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Daniel Duke is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Monash University (Clayton Campus). He leads two active Australian Research Council (ARC) Projects focused on developing synchrotron x-ray diagnostics for studying cavitation, liquid atomization, and medical sprays. His expertise includes fluid mechanics, aerosol science, and high-performance computing tools.
- Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Monash University, 2013)
- External Roles: Former ARC DECRA Fellow and Fulbright Scholar; Postdoctoral Appointee and Visiting Scholar at Argonne National Laboratory (2011–2017).
Research Focus: Duke specializes in turbulent multi-phase flows and medical spray optimization. His work emphasizes environmentally friendly propellants for metered dose inhalers (pMDIs), leveraging synchrotron diagnostics and computational fluid dynamics. Key areas include cavitation mechanisms, droplet control, and sustainable inhaler design.
Recent Projects: Engineering optimal particle maturation in multicomponent sprays (2025–2028), Cavitation in Ionic Liquids (2023–2026), and Low-GWP pMDI sprays (2020–2024). These projects address both technical and sustainability challenges in medical aerosol systems.
- Awards: Bill Melbourne Medal (2013), Argonne 'Pace Setter' Award (2016), and William R. Marshall Prize (2014).
- Grants: ARC funding for three major projects totaling over AUD 5M.
Labs & Activities: Active in synchrotron-based research at ANSTO. Collaborates with industry partners (e.g., Suresonix Pty Ltd) and leads international workshops on aerosol science and sustainable technologies.
