Dr. Daniel Parvaz

Dr Dan Parvaz is the Northern Membership Manager for Make UK Defence and is responsible for member growth, retention and event organisation within the region. Dan joined Make UK Defence in 2023 where he employs his commercial experience and knowledge of the innovation landscape to support his members. Dan has a PhD in geochemical exploration and started his career as a geologist exploring for metals before becoming Global Business Development and R&D Lead in mining and laboratory equipment for Selfrag AG. Several publications and countless talks to industry and academic worldwide, Dan is a globally recognised proponent and thought leader for high voltage electric pulse fragmentation and new mining and recycling technology. In 2019 he established Lightning Machines Limited, a consultancy performing R&D into high voltage pulse mineral processing and recycling technology, working with Newcrest, Rio Tinto and Sandvik among others. Dan is also on the Commercial Activities Board for