The International Conference on Recent Trends in Metallurgy, Materials Science and Manufacturing (IMME19) is organized by the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli. This is the the second edition of the biennial IMME conference series. The IMME17 was successfully conducted during 10-12 March 2017 with more than 400 paper presentations and all the accepted papers were published in refereed journals. The IMME19 also expects cheerful participation of more than 400 delegates from both India and abroad, and all the accepted papers will be published in refereed journals.
The objective of the conference is to bring experts and budding researchers together on a common platform to discuss and exchange ideas on recent developments, findings and progresses in wide areas related to metallurgy, materials science, and manufacturing. This will provide opportunities to the new researchers to explore novel ideas and cutting edge techniques in their research through interaction with the experts in the respective fields. It also aims at impart in sound knowledge and expertise in selected research fields through key note lectures delivered by eminent speakers from India and abroad.

Established in the year 1967, the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering has been one of the premier centers of excellence in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. It offers outstanding technical education in B.Tech. (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering), three M.Tech. programmes with specialisations in Materials Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering and Industrial Metallurgy, MS (by research) and Ph.D. Programmes. The department is equipped with state of-the-art laboratories and tools to foster research and practical expertise in areas related to metallurgical and materials engineering. Eminent faculty members of this department have made tremendous contributions in imparting knowledge to the young minds for the betterment of the society and nation. Current research activities of the department comprise both in traditional metallurgy related areas such as physical, mechanical and extractive metallurgy, but also in modern areas such as biomaterials, ceramics, polymers, high entropy alloys, thermoelectric materials, computational materials science and various other structural and functional materials.

National Institute of Technology (formerly known as Regional Engineering College), Tiruchirappalli (NITT) is one of the premier educational institutions in India creating scientists, engineers, and technocrats to cater to the country's growing need for research and development (R&D) and technological manpower. It offers 10 undergraduate and 27 postgraduate programs in disciplines spanning engineering, science, architecture, and management. It has been declared as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under the NIT Act. According to the ranking (NIRF) of the Indian Universities 2019 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, NIT Trichy has been ranked as the 10th best Institute in engineering category and 1st among the NITs. NITT is the only NIT listed in the Top 250 QS Asia University Rankings 2018. The institute has signed MoUs with various industries and institutions both in India and abroad to promote collaborative research and consultancy. It has been awarded FICCI University of the Year 2017, CII-AICTE best industry linked institute, FICCI excellence award for social responsibility (2017), FICCI excellence award for Employability (2016).

The historical city of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India is also known as Tiruchi or Trichy, situated on the banks of the river Cauvery and is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu. Trichy is famous for its rich cultural and wonderful architectural heritage and the town represents a fine blend of tradition and modernity. It is also famous for artificial diamonds, cigars, hand loom cloth, and glass bangles. Trichy has several ancient and holy temples, mosque, basilica, and churches apart from a large number of tourist attractions. The rock fort is a well-known landmark of the city. Located at a distance of 15 km from Tiruchirapalli, ‘Kallanai’ was originally constructed across river Cauvery by the Chola king Karikalan around the 2nd Century AD and is considered to be one of the oldest water-diversion or water-regulator structures in the world which is still in use.
Historical and sacred destinations like Srirangam Temple, Tanjore Big Temple, Madurai Meenakshi Temple, Rameshwaram Temple, Vailankanni Basilica, Poondi Matha Basilica, and Nagore Dargah are not only the most important pilgrimage centers but also speak the cultural heritage of ancient Tamil Nadu.
The popular hill stations such as Ooty, Kodaikanal and Yercaud, and Courtralam waterfalls are also nearby.