Roland Larsson

Roland Larsson is a Professor and Head of Subject in Machine Elements at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. His research focuses on Tribology, particularly lubrication regimes (boundary to elastohydrodynamic), contact mechanics, surface roughness effects, and applications in rolling element bearings, clutches, hydraulic systems, tires, and sports equipment. He has supervised over 20 doctoral and licentiate students, contributed to advanced courses, and developed teaching methods like Flipped Classroom and Constructive Alignment.

• Education: Ph.D. (1996, Luleå University of Technology), Docent (2001), M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (1988).
• Research: Central themes include elastohydrodynamic lubrication, surface roughness in contact interfaces, and sustainable lubricants. His work explores water-based lubricants, ionic liquids, and glycerol mixtures.

Publications: Recent articles (2025) investigate water-based lubricants' film formation, ski-snow friction dynamics, and tribochemical properties of green lubricants. Earlier works (2024-2023) cover micropitting, wear models, and multi-scale contact analysis.

Awards: Recipient of multiple tribology awards including ASME Best Paper, Nordea's Vetenskapliga Pris, and Venture Cup North. He has held leadership roles at Luleå University, including Dean and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Board.

Collaboration: Active in international research networks as peer-reviewer, faculty opponent, and external examiner. His post-doctoral work includes affiliations with Leeds University and SKF Engineering Research Centre.