1. Dr. John L. Hodgkinson: Competency &Relevant ApplicationAreas
I am primarilyaMaterialsscientist,withsignificantexpertiseandexperience inthe application of
thinfilmcharacterisationandcoatingtechnologies;specialistknowledge of CVDtechniques and
plasmadriven processes. Suchpracticesare intrinsictomany modernmanufacturingprocesses,and
oftena keyelementinthe pursuitof new capability.
This technologyareaisapplicabletomanyindustriesincluding,butnotlimitedto:
 Glassmanufacture – addedvalue andspecialisedproducts e.g.low E& self-cleaning
 Solar– photovoltaicandsolarthermal
 Electronics - displaysandcomponentfabrication
 Optical systems –filters,antireflection displays andinstrumentation
 Nanomaterials - newoptical,electrical ormechanical properties
 Aerospace andautomotive –adhesionpromotion,tribological coatingsforimproved
efficiency/service life/reducedengineweight,hightemperaturematerialsforexample
turbine bladesandturbochargers.
 Biomaterials –enhancedcompatibilityforimplantsorsurgical equipment
 Composites –modifythe physical characteristicsof composites
 Functional textiles –Technical clothingforoutdooractivitiesorsports,highperformance
filtermaterials,ballistic/militaryapplications
 Analysisequipment –Electronmicroscopes,X-ray,ionbeam, spectroscopyetc
 Surface modificationandetching
I alsohave chemical engineeringexperience,havingdesigned andbuiltanumberof laboratoryscale
processdemonstratorsand havingbeenconsultedonthe designandcommissioningof afull
productionCVDcoatingsystemfora glassmanufacturer. Ihave previouslyworkedinformulation,
developingnewproductsandmanufacturingprocesses,whichalongwithmyself-taughtengineering
knowledge providesrelevantbackgroundforfurtherworkareas.These mayinclude:
 Emulsionsandcolloids –paints,specialitychemical,personal care andcosmetics
 Formulatedproducts- polyurethane, adhesives,detergents,dyestuffs,construction
materials,lubricants/additives,surfactantsystems
 Chemical synthesis,methoddevelopmentandcharacterisation –pharmaceuticals &
industrial,gasconversion,petrochemicals,catalysis
 Engine managementand optimisation –automotive,plant&marine,fuel system, valve-
train,turbo andsupercharger
 Powertransmissionsystems –automotive &industrial
 Newengineeringcomponentsof anykind
 Equipmentassociatedwithall of the above – machine tools,pumps,vacuumtechnology,
reactionvessels,chemical delivery&handlingsystems,mills&homogenisers,monitoring&
control equipment
 Testequipmentforphysical properties
 Applicationspecificactivity/performance tests