Alan Reilly

Alan Reilly serves as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Food Science & Environmental Health at Technological University Dublin's Faculty of Sciences and Health, leveraging 45+ years of global food safety expertise. His career uniquely bridges academic instruction and operational regulatory leadership.

His professional ecosystem spans:

• Current food safety advisor to Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (food fraud/defense specialization)
• Chairman of European Food Information Council's Scientific Advisory Board
• Technical adviser to WHO/FAO International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN)
• Architect of national food safety systems in Ireland and Bangladesh

Professor Reilly's work centers on translating scientific evidence into enforceable food safety policy, with recent focus on emerging threats like food fraud and defense. His methodology combines regulatory framework design with practical implementation support for national authorities, informed by field experience across five continents.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Fellowship in the Royal Society of Biology (UK)
• Fellowship in the International Academy of Food Science and Technology
• Fellowship in the Institute of Food Science and Technology of Ireland

Operational highlights include founding Ireland's Food Safety Authority (16-year tenure culminating as Chief Executive 2009-2015), establishing Bangladesh's national food safety infrastructure (2015-2018), and developing the first undergraduate food safety curriculum in South Asia. His current advisory work continues to shape food defense strategies for Gulf region authorities.