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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Professor Prashant Kumar talks about the work of the Centre.

News

05.05.20

Open-Air Laboratories for kickstarting nature-based solutions could help communities fight against natural disasters

21.04.20

Children face three times more air pollution during the school drop-off

09.04.20

Babies in popular low-riding pushchairs are exposed to alarming levels of toxic air pollutants

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Collaboration

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

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.

Press

Our research receives widespread coverage in the media.

Resources

We have created some resources to assist researchers and people from non-technical backgrounds to understand how much pollution surrounds us and how to help make this planet a cleaner place to live.

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Join us

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

Gallery

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

Publications

View our journal articles, books, reports, presentations, and brochure.

Prashant attaching clean air equipment to a wall

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

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 of the GCARE’s...

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