John F. Booker

John F. Booker is a Professor at Cornell University's College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on the dynamics of bearing systems lubricated by fluid films, combining computational analysis with practical applications in automotive engineering and biomedical devices.

Research interests include the qualitative and quantitative study of fluid film lubrication, structural compliance, geometrical irregularity, and lubricant cavitation. His work addresses real-world complexities in both rotating/reciprocating machinery and artificial human joints, with significant contributions to computational methods like the mobility method and finite element analysis.

• Henry Hess Award (ASME)
• Starley Premium Prize (IMechE)
• BP Oil Tribology Award (IMechE)
• Fellow of ASME and IMechE
• Chartered Engineer (Engineering Council, UK)

Booker has held visiting positions at institutions such as Eindhoven University of Technology, Durham University, and Oxford University. His publications emphasize advancements in tribology, nonlinear simulation, and lubrication design optimization.