Prof. Hornyak worked in the aerospace industry as a senior scientist from 1978 to 1990 in San Diego at the Convair Division of General Dynamics in coatings, adhesives, and corrosion. From 1997 to 2002, he worked at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on development of chemical vapor deposition synthesis of carbon nanotubes. He has over 15 years of experience in nanotechnology research and development. Prof. Hornyak played a major role in creating an awareness of the promise that nanotechnology brought to the citizens and institutions in Colorado and the surrounding region (2003-2005). He is the editor of the ‘Perspective in Nanotechnology” series – a group of books dedicated to bringing topics to the general public that address issues about nanotechnology that are outside the laboratory and production line.