The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bishop
Jerome Institute, Kollam, organized a one-day workshop on “Python Basics for
Mechanical Engineers” on October 23, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the
Mechanical CAD Laboratory. The event aimed to introduce the fundamental
concepts of Python programming and its applications in mechanical engineering,
design automation, and data analysis.
The session was handled by Dr. Shiju Thomas M.Y,Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Rajagiri
College of Social Sciences, Kochi. Dr. Shiju Thomas began the session with
an overview of the importance of programming knowledge in modern engineering
fields, highlighting how Python is used in first year classes. The workshop
covered key programming concepts such as data types, control statements,
functions, and file handling, along with practical demonstrations relevant to
engineering applications.
42 Students actively participated in hands-on
exercises, developing simple Python scripts for numerical computations and
problem-solving. The interactive nature of the workshop encouraged learners to
explore Python as a versatile tool in mechanical design and analysis.
Such programs are especially beneficial for first-year
engineering students, as they help build a strong foundation in computational
thinking and problem-solving skills at an early stage of their academic
journey. Introducing programming concepts early enhances their confidence to
integrate technology with traditional engineering knowledge, preparing them to
meet the evolving demands of Industry 4.0 and future interdisciplinary
challenges.
The event was convened by Asst. Prof. Rony Mohan, Head
of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and coordinated by Asst. Prof.
Tony John and Asst. Prof. Nevin Nelson. The department expressed gratitude to
the management and the resource person for their support in making the workshop
a success. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A and a vote of
thanks delivered by Prof. Nevin Nelson.
The workshop successfully enhanced students’
computational skills and inspired them to integrate programming into mechanical
problem-solving and research applications.
Coordinator
Asst. Prof. Nevin Nelson
Advisor, S1 ME
Convener
Asst. Prof. Rony Mohan
HoD, Dept. of ME