The Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC) is a multidisciplinary research hub dedicated to undertaking world-class clean-energy research, training, development and demonstrations. Our goal is to become a world leader and a research–development–demonstration powerhouse for innovative clean-energy solutions to climate change and sustainability problems.
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Two CERC members awarded funding through CFI’s JELF competition
August 27, 2026
August 27, 2026 Congratulations to two members of Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC) who are awarded funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) and College Fund. The details of the award recipients are provided below. Akkiraju, Karthik (Materials Engineering) Project Title: Towards Absolute Sustainability in Descriptor-based Materials Design […]
Release of the CAETS Sequel Report June 2026
July 2, 2026
July 2, 2026 We are pleased to share that the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) has released its latest report on the global energy transition, Towards Low-GHG Emissions from Energy Use in Selected Sectors: Looking Beyond 2040. Prof. Tony Bi, a CERC member, serves as one of the Fellows of […]
UBC CERC Researchers Among Recipients of New Frontiers in Research Fund
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026 New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration Competition aims to generate opportunities for Canadians to conduct innovative high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research. For 2025 NRDF Exploration funding round, nearly $23 million in funding has been awarded. Four projects led by CERC members are each awarded $250,000 over two years. Please join us to […]