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India is on the cusp of a materials revolution — but are we ready?

In this eye-opening conversation Dr. Debashish Bhattacharjee, Former Vice President (Technology and R & D) Tata Steel unpacks the big picture of India's steel and aluminum growth, the importance of stainless steel, critical mineral scarcity, and why metallurgy and material science must evolve together.

From urban mining to high-end automotive alloys, from strategic use of nickel for defense to global supply chain gaps, this video is a must-watch for anyone interested in India’s industrial future.

Key Takeaways:
India is the world’s 2nd largest steel and 3rd largest aluminum producer — but struggles with high-end alloys.
Stainless steel plays a critical role in infrastructure, railways, and chemical plants due to its corrosion resistance.
India lacks key resources like nickel and cobalt, essential for batteries and defense.
Strategic global sourcing and urban mining are critical to India’s future in materials.
Metallurgy vs Material Science: Why the traditional divide is outdated in a world of EVs and smart materials.
Without better alloy grades, India risks being left behind in high-performance sectors like automotive and aerospace.

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All the references made in the podcast can be found here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a...

Chapters
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:03:44] Where is India Today in Steel Production?
[00:08:32] Dr. Debashish's Professional Career
[00:19:05] What is Material Science?
[00:25:37] Metallurgy vs Material Science
[00:28:38] Most Talked-About Metals
[00:32:50] What is Urban Mining?
[00:34:59] Careers in Metallurgy & Material Science
[00:36:24] What are Speciality Alloys?
[00:42:46] Why are Stainless Steels Important?
[00:44:44] Critical Non-Metallic Materials
[00:51:35] Additive & Subtractive Manufacturing
[00:58:03] Interfacing Materials
[01:03:34] Research Opportunities in Material Science
[01:05:02] Use of AI in Material Science
[01:09:59] Sustainability in Steel Industries
[01:14:39] Ending Thoughts

Courses
NPTEL
Powder Metallurgy - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc...
Welding Metallurgy - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc...
Extractive Metallurgy - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc...
Material Science & Engineering - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc...
Engineering Fracture Mechanics - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc...
Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing Technologies - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc...
Metal Additive Manufacturing - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc...

Coursera
Material Science - https://www.coursera.org/courses?quer...
Mechanics of Materials - https://www.coursera.org/courses?quer...
Additive Manufacturing - https://www.coursera.org/specializati...
3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Specialization - https://www.coursera.org/specializati...
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes - https://www.coursera.org/learn/introd...

edX
Material Science courses - https://www.edx.org/learn/materials-s...
Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes - https://www.edx.org/learn/manufacturi...