Electric trains quieter, more reliable — and healthier, study finds
04/16/25 — Electrifying SF Bay Area’s Caltrain line was shown to reduce riders’ exposure to carcinogenic black carbon by an average of 89%
Energy
Batteries, buildings and beyond: Scott Moura combats climate change at scale
01/29/25 — CITRIS: Associate professor of CEE uses modeling and machine learning to optimize systems, develop energy-efficient infrastructure
New electromagnetic material draws inspiration from the color-shifting chameleon
01/15/25 — Applications include defense, wireless communications, energy and smart infrastructure
New research center to develop innovative solar power plant technologies
01/15/25 — UC Berkeley and Nextracker Inc. are partnering to launch the CAL-NEXT Center for Solar Energy Research
In a twist
11/20/24 — Researchers have demonstrated the world’s first micromachine that can twist 2D materials at will.
Q+A on AI and traffic management
11/20/24 — HumanLight is a traffic signal control algorithm that uses AI to prioritize the throughput of people, rather than vehicles, at intersections.
Breakthrough in capturing ‘hot’ CO2 from industrial exhaust
11/18/24 — Engineering researchers co-author paper outlining metal-organic framework capable of capturing CO2 at extreme temperatures
New computer simulations help scientists advance energy-efficient microelectronics
09/13/24 — Berkeley Lab: EECS professor Sayeef Salahuddin part of team working to fast-track the development of ultra-low-power microelectronics
World’s first micromachine twists 2D materials at will
08/21/24 — Device expands ways to manipulate low-dimensional quantum materials
New $150 million research center to develop sustainable model for materials production
08/14/24 — Partnership seeks to transform the way vital materials are produced, used and recycled
Red light-powered device works day and night to convert CO₂ into useful chemicals
07/30/24 — College of Chemistry: Innovation could help reduce CO₂ emissions and produce valuable chemicals for a sustainable future
EECS professor Jessica Boles to receive IGNIITE 2024 award
06/28/24 — ARPA-E: Award recognizes early-career scientists and engineers converting disruptive ideas into impactful energy technologies
Student engineers named UC Berkeley Climate Innovation fellows by CITRIS
06/14/24 — CITRIS: Rising entrepreneurs Youngseok Jo and Bear Häon will receive $10,000 each to advance innovative projects that address urgent environmental challenges
Using AI to get people out of their cars and into HOVs
06/10/24 — HumanLight traffic signal technology incentivizes ridesharing
Berkeley’s ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship combats climate change
05/30/24 — UC Berkeley faculty are fast-tracking the development of new and creative climate solutions
Five engineering professors among 2024 Spark Award winners
05/22/24 — Bakar Fellows Program: Recipients embody the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines UC Berkeley’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Bakar ClimatEnginuity Hub: Berkeley’s new home for climate innovation
05/16/24 — New incubator on the west side of campus will provide resources and support to entrepreneurs in renewable energy and clean technology
Researchers achieve giant energy storage, power density on a microchip
05/06/24 — New generation of electrostatic capacitors could change the energy storage paradigm for microelectronics
Berkeley alum Paul Lee (M.S.’16 CEE) discusses cities of the future in new film
01/24/24 — ASCE: Debuting nationwide Feb. 16, IMAX movie gives a glimpse into what the urban landscape may look like in 2070
Scientists advance affordable, sustainable solution for flat-panel displays and wearable tech
01/22/24 — Berkeley Lab: New 3D-printable material could enable cheaper manufacturing processes for next-gen OLED televisions, smartphones, light fixtures and wearable devices