Miguel is a senior associate with RMI’s US Program. He focuses on climate-smart policy solutions to equitably decarbonize the US transportation sector.
Miguel led the development of the Smarter MODES Calculator, a tool that quantifies the societal benefits of expanding clean transportation choices. He has shared his analytical findings with the congressional staffers, state legislatures, and “America Is All In” coalition partners.
Background
Miguel joins RMI from Vanderbilt University, where he earned his MS in Civil Engineering and was president of the graduate student body.
As a researcher, Miguel cut his teeth at US NOAA’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory modeling global earth systems. Miguel then focused on transportation resilience, publishing analysis of intermodal systems as part of a US Department of Homeland Security project.
Earlier in his career, Miguel worked for the US EPA’s Safer Chemical Research group, supporting a cross-matrixed team of scientists and policymakers. Miguel also has professional experience with Nissan North America.
Outside of work, Miguel enjoys sailing. As a young man, Miguel completed two years of officer training at the US Naval Academy under an appointment from US Senator Barbara Mikulski.
Education
MS, Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University
BA, Earth Science, Physics Minor, Comm. of Science, Vanderbilt University
Honorable Service, US Naval Academy
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