IANR Faculty Members with Endowed and University Professorships | Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

University and Named Professorships, along with Endowed Chairs, represent prestigious acknowledgments of academic excellence within our faculty. Made possible through the generosity of our donors, these honors recognize exceptional scholarly contributions while enhancing the university’s standing as a leader in education and research. They play a crucial role in attracting and retaining distinguished faculty members who are experts in their fields. Additionally, they provide vital support for faculty research and innovation, further advancing the university’s land-grant mission. The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources deeply appreciates the commitment of our donors, whose generosity makes these esteemed Professorships and Chairs possible.

Azzeddine Azzam

Roy Frederick Professor of Agricultural Economics Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-5326 On-campus 2-5326
Email: aazzam1@unl.edu

Donald Becker

Charles Bessey Professorship Biochemistry University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-9652 On-campus 2-9652
Email: dbecker3@unl.edu

Andrew Benson

Food for Health Presidential Chair Nebraska Food for Health Center University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-5637 On-campus 2-5637
Email: abenson1@unl.edu

Mike Boehm

Neal and Leone Harlan Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Office of Vice Pres/Vice Chancellor University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-1424 On-campus 2-1424
Email: mboehm3@unl.edu

Tami Brown-Brandl

Dr. William E. and Eleanor L. Splinter Chair in Biological Systems Engineering Biological Systems Engineering University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-3377 On-campus 2-3377
Email: tami.brownbrandl@unl.edu

Edgar Cahoon

George W. Holmes Professor of Biochemistry Biochemistry University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-5611 On-campus 2-5611
Email: ecahoon2@unl.edu

Ozan Ciftci

Kenneth E. Morrison Distinguished Professor of Food Engineering Food Science & Technology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-5686 On-campus 2-5686
Email: ciftci@unl.edu

Thomas Clemente

Eugene W. Price Distinguished Professor of Biotechnology Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-1428 On-campus 2-1428
Email: tclemente1@unl.edu

Cody Creech

Fenster Professorship Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 3086321266
Email: ccreech2@unl.edu

Andrea Cupp

Irvin T. and Wanda R. Omtvedt Professor of Animal Science Animal Science University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-6424 On-campus 2-6424
Email: acupp2@unl.edu

Dipti Dev

Betti and Richard Robinson Professorship of Early Childhood in Extension Child, Youth & Family Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-7295 On-campus 2-7295
Email: ddev2@unl.edu

Galen Erickson

Nebraska Cattle Industry Professor of Animal Science Animal Science University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-6402 On-campus 2-6402
Email: gerickson4@unl.edu

Thomas Field

Paul Engler Chair of Agribusiness Entrepreneurship College of Ag Sci & Nat Res University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-5643 On-campus 2-5643
Email: tfield2@unl.edu

Lilyan Fulginiti

Roy Frederick Professor of Agricultural Economics Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-0651 On-campus 2-0651
Email: lfulginiti1@unl.edu

Yufeng Ge

Eberhard Professor of Agriculture Biological Systems Engineering University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-1413 On-campus 2-1413
Email: yge2@unl.edu

Konstantinos Giannakas

Harold W. Eberhard Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Economics Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-2041 On-campus 2-2041
Email: kgiannakas2@unl.edu

George Graef

Nebraska Soybean Producers Presidential Chair of Soybean Breeding Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-1537 On-campus 2-1537
Email: ggraef1@unl.edu

Patricio Grassini

Sunkist Fiesta Bowl Distinguished Professor in Agronomy Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-5554 On-campus 2-5554
Email: pgrassini2@unl.edu

Lindsay Hastings

Clifton Professor in Mentoring Research Ag Leadership Educ & Comm University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-3477 On-campus 2-3477
Email: lhastings2@unl.edu

Tomas Helikar

Eberhard Professor of Biological Chemistry Biochemistry University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-3530 On-campus 2-3530
Email: thelikar2@unl.edu

Soo-Young Hong

Alan T. Seagren Associate Professor in Education Child, Youth & Family Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 4024131554
Email: shong5@unl.edu

Robert Hutkins

Khem Shahani Professor in Food Science and Technology Food Science & Technology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-2820 On-campus 2-2820

David Hyten, Jr.

Haskins Professorship in Plant Genetics Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-3255 On-campus 2-3255
Email: david.hyten@unl.edu

Sherri Jones

Velma Warren Hodder Professor Research University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-3123 On-campus 2-3123
Email: sherri.jones@unl.edu

Oleh Khalimonchuk

Willa Cather Professorship Biochemistry University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-8060 On-campus 2-8060
Email: okhalimonchuk2@unl.edu

Joe Louis

Eberhard Professor of Entomology Entomology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-8098 On-campus 2-8098
Email: joelouis@unl.edu

Martha Mamo

John E. Weaver Professorship Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-1555 On-campus 2-1555
Email: mmamo3@unl.edu

Michael Merten

Gwendolyn A. Newkirk Professor of Leadership in Child, Youth and Family Studies Child, Youth & Family Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 4024135411
Email: michael.merten@unl.edu

Rodney Moxley

Charles Bessey Professorship Retirees University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-8460 On-campus 2-8460

Angie Pannier

Swarts Family Chair of Biological Systems Engineering Biological Systems Engineering University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-1413 On-campus 2-1413
Email: apannier2@unl.edu

Richard Perrin

Jim Roberts Professor of Agricultural Economics Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-9818 On-campus 2-9818
Email: rperrin@unl.edu

Amanda Ramer-Tait

Maxcy Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources Food Science & Technology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-7293 On-campus 2-7293
Email: aramer-tait2@unl.edu

Daniel Schachtman

George W. Holmes Professor of Agronomy and Horticulture Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-1448 On-campus 2-1448
Email: daniel.schachtman@unl.edu

James Schnable

Charles O. Gardner Professor of Agronomy Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-4540 On-campus 2-4540
Email: schnable@unl.edu

James Van Etten

William B. Allington Distinguished Professor of Plant Pathology Plant Pathology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-3168 On-campus 2-3168
Email: jvanetten1@unl.edu

Harkamal Walia

Heuermann Chair of Agronomy Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-1162 On-campus 2-1162
Email: hwalia2@unl.edu

Richard Wilson

Charles Bessey Professorship Plant Pathology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-2156 On-campus 2-2156
Email: rwilson10@unl.edu

Mark Wilkins

Nebraska Corn Checkoff Presidential Chair Biological Systems Engineering University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-8250 On-campus 2-8250
Email: mwilkins3@unl.edu

Yiqi Yang

Charles Bessey Professor Textiles, Merchan & Fashion Design University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-2911 On-campus 2-2911
Email: yyang2@unl.edu

Janos Zempleni

Willa Cather Professorship Nutrition & Health Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Phone: Work 402-472-3270 On-campus 2-3270
Email: jzempleni2@unl.edu