Dr Reji Mathai is Director – ARAI, Pune. He has vast experience of more than 28 years in the field of engine and vehicle testing, emission studies and ambient air quality. He has done his doctorate from IIT Delhi.

He has been a part of Auto Fuel Vision & Policy 2025 Committee for drafting the policy. He is a member of various committees of Government & bodies, like BIS and CPCB, etc. where he articulates views of mobility concerns in these forums to facilitate future roadmap.

He has published more than 50 papers in national and international forums. He has 2 patents to his credit. He is a member of NABL, Pune Knowledge Cluster, life member of TSI, Chairman of SAE Western India Section and Secretary of CIMAC India.