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Yip-Wah Chung is a Professor at Northwestern Engineering, specializing in surface science, tribology, and the design and characterization of lubricant additives and hard coatings for high-performance alloys. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1977, an M.Phil. in Physics from the University of Hong Kong in 1973, and a B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Hong Kong in 1971. Chung has been widely recognized for his contributions to the field, including being named a Fellow of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers in 2005, and receiving the Innovative Research Award from ASME Tribology Division in 2002. He has served on various editorial boards and committees, including the Editorial Board of Tribology Letters and as Secretary of the AVS Advanced Surface Engineering Division. His notable publications cover topics such as tribological analysis in fuel environments and wear-protective tribofilms on steel surfaces lubricated by sliding. Chung is also active in the development of teaching courses related to renewable energy and sustainability.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Teach and conduct research in mechanical engineering with a focus on surface science and tribology.
Patent for lubricant additives and compositions.
Patent for novel applications in high-temperature steel steam turbines.
Patent detailing a lubrication material for reduced friction and wear.
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