OUR NEXT EVENT:
Does size matter in tribochemistry?
In this webinar, you will learn about:
- The complexity of correlations in engineering and scientific testing on brake pad materials.
- The formation of transfer films on organic brake pads.
- How tribochemistry happens also under the surface of the brake pad.
- The influence of the size of tools and measurement equipment on friction and tribochemistry
Recent event
Explore the marvels of nature’s engineering in this engaging webinar! Drawing inspiration from ultra-strong seashells to self-cleaning lotus leaves, discover how cutting-edge micro and nanoscale techniques are crafting innovative surfaces. Join us to unlock new possibilities and thrilling applications in the world of tribology, where science meets practicality.
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About us
Surface Ventures is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide monthly webinars and workshops featuring well-established international researchers in the field of surface engineering.
Every month, we will bring you a sector-leading speaker to present the current challenges and future trends in their field.
Our events are free to attend. Forever.
It has never been easier to access the valuable insight of high-calibre academic and industry professionals and engage in valuable discussions surrounding surface engineering.

We are supported primarily by volunteers, looking to make industry discussion more accessible and valuable to all.
Our team
Tomasz Liskiewicz
Founder & managing director
Tomasz is Professor of Tribology and Surface Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University where he acts as a Head of Department of Engineering. He is interested in tribology of engineering surfaces, functional properties of thin films and coatings, Industry 4.0 and biomimetics.
Samuel McMaster
Event Manager
Sam is an R&D Specialist at Pillarhouse International and Visiting Academic at Coventry University. He is interested in using nanomechanical testing methods to predict tribological behaviour across length scales and the application of tribology and surface engineering to novel research areas.
Thawhid Khan
International Ambassador,
UK
Thawhid is a senior research fellow in School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds. He is interested in tribology, coatings, machinability of super alloys and advanced materials, and in-situ monitoring of the machining interface.
Shubrajit Bahumik
International Ambassador,
India
Shubrajit is working as an Associate Professor at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai India. He is passionate about lubricant tribology, solid lubricants, surface textures, composites and machining tribology.
Shahsharif Shaikh
International Ambassador,
Europe
Shahsharif has MSc in Tribology, MBA in Marketing & Operations and BEng in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently working on sustainable lubricants and ionic liquids. He has won prestigious scholarships from the European Union and the United Nations.
Yanfei Liu
International Ambassador,
China
Yanfei is currently an Assistant Professor at School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, China. His major research areas include nanocomposites, solid lubrication, solid–liquid superlubricity, and tribology theory.
Bao Feng
International Ambassador,
USA
Bao is a product manager of precision components at Oerlikon Balzers. Prior to Oerlikon, he served the heavy machine industry as a tribological thin films expert for nearly two decades. He is interested in the innovations and the industrial applications of surface engineering solutions.
Sheyla Santana de Carvalho
International Ambassador,
Brazil
Sheyla received her PhD in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science from UFRJ and University of Leeds in 2019. She is interested in the evaluation and monitoring of corrosion in Oil and Gas, materials characterization (SEM-EDS and EBSD) and failure analysis.
Yuki Hirata
International Ambassador,
Japan
Yuki is Assistant Professor of Tokyo Institute of Technology. His research field is to synthesize Diamond-Like Carbon film and its application to tribology. He also interested in science and engineering challenges in global area through international activities.
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