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Braking New Ground: PhD student Matt Currie’s EuroBrake experience

Read about PhD student Matt Currie’s firsthand experience of the EuroBrake Student & Young Engineer Opportunities Programme. Matt is a PhD researcher at the University of Leeds, nearing submission of his thesis titled “comparative life cycle assessment of novel environmentally friendly brake rotors”. Matt’s specialist area of study/interest is automotive brake rotors, life cycle assessment, and sustainability, with key interests in fluid mechanics and simulation. We asked how he heard about the programme, and what attracted him to it? I heard about the programme through my supervisor (who is on the steering committee for the conference) and other students at the University who took part previously. I was attracted to

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FISITA welcomes Thatcham Research as a Corporate Member

FISITA welcomes Thatcham Research as a Corporate Member  “Thatcham Research is joining FISITA as a new Corporate Member.  We welcome their area of expertise in automotive risk intelligence to support the safe and secure advancement of vehicle design. We are looking forward to supporting their collaboration within the FISITA community” – FISITA CEO, Chris Mason Why has Thatcham Research joined FISITA?  “Our mission is to support the sustainable deployment of new vehicle technologies by providing automotive risk intelligence to our partners in the UK and around the world. This focus on enabling safe, secure, and sustainable mobility aligns closely with FISITA’s promotion of excellence in mobility engineering. As such, our new

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FISITA welcomes Tinci Materials as a Corporate Member

FISITA welcomes Tinci Materials as a Corporate Member  “I have the pleasure of announcing TINCI materials as a new Corporate Member of FISITA. Bringing its expertise in the area of lithium-ion battery materials, to help shape innovation in mobility solutions. We look forward to working with you.” – CEO FISITA, Chris Mason Why has Tinci Materials joined FISITA?  “TINCI has joined FISITA to enhance its global presence and contribute to the automotive engineering community. Our objectives include fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation. By leveraging FISITA’s network, TINCI aims to boost its capabilities, align with international standards, and shape future mobility solutions. We look forward to engaging in research,

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