Tribomaterials

Research area Tribology

Our research area is Tribology – the science of surfaces in mechanical contact under relative motion, which we approach from a materials perspective. The research often deals with questions around how materials, coatings, surface treatments or lubrication can be improved to reduce friction and wear.

"Better tribology" can lead to amazing benefits for sustainability (energy, environment and health, raw material savings) as well as for quality, economy, safety and much more.

We teach undergraduate and graduate courses (civilingenjörskurser) on materials science, surface analysis, electron microscopy, surface engineering, and tribology.

PhDs and theses from the group

Broad research in close collaboration with industry

The research is broad and includes the use and development of wear testing, advanced techniques for surface imaging and surface analysis, wear modelling and modern surface treatment techniques.

Our research is often conducted in close collaboration with industry, with projects ranging from failure analysis and material selection, through mapping of complex wear phenomena in different applications, to more fundamental knowledge building research. We strive to bridge the gaps in tribology, thinking both of the gap between academic research and industrial development, and the gap between basic understanding and resulting properties in different applications.