Alexandra M. Newman

Alexandra M. Newman is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines and serves as the Director of the Operations Research with Engineering Program. Her research focuses on applied optimization across diverse domains including mining, energy systems, healthcare, and sports scheduling.

• Education:
  • BS in Applied Mathematics, University of Chicago
  • MS in Operations Research, University of California, Berkeley
  • PhD in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, University of California, Berkeley

Her work addresses complex logistical challenges in underground mine planning, renewable energy deployment, and counterinsurgency modeling. Recent publications emphasize microgrid resilience, electric vehicle energy consumption, and optimization of hybrid solar power systems.

Notable research trends include:

• Integration of sustainability metrics in mining and energy systems
• Advancements in dispatch optimization for renewable energy
• Application of stochastic modeling to athletic and healthcare scheduling