The 2014 Tribology Gold Medal


awarded to PROFESSOR GWIDON STACHOWIAK PM-93


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In recognition of his outstanding contribution to tribology in particular for his services to industrial tribology, biotribology and education.


Gwidon Stachowiak graduated in 1972 from Poznan University of Technology with a Masters degree in Science and Engineering which was followed by a PhD. In 1981 he obtained a DIC and his second PhD from Imperial College London.


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In 1984 Professor Stachowiak established the first Tribology Laboratory in Western Australia. Under his leadership, the Tribology Laboratory has become a well-known centre of tribology in Australia, not only through its continuous contributions to academia and industry, but also by educating students and engineers. It supported nationally important industries such as traditional mining and mineral processing and modern medical engineering with the research results of fundamental and applicable tribology.


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Professor Stachowiak’s initial work focused on the tribological characteristics of advanced structural ceramics developed by CSIRO in Australia. The research outcomes were used to improve the wear resistance of PSZ ceramics, find new industrial applications and give Australia a market advantage. Another important industrial project involved the investigation of fretting problems in wire ropes and the evaluation of novel surface coatings to mitigate wear.


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