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NSRI Scientists

Scientists across NSRI provide their expertise, experience and foresight to DOD agencies and University of Nebraska researchers — filling gaps, meeting requirements and delivering solutions.

Thanks to their talent, NSRI executes its purpose as a DOD-designated University Affiliated Research Center, finding academic solutions to DOD challenges.

Meet Our Team

Following are bios for some of our embedded researchers and scientists.
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Daniel Ackerman

Senior Scientist

Chemical & Biological Defense Programs

Paul Brantmier

Paul Brantmier

Senior Program Manager

Field Operations & Training

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Kevin Crown

Senior Scientist

Chemical & Biological Defense Programs

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Steven Distelhorst, Ph.D.

Senior Scientist

Chemical & Biological Defense Programs

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Aimee Ketner, Ph.D.

Deputy Director

Chemical & Biological Defense Programs

Chris Luther

Chris Luther

Senior Operations Analyst

Strategic Deterrence & Nuclear Programs

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Zachary Minter

Senior Scientist

Chemical & Biological Defense Programs

Dan Polanski

Daniel Polanski

Deputy Director

Field Operations & Training

April Shea

April Shea

Senior Scientist

Chemical & Biological Defense Programs

Special Projects
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Daniel Van Buren

Senior Scientist

Chemical & Biological Defense Programs

Ken Werstak

Kenneth Werstak

CBRNE Program Manager

Field Operations & Training

Work With NSRI

As USSTRATCOM’s University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska provides an invaluable understanding of strategic deterrence and CWMD mission requirements gaps. Our institute’s rapid-response capabilities can help meet critical research and development needs. Connect with us to learn more.

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