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,…

Dear Engineering Community, Over the past 35+ years, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to R&D in Brake and Tire Technology, with a strong focus on NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), Acoustics, and the intricate interactions of these systems with the vehicle. This has given me a unique depth of engineering expertise in two critical…

Michigan, USA – October 14, 2025 – NVH Consulting LLC, a unique provider of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) solutions for the automotive industry, is proud to announce its launch through a new advertisement video. Founded by Johann Pankau, a seasoned engineering manager with over 35 years at global leaders like Continental (Germany/USA), ITT Teves,…

Akron, OH – September 29, 2025 – NVH Consulting proudly announces its attendance at the prestigious 44th Annual Meeting and Conference of The Tire Society, held from September 23-25, 2025, at the Jean Hower Taber Student Union Ballroom on the University of Akron campus. This year’s event, themed “Rolling Towards Sustainability: Tires for A Greener…

Auburn Hills, Michigan – August 13, 2025 – NVH Consulting LLC, a unique provider of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) engineering solutions, is proud to spotlight the specialized tire NVH testing expertise of its founder, Johann Pankau. With over 35 years in the field, including extensive work at Continental, Pankau brings unparalleled insights into tire-road…