In recent years, noticeable change in materials field is mainly in terms of research and successful applications of better materials in functional and structural areas; examples are from light weight structures to miniaturized electronic chips. Materials those have changed dramatically includes basic materials like steel and other alloys, polymers, ceramics etc. and the new breed materials called advanced materials. Advanced materials include a series of materials like composites, bio materials, smart materials etc. Unique properties of such materials not only depend upon their starting material but also on the processing route as processing route highly govern the structure of materials. For better understanding of materials and the processing basic knowledge and their tricky use is essential. To judge the newer grade materials different materials characterization techniques are also essential. The course basically aims to discuss the basic principles of materials engineering in the initial level and then go in depth coverage of new materials and the processing routes. It will also include different characterization techniques and case studies from the industry as well as research institutes will also be discussed to elaborate the usefulness of the techniques. Study materials will also be provided.

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT) formerly known as Regional Engineering College, (REC) is one of the premier central government institutions for imparting quality technical education in the country. The institute is situated at the eastern end of Rourkela steel city, beyond Sector-1 over an area of 262 hectares of land provided by the Government of Orissa. Surrounded by hills and greeneries, it is a beautiful residential campus offering accommodation to faculty, staff and students. The campus has all the amenities for developing personal, social and academic skills of the student community. The institute has 10 engineering departments, 5 basic science departments as also the social science department.

A limited number of rooms are available in the visitors’ house/guest house of NIT, Rourkela at first cum first serve basis. Confirmed accommodation for the delegates/participants can be arranged by the organizing committee if communicated within the proper time.