University of Akron’s Dr. Michelle S. Hoo Fatt Receives CenTiRe Research Funding for Groundbreaking Tire NVH Research

Dr. Michelle S. Hoo Fatt has received CenTiRe funding to advance tire NVH research by developing improved testing for tire cords. Her work aims to enhance simulation accuracy and efficiency in the tire industry.

CenTiRe Recognized in the April Edition of Chemical Engineering Progress Magazine

CenTiRe's innovative project, MATL-2024-A18-4, which explores coal-derived biocompatible graphene as an effective and safer alternative to 6PPD in tires, has been featured in the April 2025 edition of Chemical Engineering Progress Magazine. The article credits the contributions of Project PI Professor Roop L. Mahajan from Virginia Tech and IAB member Lawrence Rittman of Triangle Tires.

Celebrating Excellence: Miriam Snyder Receives Special Recognition Award at CenTiRe Spring Conference 2025

Miriam Snyder received the Special Recognition Award at the 2025 CenTiRe Spring Conference for her outstanding leadership and dedication. Her behind-the-scenes work has been vital to CenTiRe’s success.

Celebrating Student Excellence at the CenTiRe Spring IAB Conference

Three outstanding students were recognized at the CenTiRe Spring IAB Conference for their innovation, technical expertise, and standout presentations in tire research. Their work showcased cutting-edge advancements in sustainability, simulation, and material modeling—read more to see how they’re shaping the future of the industry.

Celebrating Collaboration and Innovation: CenTiRe Spring IAB Conference Recap

Industry leaders and top university researchers came together at the CenTiRe Spring IAB Conference to drive forward groundbreaking tire and automotive innovations, including the launch of three newly funded research projects.

Completion of CenTiRe-Funded Tire Sustainability Research Project

CenTiRe is proud to announce the successful completion of a groundbreaking research project titled Recovery of ZnO and Heavy Metals from End-of-Life Tires for Enhanced and Effective Waste Material Utilization.

Announcement: Winners of the Student Project Research Presentation Awards at the Recent CenTiRe Fall Industry Conference

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the prestigious Student Project Research Update Presentation Awards, which were presented at the recent CenTiRe Fall Industry Conference.

CenTiRe Honors 2024 Industry Mentor-of-the-Year Recipient Jan Terziyski of Nexen Tire

At the CenTiRe Semi-Annual Industry Conference held last week, industry leaders and innovators gathered to celebrate advancements in tire and automotive technologies. Among the highlights of the event was the recognition of Jan Terziyski, a distinguished engineer from Nexen Tire, who was named the 2024 Industry Mentor-of-the-Year.

CenTiRe Funded Research Project "Snow Measurements and Characterization for Traction Prediction" Successfully Completed

We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the CenTiRe-funded research project titled "Snow Measurements and Characterization for Traction Prediction."

CenTiRe Welcomes New Leadership to Industry Advisory Board

The Center for Tire Research (CenTiRe) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Wheeler at Hankook Tire as the new Chair of its Industry Advisory Board (IAB). Alongside him, Eric Pierce of Smithers, will serve as the Co-Chair.

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