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Our lab focuses on developing smart, active, antimicrobial, and sustainable packaging technologies for food and healthcare applications. We are especially interested in improving food safety, extending shelf life, developing sensor-enabled packaging, and creating advanced materials for a healthier and more sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  4. Bio-based and sustainable packaging materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Nanomaterial-based inks and printed sensors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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    Innovating Packaging for a Safer, More Sustainable Future Welcome to Our Lab Our lab focuses on developing smart, active, antimicrobial, and sustainable packaging technologies for food and healthcare applications. We are especially interested in improving food safety, extending shelf life, developing sensor-enabled packaging, and creating advanced materials for a healthier and more sustainable future. Some […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4314,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"single-full-width.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"coauthors":[6],"class_list":["post-37","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4314"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":266,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37\/revisions\/266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=37"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":30,"date":"2026-08-30T02:46:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T02:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2026-09-23T14:14:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:14:20","slug":"contact","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/contact\/","title":{"rendered":"CONTACT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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    Kay Cooksey<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    Professor and Cryovac Endowed Chair<\/strong>
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    Office: 239 Poole
    Phone: 864-656-4613<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Email: kcookse@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Educational Background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ph.D. Foods and Nutrition
    University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign 1992<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    M.S. Industrial Mechanical Technology – emphasis in Packaging Technology
    Indiana State University 1985<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    B.S. Food Science
    Purdue University 1984<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dr. Kay Cooksey is a Professor and is the Cryovac Endowed Chair in the Packaging Science Program at Clemson University. She joined the faculty at Clemson University in October 1998 after working at University of Wisconsin-Stout for 5 \u00c2\u00bd years. Dr. Cooksey was a faculty intern at Dupont Packaging and Industrial Polymers Division and had the honor of receiving the Reister-Davis Lifetime Achievement Award from the Food Packaging Division of the Institute of Food Technologists in 2010. Her research focuses on food and packaging interactions and includes active packaging (specifically antimicrobial), biopolymer packaging and shelf life studies and sustainable packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Research Interests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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    Omer Sadak<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    Assistant Professor<\/strong>
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    Office: 237 Poole Agricultural Center
    Phone: 402-601-8789<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Email: osadak@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Educational Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Ph.D. Materials Science
    University of Wisconsin-Madison 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    M.S. Materials Science
    University of Wisconsin-Madison 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    B.S. Chemistry
    Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University 2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Research Interests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Dr. Omer Sadak\u2019s research focuses on developing and applying innovative materials and technologies to advance packaging science, emphasizing multifunctional, intelligent packaging solutions. His work integrates 1D and 2D nanomaterials, such as single-walled carbon nanotubes, graphene-based and biochar-derived inks, into inkjet-printed sensors for various applications across food, agriculture, and healthcare industries. In addition to sensor technologies, Dr. Sadak explores the development of innovative materials and techniques for packaging applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Key areas of interest include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Smart Packaging Technologies: Designing packaging systems with integrated sensors to monitor environmental and product-specific parameters like spoilage, contamination, pH, and temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Advanced Materials for Sensing: Optimizing ink formulations to enhance sensor sensitivity, durability, and shelf life under various environmental conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sustainable Solutions: Photocatalytic degradation and upcycling of single-use plastics, particularly medical devices and packaging, to mitigate environmental impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Ranil Thilanka Peramunu Gamage Don<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    M.S. Student & GRA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Educational background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 Master of Science in Packaging Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 Post Graduate Diploma in Polymer Science & Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 Bachelor of Science in Applied Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ranil Thilanka is an international master\u2019s student and Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences at Clemson University. He is pursuing an M.S. in Packaging Science and expects to graduate in December 2026. His academic interests include sustainable packaging systems, packaging innovation, Active Packaging systems & Bioactive Compostable Coatings for Packaging applications. His Master\u2019s research focuses on developing a copper-ion-and Polyvinyl Alcohol-based antimicrobial and biodegradable coating system for food-packaging applications. The goal of this research is to create a sustainable, industrially applicable active-packaging solution that extends food shelf life while helping to reduce food and plastic waste. Before joining Clemson University, Ranil gained more than 17 years of experience in the packaging industry, with a background in Quality Assurance, Product Development and Technical Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Research interest’s\/research topic:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sustainable Packaging, Packaging Innovation, Bio Polymers, Active Packaging systems & Bioactive & Compostable Coatings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Assistant General Manager | Senior Quality Assurance Manager-JF Packaging Ltd, Sri Lanka (2011-2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Assistant Technical Manager | Product Development Executive-ACME Printing & Packaging PLC, Sri Lanka (2006-2011)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Former Secretary General & Executive Board Member- Sri Lanka Association of Packaging Consultants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Former Adjunct Faculty Member- Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Educational Background<\/strong>
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    \u2022 M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Turkey (2021\u20132023)\u00a0
    \u2022 B.S. in Molecular Biology and Genetics, Gebze Technical University, Turkey (2016\u20132021)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    Nisa Demirbilek is a Ph.D. student and Graduate Assistant in the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences at Clemson University. She holds an M.Sc. in Biotechnology and a B.S. in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Gebze Technical University, Turkey. Her interdisciplinary research background includes nanomaterial synthesis and characterization, polymer- and hydrogel-based materials, biosensor development, and functional materials. Her current research focuses on development of graphene-based materials and ink development for inkjet printing, carbon-based quantum dot synthesis, and printed sensing platforms for food, agricultural, and healthcare packaging applications. She has hands-on expertise in electrochemical exfoliation, nanoparticle and quantum dot synthesis, inkjet printing, and material characterization techniques, including SEM, XRD, DLS, UV-Vis, photoluminescence spectroscopy, and FTIR. Her research aims to develop functional materials and sensing technologies with an emphasis on safety, sustainability, and practical applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Research Interests:<\/strong> 
    Graphene-based materials and ink development for inkjet printing; carbon-based quantum dot synthesis and applications; nanomaterial synthesis and characterization; printed sensors and biosensor development; polymer- and hydrogel-based functional materials; and smart and functional packaging for healthcare and agricultural applications. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Md Mahfuzur Rahman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Current position: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    PhD student and Graduate Research Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Education\/background:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ph.D. in Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA (Session: 2025\u2013Present)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    M.S. in Nutrition and Food Science, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK, USA (Session: 2022\u20132024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Md Mahfuzur Rahman is a Graduate Research Assistant at Clemson University working on biodegradable nanofiber-based food packaging, food safety, pathogen control, and intelligent freshness detection. He also contributes to USDA\/NSF\/SCDC-funded projects focused on commercializing innovative packaging technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Research interests\/topics: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Active and intelligent food packaging, electrospun nanofibers, food safety, and deep-learning-based freshness detection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Azra Albayrak<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • M.Sc. in Polymer Materials Engineering, Bursa Technical University, Turkey \u2014 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • B.Sc. in Polymer Materials Engineering, Bursa Technical University, Turkey \u2014 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Azra is a Ph.D. student and graduate research assistant in the Food, Agriculture, and Healthcare Packaging Lab at Clemson University. She received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Polymer Materials Engineering from Bursa Technical University in T\u00fcrkiye. She graduated first in her undergraduate department and received the Best Academic Study Award at the 14th International Fiber and Polymer Research Symposium (ULPAS). Her previous research has focused on sustainable polymers, photopolymerization, UV-curable materials, hydrogels, polymer composites, antibacterial materials, and stereolithography (SLA). At Clemson University, she is continuing her research at the intersection of polymer\/materials science and packaging applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Research Interests:<\/strong>
      Her research interests include sustainable and functional packaging materials, polymer-based coatings, polymer composites and biocomposites, photopolymerization, UV-curable polymer systems, stereolithography (SLA), sustainable polymers, and polymer characterization. She is particularly interested in structure\u2013property relationships and the development of advanced polymeric materials for packaging and related applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Susma Dulal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Ph.D. Student \/ Graduate Research Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • B.E. in Biomedical Engineering, National Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET), Nepal \u2014 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Susma is a Ph.D. student and graduate research assistant in the Food, Agriculture, and Healthcare Packaging Lab at Clemson University. She received her B.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the National Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nepal. Her previous research experience includes biomaterials, tissue engineering, electrospinning, antibacterial materials, and functional material characterization. At Clemson University, her research focuses on the development of temperature-sensing technologies for healthcare and food packaging applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Research Interests:<\/strong>
        Temperature-sensing technologies; smart and intelligent packaging; food and healthcare packaging; sensor development; functional materials; biomaterials; and emerging technologies for food safety, quality, and healthcare applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Onur Alp Aksan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Visiting Scholar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Educational background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        PhD – Gebze Technical University, Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (2021 – \u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        MSc \u2013 Gebze Technical University, Material Science and Engineering (2018-2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Undergraduate \u2013 Gebze Technical University, Material Science and Engineering (2012-2018)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Onur Alp Aksan earned his bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Gebze Technical University, Turkey in 2018, continuing at the same institution to complete his master’s degree in 2021. During his graduate studies, he was appointed as a research assistant in 2019. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at Gebze Technical University, Turkey. Additionally, he expanded his academic background as a visiting scholar in the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences at Clemson University in the United States. His core research interests encompass materials science, graphene quantum dots, nanotechnology, nanofibers, sol-gel method and solid oxide fuel cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Research interest’s\/research topic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Electrospinning, Nanofibers, Graphene quantum dots, Material Characterization, Sol-Gel, Ceramic Nanofibers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Master of Science in Mathematical Science, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota, USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, South Asian University (SAU), New Delhi, India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics Noakhali Science & Technology University (NSTU), Bangladesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Farzana Siddika is a Data Analyst at the Food, Agriculture, and Healthcare Packaging Lab. Her work involves statistical analysis, mathematical modeling of experimental data, AI-based image processing, computer vision-based quality evaluation, and data-driven analysis of food packaging performance and shelf-life studies. She also contributes to data visualization, research summaries, and collaborative research activities within the lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        My research interests include artificial intelligence, data analytics, computer vision, statistical modeling, mathematical modeling of dynamical systems and epidemic models.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Kay Cooksey Professor and Cryovac Endowed ChairFood, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences Department Office: 239 PoolePhone: 864-656-4613 Email: kcookse@clemson.edu Educational Background Ph.D. Foods and NutritionUniversity of Illinois- Urbana Champaign 1992 M.S. Industrial Mechanical Technology – emphasis in Packaging TechnologyIndiana State University 1985 B.S. Food SciencePurdue University 1984 Dr. Kay Cooksey is a Professor and is the Cryovac […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4314,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"single-full-width.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"coauthors":[6],"class_list":["post-20","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4314"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20"}],"version-history":[{"count":57,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":291,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20\/revisions\/291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=20"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":17,"date":"2026-08-30T02:34:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T02:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-09-23T14:20:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:20:41","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"RESEARCH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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        This project develops a colorimetric indicator for monitoring temperature-sensitive food and healthcare products during refrigerated storage, transportation, and delivery. The indicator provides a visible, easy-to-read record of temperature exposure without opening the package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        A permanent color change signals that a temperature excursion has occurred, supporting safer cold-chain management and improved product quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Temperature-Sensitive Intelligent Packaging for Cold-Chain Monitoring This project develops a colorimetric indicator for monitoring temperature-sensitive food and healthcare products during refrigerated storage, transportation, and delivery. The indicator provides a visible, easy-to-read record of temperature exposure without opening the package. A permanent color change signals that a temperature excursion has occurred, supporting safer cold-chain management and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4314,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-sidebar.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"coauthors":[6],"class_list":["post-17","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4314"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":281,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17\/revisions\/281"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/foodandhealthcarepackaging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=17"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}]