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Biography
Ultan is currently a lecturer in the Department of Land Management at South East Technological University (SETU). He holds a Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering from UCD which investigated the feasibility of Ultra High Frequency RFID as an Automatic ID Data Carrier for Food Supply Chain Traceability. Following this, his MBA focused on electronic traceability as a Competitive Tool toward an organisational Sustainable Competitive Advantage. Before joining WIT. He spent a number of years as a post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of South Florida, USA and as a research centre manager at IMaR Technology Gateway.
His current areas of Interest focus on Supply chain and cold chain management related to food security. His research to date has involved the development of improving supply chain management applications using a variety of technologies (Radio Frequency Identification, Wireless sensor networks) in combination with analytical tool s and techniques to improve processes and reduce waste.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
Award Date: 01 Apr 2022
MBA
Award Date: 01 Sep 2010
External positions
IEEE Technical Council on RFID
01 Jan 2023 → 31 Dec 2025
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Corrigendum to ‘Global food security – Issues, challenges and technological solutions’ [Trends in Food Science & Technology 77 (2018) 11–20](S0924224417305125)(10.1016/j.tifs.2018.05.002)
Carthy, U. M., Uysal, I., Badia-Melis, R., Mercier, S., O'Donnell, C. & Ktenioudaki, A., May 2022, In: Trends in Food Science and Technology. 123, p. 404 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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AI driving positive change in Global Fresh food supply chains
Mc Carthy, U., 01 Nov 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Food traceability system from governmental, corporate, and consumer perspectives in the European Union and China: A comparative review
Qian, J., Ruiz-Garcia, L., Fan, B., Robla Villalba, J. I., McCarthy, U., Zhang, B., Yu, Q. & Wu, W., May 2020, In: Trends in Food Science and Technology. 99, p. 402-412 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
92 Citations (Scopus) -
Smart distribution to maintain shelf life of horticultural produce: Advances in postharvest management of horticultural produce
Mc Carthy, U., 01 Jan 2020, Advances in postharvest management of horticultural produce: Smart distribution to maintain shelf life of horticultural produce. p. 409-432 10.19103/AS.2019.0055.17Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Cold Chain Monitoring Technologies: Reference Module in Food Science
Mc Carthy, U., 30 Aug 2019, Reference Module in Food Science: Cold Chain Monitoring Technologies.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Prizes
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IEEE CRFID Associate Vice-President of Finance
Mc Carthy, Ultan (Recipient), 01 Mar 2023
Prize: Honorary award
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