Academic Research at MME, BUET
Ongoing research projects, faculty-led initiatives, and active research groups in the department.
Active Research Groups
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Structural Materials Group
High-performance alloys, mechanical testing, and failure analysis.
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Nanomaterials & Thin Films
Synthesis, characterization, and application of nanostructured materials.
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Sustainable Metallurgy Lab
Green processing, recycling, and energy-efficient manufacturing routes.
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Corrosion & Surface Eng.
Protective coatings, electrochemical methods, and anti-corrosion strategies.
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Process Metallurgy Group
Iron & steel making, pyrometallurgy, and extraction processes.
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Ceramics & Composites Lab
Advanced ceramic processing, fiber-reinforced composites, and refractories.
Featured Research Projects
Nanomaterials
Synthesis of TiO₂ Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Water Purification
Investigating sol-gel synthesized TiO₂ nanoparticles with different anatase/rutile ratios
for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of industrial dye effluents under visible light irradiation.
MR
Dr. M. Rahman
Principal Investigator · Professor
Corrosion
Electrochemical Behaviour of Duplex Stainless Steels in Chloride Media
Study of passive film stability, pitting corrosion susceptibility, and galvanic effects
in duplex stainless steel grades, with applications in marine and petrochemical environments.
SA
Dr. S. Ahmed
Principal Investigator · Assoc. Professor
Manufacturing
Microstructure Evolution During Thermo-Mechanical Processing of HSLA Steels
Controlled rolling and heat treatment trials on microalloyed HSLA steels to optimize
grain refinement, precipitation strengthening, and toughness for structural applications in construction.
KI
Dr. K. Islam
Principal Investigator · Professor
Ceramics
Development of Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ Composite Refractories for High-Temperature Applications
Sintering and characterization of alumina-zirconia composite refractories with enhanced
thermal shock resistance, tailored for steel ladle and rotary kiln lining applications.
FH
Dr. F. Hossain
Principal Investigator · Assoc. Professor
Thermodynamics
Computational Thermodynamics (CALPHAD) Modelling of Multicomponent Alloys
Using CALPHAD methodology and Thermo-Calc software to predict phase stability,
solidification paths, and equilibrium phase fractions in high-entropy alloy systems for aerospace
applications.
NR
Dr. N. Roy
Principal Investigator · Asst. Professor
Joining
Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Aluminium Alloy Joints
Process parameter optimisation, thermal modelling, and microstructural investigation of
FSW joints between 6xxx and 7xxx series aluminium alloys for lightweight automotive structures.
TK
Dr. T. Khan
Principal Investigator · Professor
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