Dear Distinguished Guests, Speakers, and Participants, On behalf of the organizing committee, it is a pleasure and an honor to welcome you all to the 2nd International Conference on Blurring the Barriers: The Interdisciplinary Value of Material Engineering. This conference, scheduled for December 17-18, 2024, under the visionary leadership of the Worthy Vice Chancellor of DUET, reflects our collective dedication to advancing knowledge and innovation in the field of material engineering and beyond. In a world where the boundaries between disciplines are constantly shifting, the theme of this year’s conference is particularly relevant. We aim to explore how interdisciplinary approaches in material engineering can lead to groundbreaking advancements and address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. This event provides a unique platform for researchers, academics, industry professionals, and students to come together, share insights, and collaborate on future solutions. Over the course of these two days, we look forward to engaging discussions, enlightening presentations, and inspiring ideas. I encourage each of you to take full advantage of the opportunities to exchange knowledge, build new connections, and collaborate across disciplines. Thank you for your participation, and let us together make this conference a milestone in the interdisciplinary study of material engineering.

Warm regards,

Convener,
2nd International Conference on Material Engineering,
DUET, Karachi