Biography
Dan is a senior electrical engineer with a passion for entrepreneurship and renewable energy. He has 20 years of experience across a diverse range of technical projects, including renewable energy, power systems, automated control, data acquisition, building systems, and machine learning. Currently a member of the CSIRO Energy Systems team in Newcastle, Dan recently led the multimillion dollar upgrade of the Renewable Energy Integration Facility (REIF) which is CSIRO’s flagship renewable energy, microgrids and smart grid test and demonstration laboratory.
He possesses a strong domain knowledge of electrical engineering and renewable energy and a deep understanding of what it takes to effectively deliver technical projects. His recent work focuses on Australia’s transition to clean energy, including PV, batteries, microgrids, smart control, integration of renewables, and EVs. Dan is a recognised expert in Solar PV installations within the organisation, having led the installation of over 5MW of rooftop PV at 14 CSIRO sites.
Dan recently completed a Masters of Science in Renewable Energy. His dissertation focused on using machine learning to identify faults in solar PV systems. He is driven by a mission to use his knowledge and skills to help the world transition to cleaner energy sources.
Professional Areas
Fields of Research
Current Roles
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Senior Engineer
I am a member of the Energy Systems Team and am working on technologies that will assist Australia in its transition to zero emissions energy including Solar PV, batteries, electric vehicle charging + V2L, V2G, remote area power supplies and micro grids.
Academic Qualifications
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2023
Masters of Science (Renewable Energy Systems Technology)
Loughborough University -
2002
Bachelor Engineering (Electrical)
University of Newcastle
Achievements and Awards
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2023-2024
Ming Leung Award
CSIRO -
2017-2023
Professor Tony Marmont Award for the highest overall mark in the Masters of Science (REST) programme for my graduation class
Loughborough University -
2023-2023
Professor Leon Freris Award for the REST MSc Project with the highest mark.
Loughborough University -
2010-2010
Medal for Environmental Achievement
CSIRO
Other highlights
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2023-2025
Designed and managed the upgrade of the Renewable Energy Integration Facility (REIF) which is CSIRO's flagship renewable energy, microgrids and smart grid test and demonstration laboratory.
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2016-2022
Managed the installation of over 5MW of solar PV at 14 CSIRO sites all over Australia.
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2022-2024
STEM in schools volunteer