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Dr Peter Lee: Building Tribology at Scale, Part 2
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- TribologyTalks
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- Sep 25, 2025
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- 2075
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Summary
In the second half of our conversation with Dr Peter Lee we explore how he built and grew the tribology group at Southwest Research Institute into one of the world’s most dynamic centres for applied research. Peter shares the testing philosophy that guides their work the importance of careful hiring and mentoring and why flexibility and teamwork with clients are central to their success. We also look ahead at the changing landscape of tribology from the rise of rheology and new applications beyond automotive to challenges in EVs hydrogen and emerging fuels. Peter reflects on the role of AI and big data in shaping the future of the field and why tribology will always remain essential across industries.