Andrea Genovese

Dr. Andrea Genovese is an assistant professor in Applied Mechanics at the University of Naples Federico II; founder and CEO of its spinoff VESevo. He works as an academic advisor for several companies and racing teams. His research interests include the design and development of smart systems, tribology, vehicle dynamics, non-destructive materials characterization, energy harvesting, and vibration control. He is the author of more than 40 papers in international journals and refereed conferences.

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Presentation

Wet braking of worn tires: Real-world assessment of regulatory requirements

The new regulatory requirements on wet grip of worn tires aim to ensure that tire performance is assessed also at the end of their life i.e. when worn, advocating that tires should meet requirements throughout their life and not be replaced prematurely. Wet braking, a critical performance affecting road safety, dramatically deteriorates in worn tires. For practical reasons, the current regulation sets criteria on buffed tires (new tires with artificially reduced tread depth); however, naturally worn tires may perform differently due to several other factors. This joint study between JRC and UNINA aims to investigate any performance discrepancies.