Aravind Kailas | Advanced Technology Policy Director, Volvo Group North America

Dr. Aravind Kailas is the Advanced Technology Policy Director at Volvo Group, where he oversees policy development and public affairs campaigns to further Volvo’s interests in automation, connectivity, and electromobility. Additionally, Dr. Kailas manages the Group’s engagement in California, and has been pivotal in launching numerous high-visibility initiatives in the state. He has successfully advocated for many federal and state policies to develop the U.S. market for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, and the necessary charging and refueling infrastructure. He also spearheaded the infrastructure deployment for introducing and scaling Volvo’s electric trucks in North America. 

Dr. Kailas is also a part-time Instructor at Cal State Long Beach, and has previously held positions at Charlotte, QUALCOMM, DOCOMO Innovations, and General Electric. Author of over 100 publications and quoted in many media outlets, Dr. Kailas has served on several technology and policy committees, and advisory boards of non-profit organizations. His work has been recognized with numerous accolades, including awards from TRB, SAE, and IEEE. He has earned degrees in Applied Mathematics and Electrical and Computer Engineering from Wisconsin and Georgia Tech.