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Robert Jackson

Mechanical Engineering

Albert Smith Jr. Professor

3418E Wiggins Hall

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Education

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

Research Interests

Wear
Surface Fatigue
Surface Engineering
Tribology
Friction

In The News

Mechanical engineering doctoral student wows national tribology conference with electrical erosion research

When it comes to better understanding and mitigating the causes of electrical erosion now regularly reported in electric vehicles (EVs), the leading tribology program in the nation has a new poster boy.

Mechanical engineering graduate’s latest award reflects Auburn’s reputation as “Tribology U.”

Jack Janik's career in the science of friction, wear and lubrication — tribology — didn't need any more traction. But the former Auburn mechanical engineering standout still just coasted to yet another kudo.