👉 Coordination engineering is a specialized field within materials science and chemistry that focuses on the design, synthesis, and optimization of coordination compounds—molecules or ions held together by coordinate covalent bonds between a central metal ion and surrounding ligands. This discipline involves manipulating the structure, composition, and properties of these complexes to tailor their behavior for specific applications, such as catalysis, drug delivery, or electronic materials. By carefully selecting and arranging ligands, controlling the geometry around the metal center, and fine-tuning electronic properties, coordination engineers can enhance or modify the reactivity, stability, and functionality of materials. This approach is crucial for developing advanced materials with precise characteristics for industrial, technological, and biomedical uses.