Rafael Auras, PhD

Rafael Auras

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Professor, Amcor Endowed Chair in Packaging Sustainability
School of Packaging

Phone:
517-432-3254

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Degrees:
Undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from the National University of Misiones, Argentina, an MS in Materials Science and Technology from the National University of San Martin in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a PhD in packaging from Michigan State University

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School of Packaging
Professor, Amcor Endowed Chair in Packaging Sustainability

Telephone: 517-432-3254

Area of Expertise:

mass transfer in polymers, biodegradable and compostable polymers, life cycle assessment, packaging waste, and sustainable packaging systems

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