Erwin Müller
- Born: June 13, 1911 (Berlin, Germany)
- Died: May 17, 1977 (Washington, DC)
Education
- 1935: Diplom, Berlin Technical Univesity
- 1936: Dr. Ing., Berlin Technical Univesity
- 1950: Dr. Habil., Berlin Technical Univesity
Major Positions
- 1935–1937: Siemens AG, Research Physicist, Siemens Research Laboratory
- 1937–1945: Stabilovolt Company, Research Physicist
- 1945–1947: Altenberg Technical Institute, Professor of Physical Chemistry
- 1947–1952: Max Planck Institute, Berlin, Division Chief
- 1952–1955: Pennsylvania State University, Professor of Physics
- 1955–1968: Pennsylvania State University, Research Professor, Department of Physics
- 1968–1976: Pennsylvania State University, Evan-Pugh Research Professor of Physics
- 1976–1977: Pennsylvania State University, Evan Pugh Research Professor of Physics Emeritus
Other Positions
- 1950–1950: Berlin Technical University, Privatdozent
- 1951–1952: Berlin Free University, Extraordinary Professor
Selected Awards and Honors
- 1972: American Physical Society, Davisson-Germer Prize in Atomic or Surface Physics
- 1975: National Academy of Sciences, Member
- 1976: National Medal of Science
Archival Resources
Pennsylvania State University, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, University Archives, University Park, Pennsylvania
Online Finding Aid
Published Resources
Allan J. Melmed, "Erwin W. Müller: 1911-1977", Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences
