SYMPOSIUM A
TRIBOLOGY AND SURFACE ENGINEERING

Tribology is the science and technology of interacting surfaces in relative motion and the practices related thereto, or more simply: friction, lubrication and wear. Since 1966, the interdisciplinary concept of Tribology has spread throughout the world, leading now to 36 national Tribology Groups, Societies and Associations closely linked to the International Tribology Council (ITC).
The aim of this symposium is to present recent advances in Tribology and Surface Engineering. This symposium intends to bring together researchers and practitioners from around the country working in the field of tribology. The purpose is to provide researchers with a forum to present their findings, to encourage collaborations between tribology and other areas of knowledge, surface engineering in particular, and to provide practitioners with a means to relate their experience and solutions to specific tribological problems. The scientific program will include at least one keynote lecture, oral presentations and posters.

This symposium invites practitioners, scientists and students from different areas such as engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, medicine and dentistry to present and discuss their findings in tribology, and especially on the following topics:

• Advanced Tribomaterials;
• Bearings;
• Biotribology;
• Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance;
• Friction and Wear;
• Lubrication, in particular solid lubrication;
• Nano and Microtribology;
• Surface Engineering;
• Surface Measurement and Characterization;
• Surface Measurement and Characterization;
• Surface Modifications, Coatings and Treatments;
• Tribology in Manufacturing.
  

Keywords: Tribology, Surface Engineering.

Symposium Organizers

Chair:
Jose Daniel Biasoli de Mello
ltm-demello@ufu.br
LTM-FEMEC-UFU


Co-Chair:
Amilton Sinatora
sinatora@usp.br
LFS-POLI-USP