Dr. John Mullen was a renowned physicist and nuclear research scientist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics during his career. Born in 1927, Dr. Mullen received his bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1950 and his PhD in nuclear physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1954.
Dr. Mullen’s research focused on the study of nuclear reactions and the properties of atomic nuclei, and he made numerous groundbreaking discoveries throughout his career. One of his most notable achievements was the development of a theory that explained the behavior of nuclear matter under extreme conditions, such as those found in the cores of stars and in the aftermath of nuclear explosions. This theory, known as the Mullen equation, has become an important tool in the study of nuclear reactions and has helped scientists better understand the fundamental properties of matter.
In addition to his research, Dr. Mullen was also an avid teacher and mentor, and he dedicated much of his time to educating and inspiring the next generation of nuclear scientists. He taught at several universities throughout his career, including the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Maryland, and he served as a mentor to many young scientists who went on to make their own contributions to the field.
Dr. Mullen’s contributions to the field of nuclear physics earned him numerous accolades, including the American Physical Society’s Leo Szilard Lectureship Award in 1989 and the American Nuclear Society’s Glenn T. Seaborg Award in 2003. He was also a Fellow of the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Dr. John Mullen was a nuclear physicist and a former McDonnell Douglas research scientist.
Murder
In 2004, Dr. John Mullen, a renowned physicist and nuclear research scientist, died unexpectedly due to arsenic poisoning. It was initially believed that a small amount of arsenic had been secretly added to a glass of water he had previously used. Prior to his death, Dr. Mullen was employed by Boeing.
His girlfriend, Tamara Rallo, who was a suspect in his death, was also found dead by the police at her home. The investigation team did not at first disclose to the media whether her death was a result of suicide or assassination. But later the police in Chesterfield, a suburb of St. Louis, have declared the death of a local scientist, Dr. John Mullen, as a homicide. The long-awaited autopsy results indicate that the 67-year-old nuclear physicist and former McDonnell Douglas researcher died due to foul play. On June 29th, Dr. Mullen reported feeling unwell and was taken to the hospital, where he later passed away. A toxicology report from the St. Louis County medical examiner confirmed that Mullen died from acute arsenic poisoning and that his body was filled with the toxic substance. The Chesterfield police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
