Mechatronics & Control Engineering

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Introduction

Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronics, control engineering and computer science. It is essential in the design of intelligent products; it enables engineers to transform modern concepts into reality. Currently, the use of intelligent products with improved flexibility, performance, reliability and maintainability is crucial for the economic vitality of any country. Thus, mechatronics engineering carries the potential to make major impacts upon various industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, biomedical and robotics/automation. At the same time, mechatronics is becoming popular at universities from the viewpoint of research as well. Research areas, relevant to mechatronics, are diverse and include robotics, actuators/sensors, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), mechatronic devices/machines, control of mechatronic systems, human-machine- interface/haptics, embedded computing and software engineering as well as design/integration methodologies for mechatronic systems.
Initially, mechatronics was offered as a postgraduate degree program at UET Lahore in 1999. Keeping in view the futuristic needs as well as the market demand, the undergraduate program was initiated in 2001. The programs were run by the department Mechanical Engineering, and after maturation, by independently constituted department of Mechatronics & Control Engineering (DMCE) from 2005. Present undergraduate enrollment is 318 students. The undergraduate program is designed to address the needs of technology-based-industries. It provides in-depth knowledge in the fundamentals, design, development, analysis and operation of mechatronic systems. The objective of the program is to provide a course of study which enables the students to effectively design integrated systems. The prime role of mechatronics is one of initiation and integration throughout the design process, with mechatronics engineer as the team leader.
Up until 2021 seventeen batches are serving the industry. Our graduates are serving in mechanical, electronic, instrumentation, automation, oil & gas, aviation and other sectors.