Gayatri Kembhavi-Tam is a researcher with expertise in the area of rehabilitation, disability, research design and implementation with a focus on qualitative and mixed methods research, and research with vulnerable populations.

As a director in CEI, Gayatri leads evaluation of community-based interventions, and provides consultation on the implementation and evaluation of  programmes for people with disabilities. She has extensive experience as a clinician and educator. She has worked closely with clinicians to build capacity in research design and improve the application of evidence into practice.