INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, sarang
ଇନ୍ଦିରା ଗାନ୍ଧୀ ବୈଷୟିକ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନ, ସରାଙ୍ଗ
An Autonomous Institute of Govt. of Odisha

Vision of the Department

To provide students a broad education necessary to understand the impact of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering solutions in a global, societal, and environmental context

Mission of the Department

Based on the commitment of the Institute to education, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department is focused on imparting learning based, practice oriented technical education in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering through active involvement of students with extensive theory and laboratory experiences as well as participation in project works, training programs and research activities

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO1. To prepare graduates in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering for successful careers in Industry, Research, Entrepreneur and Academics dealing with analysis, design and management of systems and processes involving Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. It must also enable them to develop a strong understanding of various aspects of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
• PEO2. To provide the students a strong foundation in Mathematics, Science and Engineering fundamentals and also a comprehensive understanding of the several fields of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering such as Physical Metallurgy, Process Metallurgy, Corrosion, Metallurgical Thermodynamics and Kinetics, Transport Phenomena, Characterization of Materials, Engineering Materials required to create novel products, solve Engineering problems and also pursue higher studies and research.
• PEO3. To provide opportunities to students with good scientific and engineering breadth to work on interdisciplinary projects so as to comprehend, analyse, design and create novel products and solutions for real life problems.
• PEO4. To provide students with a sound foundation in mathematical and scientific subjects necessary to develop multidisciplinary approach and to inculcate in students ethical and communication skills and an ability to relate engineering issues to social context.
• PEO5. To provide the students an academic environment aware of excellence, professional ethics, moral values, social concerns and the value of life-long learning needed for a successful professional career.

Program Outcomes (POs)

 

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

The program specific outcomes are defined by the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering as follows.

• PSO1: Professionally empowering the student as technical manpower in the industry, R&D or as an entrepreneur for product design and innovations.
• PSO2: Able to apply the engineering knowledge to suit the present-day requirements of industry, R&D and academia.
• PSO3: Successfully applying the principle of design, analysis and implementation of metallurgical processes in the industry, R&D or academia.

Laboratory Facilities

The following well equipped laboratories are available in the department.

• Physical Metallurgy Laboratory.
• Heat Treatment Laboratory.
• Mineral Dressing Laboratory.
• Foundry Engineering Laboratory.
• Materials Testing Laboratory.
• Metallurgical Analysis Laboratory.
• Fuel Testing Laboratory.
• Computer Laboratory.
• Process Metallurgy Laboratory.

Project & Consultancy

With financial assistance received from World Bank, the department has successfully set up the above laboratories with modern and sophisticated equipments.

The department has set up an Advanced Materials Processing and Characterisation Laboratory with grants from AICTE under the MODROB Scheme in 2002-03.

The Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department has been carrying out consultancy work in Analysis and Testing of Materials, Fuel Testing, Coal and Ore Analysis of nearby industries.

Research Activities

In the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, research work is being carried out in the areas of kinetics of metallurgical processes like sponge iron production, processing of advanced materials, development of ceramic cutting tools and structure and deformation studies of aluminium based alloys and composite materials.

Scope

Metallurgy concerns with processing of metallic ores yielding different materials. The metals are alloyed with other metals and ingredients and then processed and fabricated so that the resulting materials have required special characterics. During the last few decades, such development has found wide application in space technology, nuclear technology, super conductivity and high temperature technology. The materials technology has itself emerged as a special discipline.

The industries nearby such as NALCO, NABHACHROME, BHUSAN STEELS, IPISTEEL, IPITATA, NINL, JINDAL, BINDAL, provide ample scope for tempering the textual knowledge of the students with practical insights. A student graduating in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering can enter into metallurgical process plants, manufacturing industries, nuclear and research establishments and space research organizations.