Vinod Daniel - Australian Museum

Staff profile: Vinod Daniel

Position title:: Head, Culture Heritage & Science Initiatives
Branch:: Cultural Heritage & Science Initiatives
Division:: Research & Collections
Phone:: +612 9320 6115
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Profile

Vinod Daniel is an internationally recognised materials conservation professional and was appointed as Head, Cultural Heritage and Science Initiatives, in 2005. He is currently responsible for the DNA Laboratory, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Scientific Publications, Materials Conservation, Cultural Collections and Community Engagement and Australian Museum Business Services.

Vinod is the Chairman of AusHeritage (Australia's international heritage network established by the federal government). He is also a Board Member of the Australia-India Council (Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade),Vice Chairman of the International Council of Museums Committee for Conservation and President of the centre for Environmental Education (Australia). Before joining the Australian Museum, he worked for the J Paul Getty Trust (USA). He has initiated and managed a number of major projects in the Australasia Pacific Region and has published and presented over 50 technical papers.