Nathan Mayercsik, Ph.D., P.E.
About Nathan Mayercsik, Ph.D., P.E.
Nathan Mayercsik, Ph.D., P.E. is a Managing Engineer at Exponent, specializing in innovative construction materials and their mechanical properties. He has a strong academic background in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware and Georgia Institute of Technology, along with extensive research and professional experience in the field.
Current Role at Exponent
Nathan Mayercsik serves as a Managing Engineer at Exponent, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Denver, Colorado. In this role, he applies his expertise in civil engineering to lead projects and provide insights into innovative construction materials.
Previous Experience at Exponent
Prior to his current role, Nathan worked at Exponent as a Senior Engineer from 2019 to 2021 and as an Engineer from 2015 to 2019. His tenure at Exponent allowed him to develop a strong foundation in engineering practices and project management within the field of construction materials.
Education and Expertise
Nathan Mayercsik earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2010 to 2015. He also holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, which he achieved in 2011. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Delaware, where he received an Honors Bachelor with Distinction in Civil Engineering from 2006 to 2010.
Research Focus
Nathan specializes in researching innovative construction materials, including geopolymers and blast-resistant concrete and composites. His work emphasizes the durability and mechanical properties of cement-based materials, particularly in areas such as freeze/thaw resistance and self-consolidating concrete.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Nathan has expertise in advanced modeling techniques for construction materials, including continuum mechanics, fracture mechanics, and poromechanics. He is experienced in quantitative image analysis, optical microscopy, and x-ray microtomography, which he utilizes to study the properties and performance of construction materials.