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Open-to-All · Live-Streamed Course

Role of Microstructure in the Design of Materials

Taught by Prof. B. S. Murty

01st August 2023 to 30th November 2023 6.00PM to 7.30 PM IST Tuesday & Thursday 3 credits Live-streamed · Online

Course Introduction

Prerequisite

None

Course Contents

Topics No. of Hours
Basics of microstructure-property-processing correlations 4
Materials selection principles 2
Basics of microstructure based materials design criteria 2
Materials processing for microstructure control 2
Non-equilibrium materials processing for the development of nano and ultrafine grained materials 4
Design of microstructure for room temperature structural applications – optimization of strength ductility and toughness 6
Microstructural design for cryo and high temperature applications 4
Microstructural design improved wear resistance 2
Design of microstructure for functional applications such as magnetic, thermoelectric materials. 4
Design philosophy behind various advanced materials 10
Total 40

What you'll learn

This course is designed to provide an understanding of role of microstructure in influencing the various properties of materials. Also to understand, how different processing routes can yield different phases and microstructures.

About the Instructor

Prof. B. S. Murty

Prof. B.S. Murty is currently the Director of IIT Hyderabad and Professor of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad. His broad areas of expertise include, nanocrystalline materials, metallurgical thermodynamics, kinetics, alloy design, physical metallurgy, etc.

Instructor Profile

Course Assessment

Assessment may consist of assignments &/or quizzes &/viva &/or exams.

Fee

Fee: Rs.30,000/- Plus GST

Note: The payment link will be shared only with the shortlisted candidates by email