Dr. Muhammad Rabnawaz is a professor, educator, author, inventor, and entrepreneur. Since 2016, he has been a professor in the School of Packaging at Michigan State University (MSU). He has developed and taught three advanced-level courses for MSU students and two short online courses for industry professionals on packaging sustainability. He has filed over 45 patent applications and has been issued nine patents in sustainable packaging, recycling, and multifunctional coatings. In addition, he 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).