Nathaniel Chisholm

Nathaniel Chisholm (born July 22, 1963, Tuskegee, Alabama) is an American engineer who has conducted research into nanomaterials and structural nanocomposites.

His work includes the development of SiC nanophased carbon epoxy composite materials, intended for use in space vehicles and structural grade components for advanced aircraft. He is the author of the study Synthesis, Manufacturing, and Characterization of Nano-Phased Carbon/Epoxy Composites,

He is currently the Deputy Director of Engineering and Production for Roads & Drainage Division Public Works in DeKalb County, Alabama.

Awards and recognition

Chisholm is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and serves as the Vice President of Metro Atlanta American Public Works Association (APWA). In 1999-2005, he was awarded a fellowship from the National Science Foundation, and in 2004 received an award from the Sigma Xi for achievements in material science and engineering.

Publications

• Fabrication and Mechanical Characterization of Carbon/SiC-epoxy Nanocomposites Composite Structures, Volume 67, Issue 1, January 2005, Pages 115-124. Nathaniel Chisholm, Hassan Mahfuz, Vijaya K. Rangari, Adnan Ashfaq and Shaik Jeelani
• Infusion of SiC Nanoparticles into SC-15 Epoxy: An Investigation of Thermal and Mechanical Response-Macromolecular Materials and Engineering February 4, 2005; Renee´ M. Rodgers, Hassan Mahfuz, Vijaya K. Rangari, Nathaniel Chisholm, Shaik Jeelani
• Recent Advances in Structural Nanocomposites,” Keynote Lecture, 2nd BSME-ASME International Conference, January 2–4, 2004, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Vol.1, pp. 82–101. Mahfuz, H., Chisholm, N., Ashfaq, A., Rangari, V.K., and Jeelani, S.,
• Response of nanophased carbon/epoxy composites under quasi-static and dynamic loading.- ASME 2002 International Congressional Conference, New Orleans. Nathaniel Chisholm, Hassan Mahfuz,
• Carbon/Epoxy Composites Enhanced with SiC Nanoscale Fillers- ASME Integrated Nano-systems 2003, Palo Alto, CA. Nathaniel Chisholm, Hassan Mahfuz, Vijay Rangari, Reneé Rodgers, and Shaik Jeelani
• Fabrication and Mechanical Characterization of Nanophased Composites Containing Epoxy and SiC Nanoparticles- ASME Integrated Nano-Systems 2003, CA. Reneé M. Rodgers, Hassan Mahfuz, Vijaya K. Rangari, Nathaniel Chisholm, and Shaik Jeelani
• Synthesis & Mechanical Characterization of Carbon/Epoxy Composites Reinforced with SiC Nanoparticles- Nano Science & Technology Institute, Nanotech 2004 Conference, Boston Nathaniel Chisholm, Hassan Mahfuz, Vijay Rangari, Reneé Rodgers, and Shaik Jeelani
• The Effects of Boundary Conditions on Integral Armor using Finite Element Modeling- United States, Army Research Laboratory (ARL), MD. Nathaniel Chisholm, Anwar Haque, Bruce Fink, Seth Goldser, and Shaik Jeelani
• Sound Propagation Over Uneven Ground and Irregular Topography- National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Langley Research Center Hampton, Virginia 23665, Semiannual Report, February 1987- July 1987; Yves H. Berthelot, (Co-PI), Allan D. Pierce (Co-PI), Ji-Xun Zhou, Geoffrey L. Main (Co-PI), Pei-Thi Chen, James A. Kearns, and Nathaniel Chisholm