Johann Jakob MüllerJohann Jakob Müller was a physiologist and physicist.EducationIn 1868, he obtained his "Dr. med." degree from the University of Zurich, under Adolf Fick with a thesis entitled: Untersuchungen über den Drehpunkt des menschlichen Auges. As part of these studies he variously studied in the University of Zurich, University of Leipzig, and University of Heidelberg.CareerIn Leipzig, 1870, he became a dozent in physiology. In 1871 he became a professor in physics at the polytechnic institute in Zurich.