MSE IIT Kanpur

MSE IIT Kanpur The Department of Materials Science & Engineering, earlier Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at IIT Kanpur was established in 1960.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur, is pleased to share that Mr. Kunal Kishore, a PhD stude...
01/04/2026

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur, is pleased to share that Mr. Kunal Kishore, a PhD student under the supervision of Prof. Tanmoy Maiti, has received the AFMD ACS Best Poster Presentation Award at the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices (AFMD-2026), held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from 19th to 24th March 2026.

At the conference, he presented a poster entitled "Enhanced Waste Recovery in Industrial Systems using Optimized Thermoelectric Generators.”

This recognition highlights the quality of research being carried out in the department and reflects the continued efforts toward advancing functional materials research. The department congratulates Mr. Kunal Kishore on this achievement and wishes him continued success in his research endeavors.


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

We are delighted to share that Mr. Ankush Kumar, a PhD student under the supervision of Prof. Nilesh Badwe, has been hon...
30/03/2026

We are delighted to share that Mr. Ankush Kumar, a PhD student under the supervision of Prof. Nilesh Badwe, has been honored with the Best Student Presentation Award at the 2025 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, from November 30 to December 5, 2025. The award was presented under Symposium EL10: Materials in Heterogeneous Integration and Advanced Packaging in recognition of his outstanding oral presentation.

At the conference, he delivered a presentation titled “Low-Temperature Direct Bonding Using Nanocrystalline Cu—Grain Size Engineering Through Electroplating.” His work highlights innovative approaches toward advanced materials integration and packaging technologies, contributing significantly to the field of materials science and engineering.


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

🔬 One-Day Workshop on Advanced Coating Technologies for Defense ApplicationsThe Department of Materials Science and Engi...
24/03/2026

🔬 One-Day Workshop on Advanced Coating Technologies for Defense Applications

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with DRDO, is pleased to announce a one-day workshop on:

✨ “Advanced Coating Technologies for Defense Applications”

📅 Date: 27th March 2026
📍 Venue: Visitors’ Hostel, PBCEC Room, IIT Kanpur

This workshop is organized as part of a DRDO-sponsored project under the DIA-CoE at IIT Kanpur, with the Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL) serving as the coordinating DRDO laboratory. The project focuses on developing a “Third-Generation Super Omniphobic Foul-Release Marine Coating for Water-Borne Vehicles,” aimed at creating advanced functional coatings on steel substrates to enhance marine performance and durability.

👨‍🔬 What to Expect:

Expert lectures by distinguished speakers from DRDO laboratories, leading academic institutions, and ARCI Hyderabad
Insights into cutting-edge defense coating technologies
Opportunities for meaningful discussions and direct interaction with domain experts
Valuable learning experiences beneficial for researchers, students, and professionals working in materials and defense technologies

📌 Registration:
If you wish to participate, please register using the link below:
👉 forms.gle/iudf99ktsBwwmVRs9

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation in this engaging and knowledge-enriching workshop!


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur, successfully organized the 18th Professor E. C. Subbara...
18/03/2026

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur, successfully organized the 18th Professor E. C. Subbarao Distinguished Lecture on 14 March 2026. The lecture was delivered by Prof. B. S. Murthy, Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Officiating Director of the Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kurnool, and President of The Indian Institute of Metals.

Prof. Murthy delivered an insightful talk titled “There is Plenty of Exciting World at the Bottom: Probing Materials at the Small Scale,” highlighting advances in understanding materials behavior at small length scales and their technological significance. The lecture witnessed participation from 100+ attendees, including faculty members, research scholars, staff, and students.

The session was opened by Prof. Sarang Ingole, followed by insights into the donor (Mr. Ramamritham Ramkumar) and reflections on the legacy of Prof. E. C. Subbarao, presented by Prof. Kantesh Balani. Prof. Amey Karkare (Dean of Resources and Alumni) also shared his thoughts, recognizing the contributions of the donor and honoring Prof. Subbarao’s enduring academic legacy.

The lecture was followed by an engaging Q&A session, where participants interacted actively with the speaker. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Sarang Ingole. As a token of appreciation, Prof. Kantesh Balani presented a memento to Prof. B. S. Murthy.

The department expresses its sincere gratitude to Prof. B. S. Murthy for sharing his valuable insights and thanks all participants for contributing to the success of the event. Stay tuned for more enriching academic events at .


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

✨ Research Scholars’ Day (RSD) Colloquium 2026 ✨The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), IIT Kanpur, c...
12/03/2026

✨ Research Scholars’ Day (RSD) Colloquium 2026 ✨

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), IIT Kanpur, cordially invites you to the Research Scholars’ Day (RSD) Colloquium 2026, to be held on 14–15 March 2026 at L18, L15, and DJ-204H.

This annual event celebrates research, innovation, and academic exchange, bringing together scholars, faculty, and industry experts for insightful discussions and knowledge sharing.

As part of RSD-2026, we are honoured to host lectures by distinguished speakers:

🔹 Plenary Lecture
Dr. Siddhartha Misra (Tata Steel)
📌 Decarbonising the Steel Industry—One Molecule at a Time
🗓 14 March 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ 10:20 AM – 11:05 AM
📍 Venue: L18

🔹 Keynote Lecture
Prof. Sanjay Mittal (IIT Kanpur)
📌 Sustainable Space Exploration: Air Intakes of Reusable Launch Vehicles
🗓 15 March 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
📍 Venue: L18

🔹 Keynote Lecture
Prof. Vivek Verma (IIT Kanpur)
📌 Agar and Cellulose-Based Dressings for Faster Blood Clotting
🗓 15 March 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: L18

🔗 Speaker details:
https://iitk.ac.in/mse/rsd-2026/speakers

🌐 Colloquium website:
https://iitk.ac.in/mse/rsd-2026/index

We warmly invite you to join us for engaging talks, stimulating discussions, and a celebration of research excellence. We look forward to your participation!


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

🚨 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN — RSD 2026! 🚨The Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) is excited to announce reg...
11/03/2026

🚨 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN — RSD 2026! 🚨

The Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) is excited to announce registrations for the upcoming RSD-2026 events!

As part of this special occasion, we are organizing three engaging academic and skill-building events designed for students and researchers:

✨ Hands-on Workshop on AI/ML
🏆 3-Minute Thesis Competition
🔬 Metallography Contest

Interested participants are invited to register using the links below.
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🤖 Hands-on Workshop on AI/ML

📅 Date: 14 March (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: DJ 204H

Workshop Title: Artificial Intelligence for End-to-End Materials Modelling and Discovery
👨‍🏫 Coordinator: Prof. Anoop Krishnan, IIT Delhi

🔗 Register Here: https://forms.gle/npZRCRcVJMHU7Xgs5

⚠️ Participation is limited to ~80 attendees from the MSE Department and 100 attendees from other departments on a first-come, first-served basis.

🗓 Registration Deadline: 13 March (Friday), before noon
ℹ️ More details: https://iitk.ac.in/mse/rsd-2026/workshops

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🎤 3-Minute Thesis Competition

📅 Date: 14 March (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: L-18

🔗 Register Here: https://forms.gle/FFQ6escHw7jxu1ga7

🗓 Registration Deadline: 13 March (Friday), before noon

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🔬 Metallography Contest

📅 Date: 15 March (Sunday)
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: L-18

🔗 Register Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKNb8XRf_BjdjdS7gLeaWluJU5PdxqLDVXUL1wMf6mu-mXEw/viewform

🗓 Registration Deadline: 13 March (Friday), before noon

🌐 For complete details, visit the RSD-2026 website:
https://iitk.ac.in/mse/rsd-2026/index

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, compete, and showcase your skills. Register now and be part of RSD-2026!


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpurcordially invites you to attend the18th Professor E. C. S...
10/03/2026

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur
cordially invites you to attend the

18th Professor E. C. Subbarao Distinguished Lecture Series

Title:
There is Plenty of Exciting World at the Bottom Probing Materials at the Small Scale

Speaker:
Prof. B. S. Murthy
Director, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Officiating Director, Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool
President, The Indian Institute of Metals

Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Venue: Lecture Hall 18, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

We look forward to your presence at this insightful and engaging lecture.

Brochure:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oL4bgdW03MUJXSM-Lk2bwH2qQTGvhweo/view?usp=sharing


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), IIT Kanpur, is pleased to organize the Research Scholar Day (...
02/03/2026

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), IIT Kanpur, is pleased to organize the Research Scholar Day (RSD) 2026 Colloquium, scheduled to be held on 14–15 March 2026.
This event aims to showcase the cutting-edge research carried out by the department’s research scholars and will feature technical talks delivered by distinguished experts in the field. The colloquium will provide an engaging platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and the exchange of innovative ideas. We also hope that this event will inspire budding researchers and foster meaningful collaborations through interactive participation.

Event Highlights
• Invited Talks by Experts
• Workshop on “AI/ML for Materials Science”
• Oral Presentations
• Poster Sessions
• 3-Minute Thesis Competition
• Metallography Contest

For more details, please visit the conference website:
👉 https://iitk.ac.in/mse/rsd-2026/


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

We are delighted to announce that Ms. Bhavi Chaturvedi, M.Tech student, and Ms. Athira M Nair, M.Tech student, from the ...
23/02/2026

We are delighted to announce that Ms. Bhavi Chaturvedi, M.Tech student, and Ms. Athira M Nair, M.Tech student, from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur, have been awarded the M.Tech Fellowship for Female Students.

We warmly congratulate them on this achievement and wish them continued success in their academic and research pursuits.


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur and IIM Kanpur Chapter are jointly organizing a talk on "Rol...
13/02/2026

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur and IIM Kanpur Chapter are jointly organizing a talk on "Role of Grain Fragmentation in Large Strain Hardening" by Prof. Laszlo S. Toth, Laboratoire d'Etude des Microstructures et de Mécanique des Matériaux Laboratory of Excellence for Design of Alloy Metals for low-mAss StructuresLorraine University, France, Institute of Physical Metallurgy, Metal-forming and Nanotechnology, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, Hungary, on February 20, 2026, at 04:00 PM in FB-421.

Poster Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15DeguMQhYvItSb6_7mOdfFLqVvvXhLx6/view


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur, is organizing a two-day workshop on Inductively Coupled...
30/01/2026

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur, is organizing a two-day workshop on Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS) on 4th – 5th February 2026.

This workshop will provide a comprehensive learning experience covering ICP-MS fundamentals, hardware overview, software training, and hands-on sample analysis. The program includes expert technical sessions, industry-led demonstrations, and practical training designed for researchers, students, and professionals working in materials characterization, energy materials, environmental analysis, and recycling technologies.

A key highlight of the workshop includes applications of ICP-MS in metal recovery from spent Li-ion batteries, supporting research in sustainable and advanced materials processing.

📍 Venue: FB 421 & WL-113C, IIT Kanpur
📅 Dates: 4 – 5 February 2026

👉 Click here for program schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sxnnEQyTxZLhtxy1kuq6ithQNnpGIu37/view?usp=sharing


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

We are delighted to announce that Mr. Indra Pal Singh, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur, has ...
27/01/2026

We are delighted to announce that Mr. Indra Pal Singh, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur, has been felicitated with a shawl and certificate in recognition of his completion of 25 years of long and satisfactory service to the Institute. The honour was conferred by the Director of IIT Kanpur during the Republic Day celebrations held on January 26, 2026.

Heartiest congratulations to Mr. Singh on this well-deserved recognition. We wish him continued success and many more years of dedicated service in the future.


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