Conference Speakers
Gajanan Bhat, Ph.D.
Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors, The University of Georgia
Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors, The University of Georgia
Sustainable Polymers and Fibers for Nonwovens: Current Status and Future Potential
Learn More »Thomas Broch-Nielsen
Senior Scientist, Fibertex Nonwovens A/S
Senior Scientist, Fibertex Nonwovens A/S
Sustainability from the Perspective of a Nonwoven Supplier to Disposable Personal Care Products
Learn More »Ryan Chan, Ph.D.
VP of R&D, Tethis, Inc.
VP of R&D, Tethis, Inc.
Using Biobased Superabsorbent Materials to Dramatically Increase Biobased Content of Hygiene Products
Learn More »Lee Clapp, Ph.D.
Director of Market Development and Innovation - Technical Polymer Applications', Omya Inc.
Director of Market Development and Innovation - Technical Polymer Applications', Omya Inc.
Calcium Carbonate for Increased Sustainability in Nonwovens
Learn More »Jessica Dahle
Product Development Scientist, Fitesa
Product Development Scientist, Fitesa
Sustainability: Narrowing a Wide Scope
Learn More »Jon Devine
Senior Economist, Cotton Incorporated
Senior Economist, Cotton Incorporated
Picking Up the Pieces: The World After COVID
Learn More »Mette Due
R&D Manager, Fibertex Nonwovens A/S
R&D Manager, Fibertex Nonwovens A/S
Sustainability from the Perspective of a Nonwoven Supplier to Disposable Personal Care Products
Learn More »Robert Green
Director of Fibers & Nonwovens, NatureWorks LLC
Director of Fibers & Nonwovens, NatureWorks LLC
A New Approach for Faster N95 Face Mask Production – Spunbond PLA/PP Bico vs. Traditional Polymers
Learn More »Paul Harmon
VP of Product Development & Product Marketing - HHS, Berry Global
VP of Product Development & Product Marketing - HHS, Berry Global
Market Challenges to the Socially Responsible Production of Sustainable Nonwovens
Learn More »Bryan Haynes, Ph.D.
Senior Technical Director, Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Senior Technical Director, Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Development & Use of a Biopolymer for Disposable Hygiene Products
Learn More »Brad Kalil
Director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA
Director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA
The State of the North American Nonwoven’s Market and Its Response to COVID-19
Learn More »Kyle Kim
Application Engineer, DuPont
Application Engineer, DuPont
Engineered Polysaccharides: Alpha-1,3- Glucan Polymer as a Performance
Enhancing Additive for Nonwoven Applications
Learn More »Alexander Koukoulas, Ph.D.
Managing Director, A2Z Consulting, LLC
Managing Director, A2Z Consulting, LLC
Biobased Fibers for Nonwovens: Trends and Future Outlook
Learn More »Tristian Kretschmann
Manager for R&D Projects, Reifenhauser REICOFIL GmbH & Co. KG
Manager for R&D Projects, Reifenhauser REICOFIL GmbH & Co. KG
Simplifying Nonwoven Manufacturing Using the Reicofil Data Reporting System
Learn More »Helmut Lauterbach
Business Manager Textile And Nonwoven, Kelheim Fibres GmbH
Business Manager Textile And Nonwoven, Kelheim Fibres GmbH
New Horizons with Eco-friendly and Flat Specialty Viscose Fiber
Learn More »John Layman, Ph.D.
Section Head - Corporate R&D and Chief Technologist/Founding Inventor, PureCycle, The Procter & Gamble Co.
Section Head - Corporate R&D and Chief Technologist/Founding Inventor, PureCycle, The Procter & Gamble Co.
PP Recycling Technology
Learn More »Christian Lenges
Business Development Manager, DuPont Industrial BioSciences
Business Development Manager, DuPont Industrial BioSciences
Engineered Polysaccharides: Alpha-1,3- Glucan Polymer as a Performance
Enhancing Additive for Nonwoven Applications
Learn More »Isao Noda, PhD, DSc
Chief Science Officer, Senior VP of Innovation, Danimer Scientific
Chief Science Officer, Senior VP of Innovation, Danimer Scientific
New PHA Developments
Learn More »Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D.
William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor, And Executive Director, North Carolina State University, The Nonwovens Institute
William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor, And Executive Director, North Carolina State University, The Nonwovens Institute
Nonwoven Materials Update
Learn More »Orlando Rojas, Ph.D.
Professor, University of British Columbia
Professor, University of British Columbia
Sustainable Materials and Their Processing for the Future Nonwovens Industry
Learn More »Steve Sikra
Vice-President and Chief of Staff, The Alliance To End Plastic Waste
Vice-President and Chief of Staff, The Alliance To End Plastic Waste
Moving from “Cradle to Grave” to a Closed Biobased Economy
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