Adjunct Professor Daniel Wood AO is a globally respected geologist and executive leader who has set international benchmarks in mining science.
He completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 1967 and a Master of Science in 1975 at UQ.
Dan has led the discoveries of many high-value mineral deposits worldwide.
As an academic leader, he has advanced knowledge in mineral processing, the environmental and social aspects of mine development, while shaping future leaders in this field.
At UQ’s WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre, Dan continues to contribute to scholarship, particularly in deep mining geology.
Dan received The University of Queensland's higest honour in 2025, when he was conferred an Honorary Doctorate.