IMechE’s Tribology 2021 Bronze Winner Announced

Gerda Vaitkunaite has been awarded the Institution’s Bronze Medal for Tribology.

Gerda Vaitkunaite is a highly accomplished young tribologist. Gerda’s PhD (due to complete in 2021) studied the effects of low friction tribofilm kinetics on engine tribological components. Gerda’s BEng and MEng projects both involved development of Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coatings for industrial applications. In July 2021 Gerda started a three-year postdoctoral research and teaching position. Gerda has always been involved in outreach, teaching, and is dedicated to developing an academic career in tribology.

The institution would like to congratulate Gerda Vaitkunaite on winning the Tribology Bronze Medal.

Gerda Vaitkunaite’s full citation