Dan Hardy

Dan Hardy, founder of Microsol, undertook his PhD in aerosol science at the University of Bristol. He specialised in understanding droplet microphysics and microparticle formation with experimental and computation methods. Dan developed a novel technique for studying freefalling microdroplets and co-developed a new software package for the accurate simulation of aerosol droplet evaporation. In 2020 Dan was awarded the Aerosol Society Doctoral Student Award.

In line with completing his PhD, Dan founded Microsol. Microsol provides advanced formulation optimisation tools for respiratory drug delivery, has been backed by funding from Innovate UK, the University of Bristol, and the University of Hertfordshire, and has progressed from start-up to revenue generation in its first 12 months.

Dan is also the assistant course manager EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science, which provides world-class training to the next generation of aerosol scientists. The CDT is a collaborative organisation, consisting of seven academic institutions and over 60 industrial partner organisations. Training and research span all areas and application of aerosol science.

In addition to advancing Microsol’s research, covering aerosol hygroscopic response in physiological conditions and regional deposition, Dan continues to pursue research interests in particle formation processes.