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Robert L. Jackson is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University, College of Engineering. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the ASME Journal of Tribology, highlighting his leadership in the field. His research focuses on tribology, contact mechanics, friction, wear, lubrication, and electrical contacts, with applications in machine design and electrified systems.
His research interests include:
- Nano, Micro, and Macro Scale Contact
- Friction, Wear, and Lubrication (Tribology)
- Electrically Induced Bearing Damage
- Electrical Contacts and Lubricant Additives
- Surface Texturing and Nano-lubricants
- Multiscale/Multiphysics Modeling
- Design of Machine Components
His recent publications reveal a strong trend in the performance of electric vehicle motor greases, electro-pitting, electrical discharge modeling, and mixed lubrication in rolling and sliding contacts. He investigates the role of nanoparticles, surface roughness, and thermal effects in tribological systems. His work spans experimental, analytical, and computational approaches, with a focus on real-world engineering applications such as EVs, connectors, and bearings.
He actively mentors graduate students, including current advisees Loren Baugh, Jack Janik, and Sudip Saha. His past students have gone on to careers in industry and academia at organizations like Intel, Amazon, Tesla, and universities in China and India. He has collaborated extensively with researchers on topics ranging from articular cartilage biomechanics to nanocomposite lubricants and electrical connector reliability.
