School of Packaging APEX Lab: AI for Paper & Plastic Engineering and Manufacturing Systems Integration Lab

Gabriel joined the APEX Lab as an Undergraduate Experiential Research Fellow in 2026.

As a fellow, he is working across six research domains including circular plastics, recyclable high-performance packaging, PFAS-free paper technologies, compostable materials, bio-based materials, and biodegradation, contributing to federally funded and industry-driven projects.