ITRS 2021 — 2nd Virtual International Tribology Research Symposium

Tribology is a multi-disciplinary subject dealing with the study of interacting surfaces in relative motion. Over the years, Tribology has been recognized as a very important aspect in all industrial operations. The application of correct tribological practices can protect and enhance the life of plants and machinery, improves efficiency of operations, reduce energy consumption and prevent expensive breakdowns. Keep this in thought; Dr. Jitendra Kumar Katiyar and Prof. TVVLN Rao (SRMIST) proposed the idea “Impact of Tribology on Society” along with Dr. Anuj Kumar Sharma (CAS-AKTU) and Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq (SMVDU) and conducted on 5-7th November 2020 in virtual mode. In this symposium, more than 220 abstract within 35 days effort from various countries such as India, USA, Mexico, Japan, UK, Italy, France, Malaysia, Hungary, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia etc. was received. From India, the abstract came from IISc, IITs, NITs, Government Research Labs, and Private Organizations. ITRS was published 5 Special Issues and 4 Regular Issues in Reputed SCI/ESCI Journals. The breakup of paper includes ~ 45 from outside, ~ 100 from institute of national importance and government research organization, ~ 80 from private universities and colleges from India.

Further, the aim of the symposium is to bring together leading industrialists, engineers, academicians, scientists, researchers, research scholars and students to exchange and share their experiences and research results covering broad spectrum of topics related to Tribology. It also provides an opportunity to the participants to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, practical challenges encountered, and the solutions adopted in the field of Friction and Wear to cater for the needs of the ever-growing technological world.

The unique feature of this 2nd symposium is to highlight Tribology for Sustainability & Reliability with new approaches. Such approaches are necessary for overall wellbeing of human life and for growth of economy.

Topics: Wear, Friction, Lubrication, Industrial Tribology, Advanced condition monitoring, Tribology in Bio-Medical applications, Tribo-corrosion