Speakers

In 1983, Dr. Assaad earned his Ph.D. degree in Engineering Science and Mechanics as major and Applied Mathematics as minor from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. In 1979, he received a M.S. degree in Structural Engineering from the same university. In 1990, he received a M.S. degree in Polymer Science from The University of Akron (Akron, Ohio). In 1983, he joined The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. His current research interests include development of multi-physics simulation of tire performance including structural, thermal, and oxidative response. He is a lecturer at the Goodyear Institute of Technology. He was an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at The University of Akron and was also a lecturer at The University of Toledo. He Coauthored the composite segment of The Pneumatic Tire e-book, taught short courses on Plastics and Elastomers in Engineering Design in Italy, Luxembourg, and Germany. He was an invited speaker to the Gordon Conference on Fibers Science and to the 2009 “The Annual Workshops Materials’ Days at the University of Rostock”, Germany.

Dr. Assaad was a recipient of the special Achievement Award from NASA for his meritorious accomplishments, dedicated work, and special efforts. He was the Winner of the “2008 Create the Future Design Contest” in the machinery/equipment category and served as a technical chairman for the 26th Anniversary of The Tire Society Conference. Dr. Assaad holds over 60 U.S., patents and trade secrets in U.S., and Europe.