Daniel Wilkes

Dr. Daniel Wilkes is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Curtin University's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on computational acoustics, fluid-structure interaction, and numerical modeling of underwater and environmental noise, particularly in marine engineering contexts. He collaborates with the External Collaborative Research Centre for Marine Science and Technology, contributing to advancements in boundary element method (BEM) techniques and their applications in acoustic simulations.

Wilkes' work spans experimental and numerical investigations of sound radiation from marine structures, such as impact-driven piles and offshore wind turbine foundations, with a focus on mitigating environmental noise impacts. He has developed parallel FMBEM (Fast Multipole Boundary Element Method) models for large-scale acoustic problems and contributed to benchmarking studies like COMPILE for marine pile-driving noise prediction.

His publications emphasize coupled fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analysis, low-frequency elastodynamic modeling, and the optimization of numerical methods for complex acoustic scenarios. While no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects significant contributions to acoustic engineering and environmental noise management.