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Department of Materials Engineering

Constituent Department of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

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About Department of Materials Engineering

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Materials Engineering (formerly known as the Department of Metallurgy) was established in the year 1945 and is dedicated to the advancement of education and research in metallurgy and materials engineering. It had initiated teaching programs at the bachelor's degree level and master's degree level in 1947 and 1964 respectively. The first ever research conferment in metallurgy in India, A.I.I.Sc., was made in 1951. The first doctoral degree was awarded in 1971 and the first D.Sc. degree was awarded in 1992.

The Silver Jubilee of the Department was celebrated in 1972 with twin International Symposia on "Defect Interactions in Solids" and "Industrial Metallurgy". During 1997, the Golden Jubilee of the Department was marked by an International Symposium on "Recent Advances in Metallurgical Processes". The Diamond Jubilee of the Department was celebrated during 2006-2007.

The Department of Materials Engineering
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore - 560 012

Tel: 91-080-2293 2259
Fax: 91-080-2360 0472

Email: office_at_materials.iisc.ernet.in
Web: http://materials.iisc.ernet.in

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Campus Location Bangalore, Karnataka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Materials Engineering

Where is the Department of Materials Engineering located?

The Department of Materials Engineering is an academic teaching department of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Materials Engineering are conducted as per Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Materials Engineering ?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.