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RAFAEL A. AURAS School of Packaging

448 Wilson Road Rm. 157 Michigan State University,

East Lansing, MI, 48824-1223 P: (517) 432 – 3254; F: (517) 353 - 8999

E: aurasraf@msu.edu 1. EDUCATION

• Ph.D., Packaging. 2004. School of Packaging, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. • M.Sc., Material Science and Technology. 1999. Institute of Technology Prof. “Jorge E.

Sabato”. National Committee of Atomic Energy. University of General San Martín. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

• B.Sc., Chemical Engineering. 1996. National University of Misiones. Posadas, Misiones, Argentina, (six year program).

2. ACADEMIC POSITIONS • August 2013 – Present, Associate Professor with tenure, School of Packaging, Michigan

State University, East Lansing, MI. • August 2007 – Present, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, School of Packaging, Michigan

State University, East Lansing, MI. • October, 2004 – June, 2007, Fixed Term, Assistant Professor, School of Packaging,

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

3. RESEARCH INTERESTS • Biodegradable and compostable polymers. Polylactide and starch polymers. Green

composites & bio-composites. Properties and applications of materials in packaging. • Sustainable packaging systems. Packaging sustainability. Life cycle assessment. Carbon-

neutral packaging materials. Packaging waste scenarios. Biodegradation and compostability. • Food Packaging. Food product/package compatibility and interaction. Gas, vapor, and

organic barrier properties. High barrier packaging. Mass transfer in polymers. Permeability, diffusion, and solubility. Specific and total migration.

4. DISTINCTIONS, RECOGNITION, AND AWARDS • Excellence in Teaching Award - New Teacher – College of Agriculture and Natural

Resources, Michigan State University, Spring 2010 • Lilly Fellow, August 2008 to April 2009, Michigan State University, MI, USA • Dissertation Completion Fellowship, Spring 2004, Michigan State University. • Fulbright fellow, January 2000 - August 2002, Michigan State University. • CONICET fellow. National Commission of Science and Technology. January 1997 to

January 2000, Buenos Aires, Argentina. • “Prof. Jorge Sabato” fellow, February 1996 - December 1996, Universidad General San

Martin, Buenos Aires, Argentina. • AECI Fellow. Spanish Agency of International Cooperation. Valencia, Spain. January -

February 1999. • Silver medal class 1996 – 1997. B.Sc. Chemical Engineering. UNAM. Misiones, AR.

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5. INVENTION DISCLOSURES & PATENTS • Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Jayaraman, Krishnamurthy; Xia, Xining; Diaz, Carlos;

Hotchkiss, Joe. “Methods for Monitoring a Position of a Nanoclay Particle Within Nanocomposite Materials.” US20140120627 A1.

• Rubino, Maria; Netramai, Siriyupa; Auras, Rafael; Annous, Bassam. “Product Packaging System with Antimicrobial Agent.” WO2013012923 A1.

• Auras, Rafael; Selke, Susan; Elangovan, Dhayalan; Yuzay, Isinay. " Polymers and Metallic Organic Framework Composites and Methods of Preparation Thereof," US20110297610 A1.

• Selke, Susan; Auras, Rafael; Yuzay, Isinay. E. "Poly(lactic acid) and zeolite composites and method of manufacturing the same." US20100236969 A1.

• Almenar, Eva. M.; Auras, Rafael; Samsudin, Hayati; Harte, Bruce; Rubino, Maria. "Microperforated poly(lactic acid) packaging systems and the method of Preparation Thereof", US20100151166 A1.

• Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Rubino, Maria. "Beta-cyclodextrins as nucleating agents for poly(lactic acid)," US20090060860 A1 / WO2009032199A1.

• Rubino, Maria; Siddiq, Muhammad; Auras, Rafael; Annous, Bassam; Netramai, Siriyupa. “Package System with Distribution Gas Insert.” WO2009042017 A1.

• Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Rubino, Maria. "Micro-Encapsulation of Volatile Compounds into Beta-Cyclodextrins," US20070207981 A1.

EDITED BOOK • Auras, Rafael; Lim, Loong T.; Selke, Susan; Tsuji, Hideto (Eds.) 2010. Poly(lactic acid):

Structures, Production, Synthesis, and Applications. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-0-470-29366-9

BOOK CHAPTERS • Samsudin, Hayati, Auras, Rafael, 2014. Food Packaging Interactions, in Food Packaging,

Maria B. Omary (Ed.), New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons. Forthcoming. • Kang, DongHo, Auras, Rafael, 2014. Sustainable Food Packaging, in Food Packaging,

Maria B. Omary (Ed.), New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons. Forthcoming. • Almenar, Eva; Auras, Rafael, 2010. Poly(lactic acid) Permeation, Sorption, and Diffusion in

Poly(lactic acid), in Poly(lactic acid): Structures, Production, Synthesis, and Applications. Auras, Rafael; Lim, Loong T.; Selke, Susan; Tsuji, Hideto (Eds.) New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.

• Dethyotin, Sukeewan; Kathuria, Ajay; Waree, J.; Selke, Susan; Auras, Rafael, 2010. Poly(lactic acid) Blends, in Poly(lactic acid): Structures, Production, Synthesis, and Applications.Auras, Rafael; Lim, Loong T.; Selke, Susan; Tsuji, Hideto (Eds.) New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.

• Auras, Rafael. 2009. Poly(lactic acid). In Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology NJ, USA. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-10: 0470087048

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Kale, Gaurav; Auras, Rafael. 2009. Degradation of Biodegradable Packaging Materials in Real and Simulated Conditions. In Polymer Degradation and Performance, eds. Matthew C. Celina, Jeffrey S. Wiggins, & Norman C. Billingham, Ch. 3, 31-40. ACS Publication. Oxford University Press, USA, ISBN-13: 9780841269781

• Kale, Gaurav; Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael. 2007. New Trends in Assessment of Compostability of Biodegradable Polymeric Packages. In Leading-Edge Environmental

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Biodegradation Research, ed. L E. Pawley, Ch 10, pp. 297-315, Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. ISBN: 1-60021-903-9

• Auras, Rafael. 2007. Solubility of Gases and Vapors in Polylactide Polymers. In Thermodynamics, Solubility and Environmental Issues, ed. T Letcher, Ch. 19. 343-368. ISBN-13:9780444527073. John Wiley & Sons, NJ.

• Auras, Rafael; Schvezov, Carlos. 1999. Solidification Structures and Properties of Cast Samples of Zinc-Aluminum Alloys and Composites. In Light Metals, ed.C E. Eckert, 869-874, 1999. ISBN:0-87339-425-9

PAPERS IN REFEREED JOURNALS • Xia Yining, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras. 2016. “Modeling of surfactant release from

polymer-clay nanocomposites into ethanol.” Polymer Testing. 50, 57-63. DOI:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2015.12.005

• Xia Yining, M Ghasemlou, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras, Jamil Baghdachi. 2015. “Novel active surface prepared by embedded functionalized clays in an acrylate coating.” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 7 (44), 24944-24949.

• Kathuria Ajay, Saleh Al-Ghamdi, Mohammad Abiad, Rafael Auras. 2015. “The influence of Cu3(BTC)2 metal organic framework on the permeability and perm-selectivity of PLLA-MOF mixed matrix membranes,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132 (46) December 10, 2015. DOI: 10.1002/app.42764

• Patnarin Benyathiar, Susan E. M. Selke, Rafael Auras. 2015. “Effect of irradiation on the biodegradation of cellophane films.” Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 23 (4), 449-458. DOI: 10.1007/s10924-015-0740-9

• Jonas Alin, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras. 2015. “In situ characterization of organo-modified and unmodified montmorillonite aqueous suspensions by UV-visible spectroscopy.” Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 456, 155-160. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2015.06.011.

• Susan E Selke, Rafael Auras, Tuan Nguyen, Edgar Castro, Rijosh Cheruvathur, Yan Liu. 2014 “Evaluation of Biodegradation-Promoting Additives for Plastics,” Environmental Science & Technology, 49 (6), 3769–3777. DOI: 10.1021/es504258u

• Sukeewan Detyothin, Susan E Selke, Ramani Narayan, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras. 2014 “Effects of molecular weight and grafted maleic anhydride of functionalized polylactic acid (PLA) used on reactive compatibilized binary and ternary blends of PLA and thermoplastic cassava starch.” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132 (28), July 20, 2015. DOI: 10.1002/app.42230

• Jonas Alin, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras. 2015. “Effect of the Solvent on the Size of Clay Nanoparticles in Solution as Determined Using an Ultraviolet–Visible (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy Methodology,” Applied Spectroscopy. 69 (6) 671. DOI: 10.1366/14-07704

• Xueni Wang, R. Thomas Fernandez, Bert M. Gregg, Rafael Auras, Amy Fulcher, Diana R Cochran, Genhua Niu, Youping Sun, Guihong Bi, Susmitha Nambuthiri, Robert L. Geneve. 2015. “Multistate Evaluation of Plant Growth and Water Use in Plastic and Alternative Nursery Containers,” Hortechnology, 25 (1) 42-49.

• Alix Grabowski, Susan E. M. Selke, Rafael Auras, Martin K. Patel, Ramani Narayan. 2015. “Life Cycle Inventory Data Gaps for Bioplastics Feedstocks.” International Journal of LCA. Available Online, DOI: 10.1007/s11367-015-0853-3

• Xia Yining, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras. 2015. “Release of Surfactants from organo-modified montmorillonite into solvents: implications for polymer nanocomposites,” Applied Clay Sciences. 105-106, 107-112. DOI: 10.1016/j.clay.2014.12.027

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• Ricky Speck, Susan E. M. Selke, Rafael Auras, James Fitzsimmons. 2015. “Choice of Life Cycle Assessment Software Can Impact Packaging System Decisions," Packaging Technology and Science, Available Online, DOI: 10.1002/pts.2123.

• Ricky Speck, Susan E. M. Selke, Rafael Auras, James Fitzsimmons. 2015. “LCA software: selection can impact results.” Journal of Industrial Ecology. Available Online, DOI: 10.1111/jiec.12245

• Xia Yining, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras. 2014. "Release of Nanoclay and Surfactant from Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites into a Food Simulant." Environmental Science & Technology, 48 (23), pp 13617–13624. DOI: 10.1021/es502622c

• Marcelo A. G. Bardi, Rafael A. Auras, Luci D. B. Machado. 2014. “Interaction of UV/EV-Cured Print Inks Applied to a Compostable Polymer Blend.” RadTech Report. (4) 35-42

• YounSuk Lee, Gary Burgess, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras. 2014. “Reaction and diffusion of chlorine dioxide gas under dark and light conditions at different temperatures.” Journal of Food Engineering. 144. 20–28.

• Marcelo A. G. Bardi, Mara M. L. Munhoz, Rafael A. Auras, Luci D. B. Machado. 2014. “Assessment of UV exposure and aerobic biodegradation of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/starch blend films coated with radiation-curable print inks containing degradation- promoting additives.” Industrial Crops and Products. 60. 326–334

• Citlali Colín-Chávez, Erick B. Vicente-Ramírez, Herlinda Soto-Valdez, Elizabeth Peralta, Rafael Auras. 2014. “The release of carotenoids from a light protected antioxidant active packaging designed to improve the stability of soybean oil.” Food and Bioprocess Technology: An International Journal. 7 (12) 3504-3515. DOI: 10.1007/s11947-014-1359-x

• Marcelo Augusto Gonçalves Bardi, Mara de Mello Leite Munhoz, Henrique Alves de Oliveira, Rafael Auras, Luci Diva Brocardo Machado. 2014. “Behavior of UV-cured print inks on LDPE and PBAT/TPS blend substrates during curing, post-curing and accelerated degradation.” Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 131 (22) DOI: 10.1002/APP.41116

• Hayati Samsudin, Rafael Auras, Herlinda Soto-Valdez. 2014. “Poly (lactic acid) film incorporated with marigold flower extract (Tagetes erecta) intended for fatty-food application,” Food Control, 46, 55-66.

• Juliana Arango, Maria I Rubino, Rafael Auras, Aaron A Rachford, Zhifeng Bai, Adam L Grzesiak, Thitisilp Kijchavengkul. 2014. “In Situ Quantification of Chlorine Dioxide Gas Consumption by Fresh Produce Using UV-visible Spectroscopy,” Journal of Food Engineering, 131, 75-81.

• Akanuma Yasuhiko, Susan Selke, Rafael Auras. 2014. “A preliminary LCA case study: comparison of different pathways to produce purified terephthalic acid suitable for synthesis of 100 % bio-based PET.” Int J Life Cycle Assess, Published online: 25 February 2014. DOI 10.1007/s11367-014-0725-2

• Ajay Kathuria, Mohammad Abiad; Rafael Auras. 2013. Toughening of Poly(L-lactic acid) with Cu3BTC2 Metal Organic Framework Crystals, Polymer, 54 (26) 6979-6986, DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2013.11.005

• Gustavo Perotti, Rafael Auras, Vera R. L. Constantino. 2013. Bionanocomposites of Cassava Starch and Synthetic Clay, Journal of Carbohydrate Chemistry, 32-(8-9) 483-501, DOI: 10.1080/07328303.2013.858726

• Sukeewan Detyothin; Susan E. M. Selke; Ramani Narayan; Maria Rubino; Rafael Auras. 2013. Reactive functionalization of poly(lactic acid), PLA: Effects of the reactive modifier, initiator and processing conditions on the final grafted maleic anhydride content and molecular weight of PLA, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 98 (12) 2697-2708, DOI:

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2013.10.001 • Xia Yining, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras. 2013. Detection and quantification of

montmorillonite nanoclay in water-ethanol solutions by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Food Additives and Contaminants: Part A. 30 (12) 2177-2183 DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2013.845800

• Kang, DongHo; Sgriccia, Nikki; Selke, Susan, Auras, Rafael. 2013. Comparison of Bacon Packaging on a Life Cycle Basis: A Case Study. Journal of Cleaner Production. 54. 142-149. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clepro.2013.05.008

• Kathuria, Ajay; Abiad, Mohamad; Auras, Rafael. 2013. Deterioration of Metal Organic Framework Crystal Structure During Fabrication of Poly(L-lactic acid) Mixed Matrix Membranes. Polymer International.62: 1144-1151. DOI: 10.1002/pi.4478

• Hwang, Sung Wook; Shim, Jin Kie; Selke, Susan E. M.; Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. 2013. Effect of Maleic Anhydride Grafting Reaction on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Poly(L-lactic acid)/Starch Blends. Macromolecular Materials & Engineering. 298 (6): 624-233 DOI:10.1002/mame.201200111

• Hwang, Sung Wook; Shim, Jin Kie; Selke, Susan E. M.; Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Matuana, Laurent; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. 2013. Migration of a-tocopherol and resveratrol from poly(L-lactic acid)/starch blend films into ethanol. Journal of Food Engineering. 116. 814-828. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodeng.2013.01.032

• Diaz, Carlos; Xia, Yining; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Jayaraman, Krishnamurthy; Hotchkiss, Joseph. 2013. Fluorescent Labeling and Tracking of Nanoclay. NanoScale. 5, 164-168 DOI:10.1039/C2NR32978F

• Iñiguez-Franco, Fabiola; Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Peralata, Elizabeth; Ayala-Zavala, Fernando; Auras, Rafael; Gámez-Meza, Nohemí. 2013. Antioxidant Activity and Diffusion of Catechin and Epicatechin from Antioxidant Active Packaging Films Made of Poly(lactic acid). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60 (26): 6515-6523. DOI: 10.1021/jf300668u

• Chariyachotilert, Chaiyatas; Joshi, Satish; Selke, Susan E. M.; Auras, Rafael. 2012. Assessment of the Properties of Poly(L-lactic acid) Sheets Produced with Differing Amounts of Post-consumer Recycled Poly(L-lactic acid). Journal of Plastic Film & Sheeting. published online 27 January 2012, DOI: 10.1177/8756087911434337.

• Ahmed, Jasim; Auras, Rafael; Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Varshney, Sunil K. 2012. Rheological, Thermal and Structural Behavior of Poly(ε-caprolactone) and Nanoclay Blended Films. Journal of Food Engineering. 111 (4): 580-589 DOI:10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2012.03.014.

• Hwang, Sung Wook; Lee, Sang Bong; Lee, Chang Kee, Lee, Jun Young; Shim, Jin Kie; Selke, Susan E. M.; Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Matuana, Laurent; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. 2012. Grafting of Maleic Anhydride on Poly(L-lactic acid). Effects on Physical and Mechanical Properties. Polymer Testing. 31 (2): 333-344, DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2011.12.005.

• Hwang, Sung Wook; Shim, Jin Kie; Selke, Susan; Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Matuana, Laurent; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. 2012. Poly(L-lactic acid) with Added α-Tocopherol and Resveratrol. Optical, Physical, Thermal and Mechanical Properties. Polymer International. 61 (3): 418-425, DOI: 10.1002/pi.3232.

• Joo, Min Jung; Merkel, Crispin; Auras, Rafael; Almenar, Eva. Development and Characterization of Antimicrobial Poly(L-lactic acid) and Enzymatically Modified Starch

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Containing Trapped trans-2-hexenal. 2012. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 153 (3): 297-305, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2011.11.015

• Elangovan, Dhayalan; Yuzay, Isinay; Selke, Susan E. M.; Auras, Rafael. 2012. Poly(lactic acid) Metal Organic Framework Composites: Optical, Thermal and Mechanical Properties. Polymer International. 61: 30–37 DOI: 10.1002/pi.3186.

• Elangovan, Dhayalan; Nidoni, Udoni; Yuzay, Isinay; Selke, Susan E. M.; Auras, Rafael. 2011. Poly(L-lactic acid) Metal Organic Framework, Mass Transport Properties. I&ECResearch. 50 (19): 11136–11142, DOI: 10.1021/ie201378u.

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Selke, Susan E. M.; Ngouajio, Mathieu; Fernandez, Rodney T. 2011. Formulation Selection of Aliphatic Aromatic Biodegradable Polyester Film Exposed to UV Solar Radiation. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 96: 1919-1926, DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2011.07.001.

• Joo, Minjung; Auras, Rafael; Almenar, Eva. 2011. Preparation and Characterization of Blends Made of Poly(lactic acid) and beta-Cyclodextrins: Improvement of the Blend Properties by Using a Masterbatch. Carbohydrate Polymers. 86: 1022-1030, DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.05.058

• Curtzwiler, Greg; Vorst, Keith; Danes, Jeffrey E.; Auras, Rafael; Singh, Jay. 2011. Effect of recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) content on properties of extruded poly(ethylene terephthalate) sheets. Journal of Plastic Film & Sheeting. 27 (1-2): 65-86 DOI: 10.1177/8756087911405824

• Boonyawan, D.; Sarapirom, S.; Tunma, S.; Chaiwong, C.; Rachtanapun, P.; Auras, R. 2011. Characterization and Antimicrobial Properties of Fluorine-Rich Carbon Films deposited on Poly(lactic acid). Surface & Coating Technology. 205 (2): S552-S557 DOI:10.1016/j.surfcoat.2011.03.095

• Ortiz-Vazquez, Heberto; Shin, Joong Min; Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Auras, Rafael. 2011. Release of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) from Poly(lactic acid) films. Polymer Testing. 30: 463 - 471, DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2011.03.006.

• Manzanares-Lopez, Francisca; Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Auras, Rafael; Peralta, Elizabeth. 2011. Release of alpha-Tocopherol from Poly(lactic acid) Films, and its Effect on the Oxidative Stability of Soybean Oil. Journal of Food Engineering. 104: 508–517 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2010.12.029.

• Joo, Minjung; Lewandowski, Nathan; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Janice; Muhammad, Siddiq; Almenar, Eva. 2010. Comparative shelf life study of blackberry fruit in bio-based and petroleum-based containers under retail storage conditions. Food Chemistry. 126 (4): 1734-1740 2010. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.12.071

• Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Auras, Rafael; Peralta, Elizabeth. 2010. Fabrication of Poly(lactic acid) Films with Resveratrol and the Diffusion of Resveratrol into Ethanol. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 121 (2): 970-978 DOI 10.1002/app.33687.

• Kang, DongHo; Auras, Rafael; Singh, Jay; Vorst, Keith. 2010. An exploratory model for predicting post-consumer recycled PET content in PET sheets. Polymer Testing. 30 (1): 60-68 DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2010.10.010

• Ahmed, Jasim; Auras, Rafael. 2010. Effect of acid hydrolysis on rheological and thermal characteristics of lentil starch slurry. LWT Food Science and Technology. 44 (4): 973-983 DOI:10.1016/j.lwt.2010.08.007 0.

• Ahmed, Jasim; Varshney, Sunyl; Auras, Rafael; Sung W. Hwang. 2010. Thermal and Rheological Properties of L-Polylactide/Polyethylene Glycol/Silicate Nanocomposites Films. Journal of Food Science. 75 (8): N97-N108 DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2010.01809.x.

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• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Selke, Susan E. M.; Ngouajio, Mathieu; Fernandez, Rodney T. 2010. Biodegradation and hydrolysis rate of aliphatic aromatic polyester. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 95: 1769-1777 DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2010.07.018.

• Yuzay, Isinay; Auras, Rafael; Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Selke, Susan E. M. 2010. Effects of Synthetic and Natural Zeolites on Morphology and Thermal Degradation of Poly(lactic acid) Composites. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 95 (9): 1769-1777, DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2010.05.01

• Danyluk, Casey; Erickson, Ryan; Burrows, Sam; Auras, Rafael. 2010. Industrial Composting of PLA Bottles. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 38 (6): 1-7. DOI: 10.1520/JTE102685

• Auras, Rafael; Bali, Valentina; Bix, Laura. 2010. Students Opinions of a Student Response System for Introductory Packaging Classes. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA). 54 (3): 2-8.

• Chaiwong, C.; Rachtanapun, P.; Wongchaiya, P.; Auras, R.; Boonyawan, D. 2010. Effect of Plasma Treatment on Hydrophobicity and Barrier Property of Poly(lactic acid). Journal of Surface and Coating. 204 (18-19): 2933-2939. DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2010.02.048

• Almenar, Eva; Samsudin, Hayati; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Janice. 2010. Consumer acceptance of fresh blueberries in bio-based packages. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 90 (7): 121-1128. DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.3922

• Fang, C. Q.; Auras, Rafael; Selke. Susan E. M. 2010. Bioadhesive from Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles. Advanced Materials Research. 87-88: 358-362. DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.87-88.358

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Alvarado, Edgard; Camacho Montero, Jose; Rosales, Jorge M. 2009. Atmospheric and Soil Degradation of Aliphatic-Aromatic Polyester Films. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 95 (2): 99-107. DOI:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2009.11.048.

• Ahmed, Jasim; Varshney, Sunyl; Auras, Rafael. 2009. Rheological and Thermal Properties of Polylactide/Silicate Nanocomposites Films. Journal of Food Science. 75, (2): N17-N24. DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2009.01496.x

• Hwang, Sung Wook; Shim, Jin Kie; Lee, Sang Bong; Auras, Rafael. 2009. Design and Performance Evaluation of Multilayer Packaging Films for Blister Packaging Applications. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 116, 2846–2856. DOI: 10.1002/app.31773

• Yuzay, Isinay; Auras, Rafael; Selke, Susan E. M. 2009. Poly(lactic acid)/Aluminum Oxide Composites Fabricated by Sol-gel and Melt Compounding Processes. Macromolecular Physic and Engineering. 295: 283–292 DOI: 10.1002/mame.200900223

• Khurana, Mahesh; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Matuana, Laurent M. 2009. Mass Transfer of Moisture in Sheets and Resins of Two Partially Renewable Polyesters. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 3 (4): 1-8. DOI:10.1166/jbmb.2009.1051.

• Yuzay, Isinay E.; Auras, Rafael; Selke, Susan. 2009. Poly(lactic acid) and Zeolite Composites Prepared by Melt Processing: Morphological and Physico-Mechanical Properties. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 115: 2262–2270. DOI 10.1002/app.31322.

• Rodriguez-Perez, Luis C.; Harte, Bruce; Auras, Rafael; Burgess, Gary; Beaudry, Randolph. M. 2009. Measurement and Prediction of the Concentration of 1-Methylcyclopropene in Treatment Chambers Containing Different Packaging Materials, Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 89 (15): 2581-2587, DOI 10.1002/jsfa.3758.

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• Sangsuwan, Jurmkawm; Rattanpanone, N.; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Rachtanapun, P. 2009. Antimicrobial Effect and Migration of Vanillin in Chitosan-Methyl Cellulose films. Journal of Food Science. 74 (7): C549-C555. DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2009.01266.x

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Annous, Bassam. 2009. Effect of Chlorine Dioxide Gas on Physical,Thermal, Mechanical, and Barrier Properties of Polymeric Packaging Materials. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 115, 1742–1750. DOI: 10.1002/app.31244

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Annous, Bassam. 2009. Mass Transfer Study of Chlorine Dioxide Gas through Polymeric Packaging Materials. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 114 (5): 2929-2936, DOI: 10.1002/app.30869

• Auras, Rafael; Arroyo, Benjamin; Selke, Susan. 2009. Production and Properties of Spin-Coated Cassava-Starch-Glycerol-Beeswax Films. Starch/Stärke. 61 (8): 463-471, DOI: 10.1002/star.200700701

• Madival, Santosh; Auras, Rafael; Singh, Sher Paul; Narayan, Ramani. 2009. Assessment of the Environmental Profile of PLA, PET and PS Clamshell Containers using LCA Methodology. Journal of Cleaner Production. 17: 1183. DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2009.03.015

• Bix, Laura; Bello, Nora; Auras, Rafael, Ranger, Jonathan; Lapinski, Maria. 2009. Examining the Conspicuousness and Prominence of Two Required Warnings on OTC Pain Relievers. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 106 (16): 6550-6555. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0810665106

• Dhoot, Gaurav; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Dolan, Kirk. 2009. Diffusion of Eugenol through Food Contact Polymeric Films Using FTIR-ATR Flow Cell Technique and HPLC. Polymer. 50 (6): 1470-1482. DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2009.01.026

• Ngouajio, Mathieu; Auras, Rafael; Fernandez, Rodney T.; Rubino, Maria, Counts, James W.; Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp. 2008. Field Performance of Aliphatic-aromatic Copolyester Biodegradable Mulch Films in a Fresh Market Tomato Production System. HortTechnology. 18 (4): 605-610.

• Almenar, Eva M.; Samsudin, Hayati; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. 2008. Postharvest shelf life extension of blueberries using a biodegradable package. Food Chemistry. 110 (1): 120-127. DOI:10.1016/j.foodchem.2008.01.066

• Lim, Loong-Tak; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria. 2008. Processing Technologies for Poly(lactic acid). Progress in Polymer Science. 33 (8): 820-852. DOI:10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2008.05.004

• Qin, Yin; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Lim, Loong-Tak. 2008. Impact of Polymer Processing on Sorption of Benzaldehyde Vapor in Amorphous and Semicrystalline Polypropylene. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 110 (3): 1509-1514. DOI: 10.1002/app.28314

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Ngouajio, Mathieu; Fernandez, Rodney T. 2008. Assessment of Aliphatic-aromatic Copolyester Biodegradable Mulch Films. Part II: Laboratory Simulated Conditions. Chemosphere 71 (9): 1607-1616. DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2008.01.037

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Ngouajio, Mathieu; Fernandez, Rodney T. 2008. Assessment of Aliphatic-aromatic Copolyester Biodegradable Mulch Films. Part I: Field Study. Chemosphere. 71 (5): 942-953. DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2007.10.074

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael. 2008. Compostability of Polymers. Polymer International. 57 (6): 793-804. DOI: 10.1002/pi.2420

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• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria. 2008. Measuring Gel Content of Aromatic Polyesters using FTIR Spectrophotometry and DSC. Polymer Testing. 27 (1): 55-60. DOI:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2007.08.007

• Almenar, Eva M.; Samsudin, Hayati; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Rubino, Maria. 2008. Postharvest Shelf Life Extension of Blueberries using a Biodegradable Package. Food Chemistry. 100 (1): 120-127. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2008.01.066

• Kale, Gaurav; Auras, Rafael; Singh, Sher Paul; Narayan, Ramani. 2007. Biodegradability of Polylactide Bottles in Real and Simulated Conditions. Polymer Testing. 26 (8): 1049-1061. DOI:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2007.07.006

• Qin, Yin; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Lim, Loong-Tak. 2007. Use of a Magnetic Suspension Microbalance to Measure Organic Vapor Sorption for Evaluating the Impact of Polymer Converting Process. Polymer Testing. 26 (8): 1082-1089. DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2007.07.010

• Kale, Gaurav; Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Selke, Susan. 2007. An Overview of Compostability of Bioplastic Packaging Materials. Macromolecular Bioscience. 7 (3): 255-277. DOI:10.1002/mabi.200600168

• Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. 2007. A New Technique to Prevent Main Post Harvest Diseases in Berries During Storage: Inclusion Complexes β-CD-Hexanal. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 118 (2): 164-172. DOI:10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2007.07.002

• Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Wharton, Phillip; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. 2007. Release of Acetaldehyde from β-CD Inhibits Postharvest Cecay Fungi in Vitro. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55: 7205-7217. DOI: 10.1021/jf071603y

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Ngouajio, Mathieu, Fernandez, Rodney T. 2006. Development of an Automatic Laboratory-Scale Respirometric System to Measure Polymer Biodegradability. Polymer Testing. 25 (8): 1006-1016. DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2006.06.008

• Kale, Gaurav; Auras, Rafael; Singh, Sher Paul. 2006. Comparison of the Degradability of Poly(lactide) Packages in Composting and Ambient Exposure Conditions. Packaging Technology and Science. 40: 49-70. DOI: 10.1002/pts.742

• Kale, Gaurav; Auras, Rafael; Singh, Sher Paul. 2006. Degradation of Commercial Biodegradable Packages under Real Composting and Ambient Exposure Conditions. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 14 (3): 317-334. DOI: 10.1007/s10924-006-0015-6

• Auras, Rafael; Singh, Sher Paul; Singh, Jay. 2006. Performance Evaluation of PLA against Existing PET and PS Containers. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 34 (6): 530-536. DOI: 10.1520/JTE100041

• Aithani, Dennis; Lockhart, Hugh; Auras, Rafael; Tanprasert, Krittika. 2006. Predicting the Strongest Peelable Seal for "Easy Open" Packaging Applications. Journal of Plastic Film and Sheeting. 22 (4): 247-263. DOI: 10.1177/8756087906071351

• Auras, Rafael; Bix, Laura. 2006. WAKE UP! The Effectiveness of a Student Response System in Large Packaging Classes. Packaging Technology and Science 20 (3): 183-195. DOI: 10.1002/pts.753

• Aithani, Dennis; Lockhart, Hugh; Auras, Rafael; Tanprasert, Krittika. 2006. Heat Sealing Measurement by an Innovative Technique. Packaging Technology and Science. 19 (5): 245-257. DOI: 10.1002/pts.728

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• Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Selke, Susan. 2006. Sorption of Ethyl Acetate and d-Limonene in Poly(lactide) Polymers. Journal of Science of Food and Agriculture. 86 648-656. DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.2391

• Auras, Rafael; Singh, Sher Paul; Singh, Jagjit J. 2005. Evaluation of Oriented Poly(lactide) Polymers vs. Existing PET and Oriented PS for Fresh Food Service Containers. Packaging Technology and Science. 18 (4): 207-216. DOI: 10.1002/pts.692

• Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Selke, Susan. 2004. An Overview of Polylactides as Packaging Materials. Macromolecular Bioscience. 4 (9): 835 - 864. DOI: 10.1002/mabi.200400043

• Auras, Rafael; Schvezov, Carlos. 2004. Wear Behavior, Microstructure, and Dimensional Stability of As-Cast Zinc-Aluminum/SiC (MMC) Alloys. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. 35A 1579-1590. DOI: 10.1007/s11661-004-0264-8

• Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Selke, Susan. 2004. Effect of Water on the Oxygen Barrier Properties of Polyethylene Terephthalate and Poly(lactide) Films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 92 (3): 1790-1803. DOI: 10.1002/app.20148

• Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Selke, Susan; Hernandez, Ruben. 2003. Mechanical, Physical, and Barrier Properties of Poly(lactic acid). Journal of Plastic Film and Sheeting. 19 (2): 123-135. DOI: 10.1177/8756087903039702

• Mendoza, Rosana; Auras, Rafael; Schmalko, Miguel; Linares, Andres. 1999. Isotermas de Adsorcion y Velocidad de Rehidratacion en Frutas de Carica Papaya L. Deshidratads con Varios Metodos (Sorption Isotherm and Water Rate Uptake of Carica Papaya L. Dryed by Different Techniques. Informacion Tecnologica. 10 (6): 57-62.

• PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND

SOCIETIES Oral and Poster Conference Presentations Published in Proceedings • Marcelo Bardi, Rafael Auras, Luci D. B. Machado, 2015. Estudo de comportamento de

filmes de polietileno de baix densidade revestidos com verniz foto-curavel e contend agentes pro-degradantes em ambiente natural de compostagem. 13th Congreso Brasilerio de Polimeros, Natal, RN, Brasil, 18-22 of October, 2015.

• Edgar Castro-Aguirre, Rafael Auras, Susan Selke, Maria Rubino, Terence Marsh, 2015 Effect of Montmorillonite and Organo-modifier on the Aerobic Biodegradation of Poly(lactic acid) Bio-nanocomposites in Composting Conditions – 31st PDDG Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, August 30- Sept 3rd 2015 (Oral)

• Javiera Rubilar, Rafael Auras and Franco Pedreschi , 2015, Physical properties and biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) incorporated with citral, eugenol and carvacrol, 27th IAPRI Symposium on Packaging 2015 , Valencia 8-11 June, (Oral)

• Hayati Samsudin, Rafael Auras, Gary Burgess, Herlinda Soto-Valdez, 2015, A Decision Tree Analysis for Determining Mass Transfer Parameters for Migration Studies, 3rd International Meeting on Material / Bioproduct Interactions, Matbim 2015, Zaragoza, Spain, June 17-19, 2015 (Oral)

• Fabiola, Iñiguez-Franco, Rafael Auras, Maria Rubino, Herlinda Soto-Valdez, Daniel Holmes, 2015, Effect of Food Simulants in the Hydrolytic Degradation of Poly(lactic acid) Films - 3rd International Meeting on Material / Bioproduct Interactions, Matbim 2015, Zaragoza, Spain, June 17-19, 2015 (Oral) (Oral)

• Javiera F. Rubilar, Rafael Auras, Hayati Samsudin, Franco Pedreschi, 2015, Release of Citral, Carvacrol, and Eugenol from Poly(lactic acid) Nanocomposite Films - 3rd

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International Meeting on Material / Bioproduct Interactions, Matbim 2015, Zaragoza, Spain, June 17-19, 2015 (Oral) (Oral)

• Yining XIA, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras, 2015 A kinetic Study of the Release of Surfactant from Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites - 3rd International Meeting on Material / Bioproduct Interactions, Matbim 2015, Zaragoza, Spain, June 17-19, 2015 (Oral)

• Edgar Castro-Aguirre, Rafael Auras, Susan Selke, Maria Rubino, Terence Marsh, 2015 Impact of Nanoclays on the Biodegradation of Poly(lactic acid) Nanocomposites - 3rd International Meeting on Material / Bioproduct Interactions, Matbim 2015, Zaragoza, Spain, June 17-19, 2015 (Oral) (Oral)

• Edgar Castro-Aguirre, Rafael Auras, and Kirk Dolan, 2015, Biodegradation Kinetics during Composting: Mass Balance of Total Organic Carbon, Inverse Problems Symposium, East Lansing, MI, May 31 – June 2, 2015 (Poster).

• Hayati Samsudin, Rafael Auras, Kirk Dolan, and Dharmendra Mishra, 2015, Assessing the Kinetics of a Migration Study by Estimating a Two or Three-Parameter Models, Inverse Problems Symposium, East Lansing, MI, May 31 – June 2, 2015 (Poster).

• Fabiola IÑIGUEZ-Franco, Rafael Auras, and Kirk Dolan, 2015, Release of Surfactant from Poly (Lactic acid)-Bionanocomposites, Inverse Problems Symposium, East Lansing, MI, May 31 – June 2, 2015 (Poster).

• Yining Xia, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras, 2015 Comparison of Two Models for the Surfactant Release from Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites - 3rd International Meeting on Material / Bioproduct Interactions, Matbim 2015, Zaragoza, Spain, June 17-19, 2015 (Oral)

• Soohyung Lee, Woranit Muangmala, Rafael Auras, Susan Selke, DongHo Kang, 2014, An Attributional and Consequential LCA of Bio-based and Petroleum-based Polymer for Packaging Applications” XIV national LCA conference in San Francisco, CA, October 6 to 8, 2014, awarded the 2nd place, student competition (Poster).

• Woranit Muangmala, Soohyung Lee, Rafael Auras, Susan Selke, and DongHo Kang, 2014, “Environmental Footprint of Packaging Systems Compared to the Whole Food Product: Potential of Overall System Burden Mitigation.” XIV national LCA conference in San Francisco, CA, October 6 to 8, 2014. (Poster).

• DongHo Kang (Presenter), Rafael Auras, Susan Selke, 2014, “Meta Analysis of Polyethylene Terephathalate Beverage Bottle System,” XIV national LCA conference in San Francisco, CA, October 6 to 8, 2014 (Poster).

• Hayati Samsudin, Rafael Auras, Kirk Dolan, Dharmendra Mishra, Herlinda Soto- V aldez. “Application of Parameter Estimation to Predict Migration of Antioxidant Films,” 6th Shelf Life International Meeting (SLIM 2014) to be held on June 11-13 at New Brunswick, New Jersey (Poster)..

• Fernandez, R. T., Wang, X. L., Ingrao, A., Bi, G., Fulcher, A., Geneve, R., Niu, G., Sun, Y., Verlinden, S., Cregg, B. M., Ngouajio, M., Auras, R., Nambuthiri, S., Conneway, R. 2014. Water use and performance of plants grown in alternative nursery containers. 29th ISHS IHC 2014, Brisbane, Australia (Poster).

• Xia, Y., Rubino, M., Auras, R. 2014, March. Release of montmorillonite nanoclay and surfactant from polymer-clay nanocomposite systems. 247th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Dallas, TX (Oral).

• Mohamad Ghassan Abiad, Omar Dib, Ajay Kathuria, Saleh Al-Ghamdi, Houssam El-Rassy, Rafael Auras, 2014, “Structural Properties of Cyclodextrin Based Metal Organic Framework Crystals in Various Organic Solvents,” 4th International Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Open Framework Compounds, Kobe, Japan (Poster).

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• Bardi, Marcelo; Munhoz, Mara; Oliveira, Henrique A.; Auras, Rafael; Machado, Luci. (October 21, 2013). “Assessment of UV Exposure and Aerobic Degradation of Poly(butylene-co-adipate terephthalate)/starch Blend Films Coated with Radiation-Curable Print Inks Containing Cobalt Stereate as Pro-degrading Additive.” The Polymer Degradation Discussion Group, Paris, France. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael. (August 20-23, 2013) “Development of Novel Biobased Functional Polymeric Membranes based on Thermoplastic Cassava Starch and Poly(Lactic Acid) Reactive Blends. 13 Congreso SAM-Conamet; Pto Iguazu, Misiones, Argentina. (Oral – Keynote Speaker)

• Wang, Xueni; Fernandez, Rodney T; Cregg, Bert; Ngouajio, Mathieu; Auras, Rafael; Albano, Joseph. (July 24, 2013) “Sensor Integrated Automatic Irrigation System to Reduce Runoff and Nutrient Loss without Affecting Plant Growth,” ASHS 2013, Palm Desert, CA. (Oral)

• Leelaphiwat, Pattarin; Chonhenchob, Vanee; Ong, Peter K. C.; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Janice. (July 13-16, 2013) “Interaction between Key Aroma Compounds in Fresh Herbs and Various Polymeric Films,” IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, Chicago, IL.

• Reddy, Sharanya; Auras, Rafael; Rakov, Sergey V.; Whitehouse, Craig M.; Perkins, George. (June 9-13, 2013) “Analysis of additives in biodegradable polymers using direct sampling analysis (DSA) time-of-flight mass spectrometry.” American Society for Mass Sepctrometry Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. (Poster)

• Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Xia, Yining; Diaz Carlos; Hotchkiss, Joseph; Jayaraman, Krishnamurthy. (April 7-11, 2013 ) “Labeling, Detection, and Quantification of Engineered Nanoparticles in Solid, Liquid and Solid-Liquid Interphases,” 245th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA. (Oral)

• Hwang, Sung Wook; Shim, Jin; Selke, Susan E. M.; Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Rubino, Maria; Laurent, Matuana; Auras, Rafael. (June 17, 2012). “Effect of Maleic Anhydride on the Reactive Blending of Poly(L-lactic acid)/Starch,” 18th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, San Luis Obispo, CA. (Oral)

• Cruz-Zúñiga, J. M.; Iñiguez-Franco, F.; Peralta, E.; Auras, R.; Soto-Valdez, H. (April 24, 2012). “Poly(L-lactic acid) Films Added with Catechin, Epicatechin, and Rutin, Effect of Processing Conditions and Diffusion,” Second International Meeting on Material / Bioproduct Interactions, MATBIM, Dijon, France. (Oral)

• Hwang, Sung Wook; Lee, Sang; Cho, Kyemin; Shim, Jin; Selke, Susan E. M.; Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Rubino, Maria; Laurent, Matuana; Auras, Rafael. (May 1, 2011). “Poly(Lactic Acid) Added with a-Tocopherol and Resveratrol. I. Optical, Physical, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties,” ANTEC, Society of Plastics Engineers, Boston, MA. (Oral)

• Manzanarez-Lopez, F.; Peralta, E.; Auras, R.; Soto-Valdez, H. (March 3, 2010). “Release of α-tocopherol from Poly(L-lactic acid) Films into Food Simulants,” First International Meeting on Material / Bioproduct Interactions, MATBIM, AgroParisTech, Paris. (Oral)

• Chaiwong, C.; Rachtanapun, P.; Wongchaiya, P.; Auras, Rafael; Boonyawan, D. (September 7, 2009) “Effect of Plasma Treatment on Hydrophobicity and Barrier Properties of Polylactic acid," 10th International Workshop on Plasma-Based Ion Implantation & Deposition. São José dos Campos – Sao Paolo, Brazil. (Oral)

• Fang, C. Q.; Auras, Rafael; Selke, Susan. (August 18, 2009). "Bioadhesive from Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles," Advanced Polymer Processing (Qingdao) Int'l Forum. Qingdao, China. (Oral)

• Lee, R.; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Janice; Harte, Bruce; Rubino, Maria. (June 17, 2009). "Characterization of the Poly(lactic acid) Sheet During and After Exposure to

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Main Aroma Compounds of Food," International Symposium on Polymers and the Environment: Emerging Technology and Science, BioEnvironmental Polymer Society, Chicago, IL, USA. (Oral)

• Joo, Min J.; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael. Samsudin, Hayati, Harte, Janice; Harte, Bruce. (May 17, 2009). "An Ecofriendly Container for Ready-to-Eat Blackberries Matching Lifestyle Necessities," 24th Symposium of the International Association of Packaging Research Institute, (IAPRI), Clemson, S.C. USA. (Oral)

• Benyathiar, Patnarin; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Harte, Janice; Siddiq, Muhammad. (May 17, 2009). "Corn-based Plastic Containers as an Effective Packaging System for Fresh-Cut Green Salad for Quick Service Restaurants," 24th Symposium of the International Association of Packaging Research Institute, (IAPRI), Clemson, S.C. USA. (Oral)

• Quist, E. E.; Rubino, Maria; Lu, Renfu; Auras, Rafael; Guyer, D. (May 17, 2009)."Evaluation of Waxing Conditions on Gloss of 'Red Delicious' Apples," 24th Symposium of the International Association of Packaging Research Institute, (IAPRI), Clemson, S.C. USA. (Oral)

• Yuzay, Isinay; Selke, Susan; Auras, Rafael. (May 17, 2009). "PLA/Aluminum Oxide Composite Fabricated by Sol-gel Method to Enhance Barrier Properties," 24th Symposium of the International Association of Packaging Research Institute, (IAPRI), Clemson, S.C. USA. (Poster)

• Kang, Dong H.; Auras, Rafael; Curtzwiler, G.; Vorst, Keith; Singh, J. (May 17, 2009). "Setpwise Regression Analysis to Determine the Recycled Content in Post-Consumer PET Sheets," 24th Symposium of the International Association of Packaging Research Institute, (IAPRI), Clemson, S.C. USA. (Oral)

• Yuzay, Isinay; Auras, Rafael; Selke, Susan. (November 16, 2008). "Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polylactide-Nanoporous Zeolite Composites," AIChE, Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Oral)

• Almenar, Eva. M.; Samsudin, Hayati; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Rubino, Maria. (June 8, 2008). "An Environmentally Friendly Package for Fresh Produce," 16th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Oral)

• Gonzalez, Maria; Thornsbury, S. D.; Twede, Diana; Harte, Bruce; Harte, Janice; Auras, Rafael. (June 8, 2008). "Antioxidant Stability: A Packaging Comparison," 16th IAPRI World conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Oral)

• Almenar, Eva. M.; Auras, Rafael; Samsudin, Hayati; Harte, Janice. (June 8, 2008). "Consumers Preference for Blueberries Packed in Biodegradable Container," 16th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Oral)

• Hwang, Sung W.; Auras, Rafael.; Shim, J. K.; Lee, S. B. (June 8, 2008)."Design and Performance Evaluation of Multilayer Packaging Films for Blister Packaging Applications," 16th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Oral)

• Dhoot, Gaurav; Soto-Valdez, H.; Auras, Rafael; Dolan, Kirk. D.; Rubino, Maria. (June 8, 2008). "Diffusion of Eugenol through Food Contact Polymer Films by FTIR-ATR Flow Cell Technique," 16th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Oral)

• Yuzay, Isinay; Auras, Rafael; Selke, Susan. (June 8, 2008). "Fabrication and Characterization of Polylactide/Nanoporous Zeolite Composite Films," 16th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Oral)

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• Netramai, Siriyupa; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria. (June 8, 2008). "Impact of Bactericidies on Packaging Material Integrity and Performance," 16th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Oral)

• Khurana, Mahesh; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (June 8, 2008). "Impact of Mass Transfer of Moisture on DuPont Sorona® and Biomax® Films and Resins," 16th IAPRI World conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Oral)

• Yuzay, Isinay; Auras, Rafael; Selke, Susan. (June 8, 2008)."Microstructural and Permeability Studies of Transparent Aluminum Oxide Coated Polylactide Films," 16th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Poster)

• Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Auras, Rafael; Peralta, E. (June 8, 2008). "Polylactide Films Added with Resveratrol as Active Packaging with Potential Application in the Food Industry," 16th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Oral)

• Dethyotin, Sukeewan; Auras, Rafael. (June 8, 2008). "Production and Characterization of Thermoplastic Cassava Starch,” 16th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Poster)

• Hishinuma, K.; Auras, Rafael. (June 8, 2008)."Verification of Heat Sealing Performance of Biodegradable Plastic," 16th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Poster)

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Selke, Susan; Ngouajio, Matthew; Fernandez, Rodney. T. (June 8, 2008). "Compostability of “Trash Bags” Polymer Under Manure, Yard, and Food Waste Composts," 16th IAPRI World conference, Bangkok, Thailand. (Oral)

• Sangsuwan, Jurmkwan; Harte, Bruce; Auras, Rafael; Rattanapanone, N.; Rachtanapun, P. (June 8, 2008). "Antimicrobial Effect and Migration of Vanillin in Chitosan-methyl Cellulose Films," 16thIAPRI World conference on Packaging, Bangkok, Thailand. (Oral)

• Khurana, Mahesh; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (September 4, 2007). "A Study of the Mass Transfer of Moisture in Biodegradable Films and Resins," 23rd IAPRI Symposium on Packaging, Windsor, UK. (Oral)

• Almenar, Eva. M.; Samsudin, Hayati; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. (September 4, 2007)."Development and Characterization of a Biodegradable Active Film," 23rd IAPRI Symposium on Packaging, Windsor, UK. (Poster)

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria. (September 4, 2007). "Effect of Chlorine Dioxide Gas on Packaging Materials," 23rd IAPRI Symposium on Packaging, Windsor, UK. (Oral)

• Kumar, Pankaj; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Janice. (September 4, 2007). "Effect of Container Shape on Barrier Properties," 23rd IAPRI Symposium on Packaging, Windsor, UK. (Oral)

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria. (September 4, 2007). "Measuring Gel Content of Aromatic Polyesters Using Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR) Spectrophometry and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)," 23rd IAPRI Symposium on Packaging, Windsor, UK. (Poster)

• Madival, Santosh; Auras, Rafael; Singh, S. Paul; Narayan, Ramani. (September 4, 2007). "Packaging Sustainability: Life Cycle Assessment of PLA, PET and PS Containers," 23rd IAPRI Symposium on Packaging, Windsor, UK. (Oral)

• Gonzalez, Maria; Thornsbury, S. D.; Twede, Diana; Harte, Bruce; Harte, Janice; Auras, Rafael. (September 4, 2007). "Stability of Antioxidant Content in Single-strength Tart

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Cherry Nutraceutical Juice. A Comparison between Bottles Made of Glass, PET, Aluminum and Stand-up Pouches," 23rd IAPRI Symposium on Packaging, Windsor, UK. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael. (May 7, 2007). "The Marriage of Packaging and Biomaterials: Present and Future," ANTEC, Society of Plastic Engineering, Cincinatti, OH, USA. (Invited Speaker)

• Auras, Rafael. (March 27, 2007). "Compostability of Biodegradable Polymers in Real and Simulated Conditions," American Chemical Society (ACS), Chicago, Il, USA. (Published both in proceedings and elsewhere.) (Invited Speaker)

• Yuzay, Isinay; Auras, Rafael; Selke, Susan. (March 27, 2007). "Fabrication and Characterization of Polylactide-Microporous Zeolite Composite Films," American Chemical Society (ACS), Chigao, Il, USA. (Poster)

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Ngouajio, Matthew; Fernandez, Rodney. T. (March 6, 2007). "Assessment of Biodegradable Mulch Film in Tomato Plots," Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC), Orlando, Florida. (Oral)

• Gulati, Nitin; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria. (October 5, 2006). "Analysis of Water Vapor Sorption on Poly(lactide) using a Quartz Crystal Microbalance," The 15th IAPRI world conference on packaging, Tokyo, Japan. (Poster)

• Kale, Gaurav; Auras, Rafael; Singh, S. Paul. (October 5, 2006). "Assessing the Difference between Compostability of Biodegradable Polymeric Packages under Real and Simulated Conditions," The 15th IAPRI world conference on packaging, Tokyo, Japan. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael; Bix, Laura. (October 5, 2006). "Broader Implications of Using New Technologies in Packaging Classes: How Inclusive is your Classroom?" The 15th IAPRI world conference on packaging, Tokyo, Japan. (Oral)

• Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. (October 5, 2006). "Design of an Environmentally Friendly Antimicrobial Packaging Films Effective against Postharvest Fungal Diseases," The 15th IAPRI world conference on packaging, Tokyo, Japan. (Oral)

• Kumar, Pankaj; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Janice; Risch, Sara. (October 5, 2006). "Effect of Packaging Configuration on Flavor Retention and Sensory," The 15th IAPRI world conference on packaging, Tokyo, Japan. (Poster)

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Ngouajio, Matthew; Fernandez, Rodney. T. (October 5, 2006). "Measurement of Polylactide Bottles Compostability Using a Computerized Respirometric System," The 15th IAPRI world conference on packaging, Tokyo, Japan. (Oral)

• Madival, Santosh; Auras, Rafael; Singh, S. Paul. (October 5, 2006). "Packaging Sustainability: Life Cycle Assessment of PLA, PET, and PS Containers," The 15th IAPRI world conference on packaging, Tokyo, Japan. (Oral)

• Arroyo, Benjamin; Auras, Rafael; Selke, Susan. (October 5, 2006). "Production and Properties of Cassava-Starch-Glycerol-Beeswax Edible Films," (October 5, 2006). The 15th IAPRI world conference on packaging, Tokyo, Japan. (Poster)

• Singh, S. Paul; Auras, Rafael; Singh, Jay. (June 13, 2006). 14th "Package Sustainability - Performance Evaluation of New Biodegradable (PLA) with Existing PET and OPS for Food Service Containers," IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Stockholm, Sweden. (Oral)

• Kale, Gaurav; Auras, Rafael; Singh, S. Paul. (May 7, 2006). ANTEC "Degradability of Poly(lactide) Packages in Real Composting and Environment Conditions," Society of Plastic Engineering, Charlotte, NC, USA. (Oral)

• Gulati, Nitin; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria. (May 7, 2006). "Determination of Barrier Properties of Poly(lactide) Polymers using QCM," ANTEC, Society of Plastic Engineering, Charlotte, NC, USA. (Oral)

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• Qin, Y.; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (May 7, 2006). "Simultaneously Gravimetric Assessment of Organic and Moisture on Containers," ANTEC, Society of Plastic Engineering, Charlotte, NC, USA. (Oral)

• Kumar, Pankaj; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Qin, J.; Harte, Janice; Risch, Sara. (March 27, 2006). "Relationship between Flavor Perception and Package Configuration," 231th American Chemical Society National Meeting (ACS), Atlanta, GA, USA. (Oral)

• Qin, Y.; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (March 27, 2006). "Two-Stage Sorption of Benzaldehyde by Rubbery Polypropylene," 231th American Chemical Society National Meeting (ACS), Atlanta, GA, USA. (Oral)

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Ngouajio, Matthew; Fernandez, Rodney. T. (February 28, 2006). "Development of a Respirometric System to Test Biopolymer Degradation," Global Plastics Environmental Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. (Oral)

• Kale, Gaurav; Auras, Rafael; Singh, S. Paul. (February 26, 2006). "Comparing the Biodegradability of Commercially Available Biodegradable Packages in Composting and Ambient Exposure Conditions," Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC), Atlanta, GA. (Oral)

• Kale, Gaurav; Auras, Rafael; Singh, S. Paul. (November 26, 2005). "Evaluation of Compostability of Commercially Available Biodegradable Packages in Real Composting Conditions," American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Annual Meeting, Cincinatti, OH.USA. (Oral)

• Qin, Y.; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (September 1, 2005). "Effect of Container Processing and Container Shape on Sorption in Polypropylene Containers," 230th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Washington, DC. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria. (May 23, 2005). "A New System and Technique to Determine Sorption and Permeation of Moisture and Organic Compounds for Container Closure Systems," 22th Symposium of the International Association of Packaging Research Institute, (IAPRI), Campinas, Brazil. (Oral)

• Aithani, Denish; Auras, Rafael; Tanprasert, Krittika; Lockhart, Hugh. (May 23, 2005). 22th "A New Technique for Heat Sealing Measurement," Symposium of the International Association of Packaging Research Institute, (IAPRI), Campinas, Brazil. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael. Harte, Bruce; Selke, Susan. (May 2, 2005)."Polylactides, a New Era of Biodegradable Polymers for Packaging Applications,” ANTEC, Society of Plastic Engineering, Boston, MA, USA. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael; Singh, Paul S.; Singh, Jay. (February 24, 2005). "Evaluation of OPLA Polymers with Existing PET and OPS for Fresh Food Service Containers," Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC), Atlanta, GA. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael. (January 17, 2005). "Sorption of Ethyl Acetate in Poly(lactide) Polymers," IDS-Packaging, Online. (Online)

• Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Selke, Susan. (July 14, 2004). "Prediction of Affinity between Chemical Compounds in Food and Packaging Polymers using Solubility Parameters," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Las Vegas, NV, USA. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Selke, Susan. (July 20, 2003). "Poly(lactide): A Natural 'Green' Alternative for Plastic Packaging Materials," 4th International Plant Biomechanics Conference, East Lansing, MI, USA. (Oral)

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• Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Selke, Susan. (July 16, 2003). "Diffusion, Permeation, and Solubility Coefficients of Ethyl Acetate through Poly(lactide) Films," 12th World Food Congress, Chicago, IL, USA. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Selke, Susan. (May 21, 2003). "Effect of Water on the Oxygen barrier Properties of Polyethylene Terephthalate," 21st IAPRI International Association of Packaging Research Symposium. Valencia, Spain. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Selke, Susan. (May 4, 2003). "Polylacitde: Sorption, Characteristics and Moisture Consequences," ANTEC, Society of Plastics Engineers, Nashville, TN. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Selke, Susan. (February 25, 2003). "Poly(lactide) Films as Food Packaging Materials," Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC), Detroit, MI. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Selke, Susan; Hernandez, Ruben. (June 23, 2002). "Mechanical, Physical, and Barrier Properties of Poly(lactic acid)," 14th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, East Lansing, Mi, USA. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael; Forlerer, Elena; Corujeira, Sebastian; Calderon, S.; Schvezov, Carlos. "Desgaste por Deslizamiento Lubricado en Zn27%wt-Al. Efectos de Distintos Refuerzos - (Lubricated Wear of Zn27%wt.-Al. Effects of Different Reinforcements)," (September 12, 2001). SAM-CONAMER-AAS, Argentina Material Society, Posadas, Misiones, Argentina. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael; Schvezov, Carlos; Forlerer, Elena; Montero, Ricardo; Calderon, Sebastian. (August 16, 2000). "Desgaster por Friccion en la Aleacion de Zn-Al:ZA27 y en un Compuesto de ZA27 Reforzado con Si y SiC - Wear of Zn-Al Alloys: ZA27 and ZA27 Reinforcedwith Si and SiC," SAM-2000- IV Coloquio Lationamericano de Fractura y Fatiga, Neuquen, Argentina. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael; Schvezov, Carlos. (August 16, 2000). "Microstructura, Estabilidad Dimensional y Conducta al Desgaste de Aleacioens Zinc-Aluminio/SIC (MMCs) - (Microstructure, Dimensional Stability, and Wear Behavior of Zinc-Aluminum/Sic (MMCs) Alloys," SAM-2000- IV Coloquio Lationamericano de Fractura y Fatiga, Neuquen, Argentina. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael. Schvezov, Carlos; Forlerer, Elena; Montero, Ricardo; Calderon, Sebastian. (June 20, 2000). "Efecto del Refuerzo de Particulas de SiC en el Desgaste de Compuestos de Matriz Metalica ZA27 - Effect of SiC Particles Reinforcement in the Wear Behavior of ZA27 Alloys," Iberomet VI-2000, Barcelona, Spain. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael; Schvezov, Carlos; Gueijman, Sergio; Ares, Alicia. (November 11, 1999). "Relaciones entre Propiedades Mecanicas y Estructuras de Compuestos de Base Zinc-Aluminio," FCEQyN-UNAM Science and Technology Conference. Posadas, Misiones, Argentina. (Poster)

• Auras, Rafael; Schvezov, Carlos. (February 28, 1999). "Solidification Structures and Properties of Cast Samples of Zinc - Aluminum Alloys and Composites," 128th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the Mineral, Metals & Materials Society. Warrendale, PA. (Poster)

• Auras, Rafael; Schvezov, Carlos. (September 14, 1998). "Primeros Avances de Relaciones entre Estructura y Propiedades de Aleaciones de Aluminio-Silicio y Zinc-Aluminio con Refuerzos de Particulas de Carburo de Silicio Solidificadas Direccionalmente - First Report about the Relation between the Structure and Properties of Aluminum-Si and Zinc-Aluminum Alloys Solidified Directionally and Reinforced with SiC," SAM 1998-Iberomet V, Rosario, Argentina. (Oral)

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• Auras, Rafael; Schvezov, Carlos. (September 9, 1996). "Ensayos Mecanicos en Materiales Compuests de Base Aluminio Solidificadas Direcionalmente," Reunion de Comunicaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas de la Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Resistencia, Argentina. (Poster)

• Auras, Rafael; Schvezov, Carlos. (September 9, 1996). "Estudios de las Estructuras de Solidificacion Direccional en Materiales Compuestos de Al-Si y Al-Zn," Reunion de Comunicaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas de la Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Resistencia, Argentina. (Poster)

Oral and Poster Conference Presentations

• Selke, Susan; Auras, Rafael; Speck, Ricky; James Fitzsimmons. (September 24, 2012). “Comparison of Packaging System Environmental Footprint Indicators Obtained Using Streamlined and Full LCA Software” XII- LCA Confernce, Tacoma, WA. (Oral)

• Kang, Dong Ho; Vorst, Keith; Singh, Jay; Auras, Rafael. (September 24, 2012). "Life Cycle Assessment of PET Beverage Bottles with Different end-of-life Disposal Scenarios," XII- LCA Confernce, Tacoma, WA. (Poster) 2nd place poster competition.

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (May 30, 2012) “Compatibility of Chlorine Dioxide as Antimicrobial Gas for Food Packaging Application,” 5th Shelf Life International Meeting & Workshop of Food Packaging Safety, ChangWon, South Korea. (Oral)

• Staschower, Fabiane ; Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (July 23, 2012) “Residues from Chlorine Dioxide Gas Treatment, Generated from Different Delivery Systems, in Fresh Produce,” International Association of Food Protection, Providence, RI. (Oral)

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Ryser, Elliot. (July 23, 2012) “Antimicrobials Efficacy of Chlorine Dioxide Gas as Effected by Inoculation Time of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli O157:H7,” International Association of Food Protection, Providence, RI. (Oral)

• Hwang, Sung Wook; Shim, Jin; Selke, Susan E. M.; Soto-Valdez, Herlinda; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (June 25, 2012) “Dual migration of Alpha-Tocopherol and Resveratrol from Poly(L-Lactic Acid) (PLLA) Films into Ethanol.” 2012 IFT Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, US. (Poster)

• Ahmed, Jasim, Auras, Rafael. (June 25, 2012) “Rheological, Thermal, and Structural Behavior of Poly(ε-Caprolactone)/Nanoclay Blended Films.” 2012 IFT Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, US. (Poster)

• Auras, Rafael. (April 24, 2012) “Engineering biobased functional membranes for packaging applications,” MATBIM, Dijon, France. (Keynote invited Speaker)

• Perotti, Gustavo; Bortotti, Jessica; Auras, Rafael; Constantino, Vera. (April 10, 2012) “Bionanocomposites Based on Cassava Starch – Layered Double Hydroxides Surface- Modified with Carboxymethylcellulose,” 2012 Material Research Society, San Francisco, CA, US. (Poster)

• Auras, Rafael; Elangovan, D.; Selke, S.E.M.; Yuzay, I. (May 16, 2011) “Production and �Characterization of Poly(lactic acid) Metal Organic Framework Composites,” 25th Symposium of the International Association of Packaging Research Institute, (IAPRI), Berlin, Germany. (Oral)

• Kang, D.H.; Auras, R.; Vorst, K.; Singh, J. (May 16, 2011) “Cradle-to-grave Life Cycle Assessment of the PET Beverage Bottle System for California,” 25th Symposium of the

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International Association of Packaging Research Institute, (IAPRI), Berlin, Germany. (Oral) • Detyothin, S.; Selke, S.E.M.; Rubino, M.; Narayan, R.; Auras, R. (May 16, 2011) “Reactive

Blending of Poly(lactic acid) and Thermoplastic Cassava Starch Blends,” 25th Symposium of the International Association of Packaging Research Institute, (IAPRI), Berlin, Germany. (Oral)

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (September 27, 2011) “Utilization of ClO2 Gas for Non-Thermal Sanitation,” 2011 ASHS Annual Conference, Waikoloa, Hawaii. (Oral)

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Annous, Bassam. (September 27, 2011) “Impacts of Packaging Design on Antimicrobial Effects of ClO2 Gas,” 2011 ASHS Annual Conference, Waikoloa, Hawaii. (Oral)

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (June 14, 2011) “Study of ClO2 Absorption by Romaine Lettuce and Cherry Tomatoes,” 2011 IFT Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, US. (Oral)

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Annous, Bassam. (June 14, 2011) “Impacts of Packaging Design on Antimicrobial Effects of ClO2 Gas,” 2011 ASHS Annual Conference, Waikoloa, Hawaii. (Oral)

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (June 14, 2011) “Study of ClO2 Absorption by Romaine Lettuce and Cherry Tomatoes,” 2011 IFT Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, US. (Oral)

• Tripathi, Brajesh; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Annous, Bassam; Matthews, Karl. (July 20, 2010) “CFD Modeling to Improve Safe and Efficient Distribution of Chlorine Dioxide Gas for Packaging Fresh Produce.” Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Chicago, IL. (Poster)

• Benyathiar, Patnarin; Almenar, Eva; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Janice; Harte, Bruce; Ryser, Elliot. (July 18, 2010) “A Microperforated Pouch Made of Poly(lactic acid) for Fresh-Cut Green Lettuce.” Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Chicago, IL. (Poster)

• Tripathi, Brajesh; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Annous, Bassam; Matthews, Karl. (July 20, 2010) “CFD simulation of the distribution of ClO2 in fresh produce to improve safety.” Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Chicago, IL. (Poster)

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Annous, Bassam; Matthews, Karl. (July 20, 2010) “Influences of Packaging Design on Antimicrobial Effects of Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide.” Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Chicago, IL. (Oral)

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Annous, Bassam; Matthews, Karl. (July 20, 2010) “Efficacy of Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide on Inactivation of Escherichia Coli O157:H7 on Surfaces of Artificially Inoculated Fresh-cut Romaine Lettuce leaves,” Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Chicago, IL. (Poster)

• Joo, Mingjung; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Janice; Almenar, Eva. (July 20, 2010). "Comparative Study of Blackberry Fruit in Bio-based and Petroleum-based Containers under Retail Storage Conditions," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Chicago, IL. (Poster)

• Yuzay, Isinay; Selke, Susan E. M.; Auras, Rafael. (June 21-23, 2010) “Effects of Natural and Synthetic Catalysts on Thermal and Hydrolytic Degradation of Poly(lactic acid),” 14th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference - ACS-Green Chemistry Institute, Washington, D.C. (Poster)

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• Joo, MingJung; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Janice; Almenar, Eva. (April 23, 2010). Comparative Shelf Life Study of Blackberry Fruit in Bio-based and Petroleum-based Containers under Retail Storage Conditions. United Fresh. Las Vegas, Arizona. (Poster)

• Joo, MingJung; Nayaran, Ramani; Auras, Rafael; Almenar, Eva. (March, 8-10). Blends of poly(lactic acid) and Modified Starch. Global Plastic Environmental Conference 2010. Orlando, Florida, USA. (Poster)

• Almenar, Eva M.; Samsudin, Hayati; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Janice; Harte, Bruce; Rubino, Maria. (July 25, 2009). "Environmentally Friendly Microperforated Containers for Improving Postharvest Berry Shelf Life," America Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, America Society for Horticultural Science, St Louis, Missouri, USA. (Oral)

• Joo, Min. J; Samsudin, Hayati; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Harte, Janice. (July 25, 2009). "Shelf Life Study of Blackberry Fruits in an Eco-friendly Container," America Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, America Society for Horticultural Science, Mississippi, Missouri, USA. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael. (June 24, 2009). "Implementación de Polímeros Biodegradables o Compostables en la Industria del Envase," NPE, The International Plastics Schowcase. (Invited Speaker)

• Auras, Rafael. (June 24, 2009). "Assessment of Sustainable Packaging Systems," ANTEC, Society of Plastic Engineering, Chicago, IL, USA. (Keynote Speaker for the Session)

• Samsudin, Hayati.; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Harte, Janice; Rubino, Maria. (June 9, 2009). "Microperforated PLA: a New Environmentally Friendly Technology to Improve Blueberry Shelf life," Institute of Food Technology. (Poster)

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Bassam, Annous. (June 7, 2009). "A quantitative study on the absorption of gaseous ClO2 onto lettuce leaf," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Anaheim, CA, USA. (Poster)

• Benyathiar, Patnarin; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Janice; Siddiq, Mahummad; Harte, Bruce. (June 7, 2009). "An environmentally friendly alternative to the widespread petroleum-based flexible pouches for ready-to-eat green leaves," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Anaheim, CA, USA. (Poster)

• Joo, M. J.; Samsudin, Hayati; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Janice; Harte, Bruce. (June 7, 2009). "Evaluation of Biodegradable Antimicrobial Packaging Films for Highbush Blueberries," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Anaheim, CA, USA. (Poster)

• Benyathiar, Patnarin; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Ryser, Elliot. T.; Harte, Janice; Siddiq, Muhammad; Harte, Bruce. (April 25, 2009). "A Sustainable Package for Fresh-cut Green Salad," The United Fresh Convention 2009, United Fresh Product Association, Las Vegas, NE, USA. (Oral)

• Benyathiar, Patnarin; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Ryser, Elliot. T.; Harte, Janice; Siddiq, Muhammad; Harte, Bruce, (March 20, 2009). "A Sustainable Container for Fresh-cut Green Salad," Graduate Academic Conference 2009, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MSU, USA. (Poster)

• Lee, R.; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Janice; Harte, Bruce; Rubino, Maria. (March 20, 2009)."Characterization of the Poly(lactic acid) Sheet During and After Exposure to Main Aroma Compounds of Food," Graduate Academic Conference 2009, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MSU, USA. (Poster)

• Samsudin, Hayati; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Harte, Janice; Rubino, Maria. "Microperforated PLA: a New Environmentally Friendly Technology to Improve

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Blueberry Shelf Life," (March 20, 2009). Graduate Academic Conference 2009, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MSU, USA. (Poster)

• Almenar, Eva M.; Samsudin, Hayati; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. (July 24, 2008). "Bio-based Containers and 2E-hexenal: Commercial and Environmental Benefits to Prolong Blueberries Shelf Life," America Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, America Society for Horticultural Science, Orlando, Florida, USA. (Oral)

• Almenar, Eva M.; Samsudin, Hayati; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. "Evolution of Aroma Volatiles in Coated Strawberries under Refrigerated Storage," (July 24, 2008). America Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, America Society for Horticultural Science, Orlando, Florida, USA. (Oral)

• Quist, Enyo; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael; Bailey, B.; Lu, R.; Guyer, D. (July 21, 2008) "The Impact of Wax Application on Gloss Development of Michigan Red Delicious Apples," America Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, America Society for Horticultural Science, Orlando, Florida, USA. (Oral)

• Almenar, Eva M.; Samsudin, Hayati; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Rubino, Maria. (June 28, 2008). "Biodegradable Packaging with 2E-Hexenal: an Improvement of Blueberry Marketable Quality with Less Environmental Impact," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, New Orleans, LA, USA. (Poster)

• Samsudin, Hayati; Almenar, Eva M; Auras, Rafael; Harte, Bruce; Rubino, Maria. (June 28, 2008)."Innovative Container to Prolong the Shelf Life of Blueberry Fruit,” Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, New Orleans, LA, USA. (Poster)

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, R. (June 28, 2008). "Effect of Chlorine Dioxide Gas on Polymeric Packaging Materials," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, New Orleans, LA, USA. (Poster)

• Netramai, Siriyupa; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (June 28, 2008). "PCO2/PO2 of Polymeric Packaging Materials as Affected," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, New Orleans, LA, USA. (Poster)

• Auras, Rafael. (June 28, 2008). "Pros and Cons of Sustainable Biobased and Biodegradable Food Packaging Systems," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, New Orleans, LA, USA. (Invited Speaker).

• Quist, E.; Rubino, Maria; Guyer, D. Auras, Rafael; Lu, R.; Beaudry, R. M. (June 28, 2008). "The Effect of Washing Treatments on the Surface Cleanliness of Michigan Red Delicious Apples," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, New Orleans, LA, USA. (Poster)

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Ngouajio, Matthew; Fernandez, Rodney. T. (March 7, 2008). "Development of New Biodegradable Mulch Films: Chemical, Mechanical and Optical Properties," 34th National Agricultural Plastics Congress, Tampa Florida. (Oral)

• Ngouajio, Matthew; Auras, Rafael; Fernandez, Rodney. T.; Rubino, Maria; Counts, J.; Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp. (March 7, 2008). "Development of New Biodegradable Mulch Films: Field Performance with Tomato Production," 34th National Agricultural Plastics Congress, Tampa Florida. (Oral)

• Almenar, Eva M.; Samsudin, Hayati; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. (October 18, 2007). "Production and Mass Transfer Determination of Biodegradable Active Films," BioEnvironmental Polymer Society 14th Annual Meeting. International Symposium on Polymers and the Environment: Emerging Technology and Science , Vancouver, Washington, USA. (Oral)

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• Auras, Rafael. (September 19, 2007). “Polimeros Biodegradables y el Diseño de Empaques Sustentables,” Envase/Alimentek 2007, Argentinean Packaging Institute. Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 19, 2007. (Invited Speaker)

• Almenar, Eva. M.; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. (July 31, 2007). "PLA-βCD-2E-hexenal: A Friendly Environmental Antimicrobial Film to Prolong Produce Shelf Life," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Chicago, IL, USA. (Poster)

• Wharton, Phillip; Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. (July 28, 2007). "Release of Acetaldehyde from beta-Cyclodextrins to Prevent Spoilage of Fresh Produce due to Post Harvest Diseases," American Phythopathology Society, APS, San Diego, CA, USA. (Poster)

• Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. (July 17, 2007). "Extended Preservation of Small Fruit by Release of 2E-hexenal from Poly(lactide) films," America Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, America Society for Horticultural Science, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. (Oral)

• Kijchavengkul, Thitisilp; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Ngouajio, Matthew; Fernandez, Rodney. T. (March 6, 2007). "Assessment of Biodegrable Mulch Film in Tomato Plots," Global Plastics Environmental Conference, Orlando, Florida. (Oral)

• Yuzay, Isinay E.; Auras, Rafael; Selke, Susan. (March 6, 2007). "Development of Biodegradable Polylactide/ Nanoporous Zeolite Composites," Global Plastics Environmental Conference, Orlando, Florida. (Poster)

• Rubino, Maria; Qin, Y.; Auras, Rafael. (September 17, 2006)."Relationship between Mass Transfer of Permeants and Polymer Processing," TAPPI, Cincinnati, OH. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael. (August 11, 2006). “The Marriage of Packaging and Biomaterials. Present and Future,” University of Guelph, Canada. (Invited Speaker)

• Almenar, Eva M.; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. (July 27, 2006). "Encapsulation of a Naturally Occurring Antifungal Compound into beta-Cyclodextrins: a New Technology for Reducing Postharvest Losses," American Society for Horticultural Science, New Orleans, LO, USA. (Published elsewhere.) (Oral)

• Gulati, Nitin; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria. (June 26, 2006). "Assessment of Moisture Barrier of Poly(lactide) Polymers using a Quartz Crystal Microbalance," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Chicago, IL, USA. (Poster)

• Kumar, Pankaj; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Janice; Risch, Sara. (June 26, 2006)."Effect of Container Shape on Flavor Preservation and Sensory Perception," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Chicago, IL, USA. (Oral)

• Arroyo, Benjamin; Auras, Rafael. (June 26, 2006). "Production and Analysis of the Critical Properies of Cassava-Starch Based Films," Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Chicago, IL, USA. (Poster)

• Almenar, Eva. M.; Auras, Rafael; Rubino, Maria; Harte, Bruce. (June 15, 2006). "Production and Mass Transfer Determination of Biodegradable Active Films," BioEnvironmental Polymer Society 13th Annual Meeting. International Symposium on Polymers and the Environment: Emerging Technology and Science, Chicago, IL, USA. (Oral)

• Auras, Rafael. (September 20, 2005). “¿Como Crear Innovación en Envases?” (How to create innovation in Packaging) Envase/Alimentek 2005, Argentinean Packaging Institute. Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Invited Speaker)

• Qin, Y.; Rubino, Maria; Auras, Rafael. (September 13, 2005). "Effect of Container Processing and Container Shape on Sorption in Polypropylene Containers," I//UCRC-MTP NSF Center Meeting, East Lansing, MI. (Poster)

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• Auras, Rafael. (June 23, 2004) “Gas, Vapor, and Aroma Barrier Properties of Poly(Lactide)s Polymers,” Packaging Science Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. (Invited Talk)

• Auras, Rafael. (June 09, 2004) “Prediction of Affinity between Chemical Compounds in Food and Packaging Polymers using Solubility Parameters,” Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY. (Invited Talk)

• Auras, Rafael; Schvezov, Carlos. (March 12, 2000). "Wear Behaviour, Microstructure and Dimensional Stability of as Cast Zinc-Aluminum/SiC (MMC) Alloys," Light Metals, Nashville, TN. (Published elsewhere.) (Poster)

• Auras, Rafael; Mendoza, Rosana; Schmalko, M.; Linares, Andres. (September 17, 1997). "Comparacion de Diferentes Metodos de Deshidratacion en Frutas de Carica Papaya L." X Seminario Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Ciencia y Tecnologia de los Alimentos, VII Congreso Argentino de Ciencia y Tecnologia de Alimentos, Primer Simposio Internacional de Aditivos e Ingredientes Alimentarios Alacta, ATA, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Poster)

• Mendoza, Rosana; Auras, Rafael; Schmalko, M.; Linares, Andres. "Isotermas de Absorcion y Velocidad de Rehidratacion en Frutas de Carica Papaya L., Deshidratadas con Cinco Diferentes Metodos," (September 17, 1997). X Seminario Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Ciencia y Tecnologia de los Alimentos, VII Congreso Argentino de Ciencia y Tecnologia de Alimentos, Primer Simposio Internacional de Aditivos e Ingredientes Alimentarios Alacta, ATA, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Poster)

• Galeano, Ramiro; Auras, Rafael; Schvezov, Carlos. (April 15, 1993)."Flotacion Retardada de un Prisma Rectangular," Reunion de Comunicaciones Cientificas y Tecnologicas, 20th Aniversary of National University of Misiones, UNAM, Posadas, Misiones, Argentina. (Poster)

• TEACHING Graduate classes • Life Cycle Assessment: Background, Principles, Calculations, and Applications, PKG891,

SS16, Fall 13 & 12, School of Packaging, MSU, East Lansing, MI. • Packaging Plastics Processing, PKG 828, Spring 14, 12 and 11, online teaching, School of

Packaging, MSU, East Lansing, MI. • Packaging Materials, PKG 801, Fall 10, online teaching, School of Packaging, MSU, East

Lansing, MI. • Polymeric Packaging Materials, PKG 827. Fall 15, 14, 11, 10, 09 and 08, online teaching,

School of Packaging, MSU, East Lansing, MI. Undergraduate classes • Packaging and the Environment, PKG370. Spring 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 09 and 08, School of

Packaging, MSU, East Lansing, MI. • Packaging with Plastics, PKG 323, Summer 15, School of Packaging, MSU, East Lansing,

MI. • Packaging with Paper & Paperboard, PKG322. Spring 2007. School of Packaging, MSU,

East Lansing, MI. • Glass & Metal Packaging, PKG221. Fall 06 and 05, Spring 05. School of Packaging, MSU,

East Lansing, MI. Continuing learning in Teaching • Lilly Fellow, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Scholarship of teaching and

learning.

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• Certification in Teaching College Science and Mathematics (May, 2004.) http://www.ns.msu.edu/TAcertificate/Default.htm

• SERVICE Organizations

SPE, Society of Plastics Engineering, Member since 2004. ACS, American Chemical Society, Member since 2004. BPI, Biodegradable Product Institute, Review coordinator for ASTM D6400 and D6868

composting certification. (2006 - 2012) SPC, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, representative member for the SoP 2006 - present.

Executive Committee member October 2007 - March 2009. IFT, Institute of Food Technology, Member 2004 2010; Member at large September 2005-

September 2007. Secretary 2008-2009. NAFSS, National Alliance for Food Safety and Security, Member.

School of Packaging

Advisor Committee, School of Packaging, MSU, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, Member Graduate Committee, School of Packaging, MSU, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2014-2015, Chair Strategic Planning Committee, School of Packaging, MSU 2006-2007, Member. Curriculum Committee, School of Packaging, MSU 2006-2007, 2015-2016, 2015-2017, Member. Search Committee Director of School of Packaging, MSU, 2003-2004, Member.

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