AAPlasma LLC Joins Ohio State University’s TARDISS NSF Engineering Research Center
April 8, 2025 – We are thrilled to announce that on March 20, 2025, AAPlasma LLC officially joined The Ohio State University’s “Transformation of American Rubber through Domestic Innovation for Supply Security” (TARDISS) National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center (ERC). This exciting collaboration marks a significant step forward in advancing education, technology extension, and workforce development in the pursuit of a sustainable domestic natural rubber industry.
The TARDISS ERC, headquartered at Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Wooster campus, is a pioneering initiative aimed at revolutionizing natural rubber production in the United States. By bridging engineering, biology, and agriculture, TARDISS is not only driving groundbreaking research but also prioritizing education and technology extension to ensure innovations reach the hands of industry and communities. With a strong emphasis on training a skilled workforce, the center is poised to create a “Silicon Valley of Domestic Natural Rubber Production” while addressing critical supply chain challenges.
AAPlasma LLC, a leader in innovative technology solutions, brings its expertise and passion for technology transition and commercialization to this collaboration. The company is eager to support TARDISS’s mission by translating cutting-edge research into practical, market-ready applications. Furthermore, AAPlasma is deeply committed to workforce development and sees immense value in the talent emerging from Ohio State University. The company looks forward to tapping into the pool of highly skilled OSU graduates, fostering opportunities for hiring and empowering the next generation of engineers and innovators.
“We are excited to partner with TARDISS and The Ohio State University in this transformative endeavor,” said Dr. Greg Fridman. “This collaboration aligns perfectly with our goals of advancing technology commercialization and building a robust workforce. We are particularly enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with OSU graduates, whose education and training make them ideal candidates to drive innovation in our industry.”
This new relationship underscores the shared commitment of AAPlasma LLC and TARDISS to education, innovation, and economic growth. Together, they aim to unlock the potential of domestic rubber production, create jobs, and cultivate a future-ready workforce—all while strengthening Ohio’s position as a leader in bioengineering and technology development.
For more information about AAPlasma LLC and our involvement with TARDISS, please contact greg@aaplasma.com. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting collaboration as we work together to shape the future of American industry!