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Center for Environmental Research and Technology

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The Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) is the largest research center at the University of California, Riverside, dedicated to advancing sustainable transportation, clean energy, and air quality solutions. By integrating engineering, science, and public policy, we deliver applied research that addresses today’s environmental challenges and drives real-world change.

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200
+ Million Dollars in Research Funding Since 1991
30
Research Laboratories & Testbeds
88
Current Active Research Projects
73
Percent of Projects Focused on Applied Research

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CE-CERT Announces 2025-2026 Scholarship Recipients

CE-CERT is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 Scholarship Awards totaling $47,000. We congratulate them on their hard work and thank our generous donors who made these awards possible.
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The UCR EcoCAR team gathers for a group photo next to their Cadillac LYRIQ in the workshop, all wearing matching blue team polos and smiling for the camera.

UCR EcoCAR Team’s Year 3 Journey

In May 2025, the UC Riverside EcoCAR team competed in the Year 3 EcoCAR EV Challenge, continuing its role in a national initiative to train the next generation of clean mobility engineers.
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Certificate of Recognition from the IEEE CVPR 2025 Workshop DriveX awarded to Chuheng Wei for winning 1st Prize (Gold Medal). The certificate was presented on July 12, 2025, during the IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) in Nashville. Signed by Walter Zimmer (Workshop Organizer) and Prof. Dr. Ross Greer (Workshop Co-Organizer), with logos for IEEE, DriveX, and CVPR.

CE-CERT Team Wins Gold at CVPR DriveX Challenge

A CE-CERT research team has earned the Gold Award at the CVPR 2025 DriveX Workshop, an international competition focused on developing advanced models for connected and autonomous vehicles.
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Kiara Salgado, a young woman with long dark hair wearing a black outfit, stands next to Don Collins, who is wearing a black blazer and khaki pants. They are both smiling at the camera in a classroom filled with students and poster presentations displayed on tables in the background.

UCR Partners with RUSD and Empower You on Community Air Quality Awareness Program

The University of California, Riverside, in partnership with Riverside Unified School District and non-profit organization Empower You Edutainment, launched the Community Air Quality Awareness Program.
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HDCD CERT
Heavy-Duty Chassis Dynamometer
Supports full-scale emissions testing for diesel, CNG, hybrid, electric, and hydrogen-powered trucks under realistic load and drive cycles.
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HDD CERT ENGINE
Heavy-Duty Engine Dynamometer
Enables transient and steady-state testing for engines up to 600 hp, including aftertreatment calibration and fuel performance studies.
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MEL
Mobile Emissions Lab (MEL)
A 53-foot rolling emissions lab fully compliant with CFR Part 1065, MEL supports field-based vehicle testing with integrated analyzers, quantum cascade lasers, and a PM tunnel.
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LDL
Light-Duty Emissions Laboratory
Designed to CARB-equivalent standards, this lab enables ultra-low emissions testing for conventional and electric vehicles in a controlled test cell.
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sigi
Sustainable Integrated Grid Initiative (SIGI)
A living lab for energy systems integration, SIGI supports microgrid research, smart load balancing, and renewable energy deployment.
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Upcoming Events

Blue and gold UCR-branded flyer announcing a PhD defense. Title reads: “A Regional Agent-Based Simulation Framework for Evaluating Freight Emissions and Exposure Mitigation Strategies.” Below is a photo of Yejia Liao in a dark suit and white shirt. Text states: “Yejia Liao, PhD Candidate, University of California, Riverside.” Event details: September 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, hybrid format at CE-CERT Room 105 and Zoom. UCR College of Engineering – Center for Environmental Research and Technology logo is
PhD Defense: Yejia Liao
September 03, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Hybrid; CE-CERT RM 105 and Zoom
Yejia Liao | PhD Candidate, University of California, RiversideTime: 10 AM - 12 PMLocation: Hybrid; CE-CERT RM 105 and Zoom (Join Zoom Meeting; Meeting ID: 930 0843 6448, Passcode: 112660)Title: A Regional Agent-based Simulation Framework for Evaluating Freight Emissions and Exposure Mitigation StrategiesAbstract:In recent decades…
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Promotional graphic for CE-CERT Research Seminar Series. Title reads 'Particulate Emissions from Thermal Runaway of Li-ion Batteries.' Features a headshot of Dr. Vinay Premnath, Director of Research, Energy Storage Safety, UL Research Institutes. Event details: September 30, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, held on Zoom. Design uses UCR branding with blue and gold accents.
Research Seminar: Dr. Vinay Premnath
September 30, 2025 @ 12:30 pm
Zoom
Dr. Vinay Premnath | Director of Research, Energy Storage Safety, UL Research InstitutesTime: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLocation: Zoom (Join Zoom Meeting; ID: 99120219071; Passcode: 571897)Title: Particulate Emissions from Thermal Runaway of Li-ion BatteriesBio: Vinay Premnath is the director of research with focus on energy storage…
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Two researchers in protective lab coats and safety glasses look upward inside a reflective, blue-lit chamber. To the right, the UC Riverside logo appears above text reading “College of Engineering – Center for Environmental Research and Technology.” A bold banner announces “Open House 2025, Tuesday, October 7, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.” Below, additional text invites visitors to “Visit the Largest Research Center at the University of California, Riverside.”
Open House 2025
October 07, 2025 @ 10:00 am
CE-CERT
Join us for CE-CERT’s Annual Open House on Tuesday, October 7! We’re opening our doors to the community for an inside look at the largest environmental research center at UC Riverside. Come tour our cutting-edge labs, connect with researchers, and discover the latest breakthroughs in clean energy, air quality, and advanced…
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