Dr. John L. Hodgkinson has expertise in thin film characterization and coating technologies, especially CVD techniques and plasma-driven processes, which are applicable to many industries. This includes glass manufacturing, solar, electronics, optics, nanomaterials, aerospace, automotive, biomaterials, composites, textiles, analytical equipment, and surface modification. He also has experience in chemical engineering, having designed CVD coating systems and laboratory-scale process demonstrators. His background provides relevant experience in additional areas like emulsions, formulated products, chemical synthesis, engine management, power transmission systems, and test equipment.