Danielle Joy Moreau

Associate Professor Danielle Joy Moreau is an academic at the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, UNSW Sydney, specializing in experimental aeroacoustics. Her research focuses on understanding and controlling noise generated by turbulent flows in aerospace, naval, industrial, and medical systems. She holds an Associate Professor rank and is a recognized leader in noise control across multiple sectors.

• Education:
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2010), University of Adelaide
  • BE (Mechatronic Engineering, First Class Honours) (2005), University of Adelaide
• Professional Roles:
  • Chief Editor of Acoustics Australia (2022–2025)
  • Editor of Applied Acoustics (2023–present)
  • Board Member, International Commission for Acoustics (ICA)

Research Interests: Her work addresses noise reduction in airframe components, UAV propellers, underwater vehicles, industrial machinery, and medical devices. Key areas include three-dimensional airfoil flow noise, bio-inspired quiet airfoil design, and ducted propeller noise. She collaborates internationally and has authored/co-authored two textbooks: Active Control of Noise and Vibration and Flow Noise: Theory.

Awards & Recognition: Recipient of prestigious awards such as the NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Award (2016), ARC DECRA (2015), and the inaugural Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society Emerging Leader Award (2022). She is also a Fulbright Scholar (2013).

Teaching & Supervision: Course convenor for MECH4305: Fundamental and Advanced Vibration Analysis and supervises PhD students in aeroacoustics. Current advisees include Justin Malkki (Drone propulsion noise) and Rowena Dixon (airfoil noise production).

Labs & Teams: Leads a dynamic research group at UNSW’s Flow Noise Group, focusing on experimental and numerical projects in aeroacoustics. Collaborates with industry and academia globally on noise control technologies.