Robert Rogers is a Professor Emeritus at the University of New Brunswick, specializing in mechanical engineering with a focus on vibration, impact, and mechanical equipment. His research interests include nonlinear squeeze film damping, dynamic finite element analysis, and friction models. Over the years, he has authored and co-authored numerous publications detailing his innovative work in these areas, contributing significantly to academic literature and engineering practices. Rogers's work encompasses a variety of topics, including the dynamics of mechanical systems, analysis of friction in engineering applications, and exploring the behavior of different mechanical interfaces. He has presented at several prestigious conferences, sharing his findings on friction models and numerical investigations of machining processes. His extensive research background and contributions to the field have established him as a knowledgeable resource in mechanical engineering dynamics and friction analysis. Rogers's dedication to furthering research in vibration and mechanical systems continues to influence new generations of engineers and researchers in the discipline.