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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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Twenty-two participants from the Binational Working Group on Zero-Emission Vehicles pose on a staircase at the Casa de la Universidad de California in Mexico City.

CE-CERT Co-Leads Binational Effort to Address Zero-Emission Infrastructure Across California and Mexico

On September 17-18, UC Alianza MX and the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis hosted the kickoff meeting of the re-established Binational Working Group on Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs).
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A vertical split image shows two new faculty members. On the left is Dr. Eunjeong Hyeon, a woman with long dark hair, wearing a striped shirt. On the right is Dr. Abhilash Vijayan, a man with short dark hair, wearing a blue shirt and a black blazer.

CE-CERT Welcomes Two New Faculty Members: Dr. Eunjeong Hyeon and Dr. Abhilash Vijayan

CE-CERT is strengthening its team of researchers with the addition of Dr. Eunjeong Hyeon and Dr. Abhilash Vijayan. The two new faculty members bring valuable expertise in connected vehicle technology and climate research to help expand our leadership in environmental...
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A photo of five men standing in a line outside of the CE-CERT building at UC Riverside. From left to right: Arun Raju, Don Collins (holding a plaque), Prof. İdris Demir, Alfredo Martinez-Morales, and Musa Yilmaz. The photo was taken during Prof. Demir's visit to explore opportunities for international collaboration in energy research and academic exchange.

Rector of Batman University Visits CE-CERT to Explore Energy Research Collaboration

CE-CERT welcomed Prof. Idris Demir, Rector of Batman University, to explore new opportunities for international collaboration in clean energy research, innovation, and academic exchange.
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A front-view, full-body shot of three UCR CE-CERT researchers standing inside a mobile lab truck. From left to right: graduate student Maryam Yousefi, in a blue university jacket; graduate student Minghao Han, in a gray t-shirt and glasses; and CE-CERT Director Dr. Don Collins, in a collared shirt. They are all looking at the camera and smiling faintly. The mobile lab has shiny, corrugated metal walls and is filled with intricate scientific equipment on metal racks, with many wires visible.

CE-CERT Collaborates with University of Houston and Baylor University on Major Air Monitoring Initiative

In a groundbreaking partnership, UCR's CE-CERT, the University of Houston, and Baylor University are launching a high-tech mobile air monitoring campaign across California to uncover invisible pollution and guide efforts for cleaner, healthier communities.
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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

A promotional banner for CE-CERT’s Open House on October 7. The image shows a researcher standing beside a student using a connected vehicle driving simulator with three large curved monitors displaying a virtual roadway. Text on the left reads "CE-CERT Open House – October 7" and on the bottom right: "Choose your session: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM." The UCR CE-CERT branding is present.
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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Graphic flyer for CE-CERT's STEPCon 2025 event. Includes a green circular logo reading "STEPCon 25" with smaller text underneath: "STEM Training and Education Program Conference." Background features clean, futuristic design with abstract light trails and circuit patterns. UC Riverside and CE-CERT logos are displayed at the bottom.
STEPCon 2025
October 09, 2025 @ 9:00 am
CE-CERT
CE-CERT High School Tours at STEPCon 2025As part of the Inland Empire’s annual STEPCon, the Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) at UC Riverside will host a select group of high school students for a hands-on, immersive tour of its research facilities. Guided by CE-CERT graduate students, participants…
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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
October 10, 2025 @ 12:00 pm
Zoom
Dr. Vinay Premnath | Director of Research, Energy Storage Safety, UL Research InstitutesTime: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMLocation: Zoom (Join Zoom Meeting; ID: 99120219071; Passcode: 571897)Title: Particulate Emissions from Thermal Runaway of Li-ion BatteriesAbstract: Lithium-ion batteries can experience failure in the form of thermal…
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Event flyer for ITS Forum 2025 with an overhead view of a city intersection in the background. A bold yellow banner overlays the image with the text: ITS Forum 2025 – Driving the Future: ITS for Safer, Smarter, and Sustainable Mobility. October 29, 2025.
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…
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