The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is a global community of professionals focused on the protection of assets and the performance of industrial and natural materials. AMPP protects infrastructure and assets worldwide through member and workforce education and credentialing, company accreditation, technological innovation, and global standardization. AMPP, USA was established in 2021 by a merger between NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, uniting 145 years of corrosion control and protective coatings expertise and service to industry and members worldwide. Today, AMPP is the world's largest corrosion control and protective coatings organization, serving more than 34,000 members in 140+ countries. AMPP Chennai Chapter was formed recently on 31 August 2024, and it represents the largest community of researchers, academia and industry professionals in southern part of India. AMPP Chennai members are dedicated to advancing technical and practical expertise in corrosion prevention and control.