1930
Dr. Johnson is born in Beckenham, England to Frederick W. and Dorothy S.
1952
Dr. Johnson receives a Bachelor of Science with honors in physics from Reading University in England.
1954
Dr. Johnson receives a Master of Arts in physics from the University of Toronto.
1954
Dr. Johnson becomes a scientific officer with the Royal Naval Scientific Service in England.
1960
Dr. Johnson receives a Doctor of Philosophy in metal physics from the Imperial College of Science and Technology of the University of London.
1960
Dr. Johnson becomes a Diplomate of Imperial College.
1962
Dr. Johnson immigrates to the United States.
1965
Dr. Johnson becomes a professor of physical metallurgy at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute (now New York University Tandon School of Engineering).
1967
Dr. Johnson is appointed head of the department of physical and engineering metallurgy at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute.
1968
Dr. Johnson is appointed chairman of the Mayors Oceanographic Advisory Committee in New York City, New York.
1971
Dr. Johnson becomes a professor of materials science and a department chairman at Washington State University.
1975
Dr. Johnson becomes a professor of materials science and dean of the Graduate School at the University of Louisville.
1987
Dr. Johnson founds Metals Research, Inc., for his consulting practice.
1990
Dr. Johnson marries Barbara Davidson Pinkerton.
1995
Dr. Johnson receives the Kentuckiana Metroversity Award for Innovative Teaching.
1996
Dr. Johnson is named a Distinguished Citizen of Louisville.
2001
Dr. Johnson receives the Community Service Award from the University of Louisville.