Dr. Daniel Timms is an Australian biomedical engineer renowned for inventing the BiVACOR total artificial heart, a device designed to serve as a long-term solution for patients with severe heart failure. 

His inspiration stemmed from the loss of his father to heart failure, motivating him to develop a durable artificial heart.  Dr. Timms founded BiVACOR Inc., where he serves as Chief Technical Officer, leading the development of the artificial heart.

His work has been recognized with a nomination for Queensland's Australian of the Year Award in 2023. 

The BiVACOR device has undergone successful implantations, including a notable case at the Texas Heart Institute in 2024, where a 57-year-old patient received the artificial heart as part of an FDA-approved early feasibility study. 

Dr. Timms continues to collaborate with leading researchers and institutions worldwide to advance cardiovascular care.