Tribology & Biotribology Research Center and Laboratories
Tribology & Biotribology Research Center and Laboratories Azrieli College of Engineering, Jerusalem
About Us
The JCE state-of-the-art Tribology & Biotribology Research Center is dedicated to advancing the understanding of friction, wear, and lubrication in both engineering and biological systems. With over 20 years of experience, cutting-edge equipment and interdisciplinary expertise, our research center and laboratories bridge the gap between fundamental tribological science and real-world engineering and biomedical needs.
Key Research Areas
Biotribology
- Biotribology & Medical Implants: Investigating friction and wear in orthopedics, spinal implants, prosthetic joints, and dental materials to enhance longevity and performance.
- Ophthalmic Tribology: Studying lubrication mechanisms in contact lenses and artificial tear solutions to improve comfort and durability.
- Soft Tissue & Skin Tribology: Analyzing skin friction for applications in dermatology, cosmetics, and robotics.
- Tribological Coatings & Biomaterials: Testing advanced surface coatings to reduce wear and friction in biomedical applications.
- Biomimetic Surfaces: Integrating biomimetic principles for innovative tribologal applications, such as self-cleaning ability, bio-inspired attachment elements and improving performance and longevity in diverse applications.
Classical Tribology
- Classical Tribology: Research to assess friction, wear, and lubrication of engineering materials.
- Surface Coatings: Characterization from tribological point of view, including adhesion, friction and peeling.
- Surface characterization: Advanced analysis of roughness, hardness, and material properties to optimize tribological performance.
Lab Capabilities
Custom-Built Tribometers
Rotary, reciprocating, and biaxial pin-on-plate tailored for biomaterials and biomimetic structures testing.
Custom-Built Pin-on-Disc tribometer
for classical tribology characterization.
Adhesion and Peeling testers
for classical tribology characterization.
Advanced Surface Characterization
3D profilometry and SEM.
Wear & Lubrication Studies
Analysis of novel lubricants, bio-lubricants, and coatings.
Computational Tribology
Multiscale modeling and simulation to predict tribological behavior under physiological conditions.
Collaborations & Impact
The JCE Tribology & Biotribology Research Center collaborates with local and international colleges and universities, large medical centers and local industry leaders, to drive innovation in mechanical design and biomedical engineering. Our research contributes to developing advanced industry solutions, and to safer, more efficient medical devices, enhancing patient care and reducing costs.
Researchers Affiliated with the Research Center
Dr. Tali Tavor Re’em
Biotechnological Engineering,
Tissue Engineering & Biomaterials
Prof. Haytam Kasem
Mechanical Engineering, Tribology, Biotribology & Bionic Surfaces
Prof. Aiman Abu Ammar
Pharmaceutical Engineering, Bionic Surfaces & Drug Delivery Systems
Dr. Shai Feldfogel
Civil Engineering, Interface-governed Structures
Dr. Mahmoud Safadi
Mechanical Engineering, Computational Contact Mechanics
Dr. Ruthy Sfez
Material Engineering, Surface Chemistry & Coatings
Join Us
We welcome researchers, students, and industry partners to collaborate on cutting-edge Tribology and Bio-Tribology projects. Whether you’re looking to explore novel lubrication technologies, develop new biomaterials, or improve medical device performance, our researchers and laboratories provide the high-level expertise and tools to support your ideas and work.
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