Characterisation of surface properties is essential to the fields of tribology and surface engineering. Many properties exist to define the roughness of surfaces and measurement of these properties can be a complex and time-consuming endeavour. Surface mechanical properties are key to defining the tribological interactions, especially on the nanoscale. The composition and chemical interaction of surfaces is additionally an important consideration in engineered tribological surfaces.
- Provide an overview of the fundamentals of surface metrology.
- Review the methods of determining surface mechanical properties.
- Explore the various spectroscopy methods used to determine surface composition.
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Samuel McMaster completed his PhD in 2020 at the University of Leeds where he investigated the nanomechanical properties of diamond-like carbon coatings to assess tribological performance under the supervision of Prof. Tomasz Liskiewicz, Prof Ben Beake and Prof. Anne Neville. Dr McMaster is currently a Materials Scientist (KTP Associate) at Coventry University and is the Event Manager of Surface Ventures.
