The Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MME) was established in the year 2007 and is dedicated to the advancement of education and research in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. It had initiated teaching programs at the bachelor's degree level and master's degree level in 2007 and 2012, respectively.
At present, the Department has faculty strength of 12 (11 regular, 1 visiting professor). The department is in its initial growth stage and being supported by the eminent scientists for R&D works. The department is having a B.Tech programme on Materials & Metallurgical Engineering and a new 3-year M.Tech. Programme for B.Sc. students. The current intake capacity of the department for B.Tech. programme is 78. Presently 14 full time research students are enrolled in Ph.D. Programme. The research interests of the department encompass advanced Materials including nano-materials, thin films, ceramics, polymers, structure-property relationship in metallic and non-metallic materials, advanced composites, and computational materials science, in addition to the core areas like process metallurgy, extractive metallurgy, physical metallurgy and mechanical behaviour of materials. The department has developed few state-of-art advanced materials characterization facilities to support industries.
To create a world class environment for education and R&D in MANIT Bhopal. To create collaborative and supportive environment that ignites advances in materials research in India by developing fundamental understanding, adopting frontier technologies, providing education and enabling technological innovations.
Create a vibrant and nurturing educational environment and preparing students with a broad outlook;Performing world class, cutting edge research and striving for excellence in the relevant areas of material science and engineering;Promoting technical innovations and entrepreneurships with focus on 'Make in India' concept. Disseminating understanding about the role that materials play for human kind.
Faculty
Dr.Sanjay Srivastava
Designation: Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Research Area:Alloy Development &composites, Nano-Photonics, Magnetic materials, Computational material science
e-mail: s[dot]srivastava[dot]msme[at]gmail.com, sanjumanit[at]yahoo[dot]com,
sanjay[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone No:- +91-9479465375
Dr.C.Sasikumar
Designation: Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Research Area:Mechanical alloying and Mechano-chemical Processing of Materials
e-mail: csasimv[at]yahoo[dot]com,sasikumarc[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone No:- +91-8989005394
Dr. Ramesh Kumar Nayak
Designation: Associate Professor & HOD
Qualification: Ph.D.
Research Area: Metal Casting, FRP composites
Phone:+91- 0755-4051701
e-mail: rameshkumarnayak[at]gmail[dot]com,lonavi[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in,
hodmsme[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. Mangesh Lodhe
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Research Area: Processing and characterization of polymer derived ceramics, Composite Materials, Spark plasma sintering, Green synthesis of materials
E-mail: rmmlodhe[at]gmail[dot]com,mmlodhe[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone No: +91-9444239526
Dr. Jayashree Baral
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Research Area: Lightweight alloys and composites, High temperature deformation and failure mechanism
e-mail: jayshree2k4@gmail.com, jayashree[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone: +91 9437569034
Dr Manmath Kumar Dash
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Research Area:- Design and development of structural material for high temperature applications,
Microstructural Engineering, Advanced Material Processing, and Dynamic Material Modelling,
Computational Material Science and AI/ML-Based Analysis ,In-situ nano/micromechanics and advanced material characterisation,
Heterogeneous Plasticity and Grain Boundaries Micromechanics ,Powder Metallurgy
E-mail: manmathd@gmail.com, manmath[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone:- +91-8015950938
Dr. Ramkishor Anant
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Research Area:-Welding & Joining of Materials, Modelling and Simulation, Surface modification of Metal, Friction Stir Processing and Friction Stir Welding, Adhesive joining of metals, Nano filler polymer composite, Catalysts for Hydrogen & Aviation Fuel generation, Renewable energy and sustainable development
E-mail: ram.met[at]gmail[dot]com, ram
Phone:- +91-8791343177
Dr. Akash Oraon
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Research Area: Magnetic Materials, Materials Characterization, Modeling and Simulations of Materials, Alloys & Composites
E-mail: akashoraon1208[at]gmail.com, akasho[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone:- +91 9800181026
Dr. Abhilash Gunti
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Research Area:- Nano-micro mechanics, Mechanical behavior of materials, Alloy Design, Structure Property Correlation, Phase Transformations, Materials Characterization, Hydrogen Embrittlement, Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Bulk Metallic Glasses, Ultra Fine Eutectic Composites, High Entropy Alloys, Modeling and Simulations in the above-mentioned fields.
E-mail: gunti.abhilash@gmail.com, abhilash[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone:- +91-9932543280
Dr. Nikhil Khatavkar
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Research Area:- Density Functional Theory, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning assisted materials optimization, Ni/Co superalloys
E-mail: khatavkarn{at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone:- +91-9340616617
Prof. Rajiv Shekhar
Designation: Visiting Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Research Area: Extractive Metallurgy, Solar thermal materials processing, Environmental remediation, manufacturing
Email: vidtan[at]iitk[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone:
Staff
Research Groups in Materials & Metallurgical Engineering Department
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Extractive Metallurgy |
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Phase Transformation |
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Mechanical Behaviour of Materials |
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Manufacturing (Casting; Joining; Powder Metallurgy) |
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Corrosion |
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Computational Design of Materials |
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Functional Materials |
| S. No | Name of Lab | Facilities/Equipments |
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| 1 | Metal Casting Lab | Resistance and Induction Furnace, sand, die and Investment casting facilities |
| 2 | Materials Testing Laboratory | UTM, Izod & Charpy, Digital Rockwell and Brinell Hardness Testing machines |
| 3 | Extractive Metallurgy Lab. | Jaw crusher, Ball mill, froth flotation machine, muffle furnace, tube furnace, etc. |
| 4 | Welding & Joining Lab | P-GMA Welding Machine, TIG Welding Machine, Spot Welding Machine |
| 5 | Creep Testing Lab | Creep testing machine |
| 6 | Failure Analysis Lab | Stereo Microscope |
XRD |
Scanning Electron Microscope |
Electrochemical Workstation |
Induction Furnace |
Vacuum Arc Melting |
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- SERB India, Anusandhan National Research Foundation on Development of High-Performance Zr-Co Rare-Earth-Free Hard Magnetic Compositions for Advanced Applications, Rs. 60 Lakh for 3 years.
- Investigation on the development Al-Al Cladding Material through Compound Casting Process-Experiments and Numerical Simulations. Science and Technology, Ministry of Mines, NALCO R&D Center, Bhubaneswar, Rs.49.57Lakhs 2 Years
- “Design and Development of Ultrasonic Sensor”, Sponsoring Agency: ISRO, Principal Investigator: Dr. Bharat Kumar Modhera, Co-Project Investigator: Dr. C. Sasikumar , Budget: Rs 20.5 L, Jan. 2025, Completed.
- BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS, Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Study of various methods used for thickness of centrifugally cast (Spun) ductile iron pressure pipes for water, and sewage, and suggest the thickness of pipes along with relevant internal and external protection systems, joints and performance test(s) best suited for Indian conditions, Rs. 8.4 Lakh for 6 months. Completed.
Consultancy Projects:
- Testing Consultancy: XRD, SEM and Others,
- Testing of Filter Media to Find out HCl Solubility, Silica Content and Type for Mayank Mineral, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India, September 2024
Patents
| S. No. | Name of Faculty Member(s) | Name of Patent | Status (Filed, Published and Granted) |
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| 1 | Dr. Ramesh Kumar Nayak | A hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer composite for structural applications in hydrothermal environments | Granted, 2025 |
| 2 | Dr. Ramesh Kumar Nayak | A system and method for sequential dual-alloy compound casting using a gravity die with embedded | Granted, 2025 |
| 3 | Dr. Ramesh Kumar Nayak | An eco-friendly process for preparation of ceramic mold by substituting traditionally used fused silica | Granted, 2025 |
| 4 | Dr. Sasikumar Chandrabalan | Carbon doped silica-nanostructured Cu/Cuo Catalyst for plasma conversion of CO2 to CO | Published, 2024 |
| 5 | Dr. Ramkishor Anant | An ultra-narrow gap process for GMA welding of thick section and method there of | Granted, 2025 |
| S. No. | Name of Faculty | Type of Activity | Title/ Activity Name | Venue/Name of Agency or Institute |
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| 1 | Dr. R K Nayak | Delivered a talk on the Compound Casting Technology | Compound Casting Technology | IIF Indore |
| 2 | Dr. R K Nayak | Organizing Coordinator | Seminar on Technological Advancement & Standardization in Cast Iron Sector | BIS, New Delhi |
| 3 | Dr. R K Nayak | Organizing Coordinator | Remove Casting Defects by Adopting New Technology | BHEL |
| 4 | Dr C Sasikumar | Empanelled Auditors (MANIT Bhopal) for conduction of Audit of PIBOs and PWPs | Served as the Auditors appointed for the execution of audits of PIBOs and PWPs in accordance with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). | Nodal officer, MANIT, Bhopal |
| 5 | Dr C Sasikumar | Executive Committee Member | Member of the Committee for Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the Madhya Pradesh State Centre of The Institution of Engineers (India). | The Institution of Engineers (India), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| 6 | Dr C Sasikumar | External expert in selection committee of AcSIR | External expert for AcSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal for the selection of Research Associate, Dec. 2024 | CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal |
| 7 | Dr. Akash Oraon | Faculty Coordinator | NSS Class (organized various events: painting, quiz competition, run for vote, blood donation camp, carrier counselling etc.) | MANIT, Bhopal |
| 8 | Dr. Jayashree Baral | Delivered a talk on the consultancy project sponsored by JSW | Consultancy project title “Training on operation of SEM with EDS for failure analysis, research/developmental activities”. | MME Department MANIT, Bhopal |
| 9 | Dr C Sasikumar | Students Competitions, Seminars and Presentations | IIM National Metallurgist Day Celebrations on 24/02/2026 | Jointly organized by IIM Chapter CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal and MANIT, Bhopal |
| 10 | Dr C Sasikumar | Training Program | Practical Hands-on Training on Characterization of Materials to Faculties of ICAR-CIAE Bhopal | Department of MME, MANIT, Bhopal |
| 11 | Dr. Akash Oraon | NSS faculty coordinator | NSS Course- Outreach Class Activities | MANIT, Bhopal |
| 12 | Dr. Manmath Kumar Dash | Invited Speaker | Advances in Sustainable Research for Energy and Environmental Management | SVNIT, Surat |
Ph.D Scholars of Department of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
| S. No | Name | Title/Area of Research |
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| 1 | Mr. Rahul Sharma | Synthesis, characterization and mechanical properties evaluation of magnesium waste alloys and composites |
| 2 | Mr. Ansari Mohd. Farhan | Development of in situ high entropy alloy coating on stainless steel using TIG arcing |
| 3 | Mr. Sourabh Jain | Investigation on utilization of metallurgical slag based back up coating material for investment casting process. |
| 4 | Mr. Nagmani Upadhyay | Development and characterization of nano fluid via green synthesis: evaluation of thermal tribological properties. |
| 5 | Mr. Rahul Kumar | Investigation on development of AA3003/AA4045 cladding billet through compound casting process. |
| 6 | Mr. Manish Kumar | Synthesis and characterization of carbon based composites for optimum hydrogen storage. |
| 7 | Mr. Pranshu Dubey | Tailoring structural and electronic properties of La based high entropy double perovskite for solar cell application |
| 8 | Mr. Rehan Khan | Thermocatalytic in situ co-production of sustainable auction fuel, biodiesel and hydrogen from waste oils using tailor made indigenous multifunctional catalyst. |
| 9 | Mr. Bijesh Mehta | AI-Assisted design and development of stable 2D/3D organic lead free hybrid perovskite thermoselectronic and optoelectronic application. |
| 10 | Mr. Prakash Katdare | Fibre reinforced polymer composite |
| 11 | Mr. Abhishek Bhaisare | High entropy oxide |
| 12 | Mr. Rajendra Pathak | Light weight material |
| 13 | Mr. Prashant Sharma | Development of coatings through SMAT |
| 14 | Mr. Vinit Tiwari | Industrial waste utilization |
| S. No. | Name of Faculty | Programme | Title of Programme | Number of Participants | Duration | |
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| 1 | Dr C Sasikumar, Dr Piyush Kumar, Dr Jyoti |
STTP Organized | 2ND Summer Short-Term Training Course on X-ray Diffraction: Theory, Methods and Workflow (XRD2024) | 50 | 8th July 2024 | 13th July 2024 |
| 2 | Dr. R K Nayak | STTP Organized | Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on AI/ML in Computational Material Science | 70 | 2nd Sept 2024 | 6th Sept 2024 |
| 3 | Dr C Sasikumar, Dr Mangesh Lodhe, Dr Ramkishor Anant |
International Conference Organized | International Conference on Advanced Materials and Technologies (ICAMT-2024) | 100 | 28th Feb. 2025 | 2nd March 2025 |
| 4 | Dr Jayashree Baral, Dr Manmath Kumar Dash, Dr C Sasikumar |
National Conference Organized | National Conference on Failure Analysis of Metals and Alloys (NCFAMA2025) | 60 | 27th March 2025 | 28th March 2025 |
| 5 | Dr. R.K Nayak Dr. Jayashree Baral Dr. Manmath Dash |
National Conference | National Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology | 50 | 18th Oct 2025 | 19th Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Dr. Mangesh Lodhe | Workshop | Indo-German Workshop | |||
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