Research in Food Packaging is offered for graduate students who intend to specialize in the following areas: polymer chemistry in relation to food packaging application, quality preservation and shelf stability of packaged food, food-packaging interaction, development and characterization of new materials for food packaging applications, packaging development and technology for food preservation (i.e active packaging, smart packaging).
Dr. Abdorreza Mohammad Nafchi
Degree: B.Eng. (Shiraz University, Iran), M.Eng. (Sharif University of Technology, Iran), Ph.D. (Universiti Sains Malaysia); Expertise: Textural, rheological and thermal properties of foods; Bionanocomposites and smart packaging; Food plant layout; Simulation and optimization of food processing lines
Dr. Hayati Samsudin
Degree: B.Tech (Universiti Sains Malaysia), M.Sc (Michigan State University, USA), Ph.D (Michigan State University, USA); Expertise: Food packaging; Biodegradable polymers; Mass transfer in food packaging application