Marc Masen

Marc Masen is a Reader in Tribology and Mechanical Engineering Design at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, part of Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. He holds affiliations with several research centers including the Applied Mechanics group, Centre for Translational Nutrition and Food Research, Grantham Institute, and the Tribology group. His research focuses on tribology of human tissue, elastomers/polymers, wear prevention mechanisms, and tribometer development.

• Education: MSc and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Twente, Netherlands (PhD thesis: Abrasive Tool Wear in Metal Forming Processes)

Research highlights include developing analytical models for visco-elastic material contact/friction, investigating UHMWPE wear in medical implants, and designing a portable tribometer for skin friction studies. Current projects involve interdisciplinary collaboration with clinicians to study friction/shear force dynamics in pressure ulcer development.

No specific scientific awards are listed in the provided text. His work spans engineering applications in healthcare, materials science, and translational research through affiliations with the Wound Healing and Regeneration Network and Science & Engineering for Cultural Heritage.