Dr. Kuo-Chih Hua received a bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from Tunghai University (Taichung, Taiwan) in 1995 and a PhD in Polymer Science from the University of Akron (USA) in 2003. He has been working at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company since 2003 and was appointed in several global technical and management positions in Global Material & Technology Programs, Advanced Concept, External Science & Technology, New Ventures and Sustainability throughout the years. He has been active in new polymer and tire material research, leading open innovation programs with academia, suppliers and start-ups, and business model innovation in emerging mobility. His current role is the Global Sustainability Program Manager at Goodyear.