I’m proud to announce that the Winter 2026 Vehicle Dynamics course at Oakland University has successfully concluded! It was an absolute pleasure teaching this outstanding group of 40 exceptionally talented students. Their performance this semester was truly the best I have seen in recent years — marked by deep engagement, strong analytical skills, and impressive…
Johann Pankau has been selected as a keynote speaker at the prestigious VDI (German SAE) conference “Tire-Chassis-Road,” where he will present: Tire NVH and Ride Comfort: Critical Review of Testing Methods through the Lens of Tire-Road Interaction – Strategies, Surfaces, Pros, Cons, and Pathways Forward Recognized as the leading conference for innovation, technology, and scientific…
Tires are far more than just rubber meeting the road—they’re a critical system influencing every aspect of vehicle ride and comfort. In vertical dynamics, tires serve as the first line of defense, absorbing road roughness and working in harmony with suspension springs and shock absorbers to deliver optimal comfort and performance. But tire performance extends…
Why “Accelerated Drive (Pass-By)” Conditions Demand Special Attention in Tread Pattern Design In tire development, pass-by noise testing tells only part of the story. The real challenge emerges under acceleration — the “Accelerated Drive” scenario — where torque transmission dramatically changes tire behavior and amplifies noise generation. Here are some critical insights from tire-pavement interaction…
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…
Dear Engineering Community, Excited to kick off the Winter 2026 semester at Oakland University, where I’m once again teaching my Vehicle Dynamics course to a group of 36 highly motivated students! This marks my 17th year leading this class, and the passion never fades—it’s a true joy to share the intricacies of vehicle handling, stability,…