Metallurgical Education in India: College of Engineering Pune’s (COEP) Contribution

The College of Engineering Pune (COEP) is one of the oldest engineering colleges in India and was established in 1854 as the Poona Engineering Class and Mechanical School, with the primary objective to provide technical education to the subordinate officers in the Public Works Department. This article highlights the Department of Metallurgy and Material Science, which was established in 1948 under the leadership of Late Prof. G. K. Ogale. It was established to cater the needs of the country initially for steel manufacturing and development and has diversified itself into all domains of materials science and engineering. Since attaining autonomous status in 2003, COEP has been recognized by the World Bank-funded project as the best-governed institute in India, and has grown with its association with industry and professional bodies. The COEP is focussed on development of newer materials technologies while producing professionally skilled, knowledgeable human resources for the country.