{"id":15987,"date":"2026-02-25T17:55:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T17:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/?page_id=15987"},"modified":"2026-02-25T17:55:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T17:55:01","slug":"2026-2027-energy-research-grants-cycle-20","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/?page_id=15987","title":{"rendered":"2026\/2027 Energy Research Grants (Cycle 20)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Enhanced Energy Storage using Antiferroelectric Hafnia-Based Dielectrics<\/strong>
Principal Investigator (PI): Alexei Gruverman, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences
Co-PI: Xiaoshan Xu, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences
PI Webpage: https:\/\/gruverman.unl.edu\/<\/a>
Abstract: Abstract for Alexi Gruverman<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improving circularity by replacing synthetic urea with soy and corn byproducts in feedlot cattle diets<\/strong>
Principal Investigator (PI): Galen Erickson, Professor of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Co-PI: Konstantinos Giannakas, Professor of Agricultural Economics, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Co-PI: Jim MacDonald, Professor of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
PI Webpage: https:\/\/animalscience.unl.edu\/person\/galen-erickson\/<\/a>
Abstract: Abstract for Galen Erickson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials development for combined neutron and alpha voltaics<\/strong>
Principal Investigator (PI): Robert Streubel, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences
Co-PI: Peter Dowben, Charles Bessey Professor of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences
PI Webpage:https:\/\/streubel.unl.edu\/CV.html<\/a>
Abstract: Abstract for Robert Streubel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polariton-Based Optical Neural Networks Toward Next-Generation Energy-Efficient Artificial Intelligence<\/strong>
Principal Investigator (PI): Yanan (Laura) Wang, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
Co-PI: Yinsheng Guo, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences
PI Webpage: https:\/\/engineering.unl.edu\/person\/yanan-laura-wang\/<\/a>
Abstract: Abstract for Yanan (Laura) Wang<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Femtosecond Laser Processing for Direct Bonding of Thermoplastics and Metals in Wind Turbines<\/strong>
Principal Investigator (PI): Lucia Fernandez-Ballester, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering
Co-PI: Craig Zuhlke, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
PI Webpage: https:\/\/engineering.unl.edu\/mme\/person\/lucia-fernandez-ballester\/<\/a>
Abstract: Abstract for Lucia Fernandez-Ballester<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natural Polymer Electrolytes for Sustainable Batteries<\/strong>
Principal Investigator (PI): Shudipto Konika Dishari, Ross McCollum Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Engineering
Co-PI: Ozan Ciftci, Kenneth E. Morrison Distinguished Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Biological Systems Engineering, College of Engineering
PI Webpage: https:\/\/engineering.unl.edu\/person\/shudipto-dishari\/<\/a>
Abstract: Abstract for Shudipto Dishari<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corrosion Behavior of Galvanized Pipes Once Lead is Eliminated<\/strong>
Principal Investigator (PI): Jian Wang, Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering
Co-PI: Bai Cui, Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering
PI Webpage: https:\/\/engineering.unl.edu\/mme\/person\/jian-wang\/<\/a>
Abstract: Abstract for Jian Wang<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fabrication and Diagnostics of Fuel Targets for Laser-driven Inertial Confinement Fusion<\/strong>
Principal Investigator (PI): Yongfeng Lu, Lott University Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
Co-PI: Bai Cui, Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering
PI Webpage: https:\/\/engineering.unl.edu\/ece\/person\/yongfeng-lu\/<\/a>
Abstract: Abstract for Yongfeng Lu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Enhanced Energy Storage using Antiferroelectric Hafnia-Based DielectricsPrincipal Investigator (PI): Alexei Gruverman, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and SciencesCo-PI: Xiaoshan Xu, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and SciencesPI Webpage: https:\/\/gruverman.unl.edu\/Abstract: Abstract for Alexi Gruverman Improving circularity by replacing synthetic urea with soy and corn byproducts in feedlot cattle dietsPrincipal Investigator […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":189,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15987","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15987","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/189"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15987"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15987\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15996,"href":"https:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15987\/revisions\/15996"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15987"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}