Damien Giurco

Damien Giurco has a diverse work experience in the academic and research field. Damien is currently serving as the Associate Director of Research at the University of Technology Sydney since April 2022. Prior to this, they held various roles such as Acting Director, Deputy Director of Research, and Deputy Director of Engagement at the same university. From 2016 to 2019, they were a Professor of Resource Futures and Director (Innovation).

In addition to their work at the university, Damien Giurco has also taken up leadership positions in other organizations. Damien was the Director of the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence starting from November 2020. Damien also served as the Theme Leader at the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre from January 2020.

Furthermore, Damien Giurco has international experience as a Visiting Associate Professor at Kyoto University in 2015. Damien has also held positions at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, where they served as an Associate Professor and Research Director from 2012 to 2015 and as a Senior Research Consultant/Research Principal from 2005 to 2011.

Overall, Damien Giurco's work experience highlights their expertise and leadership in research, sustainability, and resource management.

Damien Giurco holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the University of Sydney. Damien also obtained an Origini Diploma in Entrepreneurial Development from MIB Trieste School of Management. Damien completed their undergraduate education at the University of Melbourne, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.