IIT Delhi’s DMSE Launches First-Ever Comic Book–Style Department Brochure Featuring New Mascot 'Prof. Padarth'
New Delhi, March 11, 2026
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi today announced the release of a first-of-its-kind comic book–styled brochure, a creative initiative designed to bring the world of materials engineering alive through humor, storytelling, and vibrant art.
At the heart of the comic is Prof. Padarth, the newly introduced mascot and ‘sutradhar’ of DMSE. Presented as a witty guide, Prof. Padarth accompanies a curious student on a jungle-safari-themed journey through the diverse terrains of materials science, from metals and ceramics to polymers, data science and emerging smart materials. Through this playful narrative style, the brochure aims to demystify complex scientific concepts and highlight real-world connections that make materials engineering both impactful and relatable. Woven into the storyline are nuanced reflecti
