Programme
PROGRAMME (PDF)

Solicitor and Associate Solicitor List
1. Tribology Fundamentals
Solicitor Prof. Daniel Nelias
Affiliation INSA Lyon, France

Keywords Contact mechanics
Associate Solicitor Prof. Daniel Nelias
Affiliation INSA Lyon, France

Keywords Friction
Associate Solicitor Dr. Daniel Dini
Affiliation Imperial Collage London, UK

Keywords Wear
Associate Solicitor Prof. Spiridon Cretu
Affiliation University of Iasi, Romania

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2. Surface Engineering
Solicitor Dr. Ali Erdemir
Affiliation Argonne National Laboratory, USA

Keywords Tribomaterials
Associate Solicitor  Dr. Christopher DellaCorte
Affiliation NASA, USA

Keywords Tribomaterials
Associate Solicitor Prof. Sinha Sujeet Kumar
Affiliation National University of Singapore, Singapore

Keywords Texturing
Associate Solicitor  Prof. Izhak Etsion
Affiliation Technion, Israel

Keywords Texturing
Associate Solicitor  Prof. Jane Wang
Affiliation Northwetern University, USA

Keywords Coatings
Associate Solicitor Prof. Kenneth Holmberg
Affiliation VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland

Keywords Coatings
Associate Solicitor  Prof. Koshi Adachi
Affiliation Tohoku University, Japan

Keywords Surface modifications/treatments
Associate Solicitor  Prof. Noritsugu Umehara
Affiliation Nagoya University, Japan

Keywords Surface modifications/treatments
Associate Solicitor  Prof. Julien Fontaine
Affiliation Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France

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3. Manufacturing and Mechanical Components
Solicitor Prof. Takashi Nakamura
Affiliation Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan

Keywords Manufacturing processes
Associate Solicitor  Prof. Kuniaki Dohda
Affiliation Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan

Keywords Manufacturing processes
Associate Solicitor  Prof. Franz-Josef Kahlen
Affiliation University of Cape Town, South Africa

Keywords Bearings1 (Roller)
Associate Solicitor  Dr. Masato Taniguchi
Affiliation NSK Ltd., Japan

Keywords Bearings2 (Slide)
Associate Solicitor  Dr. Tohru Desaki 
Affiliation Taiho Kogyo Co.,Japan

Keywords Gears
Associate Solicitor  Prof. Kouitu Miyachika
Affiliation Tottori University, Japan

Keywords Seals
Associate Solicitor  Prof. Kenji Matsuda
Affiliation Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan

Keywords Other components
Associate Solicitor  Prof. Toshiharu Kazama
Affiliation Muroran Institute of Technology, Japan

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4. Lubrication, Lubricants and Additives
Solicitor Prof. Masabumi Masuko
Affiliation Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Keywords Hydrodynamic lubrication
Associate Solicitor Prof. Keiji Kyogoku
Affiliation Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Keywords Hydrodynamic lubrication
Associate Solicitor Dr. Robert J. Bruckner
Affiliation NASA Glenn Research Center, USA

Keywords Elastohydrodynamic lubrication
Associate Solicitor Prof. Kazuyuki Yagi
Affiliation Kyushu University, Japan

Keywords Elastohydrodynamic lubrication
Associate Solicitor  Dr. Philippe Vergne
Affiliation INSA-Lyon, France

Keywords Boundary lubrication
Associate Solicitor  Prof. Fumihiro Itoigawa
Affiliation Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan

Keywords Boundary lubrication
Associate Solicitor  Prof. Martin Priest
Affiliation University of Leeds, UK

Keywords Lubricating oil
Associate Solicitor  Dr. Keiichi Narita
Affiliation Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd., Japan

Keywords Lubricating oil
Associate Solicitor  Dr. Elaine Yamaguchi
Affiliation Chevron Oronite Company, USA

Keywords Grease
Associate Solicitor Ms. Sumiko Hibino
Affiliation Railway Technical Research Institute, Japan

Keywords Grease
Associate Solicitor Dr. Philippa Cann
Affiliation Imperial Collage, UK

Keywords Solid lubricant
Associate Solicitor Dr. Mineo Suzuki
Affiliation Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan

Keywords Solid lubricant
Associate Solicitor Dr. Christopher Della Corte
Affiliation NASA Glenn Research Center, USA

Keywords Additives
Associate Solicitor Dr. Akihito Suzuki
Affiliation Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Keywords Additives
Associate Solicitor Dr. Tze-Chi Jao
Affiliation Afton Chemical Corporation, USA

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5. Micro-, Nano- and Molecular-Tribology
Solicitor Prof. Kouji Miura
Affiliation Aichi University of Education, Japan

Keywords Molecular tribology
Associate Solicitor Prof. Masaru Suzuki
Affiliation University of Electro- Communications, Japan

Keywords Molecular tribology
Associate Solicitor Dr. Koji Miyake
Affiliation National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan

Keywords Superlubricity
Associate Solicitor Prof. Naruo Sasaki
Affiliation Seikei University, Japan

Keywords Molecular simulations
Associate Solicitor Prof. Hiroshi Matsukawa
Affiliation Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan

Keywords Molecular simulations
Associate Solicitor Dr. Hitoshi Washizu
Affiliation Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc., Japan

Keywords Microtribology
Associate Solicitor Prof. Kenji Fukuzawa
Affiliation Nagoya University, Japan

Keywords Microtribology
Associate Solicitor Dr. Yasuhisa Ando
Affiliation National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan

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6. Tribosystems
Solicitor Takahisa Kato
Affiliation The University of Tokyo, Japan

Keywords Automobiles
Associate Solicitor Dr. Toshikazu Nanbu
Affiliation Nissan Mortor Co. Ltd., Japan

Keywords Railways
Associate Solicitor Dr. Taro Tsujimura
Affiliation Railway Technical Research Institute, Japan

Keywords Aerospace
Associate Solicitor Dr. Shingo Obara
Affiliation Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan

Keywords Hard disk drives
Associate Solicitor Prof. Shigehisa Fukui
Affiliation Tottori University, Japan

Keywords Heavy machinery
Associate Solicitor Prof. Susumu Matsumoto
Affiliation Waseda University, Japan

Keywords Manufacturing equipment
Associate Solicitor Prof. Akiyoshi Kobayashi
Affiliation Meijo University, Japan

Keywords Maintenance
Associate Solicitor Prof. Akio Nitanai
Affiliation Tamagawa University, Japan

Keywords Condition monitoring
Associate Solicitor Mr. Yoshiaki Shia
Affiliation Nippon Steel Corporation, Japan

Keywords Biotribology
Associate Solicitor Prof. Teruo Murakami
Affiliation Kyushu University, Japan
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Opening and Plenary Lectures
The organizing committee is proud to announce the following invited speakers of the opening and plenary lectures:
Opening Lectures
Building a Low-Carbon Economy
Mr. Christopher Flavin President, Worldwatch Institute, USA
Toyota’s Initiatives for Realizing Sustainable Mobility
Mr. Masatami Takimoto TOYOTA CENTRAL R&D LABS., INC.
Plenary Lecture
Try hard, and get it done,
Professor Masatoshi Koshiba Distinguished University Professor, The University of Tokyo, Japan
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Keynotes at Technical Sessions

Technical Field Solicitors are planning following Keynotes.

1. Tribology Fundamentals
A Multi-Scale Model of Contact and Adhesion
Prof. George G. Adams Northeastern University, USA
Recent advances in adhesive contact models - thin films and time dependent materials
Dr. Etienne Barthel CNRS/Saint-Gobain, France
Contact of Materials under Multiphysical Conditions
Prof. Jane Wang Northwestern University, USA
2. Surface Engineering
Progress in Laser Surface Texturing
Prof. Tianmin Shao Tsinghua University, China
Fundamental Phenomena in Tribology of DLC Films:
How to Reduce Friction and Wear
Dr. Julien Fontaine Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France
Friction and Wear Properties of DLC Films: Environmental and Mechanical Aspects
Dr. Helena Ronkainen VTT, Finland
A Review of Laser Surface Texturing and Applications
Prof. Izhak Etsion Technion, Israel
Solid Lubricants for Advanced Foil Gas Bearings
Dr. Christopher DellaCorte NASA Glenn Research Center, USA
Self-Assembled Monolayers and Polymers as Nano-lubricants on Si
Dr. Sujeet K. Sinha National University of Singapore, Singapore
Running-in for Reducing Friction of CNx-coatings in Nitrogen Gas
Dr. Koshi Adachi Tohoku University, Japan
Control of the Sticking of Soft Materials
Prof. Noritsugu Umehara Nagoya University, Japan
Advances in Surface Engineering for Extreme Tribological Applications
Dr. Ali Erdemir Argonne National Laboratory, USA
3. Manufacturing and Mechanical Components
Recent Research and Future Challenges in Simulating Hydraulic Seals
Prof. Richard F. Salant Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
4. Lubrication, Lubricants and Additives
Bi-fluid thin film models and Floberg Elrod cavitation model
Prof. Guy Bayada INSA-Lyon, France
Laser Textured EHL Contact in Steady-state Regime and Transient Conditions
Prof. Denis Mazuyer Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France
The Critical Load for Formation of Nascent Steel Surface as an Activator for Tribochemical Decomposition of Lubricants
Mr. Renguo Lu Iwate University, Japan
Prof. Shigeyuki Mori Iwate University, Japan
Complementary scales and models to better describe lubricated contacts
Dr. Nicolas Fillot INSA-Lyon, France
Development of DPF Applicable Fuel Economy Diesel Engine Oil
Mr. Toyoharu Kaneko Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan
Tribology and Energy Efficiency
Dr. Robert I. Taylor Shell Technology Centre Thornton, UK
Grease Degradation Assessed in HFRR Bench Test
Dr. Philippa M. Cann Imperial College, UK
Friction and Wear Characteristics in Air of Molybdenum Disulfide Sputtered Films Introduced Dry Air to Vacuum Chamber after Sputtering
Prof. Kenji Matsuda Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan
The Potential of Ionic Liquids as Additives and Lubricants
Prof. Malcolm F. Fox University of Leeds, UK
Parameters Affecting the Functionality of Additives in Tribological Contacts - An Experimental and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study
Ms. Aldara Naveira Suarez SKF Engineering and Research Centre, Netherlands
5. Micro-, Nano- and Molecular-Tribology
How to Design and Control Superlubric Molecular Bearings
Prof. Naruo Sasaki Seikei University, Japan
Dynamic structure of boundary lubricating water film on silanol covered surfaces using molecular dynamics simulation
Dr. Hitoshi Washizu Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc., Japan
6. Tribosystems
Design and Preliminary Test of the Oil-Free Turbocharger for SUV
Dr. Yong-Bok Lee Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
A Success Story, the Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System Biaxial Scan Assembly
Mr. C. John Lo Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, USA
Investigation of mechanical clearance change with thermal fly-height control slider at high altitude
Mr. Toshiya Shiramatsu Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Japan, Ltd., Japan
Some Medical Applications of Tribology
Prof. Ken Ikeuchi Suzuka University of Medical Science, Japan
Computational Modelling of Tribology of Artificial Hip Joints
Prof. Zhongmin Jin University of Leeds, UK
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Symposia
In consideration of the scope of the WTC to be held in the Asia-Pacific region for the first time, as well as the recent interesting progress in the rapidly growing fields of tribology research, the following four symposia will be organized in WTC IV.
1. Environmentally friendly tribology (Eco-tribology)
Main organizer:
Prof. Shinya Sasaki Tokyo University of Science, Japan
Plenary talk
Building a Low-Carbon Economy
Mr. Christopher Flaivin President, Worldwatch Institute, USA
Toyota’s Initiatives for Realizing Sustainable Mobility
Mr. Masatami Takimoto TOYOTA CENTRAL R&D LABS., INC.
2. Human-related tribology
Main organizer:
Prof. Teruo Murakami Kyushu University, Japan
Plenary talk
Tribology for Life
-Tribological Demands of the Musculoskeletal System in the Ageing Population-
Prof. John Fisher Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, University of Leeds, UK
3. Large-scale simulation in the field of tribology
Main organizer:
Prof. Akira Miyamoto Tohoku University, Japan
Plenary talk
Using Simulations to Probe the Atomic Origins of Macroscopic Friction
Prof. Mark O. Robbins The Johns Hopkins University, USA
4. Industrial tribology issues in the Asia-Pacific region
Main organizer:
Prof. Gwidon Stachowiak The University of Western Australia, Australia
Plenary talk
Industrial Tribology in the Past and Future
Prof. Koji Kato Nihon University, Japan
Development of Industrial Tribology in China,
Prof. Qunji Xue Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, China
In addition, there will be twelve topical minisymposia, which form the backbone of the Congress' technical programme.
1. Science of friction
Main organizer:
Prof. Hiroshi Matsukawa Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan
Co-organizer:
Prof. Mark O. Robbins
The Johns Hopkins University, USA
2. Ultra-mild wear and tribo-chemical interactions
Main organizer:
Dr. Martin Dienwiebel

Fraunhofer-Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM, Germany

Co-organizer:
Prof. Ken'ichi Hiratsuka Chiba Institute of Technology Center, Japan
3. Diamond-like carbon for tribology
Main organizer:
Dr. Makoto Kano Kanagawa Industrial Technology Center, Japan
Co-organizer:
Dr. Hisanori Ohara Nippon ITF Inc., Japan
4. Energy savings by use of synthetic lubricants
Main organizer:
Dr. Manfred Jungk Dow Corning, Germany
Co-organizer:
Dr. Hiroshi Kimura Kyodo Yushi, Co., Ltd., Japan
5. Innovative study of lubricating grease
Main organizer:
Mr. Kunio Takemura Nippon Koyu ltd., Japan
Co-organizer:
Prof. Ichiro Minami Iwate University, Japan
6. Additives technology of lubricants for the next generation
Main organizer:
Prof. Masabumi Masuko Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Co-organizer:
Mr. Tooru Watanabe
7. Tribology for automotive fuel economy
Main organizer:
Mr. Keiji Hayashi

Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan

Co-organizer:
Dr. Shuzou Sanda

Toyota Central R & D Labs. Inc., Japan

8. Tribology in information storage systems
Main organizer:
Prof. Youichi Kawakubo Shinshu University, Japan
Co-organizer:
Dr. Bo Liu Data Storage Institute, Singapore
9. Tribological aspects of fluid power
Main organizer:
Prof. Toshiharu Kazama Muroran Institute of Technology, Japan
Co-organizer:
Dr. Heino Theissen RWTH Aachen University, Germany
10. Hydrogen tribology for future energy
Main organizer:
Prof. Joichi Sugimura Kyushu University, Japan
Co-organizer:
Prof. Shinya Sasaki Tokyo Universirty of Science, Japan
11. Tribology issues in novel field
Main organizer:
Prof. Akira Iwabuchi Iwate University, Japan
Co-organizer:
Dr. Masanori Iwaki Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan
12. History of tribology
Main organizer:
Prof. Koji Kato Nihon University, Japan
Co-organizer:
Prof. Takashi Yamamoto Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
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Technical Tour (optional)
13:30-17:45, Thursday 10th September
SHIMADZU CORPORATION & "KINKAKUJI" Temple (Golden Pavilion)
(The programme starts and finishes at Kyoto International Conference Center)
Fee and advanced reservation are required.

Luncheon Seminar
Each day, tickets for the luncheon seminars will be handed out at Registration Area in the morning.
(On a first come, first-serve basis)
All session rooms will be opened at 12:30
Seminar 1sponsored by JTEKT CORPORATION
12:45-13:45, Tuesday 8th, September Session Room B-1
Speaker:
Yoshihiro Ohno Research & Development Center, JTEKT Corporation.
Presentation:
Outline of Tribology Studies in JTEKT
Seminar 2sponsored by Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
12:45-13:45, Tuesday 8th, September Session Room D
Speaker:
Hiroshi Fujita Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
Presentation:
Trend of Development for Global Environmental Friendly Lubricants in Idemitsu
Seminar 3sponsored by ExxonMobil
12:45-13:45, Wednesday 9th, September Session Room D
Speaker:
Nancy B. Carlson ExxonMobil Lubricants & Petroleum Specialties Company
Presentation:
The Outlook for Energy: a View to 2030
Seminar 4sponsored by Kyodo Yushi Co., Ltd.
12:45-13:45, Wednesday 9th, September Session Room B-2
Speaker:
Hiroshi Kimura Kyodo Yushi Co., Ltd.
Hidekazu Ogawa Kyodo Yushi Co., Ltd.
Presentation:
Grease Education Seminar by Kyodo Yushi
Seminar 5sponsored by NIPPON OIL CORPORATION
12:45-13:45, Thursday 10th, September Session Room D
Speaker:
Masaru Mishima Nippon Oil Corporation
Presentation:
ENEOS, Leading - Edge Eco Technology for Tomorrow (Come by the ENEOS booth to learn more about our eco-friendly technology!)