Dear Students, Welcome!
Metallurgical Engineering, one of the most ancient engineering disciplines that has shaped ages and is as old as humanity itself, is a magical field that transforms nature’s gifts into technology, encompassing the ever-evolving science of Materials Science, which reaches into the future and extends into infinity. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is the common denominator of all engineering fields, a truly interdisciplinary branch that supplies materials to all engineering applications.
Metallurgical and Materials Engineers identify the needs of technology, select the most appropriate types of materials, produce, shape, develop, and market these materials. Unlike other engineering fields, progress in Materials Science is an ongoing process that will never end. While many metals remain undiscovered, even the ones believed to be well understood reveal new properties every day, and innovative, creative approaches lead to the production of unique metals tailored to every application. Furthermore, not only metals but also traditional and advanced technological ceramic materials, plastics, and composites—materials that combine the properties of various materials—along with nanotechnological applications, semiconductors, smart materials, and biomaterials ensure that Metallurgical and Materials Engineering remains a valuable field with sustainable and high-value-added applications.
In addition to modern technologies, it also contributes to illuminating the traces of the past through scientific methods. Archaeometry, a scientific approach used to date, analyze the structure and chemical properties of archaeological finds, and understand the technological levels of ancient civilizations, is crucial in this regard. Studies in this field are vital for the preservation and restoration of historical artifacts. The scientific infrastructure of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering plays a significant role in the characterization of archaeological finds and the reconstruction of ancient production techniques.
From the construction sector to the biomedical sector, from the aerospace industry to defense, from electrical and electronic applications to mechanical systems, from the energy sector to robotics, from the automotive industry to automation systems, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is involved in every conceivable field. In these sectors, our graduates find opportunities to work in various roles, such as production engineers, quality control engineers, R&D engineers, project engineers, sales engineers, and product development engineers.
Shape science, transform the world!
Head of Department
Assoc. Prof. Gülsu ŞİMŞEK FRANCİ