Sailesh Acharya is a postdoctoral researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). He specializes in integrating data science with transportation systems analysis to develop sustainable mobility solutions. His research focuses on travel behavior analysis, accessibility, travel demand modeling, transportation sustainability and equity, the transportation-energy nexus, and intelligent transportation systems. Committed to advancing efficient and equitable transportation systems, his work aligns with broader goals of environmental sustainability and energy optimization. He holds a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from Utah State University.