Bio Lubrication for Sustainable Tribology
暫譯: 可持續摩擦學的生物潤滑

隨著工程領域對可持續解決方案需求的增加，生物潤滑劑已成為現代摩擦學的前沿。本書探討了生物基潤滑劑、綠色添加劑和穩定技術的最新進展，並闡明它們在各種應用中增強表面互動的作用。

Zulfiqar Khan has been leading NanoCorr, Energy & Modelling (NCEM) research group. He has developed and established a multidisciplinary research portfolio in Nanoengineering & Energy Systems (NES(R)) in collaboration with major industry and HEIs partners. Professor Khan and his team's technological innovations are evidenced by several GB and International patents in corrosion condition monitoring, low to zero emissions energy technologies and nanofluids. Professor Khan's research interests include Nanocomposites, Wear-Corrosion Synergy, Surface Engineering, Sustainable Design and Low-Carbon Technologies. Professor Khan is the recipient of the Distinguished Researcher in Tribology Award, Excellence in Education in Sustainable Development Award, Albert Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, Doctoral College Outstanding Contribution Award and Vice Chancellor staff awards in enriching society and advancing knowledge. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK. He is the editorial board member of several high-ranking journals.

M. S. Charoo (PhD) is Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Srinagar (J&K) India. Professor Charoo has over more than twenty-five years of teaching experience both at postgraduate and undergraduate levels in the areas of lubrication, Design and Tribology. A lifetime member of the Tribology society of India, he has co-authored over 75 research articles in international journals and conference proceedings of high repute. Professor Charoo has supervised four PhD scholars along with numerous MTech dissertations. He is on the reviewer panel of many international journals.

Pranav Dev Srivyas holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, with a specialization in tribology, focusing on self-lubricating composites and nano-lubrication. He further advanced his research career through a post-doctoral fellowship at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, where he explored smart fluids and metamaterials. With a unique blend of academic and industrial experience, Dr. Srivyas is currently associated with Ind-Sphinx Precision Ltd. (Axis Tools), a leading manufacturer in the cutting tool industry. His multidisciplinary research interests span surface engineering, coating technologies, smart fluids, composite materials, laser texturing, and advanced cutting tools. Dr. Srivyas has contributed extensively to the field through numerous publications in reputed international SCI journals, establishing himself as a dedicated researcher and innovator in mechanical and materials engineering.

Tanmoy Medhi is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Tezpur University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Agartala, where his research focused on friction stir welding of dissimilar Al-Cu joints. With a strong foundation in welding science, solid-state additive manufacturing, and hybrid manufacturing processes, Dr. Medhi has contributed extensively to both academic research and industrial applications. He also carried out independent research in the area of bio-lubrication and sustainable manufacturing while working as Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. Dr. Medhi has led and collaborated on funded projects with agencies such as SERB, ISRO, DST, and Shree Cement Limited. He holds a patent on an innovative induction heating-assisted friction stir welding technique and serves as Academic Editor for journals like Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) and Journal of Engineering (Hindawi). His academic excellence is further reflected by awards like the M.Tech Gold Medal and the prestigious National Post-Doctoral Fellowship from SERB. Actively involved in academic development, he has coordinated workshops and short-term training programs for defense and industry stakeholders. Dr. Medhi is also a professional member of the Indian Welding Society and the Institution of Engineers India.

Zulfiqar Khan教授領導著NanoCorr、能源與建模（NCEM）研究小組。他與主要產業及高等教育機構合作，開發並建立了一個跨學科的納米工程與能源系統（NES(R)）研究組合。Khan教授及其團隊的技術創新在腐蝕狀況監測、低至零排放的能源技術及納米流體方面獲得了多項英國及國際專利。Khan教授的研究興趣包括納米複合材料、磨損-腐蝕協同作用、表面工程、可持續設計及低碳技術。他獲得了摩擦學傑出研究者獎、可持續發展教育卓越獎、阿爾伯特·尼爾森終身成就獎、博士學院傑出貢獻獎及副校長社會貢獻獎等多項榮譽。他是機械工程師學會（IMechE）的院士、特許工程師（CEng）及英國高等教育學院（HEA）的高級院士。他還是多本高排名期刊的編輯委員會成員。

M. S. Charoo（博士）是印度斯里那卡國立技術學院機械工程系的副教授。Charoo教授在潤滑、設計及摩擦學領域擁有超過二十五年的研究生及本科教學經驗。作為印度摩擦學學會的終身會員，他共同撰寫了超過75篇在國際期刊及高聲望會議論文集中的研究文章。Charoo教授指導過四位博士生及多篇碩士論文。他也是多本國際期刊的審稿委員。

Pranav Dev Srivyas擁有國立技術學院（NIT）斯里那卡的機械工程博士學位，專攻摩擦學，重點研究自潤滑複合材料及納米潤滑。他在印度理工學院（IIT）古瓦哈提進行博士後研究，探索智能流體及超材料。Dr. Srivyas擁有獨特的學術與產業經驗，目前與Ind-Sphinx Precision Ltd.（Axis Tools）合作，該公司是切削工具行業的領先製造商。他的跨學科研究興趣涵蓋表面工程、塗層技術、智能流體、複合材料、激光紋理及先進切削工具。Dr. Srivyas在國際知名的SCI期刊上發表了大量文章，確立了他在機械及材料工程領域的專業研究者及創新者地位。

Tanmoy Medhi在泰茲普爾大學工程學院的機械工程系擔任助理教授。他擁有來自NIT Agartala的機械工程博士學位，研究重點為異種Al-Cu接頭的摩擦攪拌焊接。Dr. Medhi在焊接科學、固態增材製造及混合製造過程方面擁有堅實的基礎，並在學術研究及產業應用方面做出了廣泛貢獻。他在印度理工學院古瓦哈提的機械工程系擔任博士後研究員期間，還獨立進行了生物潤滑及可持續製造的研究。Dr. Medhi曾與SERB、ISRO、DST及Shree Cement Limited等機構合作，領導及參與多個資助項目。他擁有一項創新的感應加熱輔助摩擦攪拌焊接技術的專利，並擔任《Scientific Reports》（Nature Portfolio）及《Journal of Engineering》（Hindawi）等期刊的學術編輯。他的學術成就還體現在獲得M.Tech金獎及SERB頒發的國家博士後獎學金等榮譽上。Dr. Medhi積極參與學術發展，協調了針對國防及產業利益相關者的工作坊及短期培訓計劃。他也是印度焊接學會及印度工程師學會的專業會員。