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Christopher Clayson: From Esters to Electrification
In Part 2 of Tribology Talks, PCS Instruments host Dr Kieran Nar continues the conversation with Christopher Clayson from Cargill, exploring how esters, electrification and sustainability are shaping…
Christopher Clayson: How Do You End Up in Tribology?
Join us for our first podcast of 2026. In this episode, Kieran Nar sits down with Christopher Clayson, Application Scientist at Cargill, to talk through how a background in natural sciences turned…
Friction Chats with Tom Reddyhoff - Part 2
In this engaging second part of our conversation with Dr. Tom Reddyhoff on TribologyTalks, he dives deeper into his innovative research on compliant contacts and their surprising influence on taste…
Friction Chats with Tom Reddyhoff - Part 1
In this episode of TribologyTalks, CEO Steven Horder sits down with Dr. Tom Reddyhoff, an experimental reader in tribology at Imperial College London. We delve into Tom's journey from mechanical…
Dr Peter Lee: Building Tribology at Scale, Part 2
In the second half of our conversation with Dr Peter Lee we explore how he built and grew the tribology group at Southwest Research Institute into one of the world’s most dynamic centres for applied…
Dr Peter Lee: My Journey into Tribology, Part 1
In this first part of our conversation with Dr Peter Lee, Chief Tribologist at Southwest Research Institute, we explore the unconventional path that led him from working as a motor mechanic to…
Dr James Ewen & Filimon Kaliafetis: Digital Twins
In this episode of TribologyTalks, we dive into the fascinating world of digital twins in tribology with experts James Ewen and Filimonas Karyfetis. We explore the concept of digital twins as virtual…
Dr James Ewen: Molecular Simulations Shaping Tribology - Part 1
In this episode of TribologyTalks, I’m thrilled to kick off Season 2 with our special guest, Dr. James Ewen, a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow at Imperial College London. Join us as we…
Dr Rai Notay: Charged Up and Fully Restored
In Part 2, Dr Rai Notay is back to break down the real-world tribology challenges facing electric vehicles, from bearing durability and low-viscosity fluids to the complex impact of stray currents.…
Dr Rai Notay: From Engines to Industry - Part 1
In this episode, guest host Kieran Nar sits down with Dr Rai Notay from Lubrizol to talk about how a summer internship with a running engine sparked a career in tribology that has spanned everything…
Dr Michael Buttery: Applying Tribology to Space Mechanisms - Part 2
How do you lubricate a spacecraft when failure isn’t an option and there’s barely any fluid to work with? In Part 2, Dr Michael Buttery discusses applying tribology to real space mechanisms from…
Dr Michael Buttery: From Astrophysics to Space Tribology - Part 1
What happens when an astrophysicist trades galaxies for spacecraft mechanisms? In this episode, Dr Michael Buttery from ESR Technology shares how his passion for space led him into the highly…
Professor Nic Spencer - Wine Science
What do wine tasting and tribology have in common? Professor Nicholas Spencer reveals the surprising connections, from the role of friction in mouthfeel to how tannins shape our sensory experience.…
Prof. Robert Wood: Tribo-Corrosion & Sustainability - Part 2
Professor Robert Wood returns to discuss tribo-corrosion and sustainability, exploring how materials and coatings withstand harsh environments in tidal turbines, ship propulsion systems, and…
Prof. Robert Wood - Wear Detection, Predictive Maintenance & Erosion Mitigation: Part 1
What’s the future of wear detection, erosion mitigation, and tribology research? Professor Robert Wood joins us to discuss the biggest shifts in the field, from real-time monitoring to the challenges…
Dr. Parker LaMascus ft. Guest Host Dr. Alexander MacLaren: Part 2
In Part 2 of Tribology Talks, Dr. Alexander MacLaren and Dr. Parker LaMascus continue their discussion on the future of tribology. Parker shares insights on emerging research, sustainability, and the…
Dr. Parker LaMascus ft. Guest Host Dr. Alexander MacLaren: Part 1
Dr Parker LaMascus discusses his PhD research on metal oxide nanocrystals as next-gen anti-wear additives. Discover how these tiny materials outperform traditional solutions, forming protective films…
Dr. Marc Ingram and Dr. Rich Baker: Part 2
In this Part 2 continuation, Rich and Marc dive into how AI and digital tools are revolutionising tribology, from streamlining testing to predicting energy efficiency and reducing costs. They discuss…
Dr. Marc Ingram & Dr. Rich Baker: Part 1
In Part 1 of their TribologyTalks episode, Dr. Rich Baker and Dr. Marc Ingram share their career journeys and how their time at PCS Instruments helped shape their paths. They explore the experiences…
Dr. Amir Kadiric: Hydrogen, Education, and Tribology - Part 2
In the second part of our conversation with Dr. Amir Kadiric, we explore how tribology is at the heart of the energy transition. From hydrogen to electric vehicles and wind turbines, Dr. Kadiric…
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