Surface Mechanics Group (SMG) investigates mechanics and physics of material surface phenomena at different length scales ranging from the atomic to macroscopic scales. Our research activities cover a wide range of phenomena including tribology (e.g. friction, wear, lubrication), manufacturing (e.g. machining and cutting processes), and interfacial thermal transport. The group conducts state of the art multi-scale numerical simulations and experiments to translate scientific understanding into predictive engineering models.
