MP Gururajan

MP Gururajan is a Professor in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), where he has been serving since May 2021. He previously held the positions of Associate Professor (2016–2021) and Assistant Professor (2009–2016), indicating a long-standing and active academic career at IIT Bombay.

• B.Sc (Physics), Madras University, 1994
• M.Sc (Materials Science), Anna University, Madras, 1996
• M.Sc. (by research), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1999
• Ph.D., Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 2006

His research focuses on computational modeling of microstructural evolution, employing both atomistic (Monte Carlo, molecular dynamics) and continuum (phase field modeling) approaches. Key areas include phase transformations, deformation mechanisms, materials mechanics, and thermodynamics. His work bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation in metallic systems.

The selected publications reflect a consistent focus on phase field modeling, interfacial phenomena, and microstructure evolution under various thermomechanical conditions. Topics such as precipitate growth, grain boundary grooving, strain effects, and anisotropy are recurrent, demonstrating deep expertise in multiscale materials simulation.

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Prof. Gururajan leads an active research group (CMEGAT IITB) and has secured funding from national agencies including the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO-SASE), and industrial partners like Tata Steel and GE. Collaborative IMPRINT projects with TCS and GE Global Research highlight his engagement in indigenous software development and life prediction methodologies for advanced alloys.

He maintains a research group website and is involved in both teaching and research supervision at IIT Bombay. His lab focuses on computational materials engineering, with emphasis on predictive modeling of microstructure and mechanical behavior.