Muhammad Rabnawaz

I am Muhammad Rabnawaz, a professor, educator, author, inventor, and entrepreneur. Since 2016 I have been a professor in the School of Packaging at Michigan State University (MSU). I have developed and taught three advanced-level courses for MSU students, [such as Stability and Recyclability of Packaging Materials, Advanced Polymer Synthesis, and Packaging with Plastics] as well as two short online courses for industry professionals on packaging sustainability. I am also the co-author of the book titled Plastics Packaging.

I have filed over 40 patent applications and been issued 9 patents in sustainable packaging, recycling, and multifunctional coatings. In addition, I have published over 60 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. I have led projects funded by 27 awarded grants of over $6 million USD to support my research at MSU.

I have been interviewed on radio and television about sustainability. In addition, I was awarded the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) Faculty Laureate (2022), MSU Innovator of the Year Award (2021), the NSF Career Award (2021), and Senior Member of US National Academy of Inventors (2023).