Gary Delaney

Dr Gary Delaney is a Research Group Leader at CSIRO's Data61 in Melbourne, serving as Research Director for the Analytics and Decision Sciences program. His career spans over a decade at CSIRO, following a postdoctoral fellowship at the Australian National University's Applied Mathematics Department.

• Education
  • PhD in Physics, Trinity College Dublin (2006)
  • PgDip in Statistics, Trinity College Dublin (2003)
  • Bachelors Degree in Computational Physics, Trinity College Dublin (2002)

Gary's research focuses on computational modelling and structural characterization of granular systems, combined with applications of Machine Learning to optimize natural and industrial processes. His work bridges data-driven and computational modelling approaches, advancing algorithmic techniques while solving real-world scientific and industrial challenges in areas like granular materials physics.

• Professional Achievements
  • CMIS Early Career Researcher Achievement Award (2012)
  • Julius Career Award (2017)

As a leader in computational physics and machine learning, Gary has progressed through CSIRO roles from Postdoctoral Fellow (2008-2010) to Research Scientist (2010-2013), Senior Research Scientist (2013-2018), and Research Team Leader (2015-2018), maintaining active research and leadership in data science applications.