David Duncan
Senior Infectious Disease Modeller
BSc PhD
david.duncan@thekids.org.au
David joined The Kids' contribution to the Australian national modelling team, advising national and state governments on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in September 2021. David is actively involved with the Vector Atlas project, building research capacity and reputation in malaria endemic countries in the development of new vector species maps and other spatial products that improve disease prediction, mitigation and preparedness.
David is an applied ecologist with over 20 years of experience in applied research in government and academic contexts spanning human health, biodiversity conservation, landscape ecology, evaluation of government interventions and adaptive management. Continually probing outside his comfort zone, David has developed strong interest in statistical modelling, advancing scientific integrity; and building capacity in research and analysis in under-resourced contexts.
Projects
Geospatial analysis of Japanese Encephalitis virus (JEV) transmission risk
Japanese Encephalitis virus is a mosquito-borne virus that is typically only found in south-east Asia.
The Vector Atlas
The Vector Atlas aims to update and create vector species maps and spatial products that improve disease prediction, mitigation and preparedness.
January 2024
Education and Qualifications
- BSc (Hons), Environmental Management, Deakin University (1997)
- PhD, Ecology, Evolution and Systematics Program, Australian National University (2004)
Active Collaborations
- University of Melbourne - Japanese Encephalitis virus (JEV) risk-mapping and geospatial
analysis - University of Melbourne & Menzies School of Health Research – ZOOMAL - Understanding One Health zoonotic disease surveillance in Indonesia: a macaque, human and land use change framework