Global leader in packaging education

Packaging at Clemson

Global leader in packaging education

Packaging at Clemson University

Three organizations Graphic Communications Department

• Printing technologies • B.S. and M.S. degrees • ~300 students

Packaging Science Program (11 faculty) • Broad-based packaging education, research and

service • B.S. M.S. and Ph.D. degrees • ~ 275 students

Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics • Interdisciplinary research • MS&E, ChE, Art, Architecture • Design services and continuing education

Global leader in packaging education

Packaging Science Research Focus Areas

Advanced materials

Food Packaging Systems Transportation Systems

Package Design

Environmental Impact of Packaging

Global leader in packaging education

Packaging Science - Research

Advanced Materials Converting technologies, sealing (Darby) Electronics printing (Darby, Tonkin) Properties and applications of “sustainable”

polymers (Kimmel, Cooksey) Nano-materials in packaging (Darby, Kimmel) Active packaging (Cooksey)

• Antimicrobial • Controlled release (flavors, aromas, antioxidants)

Traditional biopolymers (chitosan, gelatin, grain proteins) (Cooksey)

Global leader in packaging education

Packaging Science - Research

Food packaging systems Food safety (Cooksey, Whiteside)

• Antimicrobial packaging

• Thermal processing of flexible packages

Shelf Life - modeling and understanding material selection and product quality (Cooksey)

Food packaging design (Cooksey, Darby, Kimmel, Hurley)

Global leader in packaging education

Packaging Science - Research

Transportation systems Shock and vibration theory (Batt)

Distribution, product damage prevention (Batt)

Packaging systems development and management (Kimmel)

Global leader in packaging education

Packaging Science - Research

Package design Consumer / package interaction (Hurley)

Environmental impact of packaging (Kimmel, Cooksey)

Printed electronics (Tonkin, Darby)

Designing with sustainable materials (Hurley, Cooksey, Darby, Kimmel)

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Packaging at Clemson - Facilities

Laboratory capabilities

Flexible packaging

Rigid /semi-rigid packaging

Food preparation and thermal processing

Food quality/food safety

Sensory

Transportation technology

Analytical and testing

Design and prototyping

Advanced printing technologies

Human factors

Total space >50,000 sq. ft. (incl. Smith Bldg.)

Global leader in packaging education

Packaging Services for Industry

Confidential testing and development services

Permanent staff; faculty consultation

All facilities available on hourly/daily basis

Center for Flexible Packaging

Sonoco Institute for Package Design and Graphics