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)

Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics

Interdisciplinary research MS&E, ChE, Art, Architecture Design services and continuing education

Broad-based packaging education, research and service B.S. M.S. and Ph.D. degrees ~ 275 students

Global leader in packaging education

Packaging Science Research Focus Areas

Advanced materials

Package Design

Food Packaging Systems

Transportation Systems

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)

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

Antimicrobial Controlled release (flavors, aromas, antioxidants)

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)

Global leader in packaging education

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
(incl. Smith Bldg.)

Total space >50,000 sq. ft.

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

Global leader in packaging education