Dan Smith

Dr. Dan Smith is an Associate Professor at the University of Leicester's School of Geography, Geology and the Environment. He specializes in applied and environmental geoscience, focusing on ore deposit formation in volcanic environments and sustainable mineral resource exploration. His work involves critical metals research and resource supply sustainability.

• Current Chair of the UK's Mineral Deposits Studies Group
• Leading researcher in NERC Security of Supply of Minerals Programme
• Core member of UKRI Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Centre for Technology Metals

Research interests combine geological exploration methodologies with circular economy principles to address global resource challenges. His projects frequently bridge academic research with industrial applications in mining and sustainability sectors.