Bio
Research Interests:
Dr. Tomas Grejtak a research staff scientist in the Surface Engineering & Tribology Group, Materials Science and Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). His research focuses on wear, friction, materials deformation and contact mechanics of various materials and systems in areas such as nuclear powerplants, biomass processing, automotive, and others. His research also includes a nanoscale structural characterization of hydrogen fuel cells. Dr. Grejtak has an extensive expertise in materials characterization including wear and friction experiments, nanoindentation, and high resolution microscopy.
Key words:
- tribology, coatings, graphite, nanoindentation, microscopy, hydrogen fuel cell
Professional Experience
- R&D Associate Staff Scientist, ORNL, 11/2023
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, ORNL 12/2021
Education
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, 2022
- M.E., Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, 2019
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, 2016
Professional Affiliations
- Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE), TLT Technical Editor
- TMS