Position Title
Director
Dr. Aditya Ramji is an Economist focusing on energy, transportation, and electric mobility. With over 15 years of experience across both policy research and private sector, his work is at the intersection of science-policy-diplomacy. He holds a PhD in Transportation Technology and Policy from the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS), University of California, Davis.
He currently serves as the Founding Director of the Global South Clean Transportation Centre at the University of California, Davis, overseeing research programs focused on advancing zero emission transport and EV supply chains in developing and emerging economies through the key pillars of policy, technology and finance. The program has key initiatives in Asia, Africa and Latin America, including facilitating international cooperation.
Prior to this, Aditya comes with experience in the automotive industry and in energy policy. He has and continues to serve as a trusted advisor in various capacities to international organizations and national governments . Recent engagements include advisory roles to the Governments of Mexico and establishing the California – Africa Climate and Trade Partnership with Kenya and Nigeria, with prior roles in India. He also co-founded the Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South, aimed at supporting resilient clean energy supply chains.