
“Materials Science for Mechanical Engineers” gives sustained attention to engineering principles, design, and real-world application and the questions it raises, the work of Karthikeyan Pillai. Its focus falls on Structure–Property Relationships. Detailed discussion is kept readable, so the material serves equally for structured study and for consultation. Aimed at engineering students, educators, and practising engineers, it is published by Khushbu Publications, Bengaluru, India under its Oxford Academic Publications imprint, and released in 2026.