Apply online at www.iith.ac.in M.Tech Admission 2021-22 Department of & Metallurgical Engineering

Indian Hyderabad Research Interests:  Nanocrystalline materials,  High entropy alloys,  Bulk metallic glasses,  Thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transformations,  Transmission electron microscopy and atom probe MSME Faculty tomography

Prof. B.S.Murty PhD: IISc Bangalore, Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 6033

Research Interests: Research Interests:  Design and development of novel high entropy alloys for  Welding advanced structural applications  Additive manufacturing  Development of light metals alloys for novel applications  Bulk nano- and heterostructured materials by severe plastic deformation processing  Thermo-mechanical and other advance materials processing  Crystallographic texture  Mechanical behavior of materials Prof. Pinaki P. Bhattacharjee Prof. G.D. Janakiram PhD: IIT Kanpur, India PhD: IIT Madras, India Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 6069 Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 6565

Research Interests: Research Interests:  Powder Metallurgy & Sintering Mechanisms, Metal Additive  Advanced Multi-Functional Nanostructured Materials/High Manufacturing, Nanostructures, Entropy Alloys  High Entropy Alloys, MAX Phases and MXene, Advanced  Combinatorial Alloy Design of emerging materials (Co-Cu-Fe- ceramics & composites Ni-Zn High Entropy Alloys, CIGS & CZTSSe solar photovoltaics,  High temperature materials, Biomaterials Additive Manufactured Binary & Ternary Ti-based  Microstructure-Mechanical Properties of Steels Biomaterials, IFHS Steel) through combined computational  Surface modification by Electro-Spark Deposition, Wear & (DFT) and experimental techniques (electrodeposition, Tribology powder metallurgy, ink jet print) Prof. Bharat B. Panigrahi Prof. Suhash R. Dey PhD: IIT Kharagpur, India PhD, Paul-Verlaine Metz, France Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 6032 Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 6096 Research Interests:  Nanoparticle synthesis and self-assembly, sol-gel processes, templating techniques  Novel nanostructured materials for advanced applications including catalysis  Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), ferroelectric materials  Bone replacement materials and drug delivery MSME Faculty systems

Dr. Atul S. Deshpande PhD: Max Planck, Potsdam, Germany Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 7044

Research Interests: Research Interests:  Multiferroic oxide thin films for fundamental science and  Phase transformations in alloys and oxides functional device applications  Phase-field modelling of microstructural evolution  High-k dielectric thin films for CMOS technology and  Modelling deformation of materials using discrete memory device applications dislocation dynamics and continuum crystal plasticity  Surfaces and Interfaces of oxide hetero structures on silicon  Microstructure-property correlations and single crystalline oxide substrates  Influence of process conditions, strain engineering and interface engineering on domains and domain dynamics of multiferroic thin films utilizing scanning probe microscope Dr. Ranjijth Ramadurai Dr. Saswata Bhattacharya PhD: IISc Bangalore, India PhD: IISc Bangalore, India Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 7046 Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 7107

Research Interests: Research Interests:  Bacterial cellulose and other natural materials-  Phase Transformations and Microstructure Development understanding structure, mechanism and applications  Laser and Electron Beam Processing  High performance green composites, liquid crystals and  Welding and Surface Treatment self-assembly of rod-like entities  Modelling and Simulation,(Phase Field/FEM/CVM)  Drug Delivery, strategies for developing anti-fouling and anti-microbial materials  Materials for tissue scaffolding.

Dr. Mudrika Khandelwal Dr. Subhradeep Chatterjee PhD: Cambridge, UK PhD: IISc Bangalore, India Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 7118 Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 8442 Research Interests:  In situ characterization and technique development using MEMS devices (lab on chip)  Phase transformations in materials, Electrochemsitry and Corrosion  In situ Transmission Electron Microscopy  Graphene based super capacitors, Materials for Energy MSME Faculty Applications

Dr. Sairam K. Malladi PhD: TU Delft, Netherlands Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 7003

Research Interests: Research Interests:  Deformation at room temperature  Nanophotonics, Plasmonic nanostructures and nanoparticles  Creep and super-plasticity  Metamaterials and metasurfaces, Sensors, Alternative  Micro mechanical deformation materials for plasmonics  Molecular dynamic simulations  Alternative fabrication techniques, Nano-optical biosensors  Nano indentation  Graphene based devices, Lab-on-a-chip based optical devices, Microfluidic devices

Dr. Rajesh Korla Dr. Shourya Dutta Gupta PhD: IISc Bangalore, India PhD: EPFL, Switzerland Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 6559 Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 6561

Research Interests: Research Interests:  Spintronic based memory and logic devices  Diffusion-Deformation correlations in materials  Nanomagnetic materials, Domain wall dynamics in  Phase growth and interdiffusion kinetics in thermoelectric ferromagnetic networks materials  Spin torque nano-oscillators for RF applications  Diffusion in multicomponent alloys  Spin-orbit torque induced magnetization switching and  Processing, characterization and stability of nanocrystalline dynamics, Magnetic tunnel junctions alloys  Micro and Nanofabrication techniques

Dr. Chandrasekhar Murapaka Dr. Mayur Vaidya PhD: NTU Singapore PhD: IIT Madras, India Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 6562 Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 6564 Research Interests:  Printed electronics (transistors and CMOS logics)  Oxide semiconductors  Electrolytes  Organic electronics (transistors and chemiresistors)  Gas sensors MSME Faculty  Memristors

Dr. G. Suresh Kumar PhD: TU Darmstadt, Germany Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 7003

Research Interests:  Nanoporous materials  CVD, Adsorption and Membrane based gas separation applications  Defect Engineering in porous materials  Carbon nanomaterials, MOFs  Graphene & Graphyne and other 2D materials

Dr. Deepu Babu PhD: TU Darmstadt, Germany Contact: [email protected], +91 (40) 2301 6562  Sensors  Magnetic Materials, Spintronics, Magnetic Research Areas - MSME Skyrmions  Plasmonics, Nanophotonics, Micro-fluidics  Nano synthesis, Self-assembly,  Catalysis   Grain Boundary Engineering Electro-chemical deposition of functional materials   Mechanical Behaviour, Plastic Deformation Nature Inspired Materials   Phase Transformation, solidification Healthcare Materials, Drug Delivery, Tissue- scaffolds, Porous Implants and Biomaterials  Metals and Alloys: High Entropy Alloys, Multi-Phase Alloys, Functional  Titanium Alloys, Superalloys, Steels, Dispersion Strengthened Energy Storage Materials, 2D Carbon Materials, Alloys Materials MXene   Bulk-Metallic Glasses, In-situ Composites Piezoelectric hybrid nano composites,   Metallurgical Thermodynamics and kinetics Graphene based Supercapacitors, Solar  Severe Plastic Deformation Photovoltaics   Thermomechanical Processing, Texture Electronic materials   Nanocrystalline materials, Ultra-fine microstructures Defect engineering for porous materials  Creep and high temperature deformation  Powder Metallurgy, Advanced Composites, MMC Structural Computational  Multicomponent Oxides, Nanoparticles, Ceramics  Coating, Surface Science, Wear and Tribology Materials Materials Science  Advanced microscopy  Metal Joining, Friction Stir Welding, Additive Manufacturing  Diffusion in pure metals and multicomponent alloys  Mechanics of nanoporous materials  Corrosion in bulk and nanocrystalline alloys  Low Temperature solders  Phase-field Modelling, Combinatorial materials science  Modelling Deformation Behavior Using Discrete Dislocation Dynamics,  Continuum Crystal Plasticity  Multi-scale Modelling of Functional Materials Research Facilities - MSME

Materials Synthesis/Processing Materials Characterization     Cold FEG-TEM Raman spectrometer Pulse Laser Deposition Muffle furnace  FEG- SEM with EBSD  AFM  E-beam deposition  Tube furnace     FIB with EBSD and EDS Universal testing machine Planetary Ball mill Salt-bath furnace  Optical Microscopes (MTS, Instron)  Rolling mill  Autoclave Ovens     Ion-milling, PIPS Creep Testing Robotic welding Incubator shaker  Thermal analysis  Hardness Tester  Uniaxial Compaction Press  Freeze drier     DTA, DSC, TGA, Wear (Pin-on-disk) Cold-Isostatic Press Bio-safety cabinet Dilatometer  Nanoindentor  Induction-melting furnace  Glove-box     Surface area and porosity Electrochemical analyzer Arc-melting furnace Glass vacuum sealing analyser  Viscometer  Hot press  Spin and Dip coater   Powder & thin film XRD High Temperature Vacuum  UV visible Furnace spectrophotometer  Infra-red heating furnace

Softwares  Thermocalc  DICTRA  TC-Prisma M.Tech Program (MHRD Fellowship) Glimpses of advanced level courses offered Department offers 2-years program in Master of Technology in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering. Students get  Properties of Materials  opportunity to learn various advanced level courses and carryout Electron Microscopy  thesis in various cutting-edge areas. Thermomechanical Processing Of Materials  Advanced Physical Metallurgy  Advanced Materials ELIGIBILITY:  Thin Films Technology Candidates having B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Metallurgy/  Advanced Materials Synthesis And Characterization Ceramics/ Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Plastics / Polymer/ or  Composite Materials related discipline or M.Sc. in Materials Science//Chemistry  Scientific Writing And Ethics In Research Valid GATE score required in MT/ME/PI/PH/CY/XE.  Materials For Green Energy  Powder Metallurgy Manufacturing  Introduction To Computational Methods In Materials Science  SELECTION PROCESS: Biomaterials- Materials In Medicine  Based on GATE SCORE Polymer Science And Engineering Contact for M.Tech Program  Thermodynamics And Kinetics Of Materials (MoE Fellowship):  Electrochemistry in Materials Science and Engineering  Dr. Rajesh Korla Soft Materials Assistant Professor APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Phase Transformations Department of Materials Science & visit www.iith.ac.in for detail  Hierarchical Nanostructured Materials Metallurgical Engineering information and apply online  Nature Inspired Materials Engineering Email: [email protected]  2D Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications Phone: 9676468326  Wear & Triobology M.Tech Program (Self-sponsored) Glimpses of the courses offered Department offers a new program in Master of Technology in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering. Students get  Properties of Materials  opportunity to learn various advanced level courses in various cutting Electron Microscopy  edge areas. Thermomechanical Processing Of Materials  Advanced Physical Metallurgy  Advanced Materials ELIGIBILITY:  Thin Films Technology Candidates having first class in B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in  Advanced Materials Synthesis And Characterization Metallurgy/ Ceramics/ Mechanical/ Production / Industrial / Plastics /  Composite Materials Polymer or related discipline.  Scientific Writing And Ethics In Research M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Materials Science/Physics/Chemistry or  Materials For Green Energy related discipline with minimum first class.  Powder Metallurgy Manufacturing  Introduction To Computational Methods In Materials Science SELECTION PROCESS:  Biomaterials- Materials In Medicine  Written test (and/or) interview Polymer Science And Engineering Contact for M.Tech. Program  GATE SCORE NOT MANDATORY Thermodynamics And Kinetics Of Materials (Self-sponsored):  Applications of Electrochemistry in Materials Science and Dr. G. Suresh Kumar Engineering Assistant Professor  Soft Materials Department of Materials Science & APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Phase Transformations Metallurgical Engineering visit www.iith.ac.in for detail  Hierarchical Nanostructured Materials Email: [email protected]  Phone: 91009 30553 information and apply online Nature Inspired Materials Engineering  2D Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications  Wear & Triobology