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.

Development of an energy efficient air pollution control device for indoor ventilation

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Professor Prashant Kumar talks about the work of the Centre. 

News

GCARE workshop

11.04.19

GCARE hosts global ‘clean air for all’ workshop

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01.04.19

London cyclists warned evening commute has the dirtiest air, so pick a clean route home

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13.02.19

Residents and University join forces to make Guildford greener

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More about us

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Collaboration

We conduct leading-edge research alongside our international collaborating members and group visitors.
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Research

Working towards a vision of pollution-free urban and rural environments.
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Projects

Take a look at the research projects we are currently involved in.
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Press

Our research receives widespread coverage in the media.
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Join us

Take a look at our PhD and internship opportunities, as well as any vacancies we have to offer.
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Gallery

View our galleries to see what our team has been up to.
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Publications

View our journal articles, books, reports, presentations, and brochure.
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Air Quality Lab

The Air Quality Lab is a world-class air quality monitoring facility that supports the activity of the Global Centre for Clean Air Research.

Our people

Prashant Kumar
Professor and Chair in Air Quality and Health; Founding Director, Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE)

Prof Prashant Kumar

Professor Prashant Kumar is Chair in Air Quality and Health and the founding Director of the Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) at the University of Surrey, UK.  He is the Head...

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Greatly concluded half of the day - second Q&A with powerhouse of experts from Latin America and Middle-East… https://t.co/j2f43m8ve7
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Another Brazilian collaborator presenting our joint #FAPESP @UniOfSurrey funded project outcomes of #NOTS project… https://t.co/gKWxOZUfvX
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Global Centre for Clean Air Research
Thomas Telford building
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7XH