Dr. Mark Mueller

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark W. Mueller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He received his B.Eng. in Mechanical Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Pretoria in South Africa in 2008, followed by an M.Sc. and a Dr. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich, completed in 2011 and 2015, respectively. Since joining UC Berkeley in August 2016, he has been involved in significant research focusing on unmanned aerial vehicles, dynamics control, motion planning, coordination, and state estimation localization. His work aims to advance the field of aerospace engineering through innovative solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Research Interests

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Dynamics Control Motion Planning Coordination State Estimation Localization

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.