Daniel is a petroleum engineer currently working in the oil and gas industry with SM Energy, where he supports the development of innovative and efficient subsurface strategies. He holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, where his research focused on Digital Rock Physics and its applications in reservoir characterization. His earlier work explored numerical modeling of gas hydrate formation in oil reservoirs, specifically its multiscale impact on permeability and water injection design. Daniel earned his master’s degree through a double degree program between the Colorado School of Mines and Montanuniversitaet Leoben in Austria, becoming the first graduate of the collaborative initiative. His industry experience includes internships with OMV and ExxonMobil, along with research and teaching assistant positions at both institutions. Passionate about continuous learning and holistic problem-solving, Daniel also enjoys traveling and exploring diverse perspectives within and beyond engineering.