Nairn, John
Position Type:
Faculty
Job Title:
Emeritus Professor
Department:
Wood Science & Engineering
Office Location:
112 Richardson Hall
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Advising:
Graduate Major Advisor
Education
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of California Berkeley, 1981
B.A. Chemistry, Dartmouth College, 1977
Research Interests
- Numerical Modeling
- Wood-based Composites
Bio
Adjunct Professor of Material Science & Engineering
Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah
Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah
Courses Taught:
- WSE 507/607, section 1BEGINNING SEMINAR
- WSE 522WOOD SCIENCE IIContinuation of the comprehensive overview and integration of wood and fiber anatomy, physics, chemistry, and mechanics; integration of basic wood science to understand relationships with wood and fiber properties and their impact on final use. Focus on biological, chemical and physical degradation of wood; adhesion; and physical and engineering properties of wood.