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 the department
Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
(MSME) was established in year 2009, with the vision to translate
the fundamental understanding of materials into sustainable and
environmental friendly technologies and products for the social
benefits. The research philosophy of the department is imbibed
in “Atoms to Applications”, thus the researchers get opportunity
to develop deep understanding of all major aspects, including
composition, structure, processing, characterization and
properties of metals, materials, ceramics, polymers and
composites. Department is deeply involved in various domains,
namely, structural materials, functional materials,
nanotechnology, biomaterials, energy materials and
computational materials science. With a goal of achieving
excellence in education and research, the research infrastructure
has been strengthened with the most sophisticated state-of-art
equipment, which makes the department of MSME, second to
none in the country. B.Tech., M.Tech. and PhD. degrees are
offered where Course curriculums are uniquely designed, to
meet the demand of industries as well as R&D. Department
believes in the holistic development of student, leading to a good
human being, to serve the nation and society.
 Dr. Sairam K Malladi

Faculty & Research Assistant Professor

In situ Transmission Electron Microscopy, In situ
characterization and technique development using
MEMS devices (lab on chip), Phase
transformations in materials, Electrochemsitry and
Dr. Suhash Ranjan Dey Corrosion, Graphene based super capacitors,
Associate Professor Materials for Energy Applications.
Emerging alloys (solar cells, biomaterials, Contact: srkm@iith.ac.in +91(40)23017003
thermoelectrics) design through Combinatorial
Approach, Materials processing, testing &
characterization, thermomechanical processing-
phase transformation-microstructures-properties of
Dr. Pinaki Prasad Bhattacharjee
Titanium alloys, 3D Manufacturing of binary & ternary
Associate Professor
Ti-based alloys for biomedical applications.
Contact: suhash@iith.ac.in, +91(40)23016096 Bulk ultrafine and nanostructured materials by severe
plastic deformation processes, structure-property
relationship, Crystallographic texture, Electron
Dr. Rajesh Korla microscopy, Recrystallization behavior, Mechanical
Assistant Professor behaviour, Development of Light metals (e.g. Al, Mg,
Deformation at room temperature, creep and Ti) alloys for novel applications, High entropy alloys
superplasticity, micro mechanical deformation, Contact: pinakib@iith.ac.in, +91(40)23016069
molecular dynamic simulations, nano-indentation.
Contact: rajeshk@iith.ac.in, +91(40)23016199

Dr. Atul Suresh Deshpande

Assistant Professor
Nanoparticle synthesis and self-assembly, sol-gel
processes, templating techniques, novel
nanostructured materials for advanced applications
Dr. Subhradeep Chatterjee
including catalysis, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC),
Assistant Professor
ferroelectric materials
Phase Transformations and Microstructure
Contact: atuldeshpande@iith.ac.in,+91(40)23017044
Development, Laser and Electron Beam
Processing, Welding and Surface Treatment,
Modelling and Simulation (Phase Field/FEM/CVM).
Contact: subhradeep@iith.ac.in,
+91(40)23017075

Faculty & Research
Dr. Ranjith Ramadurai
Associate Professor
Multiferroic oxide thin films for fundamental science
& functional devices, Surfaces & Interfaces of oxide
hetero structures on silicon and single crystalline
oxide substrates, Influence of process conditions,
strain engineering & interface engineering on
domains & domain dynamics of multiferroic thin films
utilizing scanning probe microscope.
Contact: ranjith@iith.ac.in, +91(40)23017046
Dr. Shourya Dutta Gupta
Assistant Professor
Nanophotonics, Plasmonics, Biosensors, Self-
assembly of nanoparticles, Alternative nano-
fabrication techniques, Nano-optical biosensors,
Gold/Silver nanostructures and nanoparticles,
Chemical synthesis of nanoparticles, Graphene
based ultrafast devices, Lab-on-a-chip based
optical devices, Microfluidics, Photo-catalysis.
Contact: shourya@iith.ac.in, +91(40)23017023
Dr. Mudrika Khandelwal,
Assistant Professor
Bacterial cellulose & natural materials-understanding
structure-mechanism-applications, high performance
green composites, liquid crystals and self-assembly
of rod-like entities, fibre spinning, strategies for
developing anti-fouling and anti-microbial materials,
materials for tissue scaffolding, Drug delivery, Paper
(heritage) restoration, artificial muscle, actuators.
Contact: mudrika@iith.ac.in, +91(40)23017118
Dr. Saswata Bhattacharya
Assistant Professor
Phase transformations in alloys and oxides, phase-
field modeling of microstructural evolution,
microstructure-property correlations, modeling
deformation behavior using discrete dislocation
dynamics, continuum crystal plasticity, multi-scale
modeling of functional materials.
Contact: saswata@iith.ac.in, +91(40)23017107
Dr. Bharat B. Panigrahi
Associate Professor & HOD MSME
Powder Metallurgy, Sintering Mechanisms,
Nanostructures and Nanoparticles, High Entropy
Alloys, Porous Titanium Alloys and Implants, MAX
Phases, MXene for Energy Storage, Bio-ceramics,
Additive Manufacturing, High Temperature
Materials, Advanced Composites, Tool Materials,
Microstructure-Properties correlation of steels
Contact: bharat@iith.ac.in, +91(40)23017072,
Facilities
SYNTHESIS/ PROCESSING: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:
• Pulse Laser Deposition • Universal testing machine
• E-beam deposition (MTS, Instron),
• Planetary Ball mill • Hardness Tester
• Electrochemical analyzer • Wear (Pin-on-disk)
• Rolling mill,
• Uniaxial Compaction Press CHARACTERIZATION:
• Cold-Isostatic Press • Thermal analysis & properties:
DTA, DSC, TGA, Dilatometer
FURNACES: • Surface Area: BET
• Induction-melting furnace • Phases: XRD, Thin Film XRD,
• High Temperature Vacuum Raman
Furnace • UV visible
• Infra-red rapid heating furnace • AFM
• Maffle furnace
• Tube furnace
• Salt-bath furnace
• Autoclave OTHERS:
• Ovens
MICROSTRUCTURE: • Incubator shaker
• TEM • Freeze drier
• SEM-EBSD • Bio-safety cabinet
• Optical Microscopes, • Glove-box
• Ion-milling, PIPS • Glass vacuum sealing
M. Tech. Program
Department offers 2-years program in Master of Technology in some of advanced level courses
Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering. Students get offered at the department
opportunity to learn various advanced level courses and carryout
thesis in various cutting edge areas.  Properties of Materials
 Electron Microscopy
ELIGIBILITY:  Materials Synthesis And Characterization
Candidates having B.E./B.Tech. in Metallurgy/ Ceramics/ Mechanical  Thermomechanical Processing Of Materials
/ Production / Industrial / Plastics / Polymer with valid GATE score in  Advanced Physical Metallurgy
 Materials Science And Metallurgy
MT/ME/PI/XE (with compulsory maths paper).
 Advanced Materials
or  Thin Films Technology
M.Sc. in Materials Science/Physics/Chemistry with valid GATE score  Advanced Materials Synthesis And
in PH/CY/XE (with compulsory maths paper). Characterization
 Composite Materials
 Scientific Writing And Ethics In Research
 Materials For Green Energy
SELECTION PROCESS:
 Powder Metallurgy Manufacturing
Based on GATE SCORE  Introduction To Computational Methods In
Materials Science
 Biomaterials- Materials In Medicine
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Polymer Science And Engineering
visit www.iith.ac.in for detail information and apply online  Thermodynamics And Kinetics Of Materials
 Applications of Electrochemistry in Materials
Science and Engineering
Contact for M.Tech. Program:
 Soft Materials
Dr. Rajesh Korla  Phase Transformations
Assistant Professor  Hierarchical Nanostructured Materials
Department of Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering  Nature Inspired Materials Engineering
Email: rajeshk@iith.ac.in  2D Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and
Phone: +91 (40) 2301 6166 Applications
PhD Program
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program is for enthusiastic students, who are SELECTION PROCESS:
willing to take up challenging research problems in various areas of Materials
Science and Metallurgical Engineering, as mentioned in the research profiles of Selection process will take place in
the faculty members (but not limited to). New ideas, inventions and innovations two steps: A written test followed by
are most welcome.
an interview.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO PHD PROGRAM: Candidates shortlisted from written
Candidates interested in Institute scholarship (MHRD) and Candidates with test will be called for an interview.
external funding (DST-INSPIRE/ joint CSIR-UGC JRF QUALIFIED/ industry Candidates selected in interview will
sponsorship/ external registrants from national research laboratories) with be offered PhD positons.
required qualifications (mentioned below) are highly encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS: Contact for PhD Program:

1. M.Tech./ M.E. or equivalent degree in Materials Science and Engineering,
Metallurgical Engineering, Ceramics, Mechanical Engineering, Nanoscience, Dr. Shourya Dutta Gupta
Polymer Technology, and closely related areas. Assistant Professor
2. B. Tech. / B.E. (Non- I.I.T.) in the above disciplines with CGPA of 8.5 and Department of Materials Science &
above, along with a valid GATE score OR B. Tech. students graduating from Metallurgical Engineering
an I.I.T. with a CGPA of 8.0 or above are eligible to apply OR B.S. (4 Year) Email: shourya@iith.ac.in
students graduating from I.I.Sc. Bangalore or an I.I.S.E.R. The GATE Phone: +91 (40) 2301 7023
criterion is not mandatory for B.Tech. or BS students graduating from an
I.I.T/ IISc-B (who has CGPA 8.0 or above).
3. MSc in Materials Science/ Physics/ Chemistry or equivalent degree with valid Institute Address:
GATE Score in CY/PH/ XE or joint CSIR-UGC JRF qualified. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Kandi, Sangareddy - 502285
Telangana, INDIA,
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & LAST DATE: Email: info@iith.ac.in,
Visit www.iith.ac.in for detail information and apply online Web: http://www.msme.iith.ac.in/

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