Meet the Presenters
Kim Nelson, PhD.
CTO Nanocellulose, GranBio USA
Lauri Lehtonen
Stora Enso Biomaterials
Innovating Renewable Materials for the Future is a co-hosted webinar created by TAPPI and PI (Forest Products Engineers Association from Finland) to discuss the great innovation potential of wood-based renewable materials. There has been great progress in developing new renewable and sustainable solutions to solve global challenges in recent years, and both US and European companies have taken significant steps in research and investment activities.
Join us on Monday, March 22nd 10AM - 11AM (EST) as Dr. Kim Nelson, CTO of GranBio USA, and Lauri Lehtonen, Head of Innovation at Stora Enso Biomaterials, review interesting new application areas related to nanocellulose, cellulose and lignin.
Webinar attendance is free and open to everyone, but registration is required. Reserve your space today!
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Meet the Presenters Kim Nelson, PhD. |
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Prior to her current role at GranBio, Dr. Kim Nelson was the lead inventor of API’s nanocellulose production process and was responsible for nanocellulose technology development, R&D, and partnerships. She was also formerly a pulp mill process engineer with MeadWestvaco. Dr. Nelson obtained a PhD in Chemical Engineering at Georgia Tech, a Master of Science from the Institute of Paper Science and Technology at Georgia Tech, and a double Bachelor’s degree in Math and Chemistry from Agnes Scott College. |
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Lauri Lehtonen |
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The world needs a new approach to materials. This is why Lauri Lehtonen joined Stora Enso in 2019, where he leads a talented, cross-capable, breakthrough innovation focused organization. His aspiration is to create a better future for the generations to come, by developing new opportunities to replace fossil-based materials. Prior to Stora Enso, Lauri had developed and launched new products and technologies within several different industries, spanning pharma (Merck), consumer products (Kimberly-Clark), manufacturing (International Paper) and software (GloCell). Since leaving his home country of Finland 20 years ago to study for his Doctorate in Atlanta, and circling the globe for 16 years, he is now back closer to home. Lauri currently enjoys living with his wife and 6-year-old son in Stockholm, Sweden. |
Interested? Register today for Innovating Renewable Materials for the Future to be held on Monday, March 22nd 10AM - 11AM (EST). Webinar attendance is free and open to everyone, but registration is required.
TAPPI
http://www.tappi.org/