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Monica Ratoi is a Lecturer in Lubrication Science at the University of Southampton with over 30 years of research experience in lubrication and tribology. Her work has established a strong international reputation in the field, particularly in organic friction modifiers, anti-wear additives, and Langmuir Blodgett self-assembly layers. Monica has published extensively on topics including lubricant nanoadditives and lubrication technology for hydrogen and polymer composites. She has received funding and prizes from top engineering societies and has established collaborations with institutions in Japan, including the International Institute of Carbon-Neutral Energy Research and Kyushu University. Her research interests include the development of advanced lubricants for modern technologies, investigating the effects of lubricants on hydrogen embrittlement of steel, and contributing as an expert evaluator in nanotechnology risk and safety initiatives. She is also involved in various academic roles including serving as a scientific editor for Springer Nature and as an external examiner for PhD dissertations at international universities.