Mission of CISR

“TO CONDUCT BASIC FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH RELEVANT TO THE
PRODUCTION OF IRON AND STEEL AND THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS
FOR THE STEEL AND RELATED INDUSTRIES.”

Mission | History of CISR | Current Status

The three key words are “basic”, “relevant” and “education”. The research by CISR is not meant to be a substitute for industrial research, which is best done by the industry itself. It is the goal of CISR to do research which compliments industrial research, provides a basic understanding for industrial R&D and explores new innovative concepts. However, the research must be relevant to current or potential steel industry processes and concerns. This aspect is guaranteed by the close monitoring by CISR members.

The historic range of research by CISR focuses mainly on ironmaking through casting. Education is at least of equal importance to CISR. We not only stress a sound fundamental education in engineering science but also in other professional skills (such as writing of reports, project management, time scheduling and oral presentations). Also, our students gain knowledge of the industry itself and its problems by interaction with the member companies through the project monitors.