Welcome to the Dairy Processing Technology Centre

The Dairy Processing Technology Centre (DPTC) is an industry–academic collaborative research centre, hosted by the University of Limerick, with a research agenda driven by the long-term growth opportunities for the dairy sector. The centre is funded by Enterprise Ireland and the Dairy Industry Partners.

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ABOUT DPTC

DPTC has been established as a centre of excellence for dairy processing research and innovation. The Centre will help to fuel growth in the Irish dairy sector by performing research focused on cost-efficient processing, facilitating a step-change in environmental sustainability and creating, validating and commercializing a pipeline of science and technology-based manufacturing platforms for dairy ingredients. The foundation of the DPTC is a strong, long-term industry–academic collaborative partnership that will develop, build and translate the knowledge and capabilities in dairy processing that are needed today and for the long-term growth development of the sector.
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NEWS & EVENTS

Congrats to Bhavya

Congratulations to Dr Bhavya Panikuttitra who just successfully completed her PhD under the supervision of Prof Colm O’Donnell, UCD. She is currently working as a researcher with Teagasc, Moorepark. Picture shows Bhavya with Prof O’Donnell (right) and Viva external assessor – Jayendra Maamcharla, Associate Prof of Food Science at Kansas State University. Congratulations Bhavya and […]

Great Opportunities for Dairy Researchers

Career-FIT PLUS, recently launched by Enterprise Ireland, aims to attract international experienced researchers to Ireland.  DPTC is delighted to be part of the programme, which aims to enhance the training and career opportunities of recruited fellows though individually driven, market-focused research projects. Secondments to Industry will be part of the programme. For further information, contact […]

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