Erik Eklund

Erik Eklund is an accomplished academic and historian currently serving as the Deputy Director of Navy Research at the Royal Australian Navy and as an Honorary Professor at The Australian National University. Eklund has held prestigious roles, including Professor of History and Director of the Centre for Gippsland Studies at Federation University Australia, and Keith Cameron Visiting Professor in Australian History at University College Dublin. Eklund's academic journey began with a PhD in History from the University of Sydney, followed by a robust teaching and research career focused on Australian history across various institutions, including the University of Newcastle and Georgetown University. Eklund has also been involved in leadership roles, contributing to research strategy and community engagement in the field of history.