Department of Biomedical Engineering, All Indian Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

College (Under Department of Science, Technology and Technical Education, Government of Bihar), Katihar, Bihar, India

AbhishekKumar is currently working as a graduate assistant (PhD scholar) in the

J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, College Station. He received his MS in Mechanical Engineering (2023) from the University of California Merced, USA; MTech in Design Engineering (2016) from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India, in 2016; and Bachelor of Engineering degree (honors) in Mechanical Engineering (2014) from Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal. He has worked as an assistant professor at Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur (2018–2020); Galgotias University, Greater Noida (2017); and Parul University, Vadodara (2016–2017). He was a summer visit­ing researcher at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2018). He qualied GATE-2014 with 99.25 percentile in 2014 and was awarded GATE fellowship by the Government of India. His MTech thesis was based on the investigation of nano­wear in Mg-based composites in collaboration with National University of Singapore, Singapore. He has a very keen interest to work on the tribological char­acterization of interacting surfaces. He has experience of more than 8years as an assistant professor and a graduate student researcher to work with tribological sys­tems and their surface and wear characterization. He has gained hands-on experi­ence of working with sophisticated experimental equipment in the past 8.5years and has utilized his experimental skills to successfully complete more than ten research projects with reputed industrial partners such as Chevron Corporation, SpaceX, Chevron- Phillips, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, etc. and aca­demic collaborators such as National University of Singapore, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, California State University Chico, Illinois State University Normal, etc. He has utilized his exposure to demanding and challenging projects by publishing four peer-reviewed articles in peer-reviewed journals and presenting his work in ve international conferences and publishing articles in two conference proceedings. He has worked as book editor and book proposal reviewer for CRC Press, Taylor & Francis USA, and reviewed two book proposals, edited one book, and authored six book chapters. He has enthusiasm to learn about the advanced research, and he frequently volunteers as a peer- reviewer for more than six high impact journals (Journal of Magnesium and Alloys (IF = 17.6), Lubricants

Institute of Science, Bangalore, for a year (2013). He qualied Indian Engineering Services in 2010. He qualify GATE-2010 with 98.20% in 2010. His PhD thesis was nominated for Best Thesis Award by the foreign and Indian examiner. He was selected in India–Sri Lanka Youth Exchange Program 2017, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. He was awarded DST­International Travel Fellowship in 2018 to visit Hawaii, USA.He is currently work­ing on the various research projects by CSIR and DST- GOI.He has coordinated and organized many conferences and workshops at IIITDM Kanchipuram- Chennai, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, and AIIMS Delhi. He has delivered many talks in webinars, faculty development programs, and workshops in the institutes such as (a) BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, in asso­ciation with Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai; (b) Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai; and (c) SRM University Chennai and VIT Chennai. He have examined many MTech. and PhD students at SRM University Chennai. He have guided more than 10 BTech, MTech, and PhD students for their thesis.

Kumar has authored/co-authored and edited over 30 books in mechanical, materi­als, and renewable energy engineering. He has secured three patents and is actively involved in various research areas, including AI and ML in mechanical engineering, smart materials and manufacturing techniques, thermal energy storage, building efciency, renewable energy harvesting, sustainable transportation, and heavy vehi­cle dynamics. Recognized for his outstanding contributions, Dr. Kumar has been awarded as the Best Teacher for excellence in academic and research. He has suc­cessfully guided 15 BTech, MTech, and PhD theses and serves as an external doc­toral committee member at SRM University, New Delhi. Dr. Kumar continues to contribute signicantly to the eld through his participation as an invited speaker, session chair, advisory board member, review board member, and program commit­tee member in various international conferences. His Orcid is 0000-0003-4099-935X, and his research proles can be accessed via Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.

and engineering, delves into these interactions, unraveling the secrets of how bio­logical systems minimize friction, resist wear, and adapt to their environments. This chapter serves as an accessible introduction to the captivating world of biotribology. It embarks on a journey through diverse biological interfaces, exploring the inge­nious mechanisms employed by nature to achieve remarkable tribological feats. From the self-lubricating joints of lobsters to the adhesive prowess of gecko feet, we discover how these marvels inspire the development of novel biomimetic materials and technologies. Delving deeper, we investigate the tribological challenges faced by biological systems, such as biocompatibility, wear resistance, and lubrication under extreme conditions. We explore how these challenges are overcome through tailored surface structures, material properties, and ingenious biological uids. The chapter then highlights the burgeoning eld of bioinspired tribology, where insights from nature are harnessed to design innovative solutions for human applications. We delve into exciting areas like biomimetic implants, self-cleaning surfaces, and drag-reducing coatings, showcasing the immense potential of biotribology to revo­lutionize various elds. Finally, we ponder the future of biotribology, outlining cur­rent research frontiers and emerging trends. This chapter paves the way for further exploration, inviting readers to join the captivating quest to understand and harness the power of surface interactions in the biological world.