Name: Science in Motion: Engineering a Sustainable Future
Start: 2025-05-20T19:30:00
End: 2025-05-20T21:30:00
Location: The Assembly House

This evening brings together two fascinating talks that highlight the critical but often overlooked science behind motion and sustainability. Discover how tribology — the study of friction and wear — affects everything from the human body to high-performance vehicles, and delve into the challenges and opportunities of reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector. A thought-provoking look at the future of movement, energy, and engineering.

Why Tribology Matters: From the Human Body to High Performance Vehicles

Dr Marc Masen (Reader in Tribology and Mechanical Engineering Design, Imperial College London)

Tribology — the science of friction, wear, and lubrication — is quietly shaping the world around us. From improving energy efficiency to reducing environmental impact, it plays a vital role in making machines (and even our bodies) move better and last longer. In this talk, we’ll explore how this often-overlooked field could be key to a more sustainable future, and why tackling friction might just be the next big thing in science and engineering.

Decarbonising the transport sector: What will it take?

Dr Aakeen Parikh (Postdoctoral Researcher, Imperial College London)

How do we tackle transport — one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise? This talk explores the fuels we use today, the greener alternatives on the table, and the hidden energy costs of the transition. But it’s not just about tech — with car demand set to rise, should we also rethink how we move, live, and design our cities? Come for a big-picture look at the road to low-carbon transport.

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