Sustainable Surface Engineering Approaches for Industrial Applications

Shubrajit Bhaumik

Shubrajit Bhaumik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus. He established and leads the Tribology and Interactive Surfaces Research Laboratory (TRISUL), focusing on industrial application-oriented research. Dr. Bhaumik has extensive experience in Tribology since 2006, collaborating with industries on projects that have led to significant energy savings. His expertise includes hard-face welding, open-gear inspections, and lubricants. His research interests encompass nano and green tribology, energy-efficient lubricants, and methods for minimizing friction and wear. He has successfully implemented energy-efficient nano-lubricant concepts in real-time industrial applications, resulting in substantial energy savings and payback for industries. Dr. Bhaumik also works in related fields like polymers and fretting wear.

He has published numerous papers in reputable tribology and engineering journals and authored book chapters. An Indian patent in tribology has been granted to him, with others pending. The Tribology Research Team, led by Dr. Bhaumik, developed AI-integrated Bearing failure detection apps, which have gained recognition in major newspapers and industry adoption. His accolades include the Best Research Award at the Malaysian International Tribology Conference 2015, a gold medal, and a DST SERB Government of India fellowship. He serves as an international ambassador for Surface Venture, a UK-based organization promoting tribology knowledge, and is an editorial board member for prominent tribology journals.

Viorel Paleu

Viorel Paleu is a habilitated full professor of mechanical engineering at the “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Romania, where he began his academic career in 1996 and earned his Ph.D. in 2002. He has progressed through all academic ranks at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Professor Paleu conducted doctoral and post-doctoral research at INSA Lyon, France, engaging with industrial partners and securing international research grants. He has led five national research projects and participated in over 20 national and international initiatives. His research areas include tribology, lubrication, rolling bearings, coatings, machine elements, materials, and diagnostics, with publications in leading scientific journals.

He has reviewed for over 800 international journals and served on committees and as chair for major international conferences. Currently, Professor Paleu is the Vice Dean for Research and Quality at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. He is also the Vice-President of the Romanian Tribology Association (ART) and has been President of the Romanian Transmissions Association (ROAMET) since 2008.

V. Jayakumar

V. Jayakumar is the Principal of the School of Engineering and Computing in Chennai and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus. With over 25 years of teaching experience, including seven years abroad, he has held visiting faculty positions in Oman, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. He holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, M.E. in Industrial Engineering, an MBA, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Research. He obtained his Ph.D. from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University. Dr. Jayakumar has authored 10 textbooks, four of which are adopted by Indian universities, and has published over 85 research papers in Scopus-indexed journals. His research interests lie in Cellular Manufacturing Systems, Friction Stir Welding, Composite Materials, Advanced Manufacturing Systems, and Production and Operations Management.

Hakan Kaleli

Hakan Kaleli is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Division, at YILDIZ Technical University in Istanbul, Turkey. His primary research areas include Internal Combustion Engines (Gasoline and Diesel Engines), Tribology, Wear, Lubrication, and Friction. He focuses on Engine Tribology, Nanotribology, Lubrication, Friction Wear, Engine Oils, Additives, Coatings, Drain Intervals, the effects of additives on sliding surfaces, Surface Analysis, Nanoadditives, and Nanocoatings, supported by numerous international publications in these fields. He has served on scientific and advisory committees for many international conferences.