IULTCS announces 2025 Young Leather Scientist research grant winners
The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has awarded the 2025 Young Leather Scientist Research Grants to two researchers under 35, supporting innovation in the leather industry.
Basic Leather Research Grant: Mr. Zoheb Akhter (Pictured right - LASRA, New Zealand) for his study on the hydrolysis of zeolite and chrome shavings, exploring hydrolysate purity and the impact of tanning agents.
Professor Mike Redwood Sustainability/Environmental Grant: Dr. Yudan Yi (Pictured left - Jiaxing University, China) for developing a dual-function copolymer to improve metal-free eco-leather production.
The Leather Machinery/Equipment Grant will not be awarded this year.
Dr. Volker Rabe, Chair of the IULTCS Research Commission, praised the winners' contributions and acknowledged the support of sponsors Tyson Leather and Leather Naturally.
