Andrew Mugler

Andrew Mugler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh, part of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. His research group investigates cell behavior through theoretical physics, employing statistical physics, stochastic modeling, and information theory. Key projects include collective sensing, metastatic invasion in cancer, long-range cellular signaling, and criticality in biological systems.

Mugler’s work spans molecular to multicellular scales, often collaborating with experimental teams. Current focuses include understanding how communication enhances sensing in cell ensembles, the role of feedback in biochemical networks, and the application of percolation theory to biological signaling. His interdisciplinary approach bridges physics and biology, addressing fundamental questions in systems biology.

Labs/Teams: The Mugler Group. No scientific awards explicitly listed, though his contributions are highlighted through collaborative research. No advisees listed in available texts, but his lab likely engages students in theoretical and computational projects.