History
Founding of ITC
- ITC was founded 24th September, 1973 in London at the 5th meeting of the Main Organising Committee of the First European Tribology Congress
- It was suggested to form an ”International Tribology Union” associated with the UN organisation UNESCO
- However, it was decided to form a less formal organisation, the ”International Tribology Council” as an association of national tribology societies and groups
- The Council’s interest is limited to scientific, technological and educational matters
- Dr Peter Jost was unanimously elected first President of ITC and acted as President in 43 years until he passed away in 2016
Founding members of ITC
- France, Mr L. Le Blan
- West Germany, Prof. Peeken
- India, Prof. S.P Luthra
- Japan, Mr. Toshio Sakurai
- The Netherlands, Prof. H. Block
- Norway, Dr. H. Christensen
- Poland, Prof. M. Hebda
- Sweden, Prof. B.F. Jacobsson
- United Kingdom, Dr. W. Roberts
- U.S.S.R., Prof. I.V. Kragelski
- Yugoslavia, Prof. J. Vercon
Professor H Peter Jost CBE ITC Founder and President 1973-2016
“In every generation a figure emerges who is to have a significant influence on everyday life. Very often, these individuals shun the limelight and remain anonymous in public but feted in their own world – one such person was Peter Jost” - Extract from John Moores University