Global Centre for Clean Air Research

Our vision

To realise our collaborative global vision of ‘clean air for all’ by understanding the impact of air pollutants on life quality, developing internationally-validated engineering-driven solutions and underpinning regulatory strategies.

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Making an impact

Explore our YouTube channel to watch the latest events we've held, and find out all about our research and how we are working towards a cleaner future for all.

Professor Prashant Kumar talks about the work of the Centre

Discussing mitigating air pollution on the local and international stages

Efficacy of nature-based solutions against flood risks

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19 JUN 2025

Clean air must be recognised as a basic human right, say Surrey researchers

RECLAIM Network Plus international meeting

30 APR 2025

International experts lead calls to embed nature in city infrastructure for better health and climate resilience

Professor Prashant Kumar stands in front of the Palace of Westminster, Parliament.

18 MAR 2025

Comment: The cost of not transitioning to Net Zero would be "astronomical" for the UK

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Covid-19 research

We are drawing on our extensive experience in air quality to support the fight against Covid-19. In collaboration with partners around the world, we are part of the international effort making a case for the recognition of airborne transmission.

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Our research

We are working towards a vision where pollution is non-existent in our urban and rural communities.

Research areas

Understanding the impact of both conventional and emerging air pollutants.

Resources

Resources on pollution for everyone to help make the planet a cleaner place to live.

Projects

Take a look at all the research projects we have been involved with around clean air.

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Case studies

An up-close examination of real-world cases.

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Press coverage

Our research receives widespread coverage in the media.

Publications

Read through our journal articles, books, reports, technical articles and presentations.

Research labs

Air Quality Lab

Guildford Living Lab

Our people

Professor Prashant Kumar

Co-Director, Institute for Sustainability, Professor and Chair in Air Quality and Health; Founding Director, Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE)

Prof Kumar is a founding Co-Director of the pan-university Institute for Sustainability, Professor & Chair in Air Quality and Health, and founding Director of the internationally-leading research centre Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) at the University of Surrey, UK. He is the founder of successfully running Guildford Living Lab, a Trustee at Zero Carbon Guildfo...

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