John Fothergill

Electrical insulation consultant

Professor John Fothergill is an engineering consultant with expertise in dielectrics and electrical insulation materials, their reliability, breakdown, degradation and failure mechanisms.  His experience includes capacitors and high-voltage power cables and accessories.  His work has included training, acting as an expert witness, advising clients, the interpretation and analysis of data, and arranging and coordinating test and experimental programmes.

John is a Senior Consultant working for Sounthampton Dielectric Consultants Limited.

"Thanks very much for your great engagement to support us in this case. Your research and the insights in the field of film capacitor you shared with the team was definitely a breakthrough not only in the course of this arbitration but also for the quality assurance approach in the production of new products."