Peter Mullner

Peter Mullner is a distinguished academic at Boise State University, affiliated with the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering. His work bridges fundamental research in crystalline microstructures with applied innovation in magnetic shape-memory alloys.

• Doctorate of Science Technology, ETH Zurich (1994)

His research spans phase transformations, defect modeling, and magneto-mechanical properties in materials such as Ni-Mn-Ga alloys, austenitic steel, and Mn-Al-Ga systems. Key areas include twin boundary dynamics, martensitic transformations, and sustainable material solutions aligned with UN SDGs.

Recent publications highlight advancements in rare-earth-free magnets, virtual reality for brain health, and microfluidic devices powered by magnetic shape-memory materials. His work integrates experimental and mechanistic modeling approaches.

• 2012 Distinguished Professor in Materials Science and Engineering
• 2019 Senior Member, National Academy of Inventors

He founded Shaw Mountain Technology LLC (2015) to commercialize magnetic shape-memory (MSM) devices, including micropumps for biomedical applications and actuators for clean energy systems.