Dan has extensive experience in research, strategy and sustainability consulting. He earned a PhD in chemical engineering as a Scientia Scholar from the University of New South Wales. His thesis helped Australian water utilities to improve operations and mitigate health risks associated with water assets. Earlier, he received an MSc in Environmental Engineering from Imperial College London as a Commonwealth Scholar. Dan is passionate about science-driven policies that promote responsible resource use and nature conservation.

Dan is hosted by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.