CALL FOR PAPERS

2024 Conference Theme: Beyond the Surface – Models, Materials, and Manufacturing

September 10 & 11, 2024

The University of Akron, Akron Campus, Akron, Ohio

The Tire Society – the scientific professional organization for the tire industry – welcomes authors and interested individuals to its 43rd Annual Tire Science and Technology Meeting and Conference.

This annual conference is a forum for engineers, scientists, users, policymakers, students, and advocates to learn about innovations that will drive our industry in the years ahead. By effectively communicating our knowledge and research, we can influence practices and policies and inspire innovation at all levels.

The conference will include:

  • Technical paper presentations
  • A keynote address by an industry leader
  • A plenary lecture by a recognized technical expert
  • Live panel discussions
  • Sponsor exhibits
  • An awards banquet with a technical speaker
  • Networking and continuing education
  • Distinguished service award nomination results & presentations

Students and Young Professionals - You Are Our Future!

This Annual Meeting and Conference provides unique opportunities to gain experience, develop leadership skills, and network with professionals who share your passion. The best paper authored and presented by a full-time university student will receive a $750 cash prize. To be eligible for the student award, the student paper manuscript must be submitted prior to the conference.

Subject Areas for Papers

Emerging Technologies

Smart Tires, RFID, Tire Electronics, Sensors, Non-pneumatic Tires

Tire Road Interaction

Tire Road Wear Particles, Friction, Noise, Tire Effects on Pavement

Tire Performance

Durability, Wear, Rolling Resistance, F&M, Simulation, Testing, Tire Design

Tire Vehicle System

Vehicle Dynamics and Stability, Ride, Harshness, Rollover, Pull, Uniformity

Tire Industry Trends

Regulations & Standards, Autonomous/Shared Vehicles, Next Generation Mobility

Tire Materials

Polymers, Cords, Steel, Material Characterization, Tire Lifecycle, Sustainable Sourcing

Models/Virtual Design

Constitutive Models, Tire Modeling and Model Characterization, Virtual Prototyping, Virtual Submission

Manufacturing

Industry 4.0 Process Improvement, Green Manufacturing, Reducing Tire Emissions

Submission Timeline & Format

Schedule Deadline
Abstract Submission March 1, 2024
Notification of Acceptance May 3, 2024
Presentation Material Submission August 16, 2024
Manuscript Submission* November 1, 2024

     *For Awards Eligibility

Information for Authors

More information for Authors, including Presentation, Awards, and Manuscript Submission Information can be found at: https://www.tiresociety.org/author-information/

Proposal Formats

Individual Paper and Oral Presentation: Individuals or groups of authors are encouraged to submit abstract proposals for papers whose content can be conveyed in 15-20 minutes (including a question/answer period). Presentations will be grouped into sessions with a common topic or theme. The society will provide a moderator for each session.

Student Poster Presentation: Individuals or groups of authors are encouraged to submit proposals for interactive poster presentations in which they can discuss their work with conference participants. The posters will be displayed outside the conference meeting hall for the duration of the conference and time is allotted during lunch on the first day for authors to discuss with conference participants. Poster proposals will be peer-reviewed.

How to Submit Abstracts for Individual Paper, Oral, and Poster Presentations

Step 1.

Prepare your Abstract. Please ensure that your Abstract is between 100 and 300 words and observes style conventions exemplified in the Tire Science and Technology journal. Use the example abstract found here as a template for submission.

Step 2.

In the submission, please specify the following:

– Submission type: ‘Presentation and Paper’ / ‘Oral Presentation Only (No Paper)’ / ‘Student Poster’

– Is the abstract being submitted for the student paper competition: Yes / No

Step 3.

Email your Abstract to conference@tiresociety.org

By submitting your abstract, you agree to allow it, along with the title, and author’s names and affiliations to be published on the Society’s web site and in the conference abstract booklet and that your abstract may be edited for grammar and to provide consistent style.