Research

Packaging Systems and Design faculty members collaborate with other institutions, centers, and departments to find solutions to solve research problems.

Packaging Business and Marketing

• Packaging Life Cycle Assessment
• Packaging Marketing and Management
• Lean Packaging: Continuous improvement for value added production

Packaging Technology and Engineering

• Packaging Design and Optimization
• Unit Load Packaging Systems
• Sustainability Assessments
• Biodegradability and Compostabilty

Packaging Materials and Production

• Food and Health Care Packaging: Product shelf-life/ Smart packaging/ Vacuum packaging/ MAP packaging/ Aseptic packaging/ Biosensor (Freshness indicator Systems)
• Bio-plastic development and applications to Rigid and Flexible Packaging
• Safety and Toxicity of Packaging Materials and Systems
• Sustained Release, Controlled Release and Delivery Systems (drug or functional ingredient)