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 their pathbreaking fundamental research on the fungal degradation of wood, unravelling the enzymatic processes of cellulose and lignin breakdown. Their discoveries have opened up new horizons for the biotechnological utilization of the forest resource.
for his widely accepted innovations in processing pulp fiber suspensions. His pathbreaking engineering designs provide significant benefits to quality, economy and the environment.
