Esteban A. Guerrero

Esteban Guerrero is a Ph.D. candidate in the Technology Applications and Implications stream at the RAND School of Public Policy, and an assistant policy researcher at RAND. His work focuses on the behavioral and systemic foundations of global risk, the governance of emerging technologies, and the design of human‑aligned systems capable of improving well-being while reducing vulnerability to large‑scale threats. At RAND, Guerrero has contributed to research on the geopolitics of technology and supply chains; defense resilience and preparedness; climate‑related risk mitigation; and systemic improvements in health care and public‑sector operations. His broader research agenda integrates insights from behavioral science, systems engineering, and policy design to develop frameworks that help institutions navigate complexity, align incentives, and build resilience in the face of compounding global challenges. Prior to RAND, Guerrero advised U.S. and international leaders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors on the development of technologies, products, and organizational strategies that enhance both internal performance and societal impact. His work spans engineering, global operations, sustainability, and governance, including the codesign of an energy‑free desalination device and publications on product design, supply chain strategy, and environmental policy.

Guerrero holds an M.P.P. and an M.S. in management science and engineering from Stanford University; an M.B.A. and an M.S. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and a B.S. in mechanical and electrical engineering from the Monterrey Institute of Technology.