The faculties of the department perform research activities on diversified topics of national and international importance. Some of the general areas on which current researches have been carried out are as follows:
- Mineral processing
- Steel quality
- Development of micro-alloyed steels
- Deformation and fracture of materials
- Solidification of metals, casting reliability
- Metal and ceramic matrix composites
- Development of advanced ceramics
- Natural fibre reinforcement in polymer composites
- Protection against oxidation and corrosion
- Surface finishing