Alejandro Henao

Alejandro Henao is a Researcher in Civil Engineering at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), specializing in on-demand mobility systems. His work focuses on optimizing emerging transportation modes, curb management, and performance metrics for mobility and energy efficiency. He has presented extensively at national and international conferences.

• Current Research Areas: On-demand mobility, ride-sourcing, ride-hailing (e.g., Uber/Lyft), curb management, mobility optimization, energy efficiency metrics
• Geographic Focus: Texas (Houston, Arlington, Austin), Denver, Colorado
• Methodologies: Case studies, spatial-temporal modeling, behavioral analysis, policy frameworks

His publications and presentations demonstrate a consistent focus on understanding transportation network companies' impacts on urban mobility, vehicle ownership, and energy consumption. Henao also explores sustainable public transport solutions using clean energy technologies.

Recent research outputs (2023-2025) emphasize automated and electrified on-demand mobility, curb space allocation optimization, and energy productivity metrics for transit systems. Key trends include integration of renewable energy in transportation, resilience planning for mobility networks, and behavioral responses to shared mobility services.

Henao's work combines empirical studies with analytical modeling to provide actionable insights for cities seeking to reduce auto dependence and improve mobility efficiency. His collaborations span academic institutions, municipal governments, and transportation agencies across the United States.

At NREL, he leads technical reports and presentations on mobility innovation, focusing on sustainable infrastructure adaptation for evolving transportation needs. His research often involves multi-disciplinary approaches to transportation challenges.