{"id":68,"date":"2010-07-14T20:34:14","date_gmt":"2010-07-14T20:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2018-09-10T14:03:36","modified_gmt":"2018-09-10T14:03:36","slug":"200607-energy-research-grants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/?page_id=68","title":{"rendered":"2006-2007 Energy Center Grants (Cycle 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Category 1a: Bioenergy Conversion Processes &#8212; genomics, biochemistry, catalytic chemistry<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Ethanol as an Energy Source and Terminal Reductant: Exploitation of Thermophilic Redox Enzymes in Catalyst Development and Screening<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>Principal Investigator: David Berkowitz, Chemistry<br \/>\nCo-Investigator(s): Paul Blum, School of Biological Sciences<br \/>\nPI web page:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/chem.unl.edu\/faculty\/berkowitz.shtml\">David Berkowitz Webpage<br \/>\n<\/a> Abstract:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/101-David-Berkowitz-Abstract.pdf\">101 David Berkowitz Abstract<br \/>\n<\/a>Publications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/08-12-17-Berkowitz-ACS-paper.pdf\">Enantioselective, Ketoreductase-Based Entry into Pharmaceutical Building Blocks: Ethanol as Tunable Nicotinamide Reductant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Category 1b: Bioenergy Conversion Processes &#8212; chemical and industrial engineering<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Improving Ethanol Production Efficiency: Optimization of Corn-based Feedstock Energy Conversions<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong> Principal Investigator: David Jackson, Food Science &amp; Technology<br \/>\nCo-Investigator(s): Wajira S. Ratnayake, Food Science &amp; Technology, Rolando A. Flores, Food Science &amp; Technology, Galen Erickson, Animal Science<br \/>\nPI web page: <a href=\"http:\/\/foodsci.unl.edu\/djackson\">David Jackson Webpage<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/foodsci.unl.edu\/djackson\"><br \/>\n<\/a> Abstract:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/102-David-Jackson-Abstract.pdf\">102 David Jackson Abstract<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Ethanol: Utilization of By-Products<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em> Principal Investigator: Hossein Noureddini, Chemistry &amp; Biomolecular Engineering<br \/>\nPI web page: <a href=\"http:\/\/engineering.unl.edu\/academicunits\/chemical-engineering\/faculty\/HosseinNoureddini.shtml\">Hossein Noureddini Webpage<br \/>\n<\/a> Abstract:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/103-Hossein-Noureddini-Abstract.pdf\">103 Hossein Noureddini Abstract<br \/>\n<\/a>Publications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/Bioddiesel-from-Whole-Stillage-Extracted-Corn-Oil.pdf\">A New Method for the Production of Biodiesel from Whole-Stillage-Extracted Corn Oil\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/Dilute-acid-Pretreatment-Bioresource-Tech.pdf\">Dilute-acid Pretreatment of Distillers&#8217; Grains and Corn Fiber &#8211; Bioresource Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/Stagewise-dilute-acid-pretreatment.pdf\">Stagewise dilute acid pretreatment and Enzyme Hydrolysis of Distillers&#8217; Grains and Corn Fiber &#8211; Appl Biochem Biotechnol<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Technical and Economical Analyses of Combined Heat and Power Generation for Distillers Grains<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em>Principal Investigator: Lijun Wang, Biological Systems Engineering<br \/>\nCo-Investigator(s): Milford A. Hanna, Biological Systems Engineering, Curtis L. Weller, Biological Systems Engineering, David D. Jones, Biological Systems Engineering<br \/>\nPI web page:\u00a0<em> No longer at the\u00a0 University of Nebraska<br \/>\n<\/em> Abstract:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/104-Lijun-Wang-Abstract.pdf\">104 Lijun Wang Abstract<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/7-02-21_51.pdf\"><br \/>\n<\/a> Publications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/Wang-Contemporary-issues-in-thermal-gasifiction.pdf\">Contemporary Issues in Thermal Gasification of Biomass and its Application to Electricity and Fuel Production &#8211; Biomass and Bioenergy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Wang-Optimization-and-economic-evaluation.pdf\">Optimization and Economic Evaluation of Industrial Gas Production and Combined Heat and Power Generation from Gasification of Corn Stover and Distillers Grains &#8211; Bioresource Technology, 2010<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Wang-Technical-and-economical-analyses.pdf\">Technical and Economical Analyses of Combined Heat and Power Generation from Distillers Grains and Corn Stover in Ethanol Plants &#8211; Energy Conversion and Management, 2009<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/Wang-Thermogravimetric1.pdf\">Thermogravimetric Characterization of Corn Stover as Gasifiction and Pyrolysis Feedstock &#8211; Biomass and Bioenergy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/Wang-Thermal-Degradation1.pdf\">Thermal Degradation Kinetics of Distillers Grains and Solubles in Nitroben and Air &#8211; Energy Sources, Part A<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Category 2: Physics; electrical, mechanical engineering<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><em><strong>A Prototype Series Hybrid Drive Train Using New Permanent Magnet Electric Machine Designs<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em> Principal Investigator: Dean J. Patterson, Electrical Engineering &#8211; visiting professor<br \/>\nCo-Investigator(s): Jerry L. Hudgins, Electrical Engineering<br \/>\nPI web page:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.engineering.unl.edu\/academicunits\/electricalengineering\/faculty-staff\/patterson.shtml\">Dean Patterson Webpage<br \/>\n<\/a> Abstract:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/105-Dean-Patterson-Abstract.pdf\">105 Dean Patterson Abstract<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/7-02-21_61.pdf\"><br \/>\n<\/a> Publications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #0f3647;\" href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/105-Patterson-article-Axial-Flux.pdf\">A Comparison of Radial and Axial Flux Structures in Electrical Machines &#8211; IEEE Int&#8217;l Electric Machines and Drives Conference<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/A-High-Power-Current-Sensorless-article.pdf\">A High Power, Current Sensorless, Bi-directional, 16-phase Interleaved, DC-DC Converter for Hybrid Vehicle Application- article<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/A-Modular-Linear-Permanent-Magnet-article.pdf\">A Modular Linear Permanent-Magnet Machine with an FPGA-Based Controller &#8211; IEEE Int&#8217;l Electric Machines and Drives Conference<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Design-of-a-Low-Cost-and-Efficient-Integrated-Starter-Alternator-Power-Electronics.pdf\">Design of a Low Cost and Efficient Integrated Starter-Alternator &#8211; Power Electronics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/105-Patterson-article-hybrid-vehicle.pdf\">Preliminary Design, Simulation and Modeling of a Series Hybrid Commuter Vehicle with a Minimal IC Engine &#8211; IEEE Xplore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/105-Patterson-article-Rotor-Losses.pdf\">Rotor Losses in Axial-Flux Permanent-Magnet Machines with Non-Overlapped Windings &#8211; IET Power Electronics Conference<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><strong>Rapid Screening Micro Fuel Cells for Portable Electronics<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em> Principal Investigator: Li Tan, Engineering Mechanics<br \/>\nCo-Investigator(s): Zhaoyan Zhang, Mechanical Engineering<br \/>\nPI web page:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unl.edu\/ncmn\/faculty\/tan.shtml\">Li Tan Webpage<br \/>\n<\/a> Abstract:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/106-Li-Tan-Abstract.pdf\">106 Li Tan Abstract<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/7-02-21_71.pdf\"><br \/>\n<\/a> Publications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/Free-Standing-All-Nanoparticle-Thin-Fibers-A-Novel-Nanostructure-Bridging-Zero-and-One-Dimensional-Nanoscale-Features-2008-Advanced-Materials1.pdf\">Free Standing All-Nanoparticle Thin Fibers A Novel Nanostructure Bridging Zero- and One-Dimensional Nanoscale Features (2008) Advanced Materials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Magnetic Nanostructures for Energy-Efficient Cooling<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em> Principal Investigator: Christian Binek, Physics &amp; Astronomy Co-Investigator(s): Ralph Skomski, Nebraska Center for Materials &amp; Nanoscience, David J. Sellmyer, Physics &amp; Astronomy<br \/>\nPI web page:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/physics.unl.edu\/~cbinek\/\">Christian Binek Webpage<br \/>\n<\/a> Abstract:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/107-Christian-Binek-Abstract.pdf\">107 Christian Binek Abstract<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/7-02-21_81.pdf\"><br \/>\n<\/a> Publications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Binek-Entropy-Localization.pdf\">Entropy Localization in Magnetic Compounds and Thin-Film Nanostructures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Binek-Finite-Temperature-Depolarization.pdf\">Finite Temperature Depolarization &#8211; Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/JApplPhys_107_09A938.pdf\">Interstitial-Nitrogen Effect on Phase Transition and Magnetocaloric Effect in Mn(As,Si) (Invited) &#8211; J Applied Physics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #0f3647;\" href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/JApplPhys_111_07A930.pdf\">Isothermal Entropy Changes in Nanocomposite Co:Ni67Cu33 &#8211; \u00a0 J Applied Physics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/ApplPhysLett_91_172506.pdf\">Isothermal Low-Field Tuning of Exchange Bias in Epitaxial Fe\/Cr2O3\/Fe<\/a>-Applied Physics Letters<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/JApplPhys_109_07A936.pdf\">Magnetic Entropy Changes in Nanograular Fe:Ni61Cu39\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0 J Applied Physics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/PhysRevB.79.144406.pdf\">Magnetocaloric Properties of Co\/Cr Superlattices &#8211;\u00a0 Physical Review B.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #0f3647;\" href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/PhysRevB.83.214413.pdf\">Overcoming the Spin-Multiplicity Limit of Entropy by Means of Lattice Degress of Freedom:\u00a0 A Minimal Model\u00a0 &#8211; Physical Review B<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/PhysRevB.82.134425.pdf\">Probing Equilibrium by\u00a0Nonequilibrium Dynamics: Aging in Co\/Cr Superlattices &#8211; Physical Review B<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #0f3647;\" href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/JApplPhys_111_07A931.pdf\">Spin and Elastic Contributions to Isothermal Entropy Change\u00a0 &#8211; \u00a0 J Applied Physics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Binek-Temperature-and-Field-Induced1.pdf\">Temperature and Field Induced Entropy Changes in Nanomagnets &#8211; J. Applied Physics, 2008 <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>Flow Measurement of Power Plant Water Resources and Discharges Using Thermal Imaging<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">P<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">rincipal Investigator: David M. Admiraal, Civil Engineering<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Co-Investigator(s): John Stansbury, Civil Engineering &#8211; Omaha, David Rundquist, School of Natural Resources,Dennis Alexander, Electrical Engineering, Junke Guo, Civil Engineering &#8211; Omaha<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">PI web page: <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.engineering.unl.edu\/civil\/faculty\/DavidAdmiraal.shtml\">David Admiraal Webpage<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Abstract:\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/108-David-Admiraal-Abstract.pdf\">108 David Admiraal Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Publications:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/10-02-16-108-Rinal-Report-Jacksons-Thesis-12-3-09.pdf\">Surface Image Velocimetry Using Infrared Imaging \u2013 A Thesis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/10-02-16-108-Final-Report-Thermal-Imaging-Conference-Pub.pdf\">Thermal Imaging for Discharge and Velocity Measurements in Open Channels &#8211; Int&#8217;l Assoc. of\u00a0 Hydraulic Research Congress<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Hydrogen Production and Storage Using Wind and Nuclear Sources<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em> Principal Investigator: Jerry L. Hudgins, Electrical Engineering Co-Investigator(s): Sohrab Asgarpoor, Electrical Engineering, Dean Patterson, Electrical Engineering<br \/>\nPI web page: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.engineering.unl.edu\/academicunits\/electricalengineering\/faculty-staff\/hudgins.shtml\">Jerry Hudgins Webpage<br \/>\n<\/a> Abstract:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/109-Jerry-Hudgins-Abstract.pdf\">109 Jerry Hudgins Abstract<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/7-02-21_101.pdf\"><br \/>\n<\/a> Publications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/10-02-26-201-Hudgins-Final-Report-Maximum-power-extraction1.pdf\">Maximum Power Extraction from a Small Wind Turbine Using 4-Phase Interleaved Boot Converter &#8211; Power Electronics and Machines in Wind Applications report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Category 3: Architecture; architectural engineering<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><em><strong>Development, Implementation and Deployment of Smart Building Energy Systems Monitoring, Controls and Diagnostics Using a Wireless Sensor Network for Energy Efficiency and Conservation<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em> Principal Investigator: Haorong Li, Architectural Engineering &#8211; Omaha Co-Investigator(s): Song Ci, Computer &amp; Electronics Engineering &#8211; Omaha, Hamid Sharif, Computer &amp; Electronics Engineering &#8211; Omaha<br \/>\nPI web page:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.engineering.unl.edu\/durhamschool\/faculty-staff\/HaorongLi.shtml\">Haorong Li Webpage<br \/>\n<\/a> PI Abstract:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/110-Haorong-Li-Abstract.pdf\">110 Haorong Li Abstract<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/7-02-21_111.pdf\"><br \/>\n<\/a> Publications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/A-Method-for-Modeling-Adjustable-Throat-Area-Expaansion-Valves-HVAC1.pdf\">A Method for Modeling Adjustable Throat-Area Expaansion Valves &#8211; HVAC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/Li-An-overall-performance-index.pdf\">An Overall Performance Index for Characterizing the Economic Impact of Faults in Direct Expansion Cooling Equipment &#8211; Int&#8217;l J Refrigeration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Li-Decoupling-features-and-virtual-sensors.pdf\">Decoupling Features and Virtual Sensors for Diagnosis of Faults in Vapor Compression Air Conditioners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Li-Decoupling-features.pdf\">Decoupling Features for Diagnosis of Reversing and Check Valve Faults in Heat Pumps &#8212; Int&#8217;l J Refrigeration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/110-Li-Evaluation-of-a-decoupling-based-fault-detection-I.pdf\">Evaluation of a Decoupling-Based Fault Detection and Diagnostic Technique &#8211; Part I. Field Emulation Evaluation &#8211; J. Harbin Institute of Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/Li-Evaluation-of-a-decoupling-based-fault-detection-II.pdf\">Evaluation of a Decoupling Based Fault Detection &#8211; II:\u00a0 Field Evaluation and Application &#8211; J Harbin Institute of Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Virtual-calibration-of-a-supply-air-temperature-sensor-in-rooftop-air-conditioning-units.pdf\">Virtual Calibration of a Supply Air Temperature Sensor in Rooftop Air Conditioning Units<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Virtual-Refrigerant-Pressure-Sensors-for-Use-in-Monitoring-and-Fault-Diagnosis-of-Vapor-Compression-Equipment.pdf\">Virtual Refrigerant Pressure Sensors for Use in Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Vapor Compression Equipment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Category 4: Agriculture, agronomy, animal science, agriculture meteorology<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Exploiting the Synergy between Ethanol and Distillers Grains<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em> Principal Investigator: Galen Erickson, Animal Science Co-Investigator(s): Terry Klopfenstein, Animal Science<br \/>\nPI web page: <a href=\"http:\/\/animalscience.unl.edu\/galen-e-erickson\">Galen Erickson Webpage<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/animalscience.unl.edu\/anscgalenerickson\"><br \/>\n<\/a> PI abstract:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/111-Galen-Erickson-Abstract.pdf\">111 Galen Erickson Abstract<\/a><br \/>\nPublications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Cattle-Code-article.pdf\">Cattle Code: Coproduct Optimizer Decision Evaluator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Chemical-and-sensory-properties.pdf\">Chemical and Sensory Properties of Beef of Known Source and Finished on Wet Distillers Grains Diets Containing Varying Types and Levels of Roughage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Effect-of-Corn-Processing.pdf\">Effect of Corn Processing in Finishing Diets Containing Wet Distillers Grains on Feedlot Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Finishing Steers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Evaluation-of-dry-Distillers-grains.pdf\">Evaluation of Dry Distillers Grains Plus Solubles Inclusion on Performance and Economics of Finishing Beef Steers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Vet-Clinic-article-book-chapter.pdf\">Feeding Corn Milling Byproducts to Feedlot Cattle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Feedlot-Manure-Management-Considerations-Including-Anaerobic-Digestion-by-Andrea-K.-Watson.htm\">Feedlot Manure Management Considerations Including Anaerobic Digestion&#8217; (thesis by Andrea K. Watson)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/J-ANIM-SCI-2009-Vander-Pol-639-52.pdf\">Performance and Digestibility Characteristics of Finishing Diets Containing Distillers Grains, Composites of Corn Processing Coproducts, or Supplemental Corn Oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Board-Invited-Review.pdf\">Use of Distillers Byproducts in the Beef Cattle Feeding Industry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Coupling Field Demonstrations and Simulation Model to Increase Energy and Crop Water Use Efficiency for Corn Production<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em> Principal Investigator: Suat Irmak, Biological Systems Engineering<br \/>\nCo-Investigator(s): Haishun Yang, Agronomy &amp; Horticulture, Achim Dobermann, Agronomy &amp; Horticulture, Daniel Walters, Agronomy &amp; Horticulture<br \/>\nPI web page: <a href=\"http:\/\/engineering.unl.edu\/bse\/faculty\/suat-irmak-0\/\">Suat Irmak Webpage<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/bse.unl.edu\/web\/bse\/sirmak2\"><br \/>\n<\/a> PI Abstract: <a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/112-Suat-Irmak-Abstracts.pdf\">112 Suat Irmak Abstract<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Dried Distillers Grains as a Source of Supplemental Energy and Protein for Developing Replacement Heifers<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em>Principal Investigator: Rick N. Funston, West Central Research and Extension Center<br \/>\nCo-Investigator(s): Andrea S. Cupp, Animal Science, Rick J. Rasby, Animal Science<br \/>\nPI web page: <a href=\"http:\/\/animalscience.unl.edu\/rick-funston\">Rick Funston Webpage<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/animalscience.unl.edu\/anscrickfunston\"><br \/>\n<\/a> PI Abstract: <a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/113-Rick-Funston-Abstract.pdf\">113 Rick Funston Abstract<\/a><br \/>\nPublications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/J-ANIM-SCI-2008-Martin-451-9.pdf\">Effect of Prebreeding Body Weight or Progestin Exposure Before Breeding on Beef Heifer Performance through the Second Breeding Season<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Funston-article1.pdf\">UNL Research Further Confirms Dried Distillers Grains Positive to Reproduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ncesr.unl.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/J-ANIM-SCI-2007-Martin-2298-303.pdf\">Utilization of Dried Distillers Grains for Developing Beef Heifers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Category 5: Economics, policy feasibility studies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>An Economic Analysis of Enterprise Options for the Bio-based Economy Initiative in Central and North Central Nebraska<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em> Principal Investigator: Alan E. 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