Dr. Lixia Lambert, associate professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics, has been named a 2026-27 Hamm Institute Faculty Fellow.

Lambert is one of five OSU faculty members selected for the fellowship this year, expanding the program to 15 researchers across the university. Her yearlong appointment runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and includes $5,000 in research support.

Faculty fellows participate in interdisciplinary working groups, contribute to institute activities and develop research and collaboration opportunities related to energy security.

“Dr. Lambert brings an important economic perspective to the fellows program, particularly as we examine how energy policy impacts the broader economy,” said Katie Altshuler, deputy executive director of the Hamm Institute for American Energy. “Her expertise in agricultural economics will strengthen the institute’s ability to connect research with the real-world challenges facing Oklahoma and the nation.”

Lambert’s research examines the connections between energy, water and agriculture with an increasing focus on the reliability and resilience of energy systems.

“Being selected as a Hamm Institute Faculty Fellow is a meaningful recognition and a valuable opportunity to engage more closely in research on United States and global energy security,” Lambert said. “The fellowship will allow me to learn from colleagues across disciplines, exchange new ideas and develop interdisciplinary collaborations.”

Through the fellowship, Lambert plans to continue collaborating with Dr. John Schoeneman, an assistant professor in OSU’s School of Global Studies and a Hamm Institute Faculty Fellow. Their research examines how geopolitical disruptions affect the international trade in liquefied natural gas.

Lambert and Schoeneman plan to use computer modeling and social network analysis to assess how trade restrictions, shipping disruptions and regional conflicts influence energy trade flows and economic welfare.

“We hope this work will provide useful insights for stakeholders developing practical strategies to diversify energy supplies, strengthen supply chain resilience and improve energy security across interconnected economies,” Lambert said.

Dr. Cheryl DeVuyst, head of the OSU Department of Agricultural Economics, said Lambert’s research makes her well-suited for the fellowship.

“Lixia has built a strong and distinctive research program in bioenergy, water sustainability and natural resource economics, and she is now applying that expertise to American and global energy security,” DeVuyst said. “Her work reflects the kind of interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research that agricultural economists are well positioned to provide.”

Story By: Jemella Zhang | jemella.zhang@okstate.edu