Declan is a research scientist based in Manjimup and is responsible for all tree physiology avocado related matters in Western Australia.

Declan had researched various factors around avocados including fungicide dipping, wet fruit harvesting and sustainable fruit load management. He has been involved in the avocado supply chain benchmarking project where he was responsible for data loggers in consignments of fruit from Western Australia to the eastern states.

Currently Declan is working with the Australian Produce Commission to assess the flower behaviour of avocado trees, using time lapse cameras and temperature loggers.