Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering that examines the structure–property–processing–performance relationships of metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and advanced engineering materials; and develops engineering solutions for the design, production, characterization, and potential service-life challenges of these materials.

Metallurgical and materials engineers analyze material behavior from the atomic scale to macroscopic engineering applications, generating solutions that directly contribute to industry and technological advancement.