Erfan Kimiaei - Innovative assembly of biomaterials for barrier packaging

IMPACT Forum - Sustainability through innovative bio-based materials
April 25 2024
Erfan Kimiaei, Aalto University
Innovative assembly of biomaterials for barrier packaging: From design to end of the life
Erfan Kimiaei is a last-year Doctoral researcher at Aalto University with 6-months of research visit experience at North Carolina State University. In parallel, he is also currently a Permeation applications specialist at the Bioproduct and Biosystem Department at Aalto University. His specialization is in developing innovative multiphasic materials for various applications such as barrier packaging, textile coatings, emulsions, and foams alongside technological advancement and eco-friendly practices. Additionally, his expertise extends to materials' end-of-life scenarios by biodegradation analysis and evaluating the environmental aspects of material production processes through life cycle assessment to promote sustainability and embrace the circular economy concept.