Alexander Newkirk

Alexander Newkirk

Alex Is a researcher at LBNL with work relating to computational energy efficiency, emerging industrial technologies, critical materials, and energy efficient product procurement. He is also a PhD candidate at Carnegie Mellon University in Engineering and Public Policy researching the criticality of semiconductors.

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2025 Director’s Awards for Exceptional Achievement: Societal Impact -  November 12th 2025

To the Data Center Analysis Team, for delivering a landmark assessment of nation-wide data center energy use, directly informing federal action, shaping public discourse, and establishing Berkeley Lab as the authoritative source for science-based insight on one of today’s most urgent energy challenges.