We are proud to present our two keynote speakers for the 12th Cellulose Workshop 2026, one from academia and one from the industry.
Miguel Sanchis Sebastiá, Sweden
Miguel Sanchis Sebastiá studied Chemical Engineering in both Spain and Sweden and holds a PhD from Lund University. He is currently focused on textile recycling. He has invented several processes to recycle cellulosic textile fibres and founded a company, ShareTex, to patent and commercialise them. Miguel has been leading ShareTex for the past 5 years to bring its technology to market and make textile recycling a reality.
Thomas Rosenau, Austria
Thomas Rosenau’s research focuses on the chemistry of renewable resources. He is recognised for his leadership in green chemistry and the study of biopolymers, such as cellulose. Thomas Rosenau’s research has led to fundamental advances and innovations in cellulose chemistry etc. He has authored more than 550 publications and has supervised more than 90 doctoral theses. His work has received international recognition, including from the American Chemical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry.