Don Driscoll

Professor Don Driscoll is a leading terrestrial ecologist at Deakin University's School of Life and Environmental Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Western Australia and has held academic roles at Flinders University, the Australian National University, and Deakin. His research focuses on conservation biology, fire ecology, and biodiversity monitoring using emerging technologies like camera traps and AI.

• Education: PhD in Metapopulation Ecology (University of WA), BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science (ANU), BSc (Melbourne University).
• Grants: Over AUD 4 million in grants from agencies like ARC, NSW Government, and WWF Australia.
• Research: Examines fire impacts on biodiversity, invasive species management, and amphibian conservation. Leads the BRACE lab, advancing ecological monitoring through technology.

He has supervised 18 doctoral students, with active projects on feral horse impacts, frog conservation, and AI-driven wildlife tracking. Awards include ARC and Holsworth fellowships.