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CITRIS and the Banatao Institute is a University of California research center focused on creating IT solutions that generate societal and economic benefits for everyone.

Research Initiatives at CITRIS

Core Technology

CITRIS Aviation

CITRIS Climate

CITRIS Health

CITRIS People and Robots

Technology & Society

CITRIS Policy Lab

EDGE in Tech Initiative

Recent Highlights

On the cutting edge of robotic surgery: Bahareh Nejad serves as physician, international instructor

Siemens gift supports University of California STEM outreach to underserved communities

Latest Updates

CITRIS researchers to help Northern California communities reduce wildfire risk with dynamic modeling and serious games

CITRIS ED offers op-ed on meat industry’s effects on climate change

UC Merced drought report estimates $1.2B impact to California ag in 2022

King Liu, Salahuddin talk future of transistors with IEEE Spectrum

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Principal Investigators

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Become a CITRIS PI

Need support for early-stage research?

Apply for CITRIS Seed Funding

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CITRIS Principal Investigators

Students

Have an idea for a project that addresses a social challenge?

CITRIS Tech for Social Good

Want to use our 3D printers?

Get a Maker Pass for the Invention Lab

Learn more about student opportunities:

CITRIS Foundry