The Luskin Center for Innovation welcomes new doctoral researchers

Learn more about their interests and work.

UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation 2025 Impact Report

Informing effective and equitable environmental policy solutions.

Urban wildfire: water system capacities and limitations

Researchers convene statewide experts to assess firefighting capacity, infrastructure gaps, and policy solutions.

Phase 1 of statewide wastewater assessment sets foundation for equitable solutions

UCLA-led research delivers the first statewide baseline of wastewater system risks, gaps, and solutions to support equitable infrastructure planning in California.

California communities are impacted by thousands of oil and gas wells that feed the plastic industry

New UCLA report maps plastic’s fossil fuel origins as the state considers investments and laws to mitigate its impacts.

Keeping California children cool: strategies for safe schools and homes

New UCLA report highlights actionable solutions for legislators to protect kids from heat.

Building resilient utilities: UCLA issues report on key water and power infrastructure needs

Smart meters and undergrounding power lines are among promising innovations in addressing climate and fire risks.

Who manages your water in Southern California and why it matters

New UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality and resilience.

UCLA to help inform California’s residential water use policy implementation

A multi-university team evaluates impacts on water supply, wastewater, recycled water, and affordability.

Los Angeles households can save on bills when they go electric

A new UCLA tool illustrates potential savings across household types and upgrade scenarios.