Research Grant Scheme
For the 2023 First Research Grant, in total US$81,000 was granted to three research themes.
24th Board of Directors' Meeting
The 24th TTRF Board of Directors' Meeting was held in Japan on Apr. 14, 2023. It was decided to implement annual Research Grant for 2023.
6th TTRF-TAIHO International Symposium on Automotive Tribology 2023
The symposium was successfully held on Apr. 13, 2023.
Obituary
We are sad to announce the passing of our Director Emeritus, Prof. Herbert S. Cheng, on October 24, 2022. We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to his family and friends.
Research Grant Scheme
For the 2022 Second Research Grant, in total US$57,000 was granted to two research themes.
Research Grant Scheme
For the 2022 First Research Grant, in total US$57,000 was granted to two research themes.
23rd Board of Directors' Meeting
The 23rd TTRF Board of Directors' Meeting was held at online meeting on May 18, 2022. It was decided to implement biannual Research Grant for 2022.
TTRF-TAIHO International Symposium on Automotive Tribology 2022
The symposium was successfully held online on April 14, 2022.
Research Grant Scheme
For the 2021 Second Research Grant, in total US$56,350 was granted to two research themes.
22nd Board of Directors' Meeting
The 22nd TTRF Board of Directors' Meeting was held at online meeting on May 21, 2021. It was decided to implement biannual Research Grant for 2021.
Research Grant Scheme
For the 2021 First Research Grant, in total US$56,995 was granted to two research themes.
Research Grant Scheme
For the 2020 Second Research Grant, in total US$59,827 was granted to two research themes.
Research Grant Scheme
For the 2020 First Research Grant, in total US$53,444 was granted to two research themes.
21st Board of Directors' Meeting
The 21st TTRF Board of Directors' Meeting was held from April1 to14 by e-mail to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection. It was decided to implement biannual Research Grant for 2020.
TTRF-TAIHO International Symposium on Automotive Tribology 2020
“TTRF-TAIHO International Symposium on Automotive Tribology 2020” on April 22, 2020 has been canceled due to COVID-19 infection expansion and safety for participants.
Research Grant Scheme
For the 2019 First Research Grant, in total US$57,000 was granted to two research themes.
20th Board of Director’s Meeting
The 20th TTRF Board of Director’s Meeting was held in Japan on Apr. 17, 2019.
It was decided to implement only the first round of 2019 Research Grant.
TTRF-TAIHO International Symposium on Automotive Tribology 2019
The symposium was successfully held on Apr. 16, 2019.
Research Grant Scheme
For the 2018 Second Research Grant, in total US$76,666 was granted to three research themes.
Research Grant Scheme
For the 2018 First Research Grant, in total US$57,000 was granted to two research themes.