Dr John Hart-Smith is recognised.as the world leader for his innovative research on the analysis of adhesively bonded joints in both metallic and advanced fibre composite structures.

His work has resulted in many seminal publications in the scientific literature and in a series of computer programs used extensively world-wide in critical aircraft design, such as the critical wing-root splice on the F/A-18 Hornet.

He is also recognised as an expert on composites manufacturing technology and mechanical behaviour and has proposed new and innovative composite failure theories which should lead to simplified and more reliable design procedures.

Dr John-Hart Smith's expertise is regularly sought and applied around the world, and in Australia.