Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityPostdoctoral Associate - Paper Coating with Bioplastics for Food Packaging Applications Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityPostdoctoral Associate - Paper Coating with Bioplastics for Food Packaging ApplicationsBlacksburg, VAThe university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. Through strong collaborations with industry and government partners, we conduct cutting-edge research on paper-coating technologies using aqueous spray-coating methods to address emerging challenges in food and healthcare packaging.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityPostdoctoral Associate - Transportation Packaging and Distribution Systems Research Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityPostdoctoral Associate - Transportation Packaging and Distribution Systems ResearchBlacksburg, VAThrough collaborative partnerships with industry and government agencies, we conduct cutting-edge research in transport packaging performance, unit load design, cold chain logistics, and sustainable packaging systems, addressing critical challenges in product protection, supply chain optimization, and distribution system efficiency. Current research initiatives include developing advanced vibration analysis methodologies for wooden packaging systems, predictive modeling for packaging performance, and optimization of packaging designs for high-value product distribution.