Major Title: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Program Description:
This rigorous engineering major focuses on the science, design, and processing of metallic and advanced materials systems. Students develop expertise in extracting, refining, characterizing, and applying materials to solve critical challenges in industries ranging from aerospace to biomedical devices. The program combines fundamental materials science with practical engineering applications, emphasizing sustainable development of next-generation materials.
Core Competencies Developed:
- Materials Structure & Properties
- Crystallography and phase transformations
- Mechanical/thermal/electrical property analysis
- Materials characterization techniques (SEM, XRD, TEM)
- Extractive & Process Metallurgy
- Mineral processing and ore beneficiation
- Pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical processes
- Electrochemical refining methods
- Materials Design & Performance
- Alloy development and heat treatment
- Failure analysis and prevention
- Surface engineering technologies
- Advanced Materials Systems
- Lightweight metallic alloys
- High-temperature materials
- Smart and functional materials
Curriculum Structure:
Foundation Courses:
- Thermodynamics of Materials
- Kinetics of Materials Processes
- Crystallography and Diffraction
- Transport Phenomena
Core Engineering Courses:
- Physical Metallurgy
- Process Metallurgy
- Mechanical Behavior of Materials
- Corrosion Engineering
Specialization Tracks (Choose One):
- Structural Materials (Aerospace, Automotive)
- Functional Materials (Electronic, Magnetic)
- Sustainable Materials Processing
- Biomaterials Engineering
Laboratory & Practical Components:
✔ Metallography and microscopy labs
✔ Foundry and metal casting workshops
✔ Materials testing facilities (Instron, hardness testers)
✔ Process simulation software training
✔ Industry plant tours and internships
Emerging Technologies Covered:
- Additive manufacturing of metals
- Computational materials design
- Nanostructured metallic materials
- Recycling and circular economy approaches
Career Pathways:
- Process Metallurgist
- Materials Development Engineer
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Failure Analysis Engineer
- Research Scientist
Unique Program Features:
- State-of-the-art characterization center
- Industry-sponsored design projects
- Materials innovation competition
- Professional certification preparation
Assessment Methods:
- Materials design projects
- Process optimization case studies
- Laboratory technique demonstrations
- Industry-standard technical reports
- Research presentations
This program equips students with both the scientific depth and engineering skills to innovate across the entire materials lifecycle - from raw material extraction to advanced applications. Graduates emerge prepared to address global challenges in materials sustainability, performance, and manufacturing.
