Wisut Kaewsakul

Wisut Kaewsakul is an Assistant Professor specializing in Elastomer Technology and Engineering at the University of Twente. His research focuses on advancing rubber compounding techniques, particularly with silica-reinforced natural rubber for tire applications. He explores material degradation mechanisms during mixing, interfacial interactions between fillers and polymers, and sustainable tire development for extreme environments like Mars.

Education details are not explicitly provided, but his extensive research output since 2011 indicates a strong academic background in polymer science and engineering. His research interests include silica-filler compatibility, rubber-silica silanization reactions, and self-healing modifiers for enhancing compound durability. Collaborations span global institutions, focusing on tire tread performance, polymer processing, and nanocomposite development.

• Key Research Areas:
  • Low rolling resistance tire materials
  • Silica-reinforced natural rubber compounding
  • Self-healing elastomers
  • Mars-optimized rubber formulations
  • Antioxidant and stabilizer mechanisms

Recent work emphasizes degradation mitigation during rubber processing, synergistic effects of hybrid fillers, and piezoelectric energy harvesting in tires. He has supervised 6 academic works and actively participates in international conferences, presenting findings on tire tread dynamics and material innovation.

Notable contributions include studies on silica dispersion optimization, functionalized rubber-silica interfaces, and the role of additives like DPG in compound performance. His research bridges fundamental polymer science with applied tire engineering, aiming to improve material sustainability and mechanical efficiency.