Center for Tire Research
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CenTiRe Announces New Research Project: Wireless Flexible Piezo-Polymer Sensors for Smart Tires
June 2026

CenTiRe Announces New Research Project: Wireless Flexible Piezo-Polymer Sensors for Smart Tires

CenTiRe has launched a new research project led by Dr. Zhenhua Tian to develop wireless, flexible sensors that can be embedded directly into tires for real-time monitoring of tire performance and road conditions. The technology could help advance smart tire systems, improving vehicle safety, performance, and the future of connected and autonomous mobility.

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Recent News

June 2026

CenTiRe Announces New Research Project on Additive Manufacturing for Advanced Tire Manufacturing Thermal Management

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May 2026

Driving Innovation in Tire–Soil Interaction: CenTiRe-Funded Project Successfully Completed

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April 2026

Celebrating Excellence in Student Research at the CenTiRe Spring IAB Conference

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Upcoming Events

 
Fall 27 October 2026
IAB Conference

CenTiRe Industry Advisory Board Fall Conference October 2026

The Fall IAB conference will be held live and hosted by the University of Akron on October 27 & 28, 2026. IAB members will review current projects, review new research proposals, and provide oversight on center operations. Non-members are welcome to attend — contact Greg Bunting at gfbunting@vt.edu for more information.

📍 Jean Hower Taber Student Union, University of Akron
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CenTiRe continues to seek and welcome new industry and government agency members to join with our existing members in its mission to conduct leading-edge, pre-competitive research. Membership is a cost-effective.…

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CenTiRe Office:                       Virginia Tech Director:                    University of Akron Director:

   Greg Bunting                           Dr. Saied Taheri                                 Dr. Jae-Won Choi

   Miriam Snyder

 

If you are interested in visiting CenTiRe at Virginia Tech, please contact Greg Bunting or Dr. Saied Taheri.

If you are interested in visting CenTiRe at the University of Akron, please contact Dr. Jae-Won Choi.

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