It is with immense pleasure that I am writing this message as the President, Tribology Society of India.
Tribology is a subject which most people enter by a chance introduction to the subject. It is such a vast subject that it encompasses physics, chemistry, biology, material science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and many other fundamental areas. While I mention some of the key areas in the previous sentence, do not be surprised if I might have missed some more areas. This makes Tribology an interdisciplinary area of research and application. The science and application of tribology play a crucial role in making the planet sustainable, the reduction of friction and wear being a crucial part of this subject. The savings by implementing proper tribological practices can help save time and money. Lubrication, material selection, maintenance schedules are among the areas where proper understanding and implementation is key to the savings. Thus, every Tribologist has a role to play in putting their knowledge and experience in practice and contributing to the national efforts towards energy conservation, material savings, profitable industrial growth and long-term sustainability.
The Tribology Society of India has been at the forefront of conducting various activities of the Society. The activities include the biennial IndiaTrib, TriboIndia and the Summer School. IndiaTrib is the biennial International Conference and TriboIndia is the biennial National Conference. The summer schools are held annually, where participants are introduced to the fundamentals and applications of tribology in Industry. The summer school brings together both academia and industry participants, where the academic participants are fully supported to attend this event. These programs offer a unique platform for mutual learning and knowledge sharing. The Society is also in the process of launching its own technical publication, the Journal of Tribology Science & Technology (JTST).
While we are doing what is possible in this field in India, a lot more needs to be done. And I am sure that we can do better. Please do help in making the present initiatives of the Tribology Society of India a success. Please also suggest new initiatives to make the Society more vibrant, with a larger outreach across geographical regions and professional communities.
With best wishes,
Prof. Satish V Kailas, , President
Tribology Society of India |
