Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering (MME)

Section Information

Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering focus on the extraction, processing, characterization, and application of metals and alloys. The field integrates principles of materials science, thermodynamics, kinetics, and mechanics to optimize the performance, durability, and sustainability of metallic systems used across industries.

Modern metallurgical research spans physical and mechanical metallurgy, extractive processes, corrosion science, alloy development, and advanced manufacturing methods. Innovations in nanostructured materials, high-temperature alloys, additive manufacturing, and surface engineering continue to expand the capabilities of metallic materials.

This section publishes research articles, reviews, and case studies on metal extraction, alloy design, microstructural evolution, mechanical behavior, corrosion protection, coating technologies, and emerging applications in aerospace, automotive, energy, biomedical, and industrial sectors.

Scope

Extractive Metallurgy
- Mineral processing, beneficiation, and ore characterization
- Pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and electrometallurgical processes
- Metal refining, recycling, and waste recovery
- Process modeling, kinetics, and thermochemical analysis
Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy
- Microstructure evolution, phase transformations, and solidification
- Mechanical behavior, deformation, fatigue, and fracture
- Heat treatments, grain refinement, and strengthening mechanisms
- Advanced metallic materials and high-performance alloys
Corrosion and Surface Engineering
- Corrosion mechanisms, testing, and prevention
- Coatings, surface treatments, and electrochemical protection
- Corrosion in marine, industrial, and high-temperature environments
- Material degradation modeling and lifetime prediction
Materials Processing and Manufacturing
- Casting, forging, rolling, extrusion, and forming processes
- Powder metallurgy and sintering technologies
- Additive manufacturing of metals and alloys
- Process optimization, quality control, and defect analysis
Characterization and Testing of Metals
- Microscopy, spectroscopy, and diffraction techniques
- Mechanical testing and non-destructive evaluation
- Microstructural, chemical, and thermal analysis
- In-situ and advanced characterization methods
Applications of Metallurgical Engineering
- Materials for aerospace, automotive, and energy systems
- Biomedical implants, coatings, and functional metallic materials
- High-temperature and corrosion-resistant alloys
- Lightweight materials and metallurgical design for sustainability