Prof BS Murty, Director IIT Hyderabad is taking up the reins as the President, The Indian Institute of Metals wef 1st August 2025

The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) convened its 79thAnnual General Meeting (AGM) on 26thJuly 2025 in Kolkata. IIM was established in 1946 as a professional society to bring together the professionals engaged in metallurgical engineering. From its humble beginning with a modest membership of 42, IIM has witnessed phenomenal growth over the past 7 decades. Today, it boasts a membership of more than 10,000 members drawn from diverse fields of Materials and Metallurgical activity, including Academia, Industry and Research institutions. The remarkable expansion is a testament to IIM’s unwavering commitment to the overall development of India's core Engineering sector by facilitating collaboration among professionals engaged in Minerals, Material Science, Metallurgical Engineering and Manufacturing technologies. IIM has always been committed to building a community of Scientists, Engineers and Technologists who will take India to global leadership in Mining, Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering and be the premier advocate for innovation in this sector.

During the year 2024-25, under the presidency of Mr. Sajjan Jindal (JSW Chairman and MD, JSW Group), IIM has seen dynamic growth, renewed vision and strengthened industry-academia collaboration. His deep commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainable development left an indelible mark on the Institute’s direction and activities. Mr. Sajjan Jindal’s leadership was not only inspirational but also transformative, and crucial for Metallurgy, MaterialsScience and the Manufacturing sector, which are considered critical for India's industrial future.

During the AGM held on 26thJuly 2025, Mr. Jindal passed on the torch to Prof. B.S. Murty (Director, IIT Hyderabad), an internationally reputed Metallurgist, who will take up the baton as the new President of IIM with effect from 1stAugust 2025. Prof. B.S. Murty is a champion of Metallurgical education and research with special emphasis on industry-academia collaborations and inclusive growth.

Prof. Murty started his academic journey with a Diploma in Metallurgy (1983) and obtained his BE (1986) from VRCE Nagpur, ME (1988) and PhD (1992) from IISc, Bangalore. After serving at IIT Kharagpur for 12 years (1992-2004), he has been a Professor at IIT Madras for 15 years (2004-2019) before taking up the Director’s position at IIT Hyderabad in August 2019. He is now on a second term as Director of IITH until 2030. He is an Institute Professor at IIT Madras and an Adjunct Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, University of British Columbia, Canada and Swinburne University, Australia. He has pioneered the fields of non-equilibrium processing of materials, High entropy alloys and other advanced materials. Prof. Murty has authored 500+ journal publications, 4 books, supervised 56 PhDs, completed about 75 Sponsored research projects, and filed 15+ patents. He is a recipient of numerous awards including Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, Distinguished Alumnus Award of IISc and VNIT, National Metallurgist Award, Honorary Doctorate from Deakin University, INAE Outstanding Teacher award, Lifetime Achievement Award of IIT Madras and EMSI. He is a Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences, Indian National Academy of Engineering and all the three Science Academies of India. He has been associated with IIM for more than 4 decades in various capacities including Chairman, Publications Committee, Chief Editor of Trans IIM and Vice President, Metal Sciences Division.

While addressing the gathering, Prof. Murty emphasised the continuation of the organisation's legacy, furthering its vision and mission. His key focus would be to promote and advance the study and practice of the Science, Design, Engineering and Technology concerned with Minerals, Metals, Materials and the Manufacturing technologies. He would like to involve young professionals and provide forums and opportunities for exchange, dissemination of information and technology innovations and build fruitful collaborations between IIM, Minerals, Materials, Metallurgical industries, Academic Institutions, Research organisations, and Professional bodies in India and abroad. He has already taken an important step of inducting several talented young professionals from Academic, Industry and Research communities into the IIM council.

Prof. B S Murty

Prof. B.S. Murty started his academic journey with a Diploma in Metallurgy (1983) and obtained his BE (1986) from VRCE Nagpur, ME (1988) and PhD (1992)from IISc, Bangalore. After serving at IIT Kharagpur for 12 years (1992-2004), he has been a Professor at IIT Madras for 15 years (2004-2019) before taking up the Director’s position at IITH in August 2019. He is an Institute Professor at IIT Madras and an Adjunct Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, University of British Columbia, Canada and Swinburne University, Australia.

He has pioneered the fields of non-equilibrium processing of materials, high entropy alloys and other advanced materials.Prof. Murty has authored 500+journal publications,4 books, supervised 56 PhDs, completedabout 75 sponsored research projects, and filed 15+ patents. He is a recipient of numerous awards including Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, Distinguished Alumnus Award of IISc and VNIT, National Metallurgist Award, Honorary Doctorate from Deakin University, INAE Outstanding Teacher award, Lifetime Achievement Award of IIT Madras and EMSI.Heis a Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences, Indian National Academy of Engineeringand all the three Science Academies of India. He has been associated with IIM for more than 4 decades in various capacities including Chairman, Publications Committee, Chief Editor of Trans IIM and Vice President, Metal Sciences Division.

Dear Esteemed Members of IIM,

Namaste and warm greetings to each one of you.

I am deeply honored and humbled to assume the role of the President of The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) for the year 2025–26. I am deeply grateful for the trust all of you have placed in me, and I look forward to working collaboratively with each one of you to further strengthen foundation and outreach of our Institute, which is going to celebrate 80 years of its existence next year.
As we move forward, I firmly believe in carrying forth the rich legacy of the IIM while actively advancing its vision and mission. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the role of metals and materials science is more crucial than ever serving as the backbone of industrial development, academic innovation, and national progress. In this growth path, there is a significant role younger generation can play, and with this intention, in the 2025-26 Council slate, we ensure that 30% of the members are younger than 50 years. .........