Kicking off 2026 with my first international business trip of the year
Dear Engineering Community,
I’m thrilled to share exciting news from NVH Consulting LLC! Kicking off 2026 with my first international business trip of the year, I traveled to Korea in January to deliver a comprehensive 3-day seminar and interactive lecture series on Tire NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) technology.
The sessions brought together a talented group of engineers for in-depth discussions covering a wide range of critical topics:
– Tire testing methodologies — from indoor dyno evaluations to real-world outdoor vehicle tests
– Advanced tire computation methods and noise prediction techniques
– Tire tread pattern design and optimization strategies for noise reduction
– The influence of tire compounds on performance balance, including noise characteristics
– Strategies to harmonize key tire attributes like rolling resistance, handling, ride comfort, and NVH
A special focus was placed on the often under-discussed area of tire-road interaction — exploring how excitation from various road surfaces propagates as structure-borne and airborne noise into the vehicle interior. We dove into interpreting test results to identify dominant contributors across low, mid, and high-frequency ranges.
Additional highlights included insights into state-of-the-art indoor tire NVH testing facilities, sharing practical experiences with global testing protocols, and comparing different OEM approval approaches worldwide. We also examined tire noise regulations such as UNECE R117 (focused on tire-specific pass-by noise limits) and R51 (vehicle pass-by noise), along with practical methods for tread pattern optimization to meet these requirements.
This engagement perfectly aligns with the mission of NVH Consulting LLC, where I deliver specialized NVH and acoustic consulting services to the global automotive and tire industries. With over 36 years of hands-on experience in the automobile and tire sectors — combined with my university lecturing background — I’m passionate about bridging academic theory with real-world engineering challenges.
It’s deeply rewarding to equip engineers with actionable, practical knowledge that drives innovation, especially amid the rapid evolution of the automotive world: electrification, autonomous systems, and sustainable mobility. (Many of my former university students — now over 600 strong — hold key leadership roles worldwide, continuing to shape the industry’s future.)
Here’s to more collaborative opportunities in 2026 and beyond! If you’re tackling NVH challenges in tires, vehicles, or related fields, feel free to connect — I’d love to discuss how NVH Consulting LLC can support your team.
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