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Hugh Spikes is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London. His research interests are not specified in the available information. Prof. Spikes' profile page indicates a link to his academic profile, though the content is not accessible due to browser compatibility issues. No further details regarding his academic achievements, degrees, or specific research areas are provided.
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Hugh Spikes is a researcher at Imperial College London specializing in tribology, with a focus on the mechanisms of antiwear additives, lubricant film formation, and friction reduction in various lubrication regimes. His work explores the behavior of additives such as ZDDP and molybdenum dialkyldithiocarbamate, their impact on friction and wear, and the development of advanced lubrication techniques. Spikes has contributed significantly to understanding the role of colloidal dispersions, hydrodynamic lubrication, and the tribological properties of alternative lubricants, including vegetable oil-based formulations. His research also addresses the challenges of low-sulphated and environmentally friendly lubricants for modern engine oils.