Dr Hodge is an engineer and experienced strategic leader of research, technology development and commercialisation with a sustained record of translation into business value and defence capability. Under his leadership, DMTC research has created and sustained Australian industry capability across materials and advanced manufacturing fields through collaborative innovation-based activities. Sixteen years of private and public sector experience in Australia and the US established his international reputation for translating high-quality research into commercial and practical outcomes. He champions collaborative R&D programs across the national innovation system and is recognised for his strategic advice to government and industry at all levels.