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
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Research Laboratories & Testbeds
88
Current Active Research Projects
73
Percent of Projects Focused on Applied Research
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Upcoming Events
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…
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…
ITS Forum
October 29, 2025 @ 8:30 am
2nd Floor, Glasgow Residential Restaurant, UCR
On October 29, 2025, the Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) at the University of California, Riverside will host the ITS Forum 2025, a one-day event dedicated to advancing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
As part of the week-long ISO/TC 204 Plenary on Intelligent Transport Systems, the Forum…
