Industry Advisory Board
The research and operation of CenTiRe is guided by representative(s) designated by each of the industry member companies to serve on the Industry Advisory Board (IAB). Acting as a consortium of members, the IAB meets twice yearly at the Center's university sites to collectively review projects, determine future research directions, select new projects and decide on funding, and provide input on Center practices and procedures. Other meetings may be held online during the year to conduct specific business of the Center. The IAB members also act as a conduit to facilitate the incorporation of the results and deliverables from the Center's research work into their respective companies. The Center is grateful for the time, efforts and expertise provided by the IAB members, as this is critical for its success.
University Faculty
The faculty members at the two university sites provide their expertise to propose and guide the research work carried out at the Center. Each year the faculty submit research proposals to the Center’s Industry Advisory Board (IAB) in response to the IAB’s request for proposals. They are also free to submit research proposals on topics not requested by the IAB, but which could be of interest to the members.
During the conduction of the research project, the faculty provide their technical expertise and guidance to the graduate student(s) performing the research. They also interact with the industry mentors and IAB members, which can result in additional future research opportunities.
Virginia Tech
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Dr. Hosein Foroutan Associate Professor Virginia Tech: Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Project: Multiscale Dynamic Assessment of Airborne Microplastic Emissions in Tire Wear Particles 540-232-8400 |
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Dr. Hesham Rakha |
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Dr. Corina Sandu Professor Virginia Tech: Department of Mechanical Engineering Projects: 1 - Characterization and Modeling of Different Snow Attributes for Tire Performance Simulation; 2 - Snow Measurements and Characterization for Traction Prediction 540-231-7467 |
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Dr. Alexandrina Untaroiu
Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics
Project: Characterization and Modeling of Deformable Soils for Tire Performance Simulation
540-231-3593
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Dr. Costin Untaroiu
Associate Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics
Project: 1 - Characterization and Modeling of Different Snow Attributes for Tire Performance Simulation; 2 - Characterization and Modeling of Deformable Soils for Tire Performance Simulation; 3 - Snow Measurements and Characterization for Traction Prediction
540-231-5094
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University of Akron
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Dr. Alper Buldum Professor University of Akron: Department of Mechanical Engineering Project: Modeling Nanoscale Tire-Road Interface: Adhesion and Sliding Friction 330-972-8087 |
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Dr. Jae-Won Choi Professor University of Akron: Department of Mechanical Engineering Project: Flexoelectric Polyelectrolyte Elastomer for Tire Sensors and Tire Energy Harvesters 330-972-5276 |
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Dr. Ali Dhinojwala Professor University of Akron: School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering Project: Surface Migration of 6-PPD and Design of a Novel Sustainable Antiozonants and Antioxidants for Rubber Formulations 330-972-5290 |
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Dr. James Eagan Assistant Professor University of Akron: School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering Project: Carbon Negative Butadiene CO2Polymers: Material Synthesis and Property Evaluation 330-972-7510 |
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Dr. Siamak Farhad Professor University of Akron: Department of Mechanical Engineering Project: Flexoelectric Polyelectrolyte Elastomer for Tire Sensors and Tire Energy Harvesters 330-972-7469 |
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Dr. Mark Foster Assistant Professor University of Akron: School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering Project: How Heterogeneous Filler Dynamics Impact Macroscopic Properties of Filled SBR Rubber 330-972-5323 |
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Dr. Michelle Hoo Fatt |
| Dr. Dharamdep Jain Assistant Professor University of Akron: School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering Project: Surface Migration of 6-PPD and Design of a Novel Sustainable Antiozonants and Antioxidants for Rubber Formulations |
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Dr. Thein Kyu Professor University of Akron: School of Polymer Science Project: Flexoelectric Polyelectrolyte Elastomer for Tire Sensors and Tire Energy Harvesters 330-972-3406 |
| Dr. Saranshu Singla Professor University of Akron: School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering Project: Surface Migration of 6-PPD and Design of a Novel Sustainable Antiozonants and Antioxidants for Rubber Formulations |
