Rory

Heffernan

Lead Process Engineer /SME

Exyte

Rory is a Lead Process Engineer with 10 years of experience as a design consultant for clients in the Life Science Industry, specialising in the Biologics Sector. He has collaborated with clients through Design, Construction and Commissioning to incorporate agility and flexibility into various aspects of modern pharmaceutical plant design. As part of Exyte’s investment in AI technologies, Rory has been involved in a global AI initiative led by Antonello Finucci (Global SME), which aims to explore the application of AI in the design, construction, and operation of pharmaceutical facilities. Rory holds a bachelor’s degree and PhD from University College Dublin’s School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, and he is a Chartered Engineer with the IChemE.

Panel Sypnosis

Using Agentic AI to Simplify Digital Twin Creation and OperationAgility in efficient manufacturing practices relies on quick decision-making to adapt to market, regulatory, and environmental challenges. This need has driven a growing demand for Digital Twins of modern facilities to provide a tool for virtually conducting risk and impact analysis of production changes. The creation of a Digital Twin involves the coordinated merging and mapping of data from various sources and formats. This process often requires significant time and resources to develop a system capable of providing detailed insights and predictive analytics. After its creation, using the digital twin effectively depends on the user's expertise in applying experimental testing and accurately interpreting the results. Recent advancements in the application of AI Agents present a significant opportunity to streamline the creation and operation of digital twins. This presentation provides an overview of a new paradigm for the synergistic integration of digital twins and AI within the biopharma manufacturing industry.