Research Interests:
- Nano, Micro and Macro Scale Contact
- Friction, Wear, and Lubrication (Tribology)
- Electrical Contacts
- Surface Coating and Texturing
- Multiscale/Multiphysics Modeling
- Design of Machine Components
We also do research in the area of mechanical and electrical machine component design.
Past and Current Research Topics:
- Friction and Wear Testing
- Lubricant Formulation and Testing
- Nanoparticle Colloidal Lubricant Additives
- Theoretical Friction Modeling
- High Current and Conventional Electrical Connectors
- Multiscale Contact Mechanics
- Multiphysics Thermo-Electro-Mechanical FEM Simulations
- Articular Cartilage Property Measurement and Modeling
- Biomimetic and Self-adapting Surfaces
- Surface Texturing and Engineering
- Automobile Tire Testing and Modeling
- Solenoid Valve Reliability and Modeling
- Thrust Washer Bearings
- Electrical and Thermal Contact Resistance
- Numerical Simulation of Complex Tribological Systems
- Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication
- Bearing Prognostics and Failure Analysis
Other Topics of Interest:
- Design of Machine Components
Subject Areas:
- Wear
- Surface Fatigue
- Surface Engineering
- Tribology
- Friction
- Bearings
- Lubrication
- Nanoparticles
- Surface Roughness
- Biotribology
