School of Chemical
and Materials
Engineering
National University of Sciences and Technology
H-12 Islamabad 44000
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME) commenced its programmes in 2006,
and currently offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in the twin
disciplines of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering. In line with the futuristic
vision of NUST imparting quality education, maiden undergraduate programmes in the fields
of Chemical and Materials Engineering were launched in the year 2008. Presently, the school
has 434 students of which more than 129 are pursuing degrees at the MS and PhD levels.
An important element of the undergraduate programme is the industrial design project, aimed
at strengthening their understanding of engineering fundamentals and to develop their
advanced engineering skills. The project also develops new outreach activities to inspire
promising scholars to study at the University. At a higher level, these industrial design
projects may contribute in making vital equipment inventions.
The School enjoys reciprocal ties with universities in Europe, China and the ASEAN
countries, and continues to forge stronger links with the academia and research communities
across the world. In this regard, an MoU has been signed with INPT Toulouse, France, a
leading university in the field of Simulation and Modelling of Fluid Dynamics. Our Materials
Engineering Department is also collaborating in terms of students and teachers exchange
with Institute of Materials (IMN) Nantes University, France. Several significant industrial
projects are at hand, involving private and strategic partners. This is envisioned to provide a
framework for present and future collaboration between academia and the industry and to
make an important contribution towards re-vitalising the industrys capability. It is due to this
conviction that university-industry linkage is being forged at SCME in line with prevalent
higher education policy.
SCME has a strong tradition of holding seminars and talks on contemporary topics of
interest; both in the specific fields of study pursued at the School and areas of wider
significance. Internationally recognized faculty involved in cutting-edge contemporary
research together with well-equipped, state-of-the-art labs and learning resources provide an
ideal setting for professional growth. We encourage, support and celebrate exceptional
approaches to teaching that excite and inspire engineering students in a supportive and
challenging environment.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
SCME has attracted world-class faculty due to its conducive research environment, including
graduates from the worlds leading institutions like Oxford, Imperial College, Gothenburg,
Manchester and many others. Internationally recognized faculty, coupled with well-equipped
state-of-the-art labs and learning resources, provide an ideal setting for professional growth.
As a result, the faculty has been receiving attractive research grants and support awards both
from local and foreign sponsors. Students are fully supported and financed for initiatives in
research activities. It provides opportunity of foreign research experience / research scholars
interaction with students through split research programmes and faculty-invited programmes.
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LABORATORIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Chemical Engineering Laboratories
1. Fluid mechanics lab
2. Thermodynamics lab
3. Unit operation lab
4. Particulate technology lab
5. Instrumentation and process control lab
6. Chemical reaction engineering lab
7. Simulation lab
8. Fuel and combustion lab
9. Organic & Inorganic chemistry lab
10. Physical chemistry lab
11. Polymer lab
Materials Engineering Laboratories
1. Scanning electron microscopy lab
2. Mechanical testing lab
3. Corrosion lab
4. Composites lab
5. Surface engineering lab
6. Thermal transport lab
7. Heat treatment lab
8. Nano synthesis lab
9. Sample preparation lab
10. Microscopy lab
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Research Facilities in SCME
1. High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC)
2. Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS)
3. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)
4. Thermal Gravimetric / Differential Thermal Analyzer (TG/DTA)
5. Gel Permeation Chromatograph (GPC)
6. Micro Calorimeter
7. Bomb Calorimeter
8. Scanning Electron Microscope
9. X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
10. Atomic Force Microscope
11. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
12. BET Surface Area and Porosity Analyzer
13. Particle Size Analyzer
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PATENTS
SCME in its short existence has been credited with the acceptance of four patents (SI No
140915, 104916, 104917 and 139821) in the area of filament Wound Structures, Particles,
Composites, Shockwave/ Seismic Absorbance Materials and a method of tackling erosive
burning in high C/D rocket motors. Another patent on the subject of radiation modification of
colour and clarity in gemstones, precious and semi-precious gemstones is filed by a faculty
member.
PUBLICATIONS
During the last year, over 15 research papers were presented at national and international
conferences of high repute and over 46 papers were published in journals with high impact
factor ratings.The School promotes sharing of knowledge and exchange of research at all
levels. With this objective in view, the school has recently published four books with VDM, a
lead international publisher. The books are available at amazon.com. Publications include:
Renewable Technologies: Thermionic Energy Conservation
Anti-blast Nano-polymer for Structural Retrofit
Ablative Nano Composites
High Strength Composites
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SCME MILESTONES
Indigenous Windmill Rotor Fabrication
Carbon Nanotubes
Fast-track Bio-diesel Production
Carbon Fibre Composites
Advanced Bio-materials15
Nano-membranes
Fabrication and characterization of CdTe thin films for semiconductors radiation
detectors
Carcinogen-free Radiation Compatible Polymers
Value-addition in Gems
Development of low cost eco-friendly inhibitors.3
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FACULTY PROFILE
Dr. Mohammad Mujahid, Dean/Principal
DPhil (University of Oxford) UK
Specialization: Nano/Bio Materials, Characterization, Electron
Microscopy
Department of Chemical Engineering
Dr. Arshad Hussain, HoD
PhD (OVG University) Germany
Specialization: Membrane Technology
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Malik
PhD (University of Essex) UK
Specialization: Physical Chemistry (Kinetics)
Dr. Habib Nasir
PhD (University of Karachi) Pakistan
Specialization: Molecular Nanotechnology
Dr. Noaman Ul Haq
PhD (Kyungpook National University) Korea
Specialization: Polymer/Membrane Technology
Dr. Iram Mahmood
PhD (Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences) China
Specialization: Nanotechnology
Dr. Shaneela Nosheen
PhD (University of Connecticut) USA
Specialization: Inorganic Chemistry
Engr Nadeem Ehsan, Academic Coordinator
MSc (Cranfield University) UK
Specialization: Explosives
Dr. Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi
PhD (University of Groningen) Netherlands
Specialization: Product Technology
Ms. Monazza Sarwar
MSc (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Specialization: Organic Synthesis (Heterocycles)
Mr. Muhammad Nouman Aslam Khan
MS Mathematics (COMSATS) Pakistan
Specialization: Fuzzy Algebra
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Engr. Asif Jamil
MS Chemical (KTH SWEDEN)
Specialization: Polymers
Engr. M Waqas Yaqub
MS Engg Management (NUST)
Engr. Zaib Jahan
BE Chemical (UET Lahore)
Engr. Nouman Ahmed
BE Chemical (Punjab University)
Engr. Ayesha Raza
BE Chemical (NUST)
Department of Materials Engineering
Dr. Muhammad Shahid, HoD
PhD, Materials (University of Manchester) UK
Specialization: Corrosion and Protection
Dr. Nasir Mahmood Ahmad
PhD, Chemistry (University of Manchester) UK
Specialization: Polymer Science & Technology
Dr. Iftikhar H. Gul
PhD, Physics (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Specialization: Nano-particle Characterization
Dr. Amir Habib
PhD, Physics (University of Vienna) Austria
Specialization: Ceramic Polymer Nano-composites
Dr. Ahmad Nawaz Khan
PhD, Materials (National Taiwan University of Sciences and Technology)Taiwan
Specialization: Polymer Engineering
Dr. Haris Masood Ansari
PhD, Materials (The Ohio State University, Columbus OH) USA
Specialization: Thin film deposition & Nano-materials fabrication
Dr. Zakir Hussain
PhD, Chemistry (Technical University of Braunschweig) Germany
Specialization: Display technologies, Sensors
Dr. Khurram Yaqoob
PhD, Materials (University of Paris East) France
Specialization: Thermodynamic modeling of Phase diagrams
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Dr. Muhammad Israr Qadir
PhD, Physics (Linkping University) Sweden
Specialization: Fabrication of Nano-materials &Characterization
Engr. Nabeel Ahmad
MS (Kiel University) Germany
Specialization: Materials Engineering
Engr. Muhammad Rashid Fiaz
ME (Katholic University Leuven) Belgium
Specialization: Materials Engineering
Engr. Jibran Khaliq
MS, Materials (NUST) Pakistan
Specialization: Nano-technology
Engr. Ibrar Muhammad Butt
MS, Materials (Delft University of Technology) Netherland
Specialization: Material Science & Engineering (Physics & Chemistry of Materials)
Engr. Tassawar Javed
MS (UET Lahore) Pakistan
Specialization: Materials Engineering
Engr. Mohammad Irfan
MS, Materials (Hanyang University) South korea
Specialization: Bionano Engineering
Engr. Muhammad Imran
BE (University of Punjab) Pakistan
Specialization: Metallurgy
Engr. Abdul Qadeer
BE (NUST) Pakistan
Specialization: Materials Engineering
Engr. Syed Ahsin Ali
BE (NUST) Pakistan
Specialization: Materials Engineering
Engr. Taimoor Ahmad
BE (NUST) Pakistan
Specialization: Materials Engineering
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ACHIEVEMENTS
1- National Internship Poster Presentation 2013 (INSPIRE):
Top three positions are from SCME
Anum Shafique
Khan Ume Salma Danish
Syed Shouzab Raza
2- Waleed Chaudhary of Che-03, Head of the NUST Dramatic Society, was selected and
successfully completed The International Dramatics Workshop for Improvisation and
Monologue in Dubai (The Desert Monologue)
3- Sports:
Inter H-12 NUST Football League winner 2013
Inter H-12 NUST Cricket League winner 2013
Inter H-12 NUST Futsal Runners up 2013
Inter H-12 NUST Badminton Runners up 2013
4- Zaki Ahmad Zaki of Me-03 is selected as NUST H-12 Football team captain
5- SCME team is the Runners up of GIKI Science Fair 2013. Team Comprises of
Faizan Anwar
Saim Bin Farooq
Shahroz Ahmad
Haider Ali Khan
Muteeb Raza
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ALUMNI MESSAGES
Anum Chandani
Designation: Graduate trainee process engineer at ENGRO
After graduating from university one realizes the true importance
of it. NUST being the best engineering school in Pakistan, has
provided me with a lot more than just world class education, it has
given me the confidence and skills essential to survive in the cut
throat world of a cooperate. I am currently working as a graduate
trainee process engineer at ENGRO polymer and chemicals ltd
and my time and studies at SCME- NUST has helped me immensely in delivering what my
company expects and demands from me. In my opinion NUST does not only make you a
good engineer but it also provides you with an opportunity and an environment to truly
become an all-rounder and acquire the skills needed to exceed and excel in the real world.
Mustafa Arshad
Designation: Trainee engineer at DESCON
As we approached the end of the last semester of our degree at SCME, we were all pumped
up about the project, assuming responsibilities, how we would present, what we would
include, etc! Little did we know that the outside world was crawling with engineers,
wandering around for work helplessly despite being quite competent.
We had high expectations from the Open House day, but unfortunately the number of
companies that turned up was nothing short of disappointing. Things you've to bear with
being the first batch! But we moved on and so ended our eventful sojourn at SCME. Looking
for work as a fresh graduate can be really menacing, it seems like everyone wants to hire
people with some kind of experience or the other. But thankfully ENGRO happened and a
handful of our peers made it in. I wasn't one of them. For some it seemed like the end of the
world, but it certainly wasn't.
A month long wait for the nut to crack ended when DESCON Eng. Ltd.'s training program
came to being. I made it this time. The only representative from our SCME
Today, as I get ready for being transferred to Descon Qatar and ending the training as one of
the top three trainees, I feel I have given something back to SCME. A small portion out of the
huge chunk of values it gave me over the four year period of my degree.
Mohammad Taha
Designation: Trainee chemical engineer at FFBL
As being one of the premiere universities of Pakistan, NUST not
only has state of the art facilities but a dedicated faculty and
committed administration; a combination that is usually scarce.
NUST not only polished my academics, but also provided me
hands on practical experience and corporate grooming, primarily
due to teaching methodologies followed here. I feel proud to be a
NUSTIAN.
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LIBRARY
SCME has a well-equipped library having a large collection of books and periodicals related
to chemical and materials engineering. In addition, computers are reserved for literature
search and access to HEC digital library. HEC DL has launched an e-brary, Springer books
and McGraw Hill collections to provide around 50,000 online books in addition to more than
23,000 journals that have been made available through the Digital Library Programme.
SCME Library is automated through library software KOHA, OPAC is also available on
LAN and has started its barcode enabled circulation; local digital collection is also available
on LAN. Scanning and photocopying facility is also available to facilitate the students and
researchers.
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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Chimaera - SCME Student Magazine
SCME holds the distinction of being the first school to publish Chimaera (student
magazine) in its first year of undergraduate induction. Chimaera is a bilingual (English and
Urdu) annual publication.
Literary and Debating Society
The society caters for events including literary thirst of students through organisation of
debates, declamations, essay competitions, elocutions, and mushaira on regular basis.
Khayal - The Caring Society
The society spreads the message of care and share, and actively organises awareness
campaigns, guest speaker sessions, field trips, fund-raising activities, quiz competitions,
walks and workshops of mutual interests.
NUST Science Society
NUST Science Society is a central NUST society, hosted by SCME. It organises interactions
with top-class Pakistani and foreign scientists and caters for events / activities of scientific
nature. Astronomy night, Project / Industrial Expo, Sytek are some of the events on its
calendar.
NUST Book Club
NUST Book Club is a central NUST society, hosted by SCME. It aims at supporting all
academic and research activities at NUST libraries and is responsible to organise book
reading activities, annual Book-Fair and Book-Day celebrations.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Chemical Engineering
Professional chemical engineers design, construct and manage the process operations all over
the world. There is a great demand for their expertise in the national strategic sector. In
addition to excellent opportunities for higher studies in world renowned universities,
chemical engineers have a bright career with national and multinational companies. Potential
employers include:
Strategic organizations
Oil and gas sector
Processing sectors
Fertilizer Industry
Textile Industry
Energy sector
Plant design and manufacturing
Fine chemical manufacturing
Synthetic fibre manufacturing
Pulp and paper industry
Pharmaceuticals
Petroleum sector
Food and beverages
Materials Engineering
Materials Engineering has recently become very popular in advanced countries. It owes its
existence to a natural evolution in classical metallurgical, mechanical and manufacturing
engineering. Professional materials engineers are equipped with the academic background
and skills to tackle challenges related to materials industry, environmental problems, material
selection and processing, design and engineering, leadership skills, quality control/assurance
and understanding to work within the corporate sector. In addition to excellent opportunities
to pursue higher education within NUST and in other advanced countries, materials engineers
are sought after by national and multinational companies. Some important employers include:
Oil and gas sector
Ceramic industry
Glass industry
Aerospace and aviation
Heavy industries (HIT, HMC, Steel Mills)
Biomedical and bioactive materials
Semi-conductor and electronic device manufacturing
Strategic organizations
Alloy and composites manufacturers
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ACADAMIC PROGRAMMES
Bachelors in Chemical Engineering
Programme Description
Chemical Engineering deals with the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into
more useful valuable products. Its primary theme resides in designing industrial processes
which revolve around the rigorous application of thermodynamics, kinetics and transport
phenomena at its core. The undergraduate programme covers topics as diverse as
mathematics, computer applications, process diagnostics and instrumentation to facilitate
plant design and unit operations. The programme is designed to produce competent
engineers, with leadership qualities and capable of undertaking projects of national interest.
Associated Careers
Chemical Engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and
construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, polymers,
biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries, etc. Fertilizer, mining,
synthetic fuels, cement, ceramics and composites, defense and aerospace are amongst the
leading industries offering a multitude of employment opportunities for chemical engineers.
Scheme of Studies
Course CH CH CH
Course Title
Code Theory Practical
First Semester
MATH111 Calculus-I 3 0 3
CH102 Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry 3 1 4
CS100 Fundamentals of ICT 2 1 3
ME110 Engineering Drawing and Graphics 1 1 2
HU100 English 2 0 2
CHE100 Chemical Process Principles 3 0 3
Total 17
Second Semester
MATH112 Calculus-II 3 0 3
CS112 Computer Programming 2 1 3
ME120 Workshop Practice 0 2 2
MSE101 Fundamentals of Engineering Materials 3 0 3
HU109 Communication Skills 2 0 2
PHY101 Applied Physics 3 1 4
Total 17
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Third Semester
MATH201 Differential Equations & Applied Techniques 3 0 3
CHE210 Fluid Mechanics 3 1 4
CHE211 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics-I 3 0 3
CH202 Organic & Bio Chemistry 3 1 4
HU107 Pakistan Studies 2 0 2
HU101 Islamic Studies 2 0 2
Total 18
Fourth Semester
HU212 Technical/Business Writing 2 0 2
CHE220 Mass Transfer 3 1 4
CHE221 Heat Transfer 3 1 4
CHE201 Advanced Chemical Process Principles 3 0 3
CHE202 Chemical Process Technology 3 1 4
Total 17
Fifth Semester
CHE323 Transport Phenomena 3 0 3
OTM 456 Production & Operations Management 3 0 3
MATH351 Numerical Methods 3 0 3
CHE322 Simultaneous Heat & Mass Transfer 3 1 4
CHE312 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics-2 3 1 4
Total 17
Sixth Semester
CHE325 Chemical Reaction Engineering 3 1 4
CHE314 Instrumentation & Process Control 3 1 4
ECO130 Engineering Economics 2 0 2
ENE 306 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering and Management 3 0 3
CHE324 Particulate Technology 3 1 4
Total 17
Seventh Semester
EE4 Electives-I 3 0 3
CHE427 Chemical Engineering Plant Design 3 0 3
CHE313 Fuels & Combustion 3 1 4
EE4 Electives-II 3 0 3
CHE499 Final Year Project 0 3 3
Total 16
Eighth Semester
OTM454 Project Management 3 0 3
HU222 Professional Ethics 2 0 2
MGT271 Entrepreneurship 2 0 2
EE4xx Electives-III 3 0 3
CHE426 Chemical Process Design & Simulation 2 1 3
CHE499 Final Year Project 0 3 3
Total 16
G. Total 135*
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Electives
CHE 330 Science of Energetic Materials 3-0 SCME
CHE 340 Biochemistry 3-0 SCME
CHE 350 Petroleum Refinery Process 2-1 SCME
CHE 360 Fundamentals of Polymer 3-0 SCME
Engineering
CHE 431 Combustion & Propulsion 3-0 SCME
CHE 432 Explosive Manufacture, Formulation 3-0 SCME
and Filling
CHE 441 Fermentation Technology 3-0 SCME
CHE 442 Membrane Technology 3-0 SCME
CHE 451 Reservoir Engineering 3-0 SCME
CHE 452 Production Engineering 3-0 SCME
CHE 461 Polymer Reaction Engineering 3-0 SCME
CHE 462 Polymer Processing, Design, 3-0 SCME
and Characterization
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MS Program in Energetic Materials Engineering
Course Structure Course Course Title Credits
code
Core Courses:
EME 800 Science of Energetic Materials 3
EME 801 Advanced Energetic Materials 3
EME 810 Combustion & Propulsion 3
EME 813 Materials Technology 3
Elective Courses:
EME 820 Pyrotechnics & Explosive Actuated 3
Devices
EME 811 Explosives Manufacture, Formulation 3
& Filling
EME 821 Ammunition Systems (1) Warheads 3
EME 822 Ammunition System(2) Delivery 3
EME 823 Sensing Techniques & Systems 3
EME 850 Ballistics 3
EME 824 Rocket Motors & Propellants 3
EME 815 Detection and Analysis of Explosives 3
EME 812 Risk, Hazard and Safety 3
EME 814 Advanced Materials & Surface 3
Treatment
EME 826 Guided Weapons 3
Thesis
EME 899 Master Thesis Research 6
Semester Wise Breakup
Course code Course Title Credits
Semester I EME-800 Science of Energetic Materials 3
EME-810 Combustion & Propulsion 3
EME-813 Material Technology 3
Semester II EME-801 Advanced Energetic Materials 3
Elective-1 3
Semester III Elective-2 3
Elective-3 3
Elective 4 3
Semester IV EME-899 Master Thesis Research 6
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MS Program in Chemical Engineering
Course Structure Course Code Course Title Credits
Core Courses:
EME-921 MHMT in CHE 3
CHE-847 Chemical Kinetics& Reactor Design 3
CHE-843 Separation processes in CHE 3
Electives:
EME-810 Materials technology 3
ESE-801 Biofuel Engineering 3
EME-981 Advance Fuel Technology 3
CHE-873 Membrane Technology 3
EME-902 Numerical methods in CHE 3
CHE-853 Green Process Engineering 3
CHE-848 Gasification Processes 3
EME-803 Combustion and Propulsion 3
MSE-880 Corrosion and Protection 3
MSE-871 Polymer Engineering 3
ENE-809 Waste water treatment & Design 3
CSE-801 Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
CHE-823 Advance Analytical Techniques 3
MSE-952 Materials for Biomedical Application
CHE-816 Molecular Nanotechnology 3
Thesis:
CHE-899 Master Thesis Research 6
Semester Wise Breakup
Course Structure Course Title Credits
Semester I
Separation processes in CHE 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Semester II
MHMT in CHE 3
Chemical Kinetics& Reactor 3
Design
Elective 3
Semester III
Elective 3
Elective 3
Semester IV
Master Thesis Research 6
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PhD Program in Energetic Materials Engineering
Course Structure Course code Course Title Credits
Core Courses:
MATH 9-01 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 3
EME -910 Advanced Chemical Analysis & Flow 3
Diagnostics
Elective Courses:
MATH- 902 Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering. 3
EME -911 High-Speed Diagnostic Techniques 3
EME -912 Momentum, Heat & Mass Transfer in 3
Chemical Engineering Separation
Processes
EME -913 Rocket Motors Design & Propellants 3
EME -914 Propellants Technology 3
EME -915 Energetic Materials Processing 3
EME- 916 Advanced Fuel Technology 3
EME -917 Interface Engineering 3
Thesis:
EME -999 PhD Thesis 30
Semester Wise Breakup
Course Code Course Title Credits
Semester I MATH-901 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 3
EME-910 Advanced Chemical Analysis & Fluid 3
Diagnostics
Elective 1 3
Semester II Elective 2 3
Elective 3 3
Elective 4 3
EME-999 Ph.D Research Project 30
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Bachelors in Materials Engineering
Program Description
Materials engineering is arguably the most important engineering discipline today. Starting
from the study of structure, composition and properties of materials, it covers the
manufacturing processes details. There is strapping interdependence between materials
engineering, surface engineering and industrial engineering. The Bachelor's in Materials
Engineering at SCME offers comprehensive education, with specialization in areas of Surface
Engineering. This program covers the fundamental materials science of metals, ceramics and
polymers as well as topics of particular interest in industry, such as material selection and
design, environmental adaptation of products and failure analysis. This program promotes
networking of students from different backgrounds (materials science, mechanical
engineering, physics and chemistry) with the aim to groom its graduates' inter-disciplinary as
well as personal, interpersonal and professional skills.
Associated Careers
Materials Engineers remain in demand in virtually all industries. These engineers may be
monitoring impurities in steel destined for an assembly line (in the steel industry), shrinking
the size of circuits to improve the reliability of a pager (in the ICT industry), or designing
new materials for a missile casing (in the defense industry), industries may employ materials
engineers to reduce the overall weight of a vehicle (in the automobile industry), remove
limitations in power plants (in the manufacturing industry), or research product failures for a
liability suit (in legal and corporate sectors). The Graduates can also exercise the option of
working as researchers and scientists in a number of R&D organizations. Strong links exist
between the Department of Materials Engineering and Foreign Universities in Europe, USA,
China and the ASEAN countries. Provided they fulfill the admission criteria, graduates who
would like to proceed abroad for higher studies, are facilitated to avail postgraduate education
at various universities of these countries.
Scheme of Studies Program Code-992
Course code Course Title CH
First Semester
MATH111 Calculus-I 3-0
PHY101 Applied Physics 3-1
CS100 Fundamentals of ICT 2-1
ME110 Engineering Drawing and Graphics 1-2
HU100 English 2-0
CHE101 Chemical Process Principles 1 3-0
Total 17
Second Semester
MATH112 Calculus-II 3-0
CS104 Computer Programming 2-1
CH102 Inorganic & Analytic Chemistry 3-1
ME102 Workshop Practice 0-2
MSE101 Fundamentals of Engineering Materials 3-0
HU109 Communication Skills 2-0
Total 17
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Third Semester
MATH201 Differential Equations and Applied Techniques 3-0
PHY211 Physics of Materials 3-0
HU107 Pakistan Studies 2-0
MSE221 Materials Thermodynamics & Kinetics 3-0
MSE211 Metals & Alloys 3-0
MSE231 X Ray Diffraction and Crystallography 3-0
MSE201 Materials Engineering Lab 1 0-1
Total 18
Fourth Semester
MATH351 Numerical Methods 3-0
MSE212 Deformation & Fracture 3-0
MSE222 Phase Transformation and Equilibria 3-0
MSE241 Polymer Science 3-0
MSE202 Materials Engineering Lab II 0-1
HU222 Professional Ethics 2-0
MSE223 Transport Phenomena 3-0
Total 18
Fifth Semester
MSE332 Material Testing & Characterization 3-0
MSE342 Polymer Engineering 3-0
MSE313 Welding and Joining 2-0
MSE3x Technical Elective 1 3-0
MSE314 Manufacturing Processes 3-0
MSE303 Materials Engineering Lab III 0-2
HU212 Technical/Business Writing 2-0
Total 18
Sixth Semester
MSE343 Composite Materials 3-0
MSE351 Ceramics & Glasses 3-0
ECO130 Engineering Economics 2-0
MSE37x Technical Elective 2 3-0
ME313 Measurement and Instrumentation 2-0
MSE324 Corrosion and Protection 2-0
MSE304 Materials Engineering Lab IV 0-2
Total 17
Seventh Semester
MSE4x Technical Elective 3 3-0
MSE433 Nondestructive Testing of Materials 2-0
ME434 Design of Experiments & Data Analysis 3-0
MSE452 Electronic and Magnetic Materials 3-0
MGT401 Total Quality Management 3-0
MSE405 Materials Engineering Lab V 0-1
MSE499 Senior Design Project I 0-3
Total 18
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Eighth Semester
MSE453 Nano-Materials 2-0
MSE4x Technical Elective 4 3-0
GMT471 Entrepreneurship 2-0
MSE499 Senior Design Project II 0-3
HU101 Islamic Studies 2-0
Total 12
Total Credit Hours = 135
Technical Electives (12 CH)
Course Code Course Title CH
MSE371 Interfacial Phenomena 3
MSE372 Surface Engineering of Materials 3
MSE373 Tribological Phenomena on Surfaces 3
MSE471 Vacuum Technology in Surface Engineering 3
MSE472 Surface Analysis and Characterization 3
MSE473 Novel Techniques in Surface Engineering 3
MSE474 Thermal & Mechanical Treatment of Surfaces 3
MSE381 Industrial safety 3
MSE382 Design Standards & Quality assurance 3
MSE383 Operations Research 3
MSE481 Maintenance Management 3
MSE482 Industrial Economics & Management 3
MSE483 Plant Design 3
MSE484 Project Management 3
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MS and PhD in Materials and Surface Engineering
Programme Description
In the age of nano-technology and nano-materials, research and development in the materials
technology has become vital for a nation like ours. Nano-technology research has primarily
focused on manufacturing, creation of tools, materials, machines and devices that will
eventually enable us to untie the fundamental building blocks of nature, easily, inexpensively
and in particular with defect-free properties. The Masters program in Materials and Surface
Engineering produces scientists and researchers of the future who can develop and use these
materials for the betterment of the society. The emphasis of the program is on the application
of nano-technology to produce thin films, nano-composites, electronic and bio-materials,
ablatives, photonics materials, armor and blast protection linings and, modern alloys and
smart materials.
MS Course work Program Code-677
Course Code Course Title Credits
Core Courses:
MS 811 Materials Thermodynamics 3
MS 812 Phase Transformation & Microstructures 3
MS 821 Mechanical Behavior of Materials 3
MS 851 Surface Engineering & Characterization 3
Elective Courses (Any four):
MS 861 Engineering Ceramics and Glasses 3
MS 871 Polymer Engineering 3
MS 852 Advanced Surface Coatings 3
MS 880 Corrosion and Protection 3
MS 862 Electronic and Magnetic Materials 3
MS 831 Modeling of Material Processes 3
MS 881 Manufacturing Processes 3
MS 854 Characterization of Materials 3
MS 872 Composite Materials 3
MS 855 Nano Materials and Nano Processing 3
MS 822 Fractography and Fracture Analysis 3
Thesis
MS 899 Master Research Project 6
Total 30
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PhD Course work
Course Code Course Title Credits
Core Courses:
MS 901 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 3
MS 954 Advanced Characterization Techniques 3
Elective Courses (Any two):
MS 952 Materials for Biomedical Applications 3
MS 963 Semiconductor and Optical Materials 3
MS 941 Materials for High Temperature Applications 3
MS 951 Interface Engineering 3
MS 999 Research Thesis 30
CONTACTS
Telephone: 051-9085-5107
Fax: 051-9085-5002
Email: scme@nust.edu.pk
Website: www.scme.nust.edu.pk
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