About the Department

The Department of Materials Science of University of Madras was incorporated by the academics in 2014 as an independent department catering to the need of materials science and its advancement. The establishment was on the basis of research work conducted by many science departments since 1970 and awarded doctoral degrees.  Whereas, subject teaching with a vision was realised for a PG course in Materials Science formulation in 2018, designed with a focus on all materials science aspects. The focus was emphasised to have a combined interdisciplinary course of Physics and chemistry with a proper weight on the subject of interest. The connection between the synthesis, preparation, structure, performance and application of materials science is interdisciplinary applied sciences of physics and chemistry. The development of the department will take into account cutting-edge science, national discipline strategic development planning, and industrial focusing on the development of materials for many applications. Research fields, preparation and characterization, and strive to build an internationally renowned material science research will be developed. Experiments for fundamentals of Materials Science are a major mandatory course and public elective course for all students. This course is started with atom structures composed of metals, ceramics and polymers and describe the connection between composition, structure, process and properties of materials. The course is a major experimental course based on theoretic and experimental aspects. Faculty with a renowned experience in theoretical aspects, experimental, modelling and simulation from the school will be the key expertises for the department. First batch M.Sc Materials Science students admitted in 2019-20 who are awarded degree in 2021. The PG teaching course will be handled by the inter-departmental members and research development will use all the common experimental facilities in presence within the campus. 

Objective

ü  To make the students in mastering in the field of materials science and prepare them for research.

   To provide students with a solid foundation in mathematical, scientific and fundamentals of Materials Science and to impart knowledge on preparation, processing, characterization and applications of various kinds of Materials.

   To train students with good scientific and sound knowledge of Materials Science so as to comprehend, analyze, design, and provide solutions for the real life problems.

  To inculcate the students in professional and ethical attitude, effective communication skills, teamwork skills, multidisciplinary approach, and an ability to relate Materials Science aspects to broader social context.

  To provide students an academic environment to develop excellence in leadership qualities, practice ethical codes and guidelines, and achieve life-long learning needed for a successful professional career.

Mission

Department of materials science at University of Madras shall strive towards the centre by producing students with higher technological knowledge, professional skills and other values. The Department shall provide an outstanding experience in teaching, research and consultancy. The Department shall perform frontier research and create knowledge base in pure and applied physics, materials science, and areas of technological importance.

Vision

Department of Materials Science, University  of Madras shall provide high quality physics education, producing well prepared students who are intellectually and technically equipped in their abilities and understanding of physics and in particular materials science. The Department of Materials science promotes high quality academic and research programmes and providing extension services in cutting edge technologies in materials science. The Department of Materials Science ensures the supportive campus climate in academic and research activities by meeting the need of the students, faculty and staff.