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Donald Muehlbach

Professor of the Practice
Systems Engineering

Phone: (858) 922-1491
Education
  • PhD - Capella University 2008
    Major: Postsecondary and Adult Education
  • MS - University of Southern California 1981
    Major: Systems Engineering
  • BS - Chapman University 1979
    Major: Electronics
Other Experience
  • 2009 Professor of Practice, Systems Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School
  • 2003 - 2009 Technology Academic Director, UCSD
  • 1984 - 2003 Senior System Engineer, SAIC
  • 1982 - 2011 Captain/O6, U.S. Navy, Reserve Component
  • 1969 - 1982 Chief Sonar Technician, U.S. Navy, Active Component
Teaching Interests
Systems Engineering
Interoperability
System Integration
Defense Acquisition
Capabilities Engineering
Requirements Engineering
Ship Systems Engineering
Engineering Management
Test & Evaluation
Risk Management

Awards

  • 2024 - 30 time recipient of Wayne E. Meyer Award for Excellence in Systems Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School
  • 2024 - Letter of Commendation, Naval Postgraduate School
  • 2021 - Letter of Commendation, NPS
  • 2015 - Allen Griffin Award for Excellence in Post-Secondary Teaching, Naval Postgraduate School
  • 2013 - Rear Admiral John Jay Schieffelin Award for Teaching Excellence, Naval Postgraduate School
  • 2012 - Letter of Commendation, NPS
  • 2011 - GSEAS Faculty Award for Extraordinary Merit in Teaching, GSEAS, Naval Postgraduate School
  • 2011 - Legion of Merit Medal, US Navy
  • 1978 - Instructor of the Year, Commander Training Pacific (COMTRAPAC)

Boards, Memberships, & Certifications

Professional Memberships
  • INCOSE
Licensures and Certifications
  • 2014 Registered Yoga Teacher, The Yoga Alliance
  • 1998 Professional Certificate in Systems Engineering, UC San Diego