The Marcus Wallenberg Prize
The purpose of the Prize is to recognize, encourage and stimulate pathbreaking scientific achievements which contribute significantly to broadening knowledge and to technical development within the fields of importance to forestry and forest industries.
For his pathbreaking discovery that the use of antraquinone in alkaline pulping can produce significant beneficial technical effects involving cooking rates, wood consumption and the environment. His scientific accomplishments have significantly contributed to broader knowledge, and have stimulated world wide research and new thinking regarding the pulping of wood.
For his pioneering generalized mathematical models, predicting mechanical performance of wood structures. His significant scientific accomplishments have provided numerous opportunities to promote safety and economy in wood based designs.
