Professor Thom Huppertz has an MSc degree from Wageningen University and a PhD from University College Cork. His research career has encompassed both academic and industrial research in the field of dairy science and technology, spanning many dimensions. He has worked on products and processes, and their interactions, from the biosynthesis of milk to the digestion of milk constituents in the human body. He has also focused on product and process optimization, as well as the role of milk and dairy products in sustainable food systems. Currently, he holds several positions, including Professor of Dairy Science and Technology at Wageningen University, Principal Scientist at FrieslandCampina, Distinguished Visiting Professor at Victoria University, Visiting Professor at the State Key Lab of Dairy Biotechnology, and Editor-in-Chief of the International Dairy Journal.