Anke Blume

Prof. Anke Blume holds the position of Full Professor in Elastomer Technology and Engineering. Her research focuses on advancing sustainable materials science, particularly in tire technology and waste management. Key expertise includes rubber formulations, silica-filler interactions, and polymer engineering.

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption and climate action. Notable achievements include the 2023 Melvin Mooney Distinguished Technology Award.

Recent research highlights include studies on pyrolysis of waste tires, dynamic imine bonds for circular economy applications, and innovative rubber compositions. She actively collaborates internationally and has over 370 research outputs including patents and datasets.

Professional activities include invited talks on sustainable tire design, devulcanization techniques, and silica pre-treatment methods. Her research group explores cutting-edge solutions for environmental challenges in materials science.