Cody Newlun
About Cody Newlun
Cody Newlun is an Electric Power Systems and Energy Storage R & D Graduate Intern at Sandia National Laboratories and a Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University, with a background in electrical engineering and physics.
Current Roles
Cody Newlun is presently engaged in two professional roles. He serves as an Electric Power Systems and Energy Storage R & D Graduate Intern at Sandia National Laboratories. He also holds the position of Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University. These roles allow him to contribute to the cutting-edge research and development in electric power systems and energy storage technologies.
Previous Experience
Cody Newlun has accumulated diverse experience through multiple roles over the years. He worked as a Policy/Expansion Planning Engineer - Graduate Student Intern at Midcontinent Independent System Operator in 2020. Prior to that, he was a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Iowa State University from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he gained research experience as a Summer Research Student in the Department of Physics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2016 and as an REU student in the Chemical Engineering Department at Kansas State University in 2015. His early career also includes roles as a Student Worker and Tutor at the Hastings College Physics Department and as a Summer Groundskeeper at Mary Lanning Healthcare.
Education Background
Cody Newlun achieved significant academic milestones in the field of Electrical Engineering. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Iowa State University, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. He also received a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution between 2017 and 2020. Prior to his postgraduate studies, Cody completed a Bachelor's degree in Physics with a minor in Mathematics at Hastings College, studying there from 2013 to 2017. His foundational education was obtained at Hastings Senior High School, where he graduated in 2013.
Research Focus
Cody Newlun's research focuses on developing optimization models to analyze generation, transmission, and distribution systems in the field of electrical engineering. His work aims to enhance the resilience of power systems, enabling them to better withstand extreme events. Through his research, Cody contributes to the understanding and improvement of electrical grid stability and efficiency.
Sandia National Laboratories Intern
As an Electric Power Systems and Energy Storage R & D Graduate Intern at Sandia National Laboratories, Cody Newlun is involved in advancing research and development in electric power systems. His role includes analyzing and optimizing energy storage solutions, contributing to the laboratory's mission of resolving critical national security and energy challenges. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he works alongside leading experts in the field to innovate and improve power systems technologies.