About Material Engineering (Nanotechnology)

Material engineering (nanotechnology) can be defined as the study and understanding of physical principles of biomaterials, metallography, nanomaterial, and other nanotechnologies with their applications. In recent years, material science has become a specific branch of science and engineering that deals in surface science, molecular biology, semiconductor physics, microfabrication, Nanoelectronics, sensors, etc. The interdisciplinary branch of engineering and applied sciences focuses on designing and developing advanced materials for new technology with multi-dimensional approaches.

What is Material Engineering (Nanotechnology)?

Material engineering and nanotechnology is a specialized program that emphasizes nanotechnology and nanomaterial. This course is designed to train students in all areas of modern materials involving electronic and optical materials, polymers, ceramics, and materials characterization. It helps promote a fundamental understanding of materials properties, processing, application of Nanoscience technology, and the role of material science and engineering in our society. In this course, students explore both theoretical and practical areas of material science. This is a full-time two years course divided into four semesters. In the first two semesters, students are taught various subjects like elements of physics, solid-state chemistry, the basic concept of electrochemistry, chemistry of biological system, structure and properties of metals & ceramics, microstructural process, polymer science and technology, bionanotechnology, thermodynamics & statistical mechanics with advanced computation methods. Students have been exposed to advanced concepts of Nanodevices & Nanosensors in the last two semesters, advanced material science with minor and major dissertation or project work. Students face the on-site challenges of this sector and find solutions. The course is composite, which equips students with fundamental and advanced knowledge of nanotechnology that help students to choose their profession in a particular area. 

Eligibility and Career in Material Engineering (Nanotechnology)

Engineering in material science and nanotechnology is a full-time post-graduation program of two years recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. Interested students who want to pursue the course must have completed their bachelor's degree in the streams of technology or science like Material engineering, Ceramic engineering, Chemical engineering, Mechanical engineering, or any other equivalent science-related disciplines with at least 60% marks or CPI of 6.0/10. Applicant should have qualified GATE or CSIR-NET JRF with a valid score is preferable. Interested students can also pursue further study like a PhD or doctorate in this discipline. After successful completion of the course, many industries are available where material engineers with specialization in nanotechnology can be employed such as Aerospace and Defense industry, Machinery and Manufacturing industry, Automotive and Supply chain industry, household appliances industry, Production metallurgy industry, Non-ferrous metal production industry, Metal forming, and processing industry, Glass, ceramic and refractory industry, Polymer industry, Semiconductor industry, Shipbuilding industry, Energy industry, Electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing, Health sector, Quality control, and management companies, Experts in public organizations, universities and research centres, Private sector R&D and product development centres, Testing and measurement and calibration in laboratories, Consultancy, and Production and development areas in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, paint, etc. sectors where nanotechnology is applied.