TriboUK is a conference that aims to bring together early career researchers in the field of Tribology. It is an excellent opportunity for PhD students to share their work with their peers and build networks across academia and industry. 


The conference will span two days and comprise of oral and poster presentations from students, post-doctoral researchers and keynote speakers. 

The generosity of our sponsors, in particular the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), will this year enable us to deliver TriboUK 2023 as an event that is free to attend.

Conference Programme

 Keynote Speakers

Director of the Jost Institute for Tribotechnology, 

University of Central Lancashire.

IMechE Tribology Group Chair.

Dr. Michael Buttery

Principal Project Scientist Specialising in Vacuum Testing and Space Tribology,

ESR Technology. 

Professor of Biomechanical Engineering, 

Insigneo Institute,

University of Sheffield.

Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 

Human Interactions Group,

University of Sheffield.

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Panel Discussion Members


Chaired by Prof. Rob Dwyer-Joyce


Prof. Tomasz Liskiewicz  -  Head of Department of Engineering at MMU, Chair of the IOP Tribology Group.

Dr. Kate Tomlinson  -  Lecturer in Tribology at the University of Sheffield. 

Dr. Robert Deffley - Henry Royce Institute Technology Platform Lead (Near Net Shape) based out of the UoS.

Prof. Steve Franklin - Visiting Industrial Professor, Senior principal architect at ASML, Contact Dynamics group lead at ARCNL.

Dr. Farnaz Motamen Salehi - Teaching Fellow at the Institute for Function Surfaces (IFS), University of Leeds.

Dr. Rai Singh Notay - Tribology Research Engineer at Lubrizol Ltd.


Key Dates

19th May 2023,

Abstract submission deadline

12th June 2023,

Notification of abstract acceptance

30th Jun 2023,

Final registration deadline

11th - 12th Jul 2023,

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Abstract Guidelines & Presentation Details

Abstract submission deadline: Friday 5th May, 2023.

Prizes: TriboUK medals as well as Amazon vouchers for 1st & 2nd place oral presentations 100 & £50), and 1st place poster presentation (£50).

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Oral Presentation

Duration:  15 mins (+5 mins for Q & A)


Poster Presentation

Maximum poster size:  A1

Printing is the responsibility of the presenter

Venue

The Diamond

32 Leavygreave Road, Broomhall, Sheffield, S3 7RD

Accomodation

Affordable accommodation is available at the University of Sheffield's onsite hotel: Jonas Hotel.

Website:

www.jonashotel.co.uk

Address: 

The Endcliffe Village, Endcliffe Crescent, Sheffield, S10 3ER.

Other Nearby Hotels:


 Sponsors / Affiliations

Please do not hesitate to contact tribouk2023@sheffield.ac.uk for more information.

Check out @TriboUK2023 on Twitter for regular updates.