Gordon Frank Newell (January 25, 1925 – February 16, 2001)[1] was an American scientist, known for his contributions to applied mathematics, in particular traffic flow analysis and queueing theory.
He continued his focus on solid-state physics and the Ising model of statistical mechanics with research teams under Elliott Montroll at University of Maryland, College Park (1950–53).
His next job was at the applied mathematics faculty at Brown University (1953), where he began studies of automobile traffic analysis and road signalling theory.
His final period was with the civil engineering faculty at University of California, Berkeley (1965–91), where he remained until retirement.
Newell died in an automobile accident in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, after attending a party with friends.