John Arthur Nairn

Background

Nairn, John Arthur was born on December 12, 1954 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States. Son of Charles John and Lucy Blair Nairn.

Education

Bachelor, Dartmouth College, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1981.

Career

Research scientist, DuPont Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1981-1986; assistant professor materials science, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1986-1989; associate professor materials science, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1989-1998; professor materials science, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, since 1998. Adjunct Professor mechanic engineering U. Utah, Salt Lake City, since 1992. Consultant, SaltLake City, since 1986.

Vice chair Gordon Research Conference on Composites, 1997,chair, 1998.

Achievements

• John Arthur Nairn has been listed as a notable Materials scientist educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute Chemists (student award 1977), Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Margaret Mary Hirst, May 25, 1985. Children: Emma, Charles.

Father:

Charles John Nairn

Mother:

Lucy Blair Nairn

Spouse:

Margaret Mary Hirst

child:

Emma Nairn

child:

Charles Nairn