Dr. Martin Mueller

together with small team responsible for day-to-day operations at the planetarium: visitor interaction, control of the complex projection system (21 computers, 5 high-fidelity projectors), live segment of current night sky and voyage through universe, development of new show segments

public high school teaching of Physics in both regular level (Grundlagenfach) and advanced level (Schwerpunktfach) as well as Fachmittelschule (FMS) and Wirtschaftsmittelschule (WMS)

facilitating mid-quarter evaluations, microteaching sessions, videotaping consultations; webmaster for Mentors in Teaching program at the Center for Teaching and Learning; developing instructional material for Mentors in Teaching program

analysis of time-varying X-ray flux from active galactic nuclei, utilizing Monte Carlo techniques to compare observed data to models for variability, implementing improved algorithms for statistical evaluation of model comparison in C++ and scripting languages (Perl, bash)

peer mentor to teaching assistants in introductory physics courses, giving feedback on teaching performance, providing professional development opportunities

coordinated project to introduce novel surface treatment into production process of surgical implants; worked with line managers at company and external technology suppliers to define goals and work processes

degree progress suspended Feb. 13

high-energy astrophysics, analysis of X-ray data on supermassive black holes