Environmental Solutions. Real-World Impact.
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.
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
News
June 22, 2026
CE-CERT brings ship Emissions Research to San Pedro Residents
In the community, monitoring sites in San Pedro will measure local air quality over time. These sites will track particulate matter, black carbon, carbonyls, volatile organic compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other chemical markers associated with ship emissions. The goal is to create long-term, place-based data that reflects neighborhood conditions.
June 22, 2026
UCR ITE student leader earns third place at regional presentation meeting
A UC Riverside electrical and computer engineering student earned third place at the 2026 Bob Crommelin Student Presentation Award Meeting, an annual conference hosted by the Riverside and San Bernardino chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (RSBITE).
May 27, 2026
Hydrogen combustion van tested at UCR
UC Riverside environmental engineers are testing a van imported from France with a hydrogen combustion engine as part of an international effort to advance decarbonization of the transportation industry and curb greenhouse gas emissions.
March 18, 2026
CE-CERT Secures NVIDIA Academic Grant to Advance Cooperative Autonomous Systems
CE-CERT has been awarded a highly competitive NVIDIA Academic Grant to support new research in cooperative autonomous systems and edge AI.
Upcoming Events
Research Seminar: Dr. Sunilkumar Kudilil
June 15, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Hybrid; CE-CERT RM 105 & Zoom
Dr. Sunilkumar Kudilil | Visiting Research Scientist, University of California, Riverside Time: 2:00 PM — 3:00 PMDate: Monday, June 15, 2026Location: Hybrid, CE-CERT RM 105 & Zoom (Join Zoom Meeting ID: 92301867487; Passcode: 611524)Title: Atmospheric Aerosols: From Balloon Observations and Aircraft Emissions to…
CARNATIONS Days 2026
July 15, 2026 @ 8:00 am
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Dates: Wednesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 16, 2026
Workshop Location: California Air Resources Board (CARB), 4001 Iowa Ave., Riverside, CA 92507
Hosted Networking Reception: Wednesday, July 15, 5:00–8:00 p.m. at CE-CERT, 1084 Columbia Ave., Riverside, CA 92507
CARNATIONS Days 2026 will bring together researchers, students,…
