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.

Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the Student Presentation Award Winners at the CenTiRe Spring Conference

The CenTiRe Industry Advisory Board Spring (IAB) Conference, a hallmark event that gathers leading minds in the field of tire research and innovation, proudly announced the winners of its highly anticipated Student Presentation Awards

CenTiRe Spring 2024 Conference A Success

The recent Center for Tire Research (CenTiRe) spring conference, hosted by Virginia Tech, marked a milestone in the field of tire technology and innovation.

CenTiRe Welcomes Hyundai Motors as the Newest Industry Member

The Center for Tire Research (CenTiRe) is excited to announce that Hyundai Motors has officially joined the ranks of our research center as a member of the Industry Advisory Board.

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