University of Leeds, PhD in Functional Surfaces - Tribology, 3 Year(s)

Tribology is the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion, and it studies friction, wear and lubrication. Many devices and systems are limited by their surfaces and interfaces. We focus on studying the interface processes that define friction and wear performance of engineering systems such as pistons and cylinder liner contacts in car engines, between the turbine blade and the casing in an aircraft engine, brakes, bearings, artificial hip joints, surfaces between the tool and workpiece in metal grinding and forming. Our aim is to improve the understanding of surface-surface interactions to reduce friction and wear and from this develop mechanistic and numerical tribology models. With our research, we provide the knowledge basis for developing novel, low friction and durable tribological systems (lubricants, coatings, machine elements, medical devices). We collaborate closely with a number of research groups in UK, USA, Europe, China and Japan through joint research projects, which also includes exchanging research staff members and co-organising research events. We have strong partnerships with lubricant industry, OEMs, surface engineering and medical devices industries.

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Tribology is the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion, and it studies friction, wear and lubrication. Many devices and systems are limited by their surfaces and interfaces. We focus on studying the interface processes that define friction and wear performance of engineering systems such as pistons and cylinder liner contacts in car engines, between the turbine blade and the casing in an aircraft engine, brakes, bearings, artificial hip joints, surfaces between the tool and workpiece in metal grinding and forming. Our aim is to improve the understanding of surface-surface interactions to reduce friction and wear and from this develop mechanistic and numerical tribology models. With our research, we provide the knowledge basis for developing novel, low friction and durable tribological systems (lubricants, coatings, machine elements, medical devices). We collaborate closely with a number of research groups in UK, USA, Europe, China and Japan through joint research projects, which also includes exchanging research staff members and co-organising research events. We have strong partnerships with lubricant industry, OEMs, surface engineering and medical devices industries.

For more information on this course, you can get in touch with Manya Education for a detailed discussion and understanding of requirements. Just share your details and we will reach out to you for a FREE session.