The Department of Metallurgical Engineering at OPJU is committed to high-quality education and research in the broad area of Materials Science and Engineering. The Department continuously strives for excellence in teaching and research through innovative pedagogy and curriculum, by undertaking interdisciplinary projects, and through active collaborations with industries, R&D labs, and academia. By enabling the students to think independently and equipping them with relevant skill sets, our goal is to encourage the graduates to innovate and address present-day materials challenges to meet the needs of the country. Our program provides a flexible curriculum enabling the students to achieve their goals and make them industry-ready.
The Department’s teaching and research activities cover four major streams - structural materials, functional materials, computational materials engineering and process metallurgy. Currently, efforts are being made to introduce advanced concepts such as smart materials, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence and machine learning as a part of solving interdisciplinary problems requiring Materials Engineering knowledge.
To be a globally recognized hub of excellence in Metallurgical Engineering, driving innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge technological advancements. The department is committed to nurturing future leaders through value-based education, groundbreaking research, and strong industry collaborations, fostering a transformative impact on materials science, manufacturing, and sustainable development.
Well qualified faculty members from premier institutes with global and industrial exposure
Industry-focused curricula
Experiential teaching-learning pedagogy
State-of-the-art laboratory facilities
Industry connects with top manufacturing units such as JSPL, NSPL, JSW, RINL, TATA, Vedanta
International collaborations with Anhui University of Technology, China; Ajou University, South Korea; Changwon National University, South Korea; and Colorado School of Mines, USA
National collaborations with institutes like IITs, NITs, R&D Labs, and CSIR Labs
Research publications in internationally peer-reviewed journals
Different societies & professional chapters for all-round development of students
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Head of the Department – Metallurgical Engineering
The Department of Metallurgical Engineering serves as a leading center for metallurgical education, research, and industry collaboration. We are dedicated to cultivating a dynamic learning environment that fosters innovation, analytical thinking, and technical proficiency, empowering our students to become future leaders in metallurgy and materials engineering.
At OP Jindal University, our Metallurgical Engineering program is designed to meet the dynamic needs of the steel and materials industry. We provide our students with a strong foundation in physical metallurgy, extractive metallurgy, process metallurgy and mechanical metallurgy while integrating the latest advancements in computational materials engineering, additive manufacturing, and sustainable metallurgical practices. Our curriculum is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), offering a multidisciplinary approach, skill-based learning, and industry-oriented training.
One of the key strengths of our department is our dedicated faculty members, who are actively involved in cutting-edge research and industrial consultancy. Our research contributions span various domains, including high-performance alloys, rail steels, superalloys, non-ferrous alloys, corrosion engineering, and solid waste utilization in metallurgical processes, composite materials, computational metallurgy, additive manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, we provide our students access to state-of-the-art laboratories, including the Center of Excellence in Steel Technology (CoEST) enabling hands-on experience with advanced characterization techniques such as SEM, EDX, XRD and many more.
Innovation and entrepreneurship are at the heart of our initiatives. Through our collaborations with industry leaders, research organizations, and academic institutions globally, we have fostered an ecosystem that promotes innovation-driven research. Our students and faculty members have been actively involved in patent filings and grants, funded projects, and technology development, significantly contributing to the metallurgical and materials sector.
The Metallurgical Engineering Department at OPJU also takes immense pride in its strong industry linkages, which provide our students with valuable internship and placement opportunities. We collaborate with leading organizations in steel, mining, and manufacturing sectors, ensuring that our graduates are industry-ready and equipped with the latest technological advancements and problem-solving skills. Additionally, we actively engage in faculty development programs, industrial training sessions, and international collaborations to ensure continuous knowledge enhancement and skill development.
As we move forward, our vision remains clear: to position the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at OPJU as a premier center for education, research, and industrial engagement. We aim to contribute to national and global advancements in metallurgical and materials engineering while fostering sustainable and innovative solutions for industry and society.
I invite all the aspiring metallurgical and materials engineers, researchers, and industry professionals to join us in our journey towards academic and research excellence. Let us work together to shape the future of metallurgy and materials engineering for a sustainable and technologically advanced world.
The Heat Treatment Lab focuses on altering the microstructure and properties of metals through controlled heating and cooling processes. It includes experiments like annealing, quenching, tempering, and case hardening. The lab helps students understand the relationship between heat treatment, microstructure, and mechanical properties.
The Foundry Technology Lab is dedicated to the study of metal casting processes. It includes experiments on pattern making, sand testing, mould preparation, and metal pouring. The lab helps students understand solidification, casting defects, and quality control in foundry operations.
The Process Metallurgy Lab deals with the extraction and refining of metals from ores and concentrates. It involves hands-on experiments such as roasting, smelting, leaching, and electro-winning. The lab helps students understand thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of metallurgical processes, aiming to optimize metal recovery and purity.
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The Transport Phenomena Lab explores the principles of momentum, heat, and mass transfer in metallurgical and materials processes. It involves experiments on fluid flow, heat exchangers, and diffusion. The lab helps students understand the fundamental mechanisms that govern transport in industrial systems.
The Fuel, Furnaces, and Refractories Lab focuses on the study of industrial heating systems and the materials used to withstand high temperatures. It includes experiments on different types of fuels, furnace efficiency, heat transfer, and refractory material properties. The lab is essential for optimizing thermal processes in metallurgical industries.
A Structural Metallurgy Lab investigates the internal structure and behavior of metals and alloys under various conditions. It involves analyzing phase diagrams, crystallography, and deformation mechanisms. Techniques like X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy are used to study structural changes. This lab supports the development of materials with improved strength and durability.
Corrosion metallurgy is the study of how metals deteriorate due to chemical, electrochemical, or physical interactions with their environment. This natural process leads to the formation of metal oxides or salts, commonly observed as rust on iron-based materials. Corrosion compromises the mechanical properties, appearance, and functionality of metal structures, posing significant economic and safety risks. Understanding corrosion mechanisms is crucial for developing effective prevention and protection strategies in various industries
A Physical Metallurgy Lab focuses on the study of the structure and properties of metals and alloys. It involves examining microstructures using optical and electron microscopes, conducting heat treatments, and testing mechanical properties. The lab helps understand the relationship between a material's microstructure and its performance.
The Advanced Materials Characterization Lab at the Center of Excellence in Steel Technology is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for microstructural and phase analysis. Key instrumentation includes the Carl Zeiss EVO 18 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with gold coating capability for high-resolution imaging, and the Rigaku SmartLab SE II X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), supporting powder XRD, thin-film analysis, and Small-Angle Scattering (SAXS) technology. This lab serves as a vital platform for advanced research in steel and materials science, enabling precise characterization and innovation in material development.
The Heat Treatment Lab focuses on altering the microstructure and properties of metals through controlled heating and cooling processes. It includes experiments like annealing, quenching, tempering, and case hardening. The lab helps students understand the relationship between heat treatment, microstructure, and mechanical properties.
The Foundry Technology Lab is dedicated to the study of metal casting processes. It includes experiments on pattern making, sand testing, mould preparation, and metal pouring. The lab helps students understand solidification, casting defects, and quality control in foundry operations.
The Process Metallurgy Lab deals with the extraction and refining of metals from ores and concentrates. It involves hands-on experiments such as roasting, smelting, leaching, and electro-winning. The lab helps students understand thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of metallurgical processes, aiming to optimize metal recovery and purity.
The Transport Phenomena Lab explores the principles of momentum, heat, and mass transfer in metallurgical and materials processes. It involves experiments on fluid flow, heat exchangers, and diffusion. The lab helps students understand the fundamental mechanisms that govern transport in industrial systems.
The Fuel, Furnaces, and Refractories Lab focuses on the study of industrial heating systems and the materials used to withstand high temperatures. It includes experiments on different types of fuels, furnace efficiency, heat transfer, and refractory material properties. The lab is essential for optimizing thermal processes in metallurgical industries.
A Structural Metallurgy Lab investigates the internal structure and behavior of metals and alloys under various conditions. It involves analyzing phase diagrams, crystallography, and deformation mechanisms. Techniques like X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy are used to study structural changes. This lab supports the development of materials with improved strength and durability.
Corrosion metallurgy is the study of how metals deteriorate due to chemical, electrochemical, or physical interactions with their environment. This natural process leads to the formation of metal oxides or salts, commonly observed as rust on iron-based materials. Corrosion compromises the mechanical properties, appearance, and functionality of metal structures, posing significant economic and safety risks. Understanding corrosion mechanisms is crucial for developing effective prevention and protection strategies in various industries
A Physical Metallurgy Lab focuses on the study of the structure and properties of metals and alloys. It involves examining microstructures using optical and electron microscopes, conducting heat treatments, and testing mechanical properties. The lab helps understand the relationship between a material's microstructure and its performance.
The Advanced Materials Characterization Lab at the Center of Excellence in Steel Technology is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for microstructural and phase analysis. Key instrumentation includes the Carl Zeiss EVO 18 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with gold coating capability for high-resolution imaging, and the Rigaku SmartLab SE II X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), supporting powder XRD, thin-film analysis, and Small-Angle Scattering (SAXS) technology. This lab serves as a vital platform for advanced research in steel and materials science, enabling precise characterization and innovation in material development.
| S. No | Completed and Ongoing Projects / Consultancy | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Failure Analysis of Three Different Sample which are Side Cut (C section), Wave Hole (I-section) and Scaling and Chip Formation (TMT Bar) | MSP Steel and Power Limited |
| 2 | Failure Analysis of Crack sample of Square Pipe | MSP Steel and Power Limited |
| 3 | Utilization of Si-Mn Slag - Waste to Wealth Approach | Jindal Steel and Power |
| 4 | Microstructure characterization of longitudinal cracks developed during continuous casting of round section using SEM, Clinker Powder I and II, Rusted plate sample | Jindal Steel and Power |
| 5 | X-ray diffraction analysis of blast furnace slag and steel slag samples | Jindal Steel and Power |
| 6 | Sieve analysis and X-Ray Diffraction analysis of slag samples | Jindal Steel and Power |
| 7 | Clinker powder samples received from cement plant | Jindal Steel and Power |
| 8 | Peeled off scale from the plate at the coiling bed (Long flaky Scale) | Jindal Steel and Power |
| 9 | Crumbled scale from coils from cut-to-length uncoiled line at plate mill (Powdery Scale) | Jindal Steel and Power |
| 10 | Utilization of Steel slag for cement making: Microstructurally characterized to study the formation of clinker phases | Jindal Steel and Power |
| 11 | Microstructural characterization of surface scales in plates and studying its rusting characteristics | Jindal Steel and Power |
| 12 | SEM analysis of Blister and Slag Accretion | Jindal Steel and Power |
| 13 | SEM analysis and Blister samples and bend failed samples | Jindal Steel and Power |
| 14 | (i) Microstructure characterization of inclusion content in wire rod sample (ii) Wire rod SAE 9254 |
Jindal Steel and Power |
| 15 | MSL Failed samples | MSL (Jindal Pipes Limited) |
| 16 | High entropy alloy | NIT Surathkal |
| 17 | SEM analysis of grey cast iron and stainless steel weld | NIAMT Ranchi |
| 18 | SEM examination of defect in steel sample | Voestalpine High Performance India Ltd |
| 19 | SEM examination of (i) Bamboo Composite (ii) Metal oxide particles (iii) Perovskite | GGU Bilaspur |
| 20 | SEM examination of Bamboo samples | Arts and Science College, Raigarh |
| 21 | SEM examination of Friction Stir weld sample | NIT Raipur |
| 22 | SEM examination of Al alloy | VSSUT, Burla |
| 23 | SEM and XRD Examination of refractory and accretion samples, JSP Raigarh | Jindal Steel and Power |
B.Tech VIII semester students Mr. Swastibrata Banerjee (AIR 265), Mr. Ujjwal Kesharwani (AIR 389) and Mr. Jitesh Sahu (AIR 435) qualified GATE 2024.
B.Tech VIII semester student Mr. Vedaj Patel received Academic Excellence award for securing first position in batch 2022-2023.
B.Tech VIII semester student Mr. Vedaj Patel secured Best Student Facilitator (Boy) position for the academic year 2022-2023.
B.Tech VIII semester student Ms. Ansuiya P secured Best Student Facilitator (Girl) position for the academic year 2022-2023.
B.Tech IV semester students Ms. Prerna Dwivedi, Ms. Sejal Tandekar and Mr. Julfikar Ahemad won first consolation prize on Tech Lab Event of Technorollix 2024 at OPJU, Raigarh.
Mr. Sakir Ali B.Tech 6th semester, Mr. Subham Bhoi B.Tech 4th semester, Mr. Samir Kumar Bal M.Tech 4th semester and Mr. Ritesh Kumar Yadav Diploma 6th semester received Academic Excellence award for securing first position in his class.
Mr. Pradip Kumar Patra (Ph.D student) successfully defended his Ph.D viva voce entitled “Development of a hot rolled ultra-high strength steel with YS > 700 MPa through CSP route” on March 12, 2024 at OPJU, Raigarh under Supervision of Dr. Rajesh Jha & Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava.
Mr. Jitesh Sahu (B.Tech 2024 Batch) selected in IISC Bangalore for M.Tech programme.
Mr. Ujjawal Kesharwani (B.Tech 2024 Batch) selected in IIT Kharagpur for M.Tech programme.
(B.Tech 2024 Batch) selected for Junior Engineer Trainee 2024 at TATA Steel.
In B.Tech 4th Sem, six students qualified NPTEL Exam for session Jan-June 2024. Mr. Julfekar Ahmed scored under Elite + Silver category and Mr. Viraj Umap and Mr. Neetesh Ku Agrawal scored under Elite category.
In B.Tech 6th Sem, ten students qualified NPTEL Exam for session Jan- June 2024. Mr. Durgesh Ku Janghel scored under Elite + Silver category and Mr. Sakir Ali, Mr. Pradeep Ku Mahato and Mr. Shailendra Sinha scored under Elite category.
B.Tech 1st semester students Mr. Bhupati Sinha, Mr. Subrata Dutta, Ms. Simran Singh and Ms. Areina Khatoon participated in an internal Hackathon organized by OPJU, Raigarh.
B.Tech 7th semester students Mr. Sakir Ali, Mr. Naresh Maurya & Mr. Abhishek Kumar participated in Short Term Training Course on “X-Ray Diffraction: Theory, Methods and Workflow (XRD 2024) during July 8-13 2024, organized by Department of Physics and Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, MANIT Bhopal.
B.Tech 5th semester student Ms. Chigilipalli Apoorva participated in Metallography Contest organized by IIM-ATM 2024 at Bengaluru from November 20-22, 2024.
B.Tech students Mr. Ankit Mandal (5th sem), Ayush Turankar (1st sem) and Yuvraj Singh Rajpoot (1st sem) participated in East Zone Inter University Kabaddi (Men) Tournament organized by Sports Council V.B.S Purvanchal University Jaunpur, U.P from November 06 – 09, 2024.
B.Tech 5th semester student Mr. Julfekar Ahmed, secured ELITE category in the NPTEL exam of Corrosion/Environmental Degradation/Surface Engineering and Materials Processing (Casting, Forming and Welding) with a consolidated score of 81% and 70% respectively. He also received NPTEL Believer, Enthusiast and Discipline stars certificate.
B.Tech students Mr. Ashwin Rameshwar Balpande secured AIR-588 and Mr. Durgesh Kumar Janghel secured AIR - 683 in GATE 2025.
B.Tech 4th semester students Mr. Lochan Bardhan, Mr. Aditya Aman Singh, Mr. Jibitesh Pandey & Mr. Sumit Pal secured first position in Tech Lab (Non-working) event of Technorollix 2025.
40 students of B.Tech got Coursera Certificate in two different courses Phase Diagram – 1 & 2 and Material Behaviour with 92.44 % and 93 % respectively.
B.Tech 6th semester student got 3 months internship at BARC.
B.Tech VIII semester student Mr. Kolli Venkatesh received Best Project Award 2024-2025.
B.Tech VIII semester student Mr. Shashishekhar Prajapati received Best Student Facilitator Award 2024-2025.
B.Tech VIII semester student Mr. Kolli Venkatesh received Best Innovator Award 2024-2025.
B.Tech VIII semester student Mr. Kolli Venkatesh received Academic Topper Award 2024-2025.
M.Tech IV semester student Ms. Seema Biswas received Academic Topper Award 2024-2025
Mr. Kundan Singh received 1st prize in Long Jump and 3rd prize in Short Put competition of Fata fat Athletics Tournament 2024, OPJU, Raigarh.
Mr. Ayush Turankar received 2nd prize in Long Jump competition of Fata fat Athletics Tournament 2024, OPJU, Raigarh
Mr. Sumit Gorai received 1st prize in Shot Put competition of Fata fat Athletics Tournament 2024, OPJU, Raigarh
Mr. Mukul Deshmukh was the member of Winner Basketball Team of Fata fat Athletics Tournament 2024, OPJU, Raigarh
Mr. Joel Nair received Runner up of Volleyball Team of Fata fat Volleyball Tournament 2024, OPJU, Raigarh.
Mr. Mohit Kumar Gupta (Captain) was the Winner of Fata fat Volleyball Tournament 2024, OPJU, Raigarh.
Mr. Anuj Kumar, Mr. Sonu Yadav, Mr. Aman Singh, Mr. Abhishyank Singh are the members of Winning Team of Fata fat Volleyball Tournament 2024, OPJU, Raigarh.
Mr. Ankit Mandal (Captain), Mr. Aratikatla Aditiya, Mr. Bilal Khan, Mr. Sonu Yadav, Mr. Mohit Gupta, Mr. Neeraj Kumar Gupta, Mr. Shashwat Singh, Mr. Abhishek Shukla, Mr. Anuj Kumar, Mr. Ajay Saini, Mr. Joel Nair and Mr. Abhishek Yadav was the runner up of Inter Branch Volleyball Tournament 2024, OPJU, Raigarh.
Mr. Sonu Yadav was the winner and Mr. Neeraj Ku. Ray was the runner up in Open Badminton Championship 2024-2025 from 20th January 2025, OPJU, Raigarh.
Mr. Kumar Shashwat was the Captain of runner up team of Night Volleyball Tournament 2024-2025 from 21st Feburary 2025, OPJU, Raigarh.
Mr. Naresh kumar Mourya was the member of Night Volleyball Tournament Team 2024-2025 from 21st Feburary 2025, OPJU, Raigarh.
Naresh kumar Mourya received Best Defender Award in Night Volleyball Tournament 2024-2025, OPJU Raigarh.
Mr. Kunda Singh was the runner up in Benchpress Competition (Boys) at OPJU, Raigarh.
received 2nd Runner Up prize in Open Badminton Tournament (Men’s Doubles) on February 15, 2024 at JSP Raigarh.
invited as Guest Speaker and delivered a talk on “Overview of Iron and Steel Making” on February 09, 2024 in online mode at Utkalmani Gopabandhu Institute of Engineering, Rourkela organized by Dr. S. Das, Professor (Steel Chair Professor & HOD Metallurgical Engineering) and Dr. Rakesh Nayak (HOD Computer Science and Engineering).
visited the Huaxi Research Group of New Materials established by the University of Science & Technology, Beijing, China and discussed the potential projects and delivered talks on Atomic Force Acoustic Microscopy and Its Applications & Additive Manufacturing and role in Mining Industry.
received first prize on Push-up challenge and Plank challenge on the occasion of World Physiotherapy Day organised by OPJU, Raigarh.
received Best Oral Presentation on topic titled "Waste Raigarh Open Cast Plastic Clay: A Technical Assessment for Ceramic-Artistry and Pigmentation" on the theme “Advanced Characterization of Materials” during the 6th International Conference on Processing and Characterization of Materials organized by Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, NIT Rourkela from December 05-07, 2024.
joined as an Editorial Board Member (Editor) of the Clareus Scientific Journals.
delivered a talk on “Fundamentals of Metallurgy and high temperature metals in Power plant” at JPIT, Tamnar on July 25, 2024.
Delivered a talk on “Boiler Materials Assessment” at JPIT, Tamnar on July 03, 2024.
visited MSP Steel & Power Limited and delivered a talk on Failure Analysis.
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