(Congress of Metallurgical - Materials Engineers and Technologists)

{A semesterely News Letter from Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, MGIT, Hyderabad}

Patron Professor G. Chandramohan

Reddy

Principal, MGIT

Advisory Committee Professor J. Vipalva Kumar

Sri P. K. Subramanian Head of the Department

Editorial Board

Mr. K. Ramanjaneyulu Associate Professor

Mr. RVSM. Rama Krishna Assistant Professor

Mrs. J. Jhansi Assistant Professor

Mrs. M. Vijaya Lakshmi Assistant Professor

Mrs. S. Santhi Assistant Professor

Mr. Bhomik K Deogade Assistant Professor

Mr. PVS Lakshmi Narayana Assistant Professor

Foreword by the Head of the Department

On behalf of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, I

welcome you all to get yourself acquainted with our News Letter, COMMET. In

recent times, as the Department has been recognized for its progressive and fruitful

interaction with Industry, R&D sectors, and Academia at National and

International Levels, it has been thought of publicizing the creditable achievements

within the Institute and among other Institutions that undertake the programme on

Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Technology. This semsterely News Letter

would critically bring out the activities taken up by the Department during the

Semester viz., Organization of National Level Technical Symposia, Invited

Lectures, Faculty contributions, Students’ Academic, Cocurricular, Extracurricular

achievements, and Department-Industry-Academia interaction; which have the

strongest accordance with the Vision and Mission of the Department, and

Educational Objectives, Outcomes of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Programme. I also take this opportunity to thank the Management, Administration,

and whoever have supported directly and indirectly in these achievements.

Looking forward to your valuable and encouraging feedback in order to facilitate

bringing out better and more effective issues in the days to come………………….

VISION

The Department inspires and

motivates its students to

acquire knowledge to develop

and serve their discipline with

great zeal. It transforms the

students into disciplined and

talented citizens of impeccable

character, fused with hands-on

practical training to make them

readily employable. Great

importance is given to develop

social, cultural and

environmental consciousness.

MISSION

The Mission of the

Department is to strive

towards development and

dissemination of knowledge in

the field of Metallurgical and

Materials Engineering. It aims

at reaching the pinnacle of

technical excellence with

continuous quality

improvement. It is destined to

train manpower with a

capacity to take-up policy

formulation and decision

making responsibilities.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

I. In pursuit of Excellence in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

In line with the Mission of our Institute and Department, Educational Objective of our

Programme is to prepare quality Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Professionals through a well-balanced instruction programme coupled with exposure

to National laboratories and Industries and by providing opportunities for personality

development. Thus, the overall objective is to meet the professional requirements of

the ever-growing demand for metals and materials.

II. Fulfilling the long term Needs of the students – the primary Stakeholders

Providing a platform to the undergraduate students to interact with scientists and

engineers of national and international repute by deputing them to industrial and

R&D centers of excellence for carrying out their Project work; organizing Visits and

Tours and conducting national and international technical conferences;

recommending the students to pursue higher education in National and International

reputed Universities.

III. Outreaching the prospective Employers

In order to meet the requirements of the employers, the Programme imparts

leadership qualities, effective communication skills, positive approach and ability to

work in teams among the students. The Programme also encourages the students to

develop professional ethics and continuous learning through participation in

appropriate training activities, short courses, and conferences.

IV. Creating Environment for Independent and Continuous Learning

Creating environment for independent and continuous Learning by arranging for

expert lectures, encouraging students to deliver short talks, and to write independent

assignments for each and every subject and, also, by deputing students to national and

international conferences.

Programme Outcomes (POs):

a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and metallurgical and materials

engineering

b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic

constraints such as economic, environmental, social, ethical, health and safety

manufacturability, and sustainability

d. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve industry and metallurgical and materials

engineering problems

f. an ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility

g. an ability to communicate effectively

h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a

global, economic, environmental, and societal context

i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

j. a knowledge of contemporary issues

k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for

engineering practice

I. Organizational Excellence of the Department

PMSC-2012

The Department has organized a 4-day Short Course on Powder Metallurgy during December

19-22, 2012 at MGIT in association with the Powder Metallurgy Association of India, Mumbai

under the Directorship of Professor T R Ramamohan, IIT Mumbai and convenorship of

Professor J Viplava Kumar, MGIT. This four day Workshop was attended by more than 130

delegates from various Industries, Research Organizations, Academic Institutions, National

Laboratories and Defence establishments. The Programme also had delegates from Russia and

China as well to impart International flavor to the Event. It has been reported by PMAI that this

is the largest Short Term Course conducted ever by them. The Programme was sponsored by

highly reputed and esteemed organizations from Governmental and Nongovernmental sectors

across the Country.

Shri N. Sai Baba, Chief Executive, Nuclear Fuel Complex Limited, Hyderabad inaugurated the

program. as the Chief Guest. Dr. K. Bhanu Sankara Rao, School of Engineering, Science &

Technology, University of Hyderabad was the Guest of Honour along with Chief Patron Sri D.

Kamalakar Reddy (Secretary & Correspondent, Chaitanya Bharathi Educational Society, CBES).

Dr. G. Sundararajan, Director, ARCI-International, Hyderabad has delivered Keynote Address.

Shri N. Saibaba, Distinguished Scientist and Chief

Executive, Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad

inaugurating PMSC-12. Also present were (from left

to right Dr. Kamalakar Reddy (Secretary &

Correspondent, MGIT, CBES), Dr. K. Bhanu

Sankara Rao, Guest of Honour, SEST, University of

Hyderabad Dr. T. R. Rama Mohan, Course Director,

Prof. G. Chandra Mohan Reddy, Principal, MGIT

and Mr. P. N. S. Sivan, MD, Sintbush (India),

President, PMAI

Releasing the Souvenir. From left to right

Prof. J. Viplava Kumar, Convener,

Prof. P. K. Subrahmanian, HoD (MME) MGIT,

Prof. G. Chandra Mohan Reddy, Principal, MGIT,

Shri. N. Sai Baba, Chief Executive, NFC, Chief Guest,

Dr. Kamalakar Reddy, Secretary & Correspondent,

MGIT, CBES, Prof. K. Bhanu Sanakara Rao, UoH,

Guest of Honour, Dr. T. R. Rama Mohan, Consultant,

Course Director, Mr. P. N. Sivan, MD, Sintbush (India)

President, PMAI.

The Short Course covered all the important areas of Powder Metallurgy and particulate materials

technology such as applications of PM components in our everyday life, powder production,

characterization, consolidation techniques, sintering theory, furnaces and atmospheres, post

sintering operations, ceramics and composite processing and advanced materials for demanding

applications, processing and technologies etc. Excellent lectures were also supported by various

videos, animations and documentaries. To commemorate the Event, a Souvenir was also

released.

The faculty and speakers included the leading experts from the field of Powder Metallurgy

Technology across the globe. There was a Cultural Evening on 21st December with scintillating

performances of Bharata Natyam by Kumari I. Ambika and Kumari Tejaswini Manogna, which

were appreciated by one and all.

Scintillating Dance Performances by Bharata Natyam exponents KumariI. Ambika (left) and Kumari Tejaswini

Manogna.

Dr. G. Malakondaiah, Distinguished Scientist and Director, DMRL, Hyderabad has been the

Chief Guest for the Valedictory Program on December 22, 2012. Professor T. Srinivasa Rao,

Director, NIT, Warangal, and Sri G. Jagannadham, Former Director, GIKIL, Bosnia-

Herzegovina addressed the gathering. The Short Course was concluded with Guru Pooja amid

Vedic Chants.

Valedictory Function (from left to right) Prof. J. Viplava Kumar,

Convener-PMSC-12, Sri P. K. Subrahmanian, Sri G. Jagannadham,

Former Director, GIKIL, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Guest of Honour,

Dr. G. Malakondaiah, Director, DMRL, Chief Guest, Dr. T. R. Rama

Mohan, Course Director, Prof. T. Srinivasa Rao, Director, NIT,

Warangal, Guest of Honour, Dr. Murli Gopal Krishnamoorty, Novoken,

General Secretary, PMAI.

PRESS MEET

To popularize the discipline of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering among the public, and

so to make the discipline the most sought after, the Department has held a Press Meet on

December 24, 2012 at the Golconda Hotel, Masab Tank. Professor K Bhanu Sankara Rao, Chair

Professor, University of Hyderabad from Academia, Dr. N. Eswara Prasad, Regional Director,

RCMA from Research and Development; Sri B. Ramamurthy, BR Consulutancy Services, and

Sri G. Jagannadham, Former Director, GIKIL, Bosnia-Herzegovina from Industry Sector have

made their presence felt and interacted with the Reporters from National and Statewide media.

An Article covering this media interaction glimpsed in all reputed News Dailies.

GUEST LECTURE

The Indian Institute of Metals Student Affiliate Chapter, MGIT and Department of Metallurgical

and Materials Engineering, MGIT have organized an Invited Talk on Mechanical Behaviour of

Titanium Alloys in the Institute Auditorium. Professor Ankem Sreeramamurty, ASM Fellow,

Professor, University of Maryland, USA has delivered the Talk. Professor K Bhanu Sankara

Rao, University of Hyderabad and Member, National Executive Committee, and Chief Editor,

IIM Transactions has addressed the audience and explained the Research and Publication

activities being taken by the Indian Institute of Metals. Dr. N. Eswara Prasad, Regional Director,

RCMA (Materials), and Vice-President, IIM (Hyderabad Chapter) informed the audience about

the IIM Hyderabad Chapter. Dr. G. Chandra Mohan Reddy, Principal, MGIT has summarized

the Lecture. Some of the Students of the Department and Faculty Members who are currently

working in the field of Mechanical Behaviour of Titanium Alloys have interacted with the

Speakers and got clarifications. The Program was concluded by Mr. Manikanta (IV/IV MME)

through proposing Vote of Thanks to all the Invitees and Dignitaries.

METALLON 2013

The Department has organized a 2-day National Level Students’ Technical Event, Metallon 2013

during March 8-9, 2013 as a part of Technocultural Event of the Institute NIRVANA ’13. This

Event has witnessed substantial student participation from other reputed Institutes

II. Faculty Members’ participation in Symposia at other Institutes/Professional Societies:

Mrs. J, Jhansi, and Mr. PVS Lakshmi Narayana have attended a 2-day National Conference on

Evaluation and Prevention of Corrosion Failures (EPCF-2012) organized by the School of

Engineering Sciences and Technology, University of Hyderabad during November 29-30, 2012.

Mr. RVSM. Ramakrishna and Mrs J. Jhansi have undergone a 3-week UGC sponsored Refresher

Course conducted by the Academic Staff College, JNTU Hyderabad during February 18, 2013-

March 09, 2013.

III. Achievements of the Department

III.1 Recognition of the Department by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India

It is a point of delight to submit that the Ministry of Steel, Government of India has chosen the

Department to institute Scholarships to the academically brilliant students of Metallurgical and

Materials Engineering for a period of two years. The Department has been the only one in the

state of Andhra Pradesh and among 18 Departments chosen by the Ministry across the Country.

The deserved students will be recommended by the Department basing on their academic

performance.

III. Faculty Achievements

III. 2 Invited Lectures delivered:

� Professor J. Viplava Kumar has delivered Talks on Physics involved in Powder

Compaction at the International Conference on Powder Metallurgy organized by the

Powder Metallurgy Association of India at Mumbai, and also at Nuclear Fuel Complex,

Hyderabad.

� Professor J. Viplava Kumar has delivered series of talks on Science behind Powder

Metallurgical Processes at the 3-week Refresher Course organized by the Academic Staff

College, JNTU Hyderabad.

III. 3 Technical Publications:

� A Technical Paper on Surface changes during Sintering authored by Professor J

Viplava Kumar has been presented at an International Conference held at Yokohama,

Japan

� A Technical Paper on influence of rolling path on microstructure and mechanical

properties of EB refined Tantalum authored by Sri P K Subramanian has been

published in Transactions of Indian Institute of Metals-October 2012-65 (5): P: 435-442

� A Technical Paper on Structure-Property Correlation of AA2014 Friction Stir Welds:

Role of Tool Pin Profile authored by Sri K. Ramanjaneyulu has been published in

Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance JMEPEG _ASM International 2013.

DOI: 10.1007/s11665-013-0512-4

� A Technical Paper on Influence of Tool Pin Profile on Heat Generation and

Microstructure of AA 2014 Aluminium Alloy Friction Stir Welds authored by Sri K.

Ramanjaneyulu has been presented in National Welding Seminar 2013 organized by

Indian institute of Welding Bangalore Chapter, 2013

� A Technical Paper on Quantification of Volume Deficit of Rectangle Shaped Cast

Aluminium Alloys authored by Mrs. S. Santhi has been published in Journal of

Materials Research and Technology- JMRT-D-12-00015

III. 4 Mr. PVS Lakshmi Narayana has been appointed as the Member of Board of Studies,

JNTU Hyderabad.

IV Students’ Achievements

IV. 1 Academic Excellence:

� Ms. Lakshmi Sravani M (II/IV B. Tech. MME) has been the Best Performer of the

Institute amongst the other disciplines in the II/IV B. Tech. I Semester Examination

Results.

� Six Students of the Department from Final Year have secured Ranks in the National

Level Technical Examination GATE-2013 including Ms. A. Sahiti, the Best GATE

Ranker of the Institute. In this connection, the Department wishes to acknowledge the

support rendered by all the faculty members for their relentless effort in handling the

GATE Coaching Classes in the Institute for the Final Year Students of the Department.

IV. 2 Fellowships and Internships:

� Ms. Lakshmi Sravani M (II/IV MME) and Ms. Teena Mouni C. (III/IV MME) have

been awarded the T R Anantharaman Educational and Research Foundation (TRAERF)

Scholarship for the year 2012-2013.

� Ms. Aneesha, Mr. Bharath, and Mr. Rohith of III/IV MME have been selected for

Indian National Science Academy Fellowship for the academic year 2013-2014. They

would carry out their Mini Project Work at University of Hyderabad under this scheme.

� All the final year students have carried out their Main Project work at the most reputed

Organizations and come out with standard Reports.

IV. 3 Cocurricular achievements:

� Ms. K. Aswini (IV/IV MME) has secured I Prize for her presentation on Simulations of

Castings in the AYAS 2013, a National Level Technical Symposium conducted by

Metallurgical Engineering, JNTU Hyderabad.

IV. 4 Extracurricular Achievements:

� Ms. L. Vaishnavi (I/IV MME) has been selected for International Shuttle Badminton

Competition held at Turkey during March 2013.

� Ms. Sadanand Shourya (I/IV MME) has been selected for All India University

Competitions in Ball Badminton on behalf of JNTU Hyderabad.

V. Alumni Association

The Alumni Association of the Department has been going strong and contributing to the

progress of the Department at each and every possible count. During METALLON 2013, the

contributions from the Alumni Students amounted to Rs.50,000/-, which has been the highest

ever contribution made by the Alumni. This has helped the Department in organizing the Event

quite successfully and without any financial problems.