Presentation by Dr. Tom Curran Biosystems and Food Engineering

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1 ME Biosystems and Food Engineering Course Talk Presentation by Dr. Tom Curran Biosystems and Food Engineering

2 Finding Solutions for Life on a Small Planet World population in 2050 will be 9.6 billion people Growing world population requires more food, water, energy, goods Limited resources demand we do more with less, without degrading our natural environment Climate change Biosystems and Food Engineering

3 Why are Engineers needed? Need for engineers driven by market demand, policy and legislation EU Knowledge Based Bio-Economy (KBBE) Circular Economy Food Wise 2025 Home grown companies Food Environment & Energy Biosystems and Food Engineering

4 Global population trends (UN.org) Biosystems and Food Engineering

5 Food-Water-Energy Nexus One third of food produced is wasted (soils.org) Biosystems and Food Engineering

6 Ireland s Greenhouse Gas Emissions (EPA.ie) Biosystems and Food Engineering

7 Evolution of Biosystems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Agricultural Engineering Agricultural & Food Engineering Biosystems & Food Engineering Food Environment Energy Biosystems and Food Engineering

8 Biological Systems (Biosystems) Engineering Approach Sustainable and Safe Food Production Variability of Biological Organisms & Materials Interactions with air, soil & water Biosystems and Food Engineering

9 UCD ME in Biosystems and Food Engineering 3 Years BSc + 2 Years ME (indicative modules) Food Refrigeration Systems Food Quality and Safety Assurance Environmental Engineering Air Pollution Waste to Energy Life Cycle Assessment ME Biosystems Engineering Thesis Professional Engineering (Management) Professional Work Experience (6-9 month internship) Biosystems and Food Engineering

10 Food Designing equipment and process systems for food production New product design and development Improving process control and sensors for food process automation Food safety Biosystems and Food Engineering

11 Environment and Energy Air, water, soil Waste to energy Anaerobic digestion Bioenergy Biopolymers Biosystems and Food Engineering

12 Career opportunities Food Environment & Energy Biosystems and Food Engineering

13 To find out more mmes/me-biosystems-food-engineering/ International links Talk to staff Biosystems and Food Engineering

14 ME Biosystems Engineering Internship with PM Group Michael Murphy The project delivery specialists 14

15 Chosen Course Biosystems Engineering Application of food, agriculture and renewable resources while also protecting the environment 3 years (BSc) + 2 years (ME) ME Internship 6-8 months placement to gain experience in the workforce PM Group - the perfect choice Large food sector with blend of diversely skilled workers, ranging from graduates starting out in the sector to highly experienced engineers 15

16 ME Internship PM Group World class engineering, project management and architectural firm Serves multi-national clients across the world e.g. Glanbia, Coca-Cola, Mondelez etc. Learning Outcomes Integrate classroom theory with workplace practice Understanding workplace culture Develop interpersonal and self management skills 16

17 Experiences in the Workplace Research Equipment & Suppliers Clients Communication Workshops Pricing Organisational CPD lunchtime talks Social Committee Analytical Risk Assessment (Pha-Pro) P&IDs 17

18 Experiences in the Workplace IDPR Site Visit Attended on site progress meeting near beginning of construction On site visit near finishing of construction Handover Document & Site Safety File 18

19 On Site Irish Distillers Ltd. Pernod Ricard 19

20 Overtime!! Testing out the clients product 20

21 Differentiation in the Workplace 21

22 Differentiation in the Workplace Spaghetti Challenge

23 Assessing Food Products 23

24 The Future Final year in college Thesis: Topic related to Dairy Sector Graduate with ME Biosystems Engineering 24

25 Thank you PM Group For mentoring me Developing my skills Exposing me to new working environments Helping me achieve required outcomes For making my internship interesting and very enjoyable 25

26 Kerry Group Internship Presentation Daniel O Meara HOME ABOUT CONNECTED UNIQUE INNOVATIVE TASTE NUTRITION SUSTAINABILITY

27 QSHE (Quality Safety Health & Environment) Environmental Audits Food Waste Project Pathogen Swabbing Project Engineering Team Snags Refrigeration issues HOME ABOUT CONNECTED UNIQUE INNOVATIVE TASTE NUTRITION SUSTAINABILITY

28 Global Technology & Innovation Centre HOME ABOUT CONNECTED UNIQUE INNOVATIVE TASTE NUTRITION SUSTAINABILITY

29 Biosystems Modules Biofuels & Bioenergy Resources Environmental Engineering Food Refrigeration Engineering HOME ABOUT CONNECTED UNIQUE INNOVATIVE TASTE NUTRITION SUSTAINABILITY

30 Jack Browne TABE.NET Trans-Atlantic Biosystems Engineering Curriculum and Mobility UCD have links with Virginia Tech (US), University of Illinois (US), Agricultural University of Athens (Greece), Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (Spain) and University of Bari (Italy). Knowledge transfer and student exchange programs. I spent 1 academic year in Virginia Tech where I was able to sit classes like: Hydrology, Biodeterioration of lignocellulosic materials, Biomaterials and Sustainability. I was also able to experience college life in America. College football, Hiking in the Appalachian mountains, kayaking white water rafting, travelling.

31 Internship Worked as part of the packaging innovation and renovation team. Working on new to world launches and changes to pack formats for beer globally and spirits in Africa. Worked on commercialisation projects such as Guinness Golden Ale. Managing the ordering of parts for and components for the packaging sites Worked on science and technology projects making prototypes of pack formats on the 3D printer and testing new and innovative dispense systems.

32 Packaging Facilities While I was working with Diageo I was lucky enough to see both of the beer packaging sites in Belfast and Runcorn near Manchester. These bottling and canning lines were very impressive. A new filler in Runcorn meant they could fill up to 72,000 bottles per hour.