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Don Collins
Don Collins - Director, CE-CERT

I am honored to serve as the Director of the Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT), and I am excited to share with you the remarkable work we are undertaking in pursuit of real-world environmental solutions.

I bring with me a strong academic background, having received my B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1994 and my Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology in 2000. Prior to joining CE-CERT, I had the privilege of serving as the Director of the Center for Atmospheric Chemistry and the Environment at Texas A&M University, where my research focused on the properties and effects of atmospheric aerosols on both regional and global scales.

My journey as Director of CE-CERT began in July 2022, as Dr. Matt Barth transitioned into his new role as Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education at the UCR Bourns College of Engineering. I am truly humbled by the progress CE-CERT has achieved under Matt's 18 years of dedicated leadership. Thanks to his hard work, we have inherited a CE-CERT that is stronger than ever.

I am equally grateful to the exceptional staff, researchers, and students who contribute their talents and dedication to make CE-CERT such a special and productive institution. Together, we are committed to addressing environmental challenges and confronting these challenges head-on by introducing technological advancements that enhance air quality, establish sustainable transportation systems, develop renewable fuels, create smart grids, and tackle the pressing issue of climate change.

As we move forward, CE-CERT is poised to build upon its core strengths and expand into new research areas. We are committed to fostering collaboration within our institution and with external partners to tackle complex environmental problems and create sustainable solutions. We aim to continue pushing the boundaries of knowledge and making a tangible difference in the world.

I invite you to explore our website, where you will find a wealth of information about our ongoing research, projects, and initiatives. I encourage you to engage with our exceptional team, learn from our accomplishments, and join us in our pursuit of a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future.

Thank you for your interest in CE-CERT, and I look forward to the exciting journey ahead.

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