Research/Areas of Interest
Human-animal interaction (HAI); Positive youth development; Human-animal interaction and public policy
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Tufts University, USA, 2013
- Master of Arts, Tufts University, USA, 2010
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Tufts University, USA, 2008
Biography
Megan K. Mueller (she/her/hers) is a developmental scientist who studies the complex and dynamic relationships between people and animals. She received a B.A. in psychology and child development and M.A. and Ph.D. in child study and human development from Tufts University.
Dr. Mueller is an Associate Professor of Human-Animal interaction who directs the Pets and Well-Being Lab. Her research and teaching focus on understanding human-animal interaction across the lifespan using multiple methods.
Dr. Mueller is an Associate Professor of Human-Animal interaction who directs the Pets and Well-Being Lab. Her research and teaching focus on understanding human-animal interaction across the lifespan using multiple methods.