National Strategic Research Institute
The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) is a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) designated by the U.S. Department of Defense, dedicated to ensuring U.S. safety and preparedness against sophisticated threats. It collaborates with the University of Nebraska System to provide innovative research, technology, training, and expertise to improve the U.S. capability to deter, interdict, and respond to strategic threats.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
National Strategic Research Institute
984238 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-4238
Products
AI-enabled adaptive transceiver research project
Research program to develop secure, AI-enabled transceiver architectures using deep learning, reinforcement learning and language-model approaches to enable dynamic spectrum sharing and adaptive electromagnetic operations.
Nebraska experimental wireless testbed (NEXTT) and cloud-native SDN infrastructure
Large outdoor wireless testbed and cloud-native software-defined network platform used for experimental evaluation of wireless systems and collection of spectrum datasets.
Personal wearable sensor platform for CBRN detection (IRAD-funded prototype)
Prototype research into wearable sensor systems designed to detect and localize chemical and biological threats on personnel for continuous or episodic monitoring.
Aptamer-based continuous sensing with nanoparticle reset
Research integrating nanoparticle heating/actuation to periodically reset aptamer sensing surfaces, enabling enhanced continuous detection of proteins or other analytes in environmental monitoring systems.
Antibacterial elastic polymer materials for medical devices
Polymeric material research aimed at creating inherently antibacterial elastic materials suitable for prosthetics, vascular grafts and advanced textiles to reduce infection risk during extended wear.
High-flux micro-pleated water filter prototype
Development of a three-dimensional, micro-pleated filter material with high capture efficiency for bacteria and viruses intended for rapid water filtration in emergency contexts.
AI-enabled adaptive transceiver research project
Research program to develop secure, AI-enabled transceiver architectures using deep learning, reinforcement learning and language-model approaches to enable dynamic spectrum sharing and adaptive electromagnetic operations.
Nebraska experimental wireless testbed (NEXTT) and cloud-native SDN infrastructure
Large outdoor wireless testbed and cloud-native software-defined network platform used for experimental evaluation of wireless systems and collection of spectrum datasets.
Personal wearable sensor platform for CBRN detection (IRAD-funded prototype)
Prototype research into wearable sensor systems designed to detect and localize chemical and biological threats on personnel for continuous or episodic monitoring.
Aptamer-based continuous sensing with nanoparticle reset
Research integrating nanoparticle heating/actuation to periodically reset aptamer sensing surfaces, enabling enhanced continuous detection of proteins or other analytes in environmental monitoring systems.
Antibacterial elastic polymer materials for medical devices
Polymeric material research aimed at creating inherently antibacterial elastic materials suitable for prosthetics, vascular grafts and advanced textiles to reduce infection risk during extended wear.
High-flux micro-pleated water filter prototype
Development of a three-dimensional, micro-pleated filter material with high capture efficiency for bacteria and viruses intended for rapid water filtration in emergency contexts.
Expertise Areas
- Strategic deterrence and nuclear programs
- Chemical and biological threat detection
- Medical countermeasure development
- Threat-based training and exercise design
Key Technologies
- Deep learning and reinforcement learning
- Convolutional neural networks
- Large language models (applied to EMS problems)
- Software-defined radios and adaptive transceivers
Key People
Executive Director
Science & Technology Advisor
Associate Executive Director, Chemical & Biological Defense
Associate Executive Director, Operations
Associate Executive Director, CWMD Allied Programs
Associate Executive Director, Strategic Deterrence & Nuclear Programs
Executive Director
Science & Technology Advisor
Associate Executive Director, Chemical & Biological Defense
Associate Executive Director, Operations
Associate Executive Director, CWMD Allied Programs
Associate Executive Director, Strategic Deterrence & Nuclear Programs
News & Updates
The University of Nebraska System awarded nearly $577,000 to projects in support of NSRI's mission, focusing on innovative research solutions for national security challenges.
Highlighting Dr. Chris Exstrom's contributions to national security through his research in materials chemistry at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
NSRI has received a total of $293 million in awards since its establishment in 2012, reflecting its significant contributions to national security research.
The University of Nebraska System awarded nearly $577,000 to projects in support of NSRI's mission, focusing on innovative research solutions for national security challenges.
Highlighting Dr. Chris Exstrom's contributions to national security through his research in materials chemistry at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
NSRI has received a total of $293 million in awards since its establishment in 2012, reflecting its significant contributions to national security research.