Air Quality Modeling

The Center for Environmental Modeling for Policy Development (CEMPD), is a team of research faculty, scientists and engineers dedicated to supporting sound policy making through the development and application of environmental software and models. Our clients and collaborators include government, industrial and academic professionals who utilize our services to generate and understand environmental information.

To find out more about what we do, select from the following focus areas:

• Air Quality Modeling Research and Application
• State Implementation Plan (SIP) Applications
• Software Development
• Education

Latest News

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  CMAS Conference 2021: Call for Abstracts

  The 20th Annual CMAS Conference will be held virtually from November 1-5, 2021. The CMAS Center is now accepting abstracts and registrations. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s conference will again be hosted virtually by the UNC Institute for … Continued

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  New study identifies leading source of health damages from vehicle pollution in 12 states and Washington, D.C.

  Press contact: Emily Williams, eew@email.unc.edu, 919-962-0965 Tailpipe emissions caused an estimated 7,100 premature deaths in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic in 2016 A new study finds that ozone and fine particulate matter from vehicle emissions in 2016 led to an estimated … Continued

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  Clear Skies Ahead Podcast: Conversations about Careers in Meteorology and Beyond (The American Meteorological Society | May 26, 2021)

  We talk to Sarav Arunachalam, Deputy Director at the Institute for the Environment and Acting Director for the Center for Environmental Modeling for Policy Development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about about his early work in … Continued

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  Celebrate Earth Month at Carolina!

  From energy shortages to water scarcity, Carolina is tackling environmental problems with expertise from every discipline. Building on the collaborative spirit of UNC-Chapel Hill, we offer multidisciplinary programs in research, education and service while integrating environmental studies and outreach opportunities … Continued