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Advances of Elastomers: Science and Technology

UH is proud to offer this micro-credentialing program that discusses advances of different elastomers and their composites, sustainability issues, challenges of product manufacturing, and applications. It is taught by the world-class instructors, including accomplished faculty from the University of Houston, and leaders from industry. 

Overview

Duration

4 virtual sessions, 8am-12pm between November 10-18, 2025

Format

Online

Price

$1500
Participation of a group of 5 candidates from a single company will have discounted course price to $1200 each.

Deadline

Enroll by November 10, 2025

How to Enroll

Why this Credential?

Elastomers are unique and critical materials. Their applications range from aircraft tires to tank pads to sonar dome windows. Numerous applications use elastomers as one of the components. Without the elastomers, these products would simply fail. Their specifications are also changed depending on the conditions of use (tires for conventional vehicle vs tires for EV). In addition, companies are more concerned about sustainability and environment. There are many advances in elastomeric materials in recent years. These cover new synthetic rubbers, their compounds and composites, natural monomers, elastomer nanocomposites, sustainable materials, recycling, energy considerations for rubber industries, environmental analysis, elastomer applications in a number of products like EV tires, seals for oil and gas industry etc. This course will address most of these aspects.  

Who Should Enroll?

The Program has been designed with many groups in mind:

  • Those who are working in the tire and non-tire industries.
  • Those who are working in the oil and gas industries.
  • Those already in the rubber industries are seeing significant changes in recent years.
  • Those who are involved in polymer companies trying to understand the extreme conditions for development of their materials.
  • Those who want to develop a career/business in the field of elastomers in critical areas.
  • Those in the sales and marketing with an engineering degree who would like to get acquainted with the use of elastomers in critical applications.
  • Those who do not have the polymer background, but would like to learn and implement.

The Program will provide new information, new insights, and new skills that one needs to know for new demands. The lectures will be delivered by a team of experts from industry and academia. International participants are also welcome.

To International participants: The course will be online and the lecture period has been fixed from 8:00am to 12:00pm (CST) each day so that interested international participants can participate in the program.

Schedule

The program will take place on November 10-11, 2025 and November 17-18, 2025 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, US Central Time with breaks in between. Each day will be 4 hours long, and the program will be available online.

What You Will Earn

This micro-credentialing program offers an understanding of advances of different elastomers and their composites, sustainability issues, challenges of product manufacturing and applications. The program is offered in 16-hour modules. The certificate, also named the micro-credentialing badge, provides a permanent record endorsed by the University of Houston, and can be made a part of your resume to credential your new skills.

Instructors

This credentialing program is taught by the world-class instructors, including accomplished faculty from the University of Houston, and leaders from industry. 

UH Instructors

Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti
University of Houston

Dr. Megan Robertson
University of Houston

Dr. Joseph B. Powell
University of Houston & Formerly Shell

Dr. Anil K. Bhowmick
University of Houston & Formerly IIT

Industry Instructors

Dr. Sudhin Datta
Formerly ExxonMobil

Dr. Brendan Rodgers
Formerly Goodyear Tire & ExxonMobil

 

Topics Include:

  • Advances of synthetic rubbers
  • Molecules from nature for polymerization
  • Polymer and Rubber nanocomposites
  • Sustainable materials in the rubber industry
  • Recycling and devulcanization
  • Advances in tire technology
  • Advances of elastomers in the oil and gas industries
  • Environmental analysis/Energy considerations/Net-zero carbon economy

 

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this program, participants will be able to understand:

  • Advances in elastomers and elastomeric compounds
  • Natural monomers
  • Fundamentals of elastomer science to make materials superior with long life
  • Sustainable materials
  • Recycling technology
  • Behaviour of elastomers
  • Advances in tire technology
  • Advances of elastomers and their compounds in oil and gas industries
  • Environmental analysis/Net zero carbon economy

 

Credentialing Program Prerequisites

Either:

  • Industry professional; or
  • Rising senior in a bachelor’s degree program or graduate student; business, engineering, or technology preferred.

How to Enroll

1. Please fill out the application form and send it to uhenergy@uh.edu. Please indicate if you are eligible for group discounts in your email.
2. After approval, please pay for the Advances of Elastomers Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can register for the program by visiting the registration link and completing the application form. The registration link will be available once course enrollment opens.  
We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments. If you require alternative payment options, please reach out to our business office. 
Courses are offered online, in-person, or hybrid formats, depending on the specific course, allowing students to engage with course materials through live lectures, pre-recorded modules, interactive discussions, or hands-on projects. 
Yes. Assessments are required to successfully complete the program and earn your micro-credential. Details on grading criteria and passing scores will be provided at the start of the course.  
Depending on the program structure, you may have access to recorded sessions or alternative assignments. Please review the attendance policy or contact your instructor for specific arrangements. 
Refunds are not available if you withdraw from the course.