Daniel Bullard

Dr. Dan Bullard is a leading expert in metallurgical innovation and technology development. As Vice President of Research and Development at Hertha Metals, Inc., he leads efforts to transform steel production through cutting-edge technologies that enhance resource efficiency and industrial resilience. With over 20 years of experience in the metals industry, Dr. Bullard specializes in metallurgy, alloy development, gas-metal reactions, and surface modification of metals, bringing novel concepts to life with impactful solutions.

Prior to Hertha Metals, Dr. Bullard founded Arcanum Alloys, where he developed and patented Spatially Optimized Diffusion Alloy (SODA) technology, a breakthrough now commercialized within the integrated sheet steel industry.

Dr. Bullard holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science with a minor in planetary science from the University of Arizona, where he pioneered a method for mining oxygen from lunar soil. He also holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive impactful change.