Department of Materials Engineering

Materials and Surface Engineering is arguably the most important engineering discipline today. Starting from the study of structure, composition and properties of materials it covers the manufacturing and processes details. Surface Engineering has emerged in recent years as the avant-garde of Materials Technology, whereby expensive materials with adequate mechanical, chemical and thermal properties are deposited on he surface of regular substrates in order to achieve what is called as surface engineered materials. These are cost effective, long life and in some cases only options available for a severe and demanding application. Special applications range from aeronautical, chemical and textile industry to space and defense industry

Former Heads of Department

Head of Department Message

Dr. Usman Laiqat

Welcome to the Department of Materials Engineering, where innovation is forged, and boundaries are redefined.

Have you ever wondered what makes your smartphone screen so tough, or how electric vehicles are powered with such efficiency? What about the materials behind wind turbines that spin tirelessly to generate clean energy? These are not just wonders of modern technology—they are successes of materials engineering.

Take a closer look: when you swipe through your favorite social media reels, it's engineered glass with nanostructures that makes it possible. Charging your device? That’s thanks to breakthroughs in energy storage materials. Recovering from an injury? Biomaterials in implants and tissue regeneration are paving the way for better healing. Even your lightweight running shoes are a product of advanced polymers and composites designed for comfort and performance.

Here in the Department of Materials Engineering, we go beyond just teaching or researching. We challenge conventions, rethink possibilities, and push boundaries. Our faculty and students share a deep curiosity and a relentless drive to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Our department is proud to be at the forefront of innovation with few of the achievements given below:

Establishing a state-of-the-art Center of Research in Surface Engineering (CoRiSE), enabling groundbreaking advancements in coatings, surface treatments, and materials durability.
Receiving the NUST Best Researcher Award, honoring the innovative contributions of our faculty to the field. Winning an award for filing the most patents in a single year, proving our commitment to turning ideas into real-world solutions.
Winning the second prize in FICS International Competition not just once, but twice—a reflection of the creativity and entrepreneurial mindset of our students.

If you’re as curious about the world as we are and ready to explore how materials shape our everyday lives, we’d love for you to join us. Together, let’s create materials that will build a smarter, stronger, and more sustainable future for everyone.