Francisco J. Profito is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, Brazil. He holds MSc and DSc degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, specializing in the tribology of lubricated contacts. With three years of industry experience and research stays at Argonne National Laboratory and Imperial College London, his research interests include computational tribology, bearing lubrication, and ML/AI applications in tribology. His work spans several engineering domains, including automotive engines, agricultural machinery, and wind turbines, focusing on improving system performance and durability across various industrial applications.