Ling Wang

Professor Ling Wang is a Professor of Tribo-Sensing at the University of Southampton. She is affiliated with the national Centre for Advanced Tribology at Southampton (nCATS) and leads multiple research projects in tribology and materials engineering. Her work focuses on advanced bearing systems, failure mode analysis, and smart tribological solutions for aerospace and maritime applications.

• Affiliations: nCATS, University of Southampton
• Key Roles: Academic supervisor accepting PhD applications

Research Interests:
Professor Wang specializes in tribology, lubrication chemistry, and failure mechanisms of engineering components. Her projects address white etching cracks in bearing steel, aero-engine bearing systems, and electric mobility re-engineering. She collaborates with industry leaders like Schaeffler, Vestas, and Zeller & Gmelin.

• Notable Projects: EU-funded HyMedPoly (MSCA ITN), CO2EXIDE (H2020), and Royal Society grants

Advising & Grants:
Supervises PhD students and secures funding from the Royal Society, EU, and industry partners. Active in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Centre for Re-Engineering for Electric Mobility (RE4EM).

Labs/Teams: Core member of nCATS and collaborates with global networks through EU Horizon 2020 programs.