Summary
Kevin Copps is a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with 15 years of applied experience in modeling and simulation, specializing in finite element analysis, error estimation, adaptive mesh refinement, and continuum/solid mechanics. He develops tools that turn complex engineering physics into reliable computational workflows used for high-consequence simulation. Holding a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary engineering from Texas A&M, Kevin blends deep theoretical grounding with decades of hands-on research and tool development dating back to his graduate work. Based in Albuquerque, he is known for pragmatic approaches that close the gap between numerical theory and production-ready simulation software. An unspoken strength is his long-term continuity on demanding projects, reflecting institutional knowledge useful for maintaining and evolving mature engineering codes.
15 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Ph.D., Interdisciplinary Engineer, Ph.D., Interdisciplinary Engineer at Texas A&M University