Joseph Mueller has worked both in industry and in academia for most of his career. His research interests include robust control, optimal control, trajectory optimization, estimation, and navigation for aerospace vehicles. While working in the small business arena, he had the opportunity to participate in and lead a wide range of projects for NASA, ESA, NIH, MDA, ONR, NRL, Navy, Army, AFRL, and DARPA. Some of these projects include: development of a formation flying toolbox in Matlab, autonomous route planning for UAVs, active perception for cyber defense, certification of adaptive and intelligent control systems, biologically inspired swarm control methods, safe orbit guidance algorithms for PRISMA, and new methods for space situational awareness. His current research interests include the design of constellations and space mission architectures, and developing ground control solutions and onboard algorithms for rendezvous and proximity operations. 

Education

Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota, 2013

M.S., Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota, 2000 

B.S., Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota, 1999

Professional Background

Scientific & Professional Societies

Teaching Subjects

• AEM 2011 -- Statics
• AEM 2012 -- Dynamics
• AEM 3101 -- Mathematical Modeling and Simulation in Aerospace Engineering
• AEM 4301 -- Orbital Mechanics
• AEM 4332W -- Aerospace Vehicle Design II: Space Vehicles, Missions, and Systems

Currently Teaching Courses

• AEM 4331 -- Aerospace Vehicle Design
• AEM 4333 -- Aerospace Vehicle Build and Fly