Ashlie Martini

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Assistant Professor
School of Engineering
Email 
amartini@ucmerced.edu
Website 
faculty2.ucmerced.edu/amartini/index.shtml
Office
Phone 
209-228-2354
Location 
S&E 1 Bldg., RM 380
Research Interests 

My research focus is application of physics-based models to understand fundamental mechanisms underlying tribological phenomena. Current areas of active research include:

  • Atomic-scale friction
  • Thin film lubrication
  • Liquid-solid interface slip
  • Start-up friction
  • Cellulose nanocrystals
  • Taste tribology
Education 
  • Ph.D., 2007 — Northwestern University
  • B.S., 1998 — Northwestern University