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FOREWORD
Welcome to the 6 Asia International Conference on Tribology!
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I would like to express my warmest welcome to all
participants to the 6 Asia International Conference on
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Tribology (ASIATRIB2018) held at Hilton Kuching,
Sarawak, Malaysia. Alhamdulillah, all praise to Allah, this
year, ASIATRIB celebrates its 20 anniversary since its
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inception in 1998. Malaysia for the first time has been
given the opportunity to host the ASIATRIB and become
the first South-east Asian country to host this event.
Malaysian Tribology Society (MYTRIBOS) is very
honoured to organize ASIATRIB2018. The much-
anticipated event allows tribologists to share and promote
their research as well as a chance to extend their network in every aspect of
fundamental and applied tribology fields.
The aim of ASIATRIB2018 is to share the pioneering research ideas among
academicians, researchers, students, authorities, and practitioners from universities,
industries, institutions, and related agencies all around the world through oral and
poster presentations, thus promoting new opportunities for research activities and
enhancement. In addition, there is an opportunity for participants especially young
researchers and students to enhance research network with established and
renowned tribologists from local and abroad in the respective field in the quests to get
new experiences, exchange research ideas, and build rapport through informal
discussions. This year, 276 participants from 24 countries attending the conference.
I would like to take this opportunity to convey my special thanks to those who
have been involved in organizing ASIATRIB2018, especially MYTRIBOS members for
successfully organizing this event. Finally, I would like to express our deepest gratitude
to all sponsors for the support given in ensuring the success of this event.
Thank you.
Prof. Dr. Salmiah Binti Kasolang
ASIATRIB2018 Chairman
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ASIATRIB2018