The book presents select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials for Sustainable Future (ICAMSF 2025), highlighting innovative developments in surface engineering, surface coatings, wear resistance, friction reduction, lubrication technologies, and eco-friendly tribological processes. It presents pioneering research and technological advancements in the field of tribology with a strong emphasis on sustainability and advanced materials.

The book showcases contemporary research aimed at enhancing the performance, durability, and energy efficiency of engineering systems while addressing global sustainability challenges. It explores emerging materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and environmentally responsible tribological solutions applicable across automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, biomedical, and industrial sectors.

With contributions from leading researchers, academicians, and industry experts, this book serves as a valuable reference for industrialists, engineers, scientists, academicians, researchers, and postgraduate students working in the areas of advanced materials, surface engineering, and sustainable tribology. It offers both fundamental insights and practical perspectives that support future innovations in sustainable engineering applications.

Dr. Jitendra Kumar Katiyar holds the position of an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Research Impact & Outcome (CRIO), Chitkara University, Punjab, India. Additionally, he holds the position of local coordinator for the Global Initiative of Academic Network (GIAN) program started by the Ministry of Education at Chitkara University. He has 11 years of total teaching and research experience. His research interest includes modern manufacturing techniques, tribology of carbon materials, polymer composites, self-lubricating polymers, lubrication tribology, and coatings for advanced technologies. He obtained his bachelor's degree from UPTU Lucknow with Honours in 2007. He received his master's from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in 2010 and his Ph.D. from the same institution in 2017. He is a life member of the Tribology Society of India, the Malaysian Society of Tribology, the Institute of Engineers, India, and The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).