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
January 13, 2026
From waste to wearable
UCR chemical engineering researchers have completed construction of a pilot biomass processing facility that transforms forestry and agricultural waste into pulp that can be made into textiles and building construction products.
December 16, 2025
CE-CERT Completes Two Research Projects to Advance Freight Emissions Monitoring and Mitigation in Inland Southern California
New CE-CERT research reveals how real-world freight activity shapes neighborhood air quality—and what data-driven strategies can reduce exposure in Inland Southern California.
December 11, 2025
Professor honored by National Academy of Inventors
Matthew Barth, a longtime UC Riverside engineering professor whose work has shaped global transportation systems and clean mobility innovations, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
December 09, 2025
CE-CERT and Link Engineering Publish Landmark CRC Report on Non-Exhaust Vehicle Emissions
CE-CERT, in partnership with Link Engineering, has released a landmark CRC report providing the most comprehensive synthesis to date of non-exhaust vehicle emissions from brakes, tires, and road wear. The review of 300+ studies offers critical insights that will help guide future air-quality policy as transportation shifts toward cleaner, electrified technologies.
Upcoming Events
Lunar New Year Lucky Lunch Potluck
February 17, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
CE-CERT Kitchen & Patio
Join us for our annual Lucky Lunch Potluck as we celebrate the Lunar New Year together!📅 Tuesday, February 17⏰ 12:00 PM📍 CE-CERT Kitchen & PatioWe’ll gather at noon to enjoy lunch together. Please bring a dish to share. Come celebrate good food, good company, and good fortune for the year ahead! 🧧✨Please RSVP here so we…
