University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

MTDL Menu

Home Tribology Intro

Outreach People Research Publications Laboratories Sponsors Links Contact Directions History

Welcome to MTDL Homepage!


  

Microtribodynamics is

The study of tribology (friction, adhesion, wear, and lubrication) and dynamic interaction in miniature systems

Who we are

We are a research group called Microtribodyanmics (MTDL) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Our group studies nano-, micro-, and macro- tribology in various applications.

Our research interests are quite diverse. They range from practical tribological problems in compressor application to nano- tribology for Head-Disk Interfaces (HDI's) in magnetic storage.

 

Schematic of a typical Head-Disk Interface Ultra-High Pressure Tribometer (capable of testing up to environmental chamber pressures of 2000 psi)

µTDL AnnouncementS


4. Mr. Surya Mishra graduated with his M.S. and took a position with Intel

3. Ms. Sujana Chandrasekar graduated with her MS degree and took a  position at GE Global Research, Bangalore, India

2. Dr. Emerson Escobar Nunez graduated with his Ph.D. and took a faculty position at Universidad Autonoma de Occidente, Cali-Valle, Colombia

1. "20 Minutes" interview with Andreas Polycarpou

The May 2007 issue of Tribology & Lubrication Technology magazine featured an interview with Andreas Polycarpou. The "20 Minutes" interview provides a closer look at the associate professor's dedication to his profession, his love for teaching, and his thoughts on mentoring the next generation of engineers.
Read More