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Andrew Mugler is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University, affiliated with the College of Science. He holds a B.S. in Physics from Harvey Mudd College and a Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University. His research focuses on theoretical biological physics, particularly cell-cell communication, collective behavior in biological systems, and stochastic processes in cellular information processing. Mugler has published groundbreaking work on multicellular chemotaxis, collective sensing in cell populations, and biophysical modeling of molecular interactions.
Professional experience includes postdoctoral roles at FOM Institute AMOLF (2010-2013) and Emory University (2013-2014). He teaches advanced courses such as Biophysics II and Statistical & Thermal Physics. His research spans interdisciplinary topics, blending physics principles with biological systems.
Notable contributions include studies on emergent behaviors in cell ensembles and high-speed DNA motors. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with experimental biology, addressing questions in systems biology and developmental processes.
