Prof. Edmond Harty is CEO of Dairymaster, one of the leading dairy innovation and technology companies in the world. The Dairymaster philosophy is to be the best in the world at what they do.

Prof. Harty has a strong background in both academia and engineering. He holds a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from UL and a Ph.D. from UCD. He is full Adjunct Professor in the School of Biosystems and Food Engineering at UCD College of Engineering and Architecture.

He is one of the world’s leading innovators in the Agri tech sector, the technology he has developed is used on many farms all around the world. He sits on many governmental and industrial advisory panels.

He has won numerous business awards including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Through his vision and direction Dairymaster were awarded many innovation and technology awards across the globe. He received the prestigious Parsons medal from the Irish Academy of Engineering who awards the medal to engineers or engineering scientists of exceptional ability in research and engineering technology.

Prof. Harty’s concentration is always on future possibilities, scientifically developed and proven. The level of patent applications (over 100 so far) speaks to his commitment to innovation. Innovation and new technologies are his passion in life.