Tribology is a multidisciplinary science combining knowledge from solid mechanics, physics of solids and liquids and chemistry to provide solutions to practical applications in areas ranging from engineering to medicine and from space to nano-scale devices. 

Tribology as a science will continuously develop, deepen and expand its areas of research in order to address the demands of the advances in material science, manufacturing, technology and the needs for better products, improved human life, contribute to energy savings and a cleaner environment. 

At Sussex we try to solve fundamental and applied problems in the fields of Lubrication, Dynamics of lubricated contacts, Grease lubrication, Mechanical transmissions (including CVTs), Experimental techniques in tribology, Contact Mechanics, Numerical simulation of lubricated contacts.

We have had and have collaborations or common research projects with industry and universities such as SKF, Kyodo Yushi Japan, Imperial College London, Kyushu University Japan, Wroclaw University of Technology Poland. 

Contact details: For enquiries regarding research or consultancy projects please contact Dr R. Glovnea by telephone at +44 (0) 1273678911 or by e-mail at: R.P.Glovnea@sussex.ac.uk