# Christopher Clayson: How Do You End Up in Tribology?

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Podcast: [TribologyTalks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tribologytalks-7095315)
Published: 2026-04-09T13:29:48+00:00
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## Resource

Join us for our first podcast of 2026. In this episode, Kieran Nar sits down with Christopher Clayson, Application Scientist at Cargill, to talk through how a background in natural sciences turned into a career in tribology. From early placements to working in R&D, Chris shares how his role has developed and what it’s really like operating at the intersection of chemistry, physics and engineering. The conversation also touches on how the lubricants industry is shifting, from traditional engine oils to the demands of electric vehicles, and why collaboration across the field is becoming more important than ever. A candid look at how careers take shape, and how the industry is evolving alongside them.

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