Matthew Barth

Matthew Barth is the Yeager Families Professor of Engineering and Director of the Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC Santa Barbara (1990) and has been affiliated with UCR since 1991. His research focuses on intelligent transportation systems, environmental impacts of transportation, and smart mobility solutions. Barth is an IEEE Fellow (2014) and has led influential roles in IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society and Vehicular Technology Society. His work includes pioneering contributions to connected vehicle technology and air quality modeling in transportation systems.

Education:

• B.S., Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, University of Colorado (1984)
• M.S. & Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, UC Santa Barbara (1985, 1990)

Research interests span ITS infrastructure, vehicular automation, and sustainable transportation policies. He leads interdisciplinary projects at CE-CERT, integrating engineering, environmental science, and data analytics to address urban mobility challenges.

Awards include the TRB Pyke Johnson Award (2007) and recognition from the U.S. Department of Transportation for connected vehicle innovations. Barth’s work emphasizes translating research into real-world solutions for cleaner and more efficient transportation systems.