines

Bh. Nagesh
Director,
Technology Associates,
INC.

Dr. T.V.K. Bhanu Prakash, Professor & Chairman,

BOS.
M.Tech., Ph.D.
Specialization: Computational Fluid Dynamics,
Computational Aero Acoustics
Dr. I.N. Niranjan Kumar, Professor
M.Tech., Ph.D., FIE
Specialization: I. C. Engines & Gas Turbines

Dr.V.V.S.Prasad, Professor
M.Tech., Ph.D.
Specialization: Manufacturing Technology
Prof. S.V. Uma Maheswara Rao, Professor
M.E., Ph.D.
Specialization: Marine Engineering

K.O.S.R.R.S. Radhakrishna
Deputy Manager,
Basic Design Office,
Hindustan Shipyad Limited.

Course Work
Ship Strength & Stability
Resistance & Propulsion
Ship Construction
Ship Design
Sea Keeping & Maneuverability
Fishing Vessel Technology
Ship Drawing
Material Science
Fluid Mechanics

Marine Pollution
Marine Machinery
Finite Element Analysis
CAD/CAM
Electrical Technology
Engineering Thermodynamics
Design & Analysis of Offshore Structures
Programming in C
Manufacturing Technology

Research Work
1. Investigation on performance of laboratory based DI Diesel engine using semi-stable Diesel-Seawater Emulsion.
2. Investigations on the performance of laboratory based DI- Diesel Engine Using Diesel vegetable oil emulsions.
3. Study of vibration measurements and theoretical analysis of a dredger propulsor system a diagnostic approach.
4. Performance studies on D.I diesel engine using methyl esters of some vegetable oils as a replacement to diesel fuel.
5. Performance, Exhaust Emission & Vibration Studies on a Di- Diesel Engine using the neat preheated Methyl Esters
of Some Non Edible Vegetable Oils.
6. Some combustion and vibration studies on a Single Cylinder DI diesel engine with Mahua Methyl ester and Diethyl
Ether Additive Blends as alternate fuel.
7. Some studies on a single cylinder DI-Diesel engine with coconut biodiesel (COME)
as alternate fuel.

and Triacetin additive blends

Quality Performance Objectives:

Research Facilities:

Student Seminars Conducted

Research Papers Published
Ph. D. Degrees Awarded
M. Tech Degrees Awarded
Workshops Conducted

Alternative Fuels
Internal Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines
Computational Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics
Marine Pollution and Thermal Sciences
Manufacturing Technology/ Composite Materials
Inventory Control

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Facilities in the Department

Well Equipped fuel labs
Well Equipped Engines lab
Air Conditioned Library
Air Conditioned Computer Lab
NAPA (Naval Architecture Design Software)
Workshop

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