Prof. (Dr.) J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with over 35 years of experience in Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering. He holds multiple distinguished academic titles, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a DSc from London Metropolitan University. He has published over 300 books and 600 articles, with more than 36,500 citations. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University and holds leadership positions in numerous international journals, conferences, and research projects. J. Paulo Davim received the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997, the M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering (materials and manufacturing processes) in 1991, the Mechanical Engineering degree (5 years) in 1986, from the University of Porto (FEUP), the Aggregate title (Full Habilitation) from the University of Coimbra in 2005 and the D.Sc. from London Metropolitan University in 2013. He is Eur Ing by FEANI-Brussels and Senior Chartered Engineer by the Portuguese Institution of Engineers with a MBA and Specialist title in Engineering and Industrial Management. Currently, he is Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience in Manufacturing, Materials and Mechanical Engineering with special emphasis in Machining & Tribology. He has also interest in Management & Industrial Engineering and Higher Education for Sustainability & Engineering Education. He has guided large numbers of postdoc, Ph.D. and masters students as well as coordinated & participated in several research projects. He has received several scientific awards. He has worked as evaluator of projects for international research agencies as well as examiner of Ph.D. thesis for many universities. He is the Editor in Chief of several international journals, Guest Editor of journals, books Editor, book Series Editor and Scientific Advisory for many international journals and conferences. Presently, he is an Editorial Board member of 25 international journals and acts as reviewer for more than 80 prestigious Web of Science journals. In addition, he has also published as editor (and co-editor) more than 100 books and as author (and co-author) more than 10 books, 80 book chapters and 400 articles in journals and conferences (more than 200 articles in journals indexed in Web of Science core collection/h-index 45+/6000+ citations and SCOPUS/h-index 52+/8000+ citations).

• List of figuresList of tablesPrefaceAbout the contributorsChapter 1: Scratch resistance of modified polymethylmethacrylate nanocompositesAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Experimental data1.3 Scratch resistance1.4 Wear mechanisms1.5 Conclusions and future work1.6 AcknowledgementsChapter 2: Nanomechanical properties and nanoscale deformation of engineering metals and alloysAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Experimental data2.3 Results and discussion2.4 ConclusionsChapter 3: Analysis of large-strain microindentation of crystalline polymersAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Experimental data3.3 Analysis of large-strain microindentation deformation3.4 Estimates of plastic properties of crystalline polymers by large-strain indentation3.5 ConclusionsChapter 4: Nanocomposite coatings: A reviewAbstract:4.1 What are nanocomposite coatings?4.2 Main synthesis methods4.3 Coating properties and characterization4.4 Nanocomposite polymer coatings4.5 Recent developments and industrial applications4.6 Future trendsChapter 5: Thermal sprayed WC-Co coatings for tribological applicationAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Thermal spray techniques5.3 Characteristics of WC-Co coatings5.4 Tribological performances of WC-Co coatings5.5 Applications of WC-Co coatings5.6 Future trendsChapter 6: Tribological performance of electroless Ni-P coatingsAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Friction behavior of electroless Ni-P coatings6.3 Wear behavior of electroless Ni-P coatings6.4 Electroless nickel bath characteristics and role of individual components6.5 Optimization of tribological performance of electroless Ni-P coatings6.6 ConclusionsChapter 7: Tribological response of materials during sliding against various surface texturesAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Experimental details7.3 Results7.4 Discussion7.5 ConclusionsChapter 8: Laser straight cutting of Ti-6Al-4V alloy: Temperature and stress fieldsAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Heating and stress analysis8.3 Experimental data8.4 Results and discussion8.5 Conclusions8.6 AcknowledgementsIndex

Prof. (Dr.) J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with over 35 years of experience in Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering. He holds multiple distinguished academic titles, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a DSc from London Metropolitan University. He has published over 300 books and 600 articles, with more than 36,500 citations. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University and holds leadership positions in numerous international journals, conferences, and research projects. J. Paulo Davim received the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997, the M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering (materials and manufacturing processes) in 1991, the Mechanical Engineering degree (5 years) in 1986, from the University of Porto (FEUP), the Aggregate title (Full Habilitation) from the University of Coimbra in 2005 and the D.Sc. from London Metropolitan University in 2013. He is Eur Ing by FEANI-Brussels and Senior Chartered Engineer by the Portuguese Institution of Engineers with a MBA and Specialist title in Engineering and Industrial Management. Currently, he is Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience in Manufacturing, Materials and Mechanical Engineering with special emphasis in Machining & Tribology. He has also interest in Management & Industrial Engineering and Higher Education for Sustainability & Engineering Education. He has guided large numbers of postdoc, Ph.D. and masters students as well as coordinated & participated in several research projects. He has received several scientific awards. He has worked as evaluator of projects for international research agencies as well as examiner of Ph.D. thesis for many universities. He is the Editor in Chief of several international journals, Guest Editor of journals, books Editor, book Series Editor and Scientific Advisory for many international journals and conferences. Presently, he is an Editorial Board member of 25 international journals and acts as reviewer for more than 80 prestigious Web of Science journals. In addition, he has also published as editor (and co-editor) more than 100 books and as author (and co-author) more than 10 books, 80 book chapters and 400 articles in journals and conferences (more than 200 articles in journals indexed in Web of Science core collection/h-index 45+/6000+ citations and SCOPUS/h-index 52+/8000+ citations).

• List of figuresList of tablesPrefaceAbout the contributorsChapter 1: Scratch resistance of modified polymethylmethacrylate nanocompositesAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Experimental data1.3 Scratch resistance1.4 Wear mechanisms1.5 Conclusions and future work1.6 AcknowledgementsChapter 2: Nanomechanical properties and nanoscale deformation of engineering metals and alloysAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Experimental data2.3 Results and discussion2.4 ConclusionsChapter 3: Analysis of large-strain microindentation of crystalline polymersAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Experimental data3.3 Analysis of large-strain microindentation deformation3.4 Estimates of plastic properties of crystalline polymers by large-strain indentation3.5 ConclusionsChapter 4: Nanocomposite coatings: A reviewAbstract:4.1 What are nanocomposite coatings?4.2 Main synthesis methods4.3 Coating properties and characterization4.4 Nanocomposite polymer coatings4.5 Recent developments and industrial applications4.6 Future trendsChapter 5: Thermal sprayed WC-Co coatings for tribological applicationAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Thermal spray techniques5.3 Characteristics of WC-Co coatings5.4 Tribological performances of WC-Co coatings5.5 Applications of WC-Co coatings5.6 Future trendsChapter 6: Tribological performance of electroless Ni-P coatingsAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Friction behavior of electroless Ni-P coatings6.3 Wear behavior of electroless Ni-P coatings6.4 Electroless nickel bath characteristics and role of individual components6.5 Optimization of tribological performance of electroless Ni-P coatings6.6 ConclusionsChapter 7: Tribological response of materials during sliding against various surface texturesAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Experimental details7.3 Results7.4 Discussion7.5 ConclusionsChapter 8: Laser straight cutting of Ti-6Al-4V alloy: Temperature and stress fieldsAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Heating and stress analysis8.3 Experimental data8.4 Results and discussion8.5 Conclusions8.6 AcknowledgementsIndex

Prof. (Dr.) J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with over 35 years of experience in Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering. He holds multiple distinguished academic titles, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a DSc from London Metropolitan University. He has published over 300 books and 600 articles, with more than 36,500 citations. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University and holds leadership positions in numerous international journals, conferences, and research projects. J. Paulo Davim received the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997, the M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering (materials and manufacturing processes) in 1991, the Mechanical Engineering degree (5 years) in 1986, from the University of Porto (FEUP), the Aggregate title (Full Habilitation) from the University of Coimbra in 2005 and the D.Sc. from London Metropolitan University in 2013. He is Eur Ing by FEANI-Brussels and Senior Chartered Engineer by the Portuguese Institution of Engineers with a MBA and Specialist title in Engineering and Industrial Management. Currently, he is Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience in Manufacturing, Materials and Mechanical Engineering with special emphasis in Machining & Tribology. He has also interest in Management & Industrial Engineering and Higher Education for Sustainability & Engineering Education. He has guided large numbers of postdoc, Ph.D. and masters students as well as coordinated & participated in several research projects. He has received several scientific awards. He has worked as evaluator of projects for international research agencies as well as examiner of Ph.D. thesis for many universities. He is the Editor in Chief of several international journals, Guest Editor of journals, books Editor, book Series Editor and Scientific Advisory for many international journals and conferences. Presently, he is an Editorial Board member of 25 international journals and acts as reviewer for more than 80 prestigious Web of Science journals. In addition, he has also published as editor (and co-editor) more than 100 books and as author (and co-author) more than 10 books, 80 book chapters and 400 articles in journals and conferences (more than 200 articles in journals indexed in Web of Science core collection/h-index 45+/6000+ citations and SCOPUS/h-index 52+/8000+ citations).

• List of figuresList of tablesPrefaceAbout the contributorsChapter 1: Scratch resistance of modified polymethylmethacrylate nanocompositesAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Experimental data1.3 Scratch resistance1.4 Wear mechanisms1.5 Conclusions and future work1.6 AcknowledgementsChapter 2: Nanomechanical properties and nanoscale deformation of engineering metals and alloysAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Experimental data2.3 Results and discussion2.4 ConclusionsChapter 3: Analysis of large-strain microindentation of crystalline polymersAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Experimental data3.3 Analysis of large-strain microindentation deformation3.4 Estimates of plastic properties of crystalline polymers by large-strain indentation3.5 ConclusionsChapter 4: Nanocomposite coatings: A reviewAbstract:4.1 What are nanocomposite coatings?4.2 Main synthesis methods4.3 Coating properties and characterization4.4 Nanocomposite polymer coatings4.5 Recent developments and industrial applications4.6 Future trendsChapter 5: Thermal sprayed WC-Co coatings for tribological applicationAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Thermal spray techniques5.3 Characteristics of WC-Co coatings5.4 Tribological performances of WC-Co coatings5.5 Applications of WC-Co coatings5.6 Future trendsChapter 6: Tribological performance of electroless Ni-P coatingsAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Friction behavior of electroless Ni-P coatings6.3 Wear behavior of electroless Ni-P coatings6.4 Electroless nickel bath characteristics and role of individual components6.5 Optimization of tribological performance of electroless Ni-P coatings6.6 ConclusionsChapter 7: Tribological response of materials during sliding against various surface texturesAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Experimental details7.3 Results7.4 Discussion7.5 ConclusionsChapter 8: Laser straight cutting of Ti-6Al-4V alloy: Temperature and stress fieldsAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Heating and stress analysis8.3 Experimental data8.4 Results and discussion8.5 Conclusions8.6 AcknowledgementsIndex