Dr. Leonardo I. Farfan-Cabrera is an Assistant Professor of automotive and mechanical engineering at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico since 2018. He has been invited to be a visiting scholar by the University of Sheffield and Texas A&M University, working on the tribology of IC and electric vehicles, respectively. His PhD thesis “tribology of automotive components: cases of study” was awarded the best PhD thesis price at the IPN in 2018. He has performed 4 keynote conference speeches, holds 1 patent and has written more than 40 papers in peer-reviewed journals. He is currently the head of the Laboratory of Automotive Tribology (E-Mobility) and received the awards “Inspiring Professor - 2021” and “Distinguished Professor 2020 and 2021” from Tecnologico de Monterrey. He is an Associate Editor of the journals “IMechE part J Journal of Engineering Tribology” and “Mechanics and Industry” and Guest Editor of the journal “Lubricants”. Dr. Ali Erdemir is a Professor and Halliburton Chair in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Texas A&M University, USA, and worked at Argonne National Laboratory for over thirty years. Dr. Erdemir has received numerous coveted awards, including STLE’s International Award, ASME’s Mayo D. Hersey Award, JAST’s Distinguished Tribologist Award, the University of Chicago’s Medal of Distinguished Performance, six R&D 100 Awards, two Al Sonntag Awards and an Edmond E. Bisson Award from STLE. He was elected to the US National Academy of Engineering, European Academy of Sciences and Arts, World Academy of Ceramics, The Science Academy of Turkey, and the presidency of the International Tribology Council and STLE. He has authored/co-authored more than 300 research articles and 18 book chapters, co-edited four books, presented more than 200 invited/keynote/plenary talks, and holds 33 U.S. patents. His current research focuses on combining scientific principles and engineering innovations to develop super-hard and super-low-friction materials, coatings, and lubricants for applications in a variety of energy systems.