Tribology and Precision Machining (TriPreM)

 iKohza Name: Tribology and Precision Machining (TriPreM) iKohza

 Leader's Name and Title: Kanao FUKUDA, Professor

 Deputy Leader : Shahira Liza Kamis

 Main Contact Email: fukuda.kl@utm.my

 Location/Office: MJIIT building, North Wing, Level 8

 Website or Social Media : https://mjiit.utm.my/tribology/

 Main Research Themes/Keywords:

• Tribology, Tribo-material, Humidity, Anodization, Carbon material

 Description of Research Focus Areas :

• TriPreM has developed many unique technologies. Some of the patented unique technologies include 1) Spatiotemporal map analysis (SMA) technology for tribo-phenomenon, 2) atmospheric trace moisture control technology, and 3) Forcedly synchronized differential phase (FSDP) transmitter. In addition, we are also engaged in 4) the development of carbon materials in collaboration with the Institute of Science Tokyo and their application to composite materials, 5) the formation of anodic oxide films based on original ideas, and 6) the development of eco-friendly tribo-materials using natural materials and waste materials. These developments are basis for collaborating with many international industrial bodies and universities, such as NSK Ltd., IHI Corp., STT Inc., Kyushu University, and Imperial College London.

 Laboratories Used :

• Tribology and Precision Machining advanced laboratory

 Key Equipment/Technology Available :

• Non lubricated tribo-tester, Lubricated tribo-tester, Environment controlled tribo-tester, Ball to ball scratch tester, Light-load bearing tester, SEM with EDS, Raman spectroscopy, White-light interferometer.

 List of Ongoing/Recent Projects or Grants :

1. Fundamental Study on Forcedly Synchronized Differential Phase [FSDP] Reducer (NSK Ltd.)
2. Surface-functionalized polymer additives in grease for friction and wear reduction (STT Inc.)
3. Tribological properties of functionalized carbon nanotube additives in conductive grease (NSK-FAM)
4. Synergistic strengthening effect of bi-layered DLC/graphite on friction and wear properties of anodic oxide composite coating for machinery sliding application (FRGS)
5. Elucidating the strengthening mechanism and wear behaviour of DLC flakes reinforced Cr-Ni multilayer composite coatings for machinery sliding application. (UTM Fundamental Research)

 Selected Publications :

1. Norliyana Mustapar, Shahira Liza, Kanao Fukuda, Noor Ayuma Mat Tahir, Jun Ishimatsu, Yazid Yaakob, Intan Sharhida Othman, “Enhanced mechanical properties and tribological performance of anodic oxide coating by using thermal power plant waste material,” Ceramics International, 2024, 50, 20, 38372-38390. (WOS Q1)
2. Noor Ayuma Mat Tahir, Shahira Liza, Kanao Fukuda, Yazid Yaakob, Nur Aszreen Zulkifli, Nur Adilah Mohd Rawian, Nur Afieqah Md Ghazazi, “Influence of humidity on the tribological performance of graphite reinforced aluminium anodic oxide coating,” Tribology International 2024, 197, 109752. (WOS Q1)
3. Nur Aszreen Zulkifli, Shahira Liza, Hiroki Akasaka, Kanao Fukuda, Nur Adilah Mohd Rawian, Nur Afieqah Md Ghazazai, Noor Ayuma Mat Tahir, Yazid Yaakob, “Surface and tribology characterization of diamond-like carbon flakes reinforced oxide film by pulse anodizing,” Ceramics International, 2023, 49(21)34205-34222. (Co-authored with Tokyo Institute of Technology and UPM, WOS Q1)
4. Qian Chen, Takehiro Morita, Yoshinori Sawae, Kanao Fukuda, Joichi Sugimura, “Effects of trace moisture content on tribofilm formation, friction and wear of CF-filled PTFE in hydrogen,” Tribology International, 2023, 188, 108905. (Co-authored with Kyushu Univ. WOS Q1)
5. KK Yap, K Fukuda, JR Vail, J Wong, MA Masen, “Spatiotemporal mapping for in-situ and real-time tribological analysis in polymer-metal contacts,” Tribology International, July 2022, 171, 107533. (Co-authored with Imperial College London, WOS Q1)

 Patents :

1. Japanese Patent 2018001129 (applied in 2018)，”Transmission”

 Current National and International Collaborations:

1. Research contract with NSK Ltd., Japan
2. Research Grant from NSK-FAM, Japan
3. Research contract with STT Inc., Japan
4. Collaborative supervision of FYP students with Daido Kogyo, Japan

 Joint Programs/Student Exchanges/Industrial Engagements:

1. JST NEXUS Young researchers exchange program with Kyushu University, Japan.

 Community Engagement :

 Academic Staff (Name, Position, Area of Expertise):

1. Kanao Fukuda, Professor, Tribology and Hydrogen Energy
2. Dr. Shahira Liza Kamis, Senior Lecturer, Tribology
3. Ts. Khairunnisa Mohd. Pa’ad, Senior Lecturer, Nano Materials
4. Noor Ayuma Tahir, Senior Lecturer, Tribology
5. Nur Zalikha Khalil, Senior Lecturer, Adhesion

 Postdocs/Researchers:

1. Nur Rasyidah Binti Rusli, Assistant Research Officer

 Postgraduate Students:

• PhD

1. Nur Amanina Damira Bt Muhalim
2. Norliyana Binti Mustapar
3. Zureena Binti Abu Samah
4. Muhammad Maaruf

• MPhil

1. Sufiyah Raihany Binti Kamarulzaman
2. Nurul Iffah Binti Ahmad Azmi
3. Nurhidayatul Nabila Bt Daswarman
4. Muhammad Alif Akmal Bin Mohd Zamri
5. Hasnol Hadi Bin Zakaria
6. Nurul Fatihah Binti Mohd Safri
7. Nur Hidayah Binti mohamad
8. Muhammad Bustami Bin A Razak