Peter Lee, Ph.D. is an Institute Engineer and the Chief Tribologist at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), an Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M, and summer lecturer at the University of California Merced. Peter Lee received a B.Eng in Automotive Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engine Tribology from the University of Leeds, UK. Prior to attending University, Peter worked as a qualified motor vehicle technician repairing both light and heavy-duty vehicles as well as various motorsport activities on the side.