Fabian Grunert

Fabian Grunert is an Assistant Professor in the Elastomer Technology and Engineering group at the University of Twente. His work focuses on rubber science, specifically addressing silica dispersibility in tire compounds, sulfur curing chemistry, and sustainable material innovations.

• Education: PhD in Analytical Method Development for predicting In-Rubber Dispersibility of Silica (awarded 7 Dec 2018).

Research interests include:

• Material Science for rubber and tire technology
• Silica and silane interactions in polymers
• Sulfur curing mechanisms and sustainability in rubber processing.

Recent research highlights trends in bio-based plasticizers, asphalt disc development for abrasion testing, and functionalized polymers for tire performance optimization.

Collaborations span academia and industry, with contributions to conferences and specialist publications on tire compounds, stress relaxation, and sustainable materials. He has co-authored 42 research outputs and participated in 12 activities, including invited talks and presentations.