He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Saga University, Japan. He has over 20 years of experience in teaching and research in different areas of mechanical engineering. His research interests include advanced materials, polymer and composites, engineering tribology, coating technology, advanced design of machinery, fluid film lubrication and elastohydrodynamic lubrication. He has published more than 90 research papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He is an editorial board member and reviewer for many international journals.