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In his lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering, Abdelghani Laraoui works on improving scientific materials and processes for quantum sensing applications. (Craig Chandler / University Communication and Marketing)
Nebraska-HBCU project to grow opportunities in quantum sensing
Abdelghani Laraoui is collaborating with faculty from Jackson State University in Mississippi on a three-year, $800,000 project to help train dozens of African-American youth while developing America's expertise in quantum sensing. Read More



Eric Markvicka, Krohn Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, is leading a project aimed at developing a wearable monitoring device that contains multiple types of sensors, enabling faster and more accurate detection of exacerbations of COPD and chronic conditions like asthma, heart disease and other inflammatory disorders. (Craig Chandler / University Communication and Marketing)
November 07, 2024 - Eric Markvicka is developing a new approach for detecting acute exacerbations of chronic conditions - a wearable monitoring device that would enable faster and more accurate detections.  Full Story

Nirupam Aich, Richard L. McNeel Associate Professor in civil and environmental engineering.
November 05, 2024 - Nirupam Aich is adding his expertise to a federally funded project that aims to make create the first “field-ready” process that both detects and monitors “forever chemicals” in water sources.  Full Story

Data collected in a study of the 2020 election is helping Nebraska Engineering's Jennifer Lather and the Engineering for Democracy Institute make recommendations to put more flexibility in voting processes. (University Communication and Marketing)
October 30, 2024 - Data collected in that election helped a research team – including Nebraska Engineering’s Jennifer Lather – make recommendations to help election administrators and officials make data-based decisions and put more flexibility in voting processes.  Full Story

Peter Sutter (left), professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Eli Sutter, professor of mechanical and materials engineering, are among the 45 Nebraska Engineering researchers on a prestigious 2024 list of the world's most influential researchers.
October 23, 2024 - Thirty-nine researchers from the College of Engineering are among the 137 from UNL on a 2024 list of the world's most influential researchers.  Full Story

Seunghee Kim (right), Karrie Weber (center) and Hyun-Seob Song are studying hydrogen found in the Midcontinent Rift as a potential energy source. (Research and Innovation)
October 16, 2024 - Seunghee Kim and Husker researchers are studying the 1,200-mile, underground Midcontinent Rift to determine how best to access the energy potential of the hydrogen it produces.  Full Story

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