Professor Thomas Banhazi is an internationally recognised researcher and technology innovator in Precision Livestock Farming, Digital Agriculture, sensor technologies and Artificial Intelligence. He has more than 30 years of academic and industry experience across Australia, Europe and Asia.

He holds a PhD in Agricultural Science from the University of Adelaide and is currently an Affiliated Professor at Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Southern Queensland, and Executive Director responsible for Innovation and R&D at Innotech Vision ApS.

His research focuses on advanced sensing, machine vision, environmental monitoring, artificial intelligence and intelligent decision-support systems for improving livestock productivity, sustainability and animal welfare. He has contributed to international collaborative research programmes valued at more than AUD 47 million and has developed a portfolio of patented and commercial agricultural technologies.

Professor Banhazi has authored or co-authored extensive scientific publications, holds eight granted patents, and has delivered more than 30 invited keynote presentations internationally. His work is distinguished by translating scientific research into practical technologies for commercial livestock production.