Todd

With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years, Todd Harrison is not just a seasoned Chef but a visionary inventor with extensive experience in consulting, training, and leadership within the restaurant industry across China, South East Asia, and Australia.

Having immersed himself in the intricacies of restaurant operations during his frequent visits to factories in China for sourcing equipment, construction materials, and décor, Todd developed a keen understanding of the transformative potential of well-designed products that address real-world challenges and align with consumer needs.

Driven by his passion for innovation, Todd channeled his creative energy into the development of an easy-to-use hydroponic system. Through numerous prototypes, rigorous testing, and meticulous material sourcing, Todd collaborated with his close friend Paul, a distinguished fluid dynamics professor from the UK. Together, they successfully secured a patent for their brainchild – a simple, cost-effective, and user-friendly Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic system.

This revolutionary hydroponic system, born from Todd’s culinary expertise and Paul’s scientific insights, has the potential to redefine how people approach plant cultivation. Todd’s commitment to solving real-world problems, coupled with his knack for identifying consumer desires, has culminated in a product that not only streamlines the process of growing plants but also addresses sustainability concerns in agriculture.

As an innovator at the intersection of culinary arts and agricultural technology, Todd Harrison continues to leave an indelible mark on the industry, embodying the spirit of creativity, problem-solving, and a forward-looking approach that propels agriculture into a more sustainable and efficient future.

Paul

With a rich academic background spanning over a decade, Paul is a distinguished educator and scientist with expertise in electromagnetism and fluid dynamics. His passion for these subjects shines through in his teaching, where he imparts knowledge to students in colleges and universities.

Paul’s teaching journey has taken him across Europe and Asia, where he has left an indelible mark on science education. In his late 20s, he achieved a significant career milestone by being promoted to the head of science for foreign lecturers at a prestigious university in South China. In this role, he played a pivotal part in ensuring that science programs were not only accessible but also intellectually stimulating for students.

One of Paul’s notable contributions to the scientific community occurred in 2003 when he developed and published groundbreaking research on a new type of material. This innovative material, a novel type of glass, demonstrated practical applications, particularly in the telecommunications industry. Paul’s ability to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world applications underscores his commitment to advancing scientific research that has tangible benefits for industries and society.

Beyond his academic accomplishments, Paul’s tenure as the head of science reflects his dedication to fostering an environment of educational excellence. His leadership ensured that science education at the university level was not only comprehensive but also inspired critical thinking among students.