Denzil Miller
Denzil Miller | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 April 1951 |
| Died | 30 November 2019 Hobart, Tasmania |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania University of Wollongong University of Cape Town |
| Spouse(s) | Jenny |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Marine Science |
Denzil George Miller (30 April 1951 — 30 November 2019) was a marine scientist and expert on Antarctic conservation, fisheries, policy and governance.[1][2][3]
Early life and education[]
Miller grew up in Zambia and attended school in Zimbabwe.[4] He went on to gain a PhD in marine biology from the University of Cape Town.[5]
Career[]
Miller worked as a scientist for the Marine and Coastal Affairs branch of South Africa's Department of Environmental Affairs for 23 years, from 1979 until 2002.[4][5] During this time, he attended the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) as a member of the South African delegation. He convened the Commission's Working Group on Krill (1987 to 1994) and chaired its scientific committee (1997 to 2000).[1]
He served as the Executive Secretary for CCAMLR from 2002 until 2010.[4]
From 2003 until 2008, Miller chaired the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's .
In 2011, he was appointed as director of ’s Science and Research Unit.[5]
Miller was the Tasmanian representative on the from 2012 until 2017.[6]
Awards[]
In 1995, Miller was awarded the South African Antarctic Medal and the BP Antarctic Award.[4][7]
In October 2007, he was one of six international recipients to be awarded the for his contributions to Antarctic conservation and fisheries management.[8]
In 2011, he was made a member of the Order of Australia recognizing his service to the conservation of Antarctic Marine Life.[9][7]
References[]
- ^ a b "Presenter: Professor Denzil Miller". www.atsummit50.org. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ "Prof. Denzil Miller AM, PhD. MILLER | Death Notices | Tasmania". Weekly Times Now. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
- ^ "Professor Denzil Miller AM | CCAMLR". www.ccamlr.org. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
- ^ a b c d "Denzil Miller Bio" (PDF). Oceanites.
- ^ a b c ResearchCareer. "New director for Antarctic Tasmania Science and Research Unit - ResearchCareer". www.researchcareer.com.au. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ "Article: Forum of Australian Chief Scientists | Chief Scientist". www.chiefscientist.gov.au. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ a b "Prof Denzil Miller Order of Australia award". ANARE Club Tasmania. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ "Southern Ocean guardian wins WWF conservation medal | WWF". wwf.panda.org. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ December 2011.pdf "Honorary Appointments and Awards Within the Order of Australia" (PDF). Gazette Special (Commonwealth of Australia). S190. 2 December 2011.
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