Dr. Daniel Ierodiaconou
Associate Professor, Lab Leader
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Education
PhD in Aquatic Sciences, Deakin University, Australia, 2005
Research Interests
Daniel Ierodiaconou is an experienced marine ecologist and Associate Professor in Marine Science at Deakin University, Australia. He employs multi-disciplinary approaches to improve our understanding of terrestrial and coastal processes, evaluation of marine reserves and improve marine ecosystem-based management. He is a principal scientist for the Victorian Coastal Monitoring Program that is filling important knowledge gaps in coastal processes employing innovative approaches including a citizen science drone program for coastal erosion monitoring (2020 Eureka Prize) and establishing Victoria’s first wave buoy network. He leads the Deakin Marine Mapping Group and has developed new techniques to map our coasts and oceans, providing an accurate and comprehensive picture of coastal processes and life and the diversity of marine environments. He is the Victorian node leader for the Integrated Marine Observing System, Board Director for the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority and is the Coastal Lead Scientist for the Coastal Research Infrastructure Initiative
Research Highlights
Successful crowdfunding campaign for sonar science as part of Deakin’s first Pozible Campaign “Voyages of Discovery” (https://pozible.com/project/22613 )
In May 2014, Ierodiaconou hosted the international Geological Habitat (GEOHAB) mapping conference in Lorne, Australia bringing a wealth of expertise and collaborative opportunities from this international community
Translation of research in the media (TV, Web and Print). This has included the opportunity to showcase research through TV including Catalyst “Mapping Underwater Victoria” (2013), Network Ten’s children’s science show SCOPE TV (2016) andBBC Coasts Australia program (2017). Extensive coverage in National print with articles reaching a Global readership including “Sonar science uncovers grim wartime secret” (2009); Maps reveal Prom's underwater secrets (2013) and “Five ‘Drowned Apostles' Discovered Off The Australian Coast”(2016).
Awards
2020 Eureka Prize, Australian Museum; For Innovation in Citizen Science; Prize winner Victorian Coastal Monitoring Program; University of Melbourne, Deakin University, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, and Propeller Aerobotics
2016 Vice Chancellors Award for Industry Engagement, Deakin University
2015 Victorian Seafood Industry Award for Research, Development and
Extension, Fisheries Research Development Corporation
2010-2014 Annual Awards for Teaching Excellence, Deakin University
2014 Award for Excellence in Research, Deakin University
2009 Tall Poppy Award, Australian Institute of Policy and Science
2006 Technical Achievement Award, Australian Hydrographic Service