Alexander Haro

Alexander Haro serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Conservation within the School of Earth and Sustainability at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with research operations tied to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as evidenced by his institutional email address. His work bridges academic research and practical conservation applications for migratory fish populations.

His academic credentials include:

• B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Michigan (1981)
• M.Sc. in Zoology from the University of Rhode Island (1985)
• Ph.D. from the University of Maine (1989) focused on American eel migration and behavior

Dr. Haro's research integrates applied engineering solutions with fundamental biological science to address fish migration challenges. His primary focus areas include designing and evaluating fish passage structures, analyzing biotic and abiotic influences on migration, and studying the behavior of diadromous fishes like American eels. His work combines fish locomotion energetics with hydraulic engineering principles to support sustainable population management across the northeastern United States and internationally.

He maintains active collaborations with state and federal agencies, international organizations, NGOs, and private sector partners to advance fish passage technology and river restoration practices through evidence-based engineering solutions.