Wilma K. Dierkes

Dr.
University of Twente
Engineering Technology
P. O. Box 217
Enschede Netherlands 7500 AE
Email: w.k.dierkes@utwente.nl

Biographical Sketch: After finishing her education as chemist and environmental scientist, Wilma Dierkes entered the rubber industry in 1991. She worked in different R&D positions at the Degussa Company in carbon black research, at Rubber Resources in recycling and for Bosch in the field of windshield wipers. She joined the University Twente, the Netherlands, in 2001, and is currently working as Associate Professor with specialization on filler technology and devulcanization. She also has an appointment at the Tampere University of Technology, Finland, as Visiting Professor.

Papers:
32 The Interaction Of Functionalized SBRs With Silica and ZnO and Its Effect On Dynamic Mechanical Properties 54 Structural Influences Of Silane Coupling Agents On The Dynamic Properties Of A SBR / Silica Tire Tread Compound 56 Influence of Oligomeric Resins On Traction and Rolling Resistance of Silica Tire Treads 86 Morphology Of Silica Reinforced Natural Rubber: The Effect Of Silane Coupling Agent 99 Thermo-Chemical Devulcanization of Sulfur-Vulcanized SBR Assisted by De-Vulcanization Aids and Oxidation Stabilizers