Vision
 

To unite chemistry, engineering, and sustainability science in pursuit of designing the catalytic processes that will power a carbon-neutral world.

Mission Statement

The Catalysis Initiative for Clean Energy and Chemicals (CICLEC) at the University of Virginia (UVA) enables new interdisciplinary research in catalysis to create fundamental science and engineering advancements that facilitate energy-efficient catalytic processes to produce fuels and chemicals using carbon-neutral energy sources.

Environmental Resilience and Sustainability

In June 2022, UVA announced a $60 million commitment to a collaborative approach to climate change. UVA researchers are pursuing two avenues focused on environmental resilience and sustainability: researching and perfecting clean energy, and helping local communities develop best practices for responding to climate change. This follows significant strategic investment in faculty hires and research infrastructure.

CICLEC is a signature project supported by the Grand Challenges Initiative. 

In March 2026, CICLEC was designated as a UVA Research Hub.