Mostafa Hassanalian
New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Papers
23
Total Citations
422
H-Index
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About
Mostafa Hassanalian is a pioneering aerospace and robotics researcher whose work sits at the fascinating intersection of bio-inspired engineering, unmanned systems, and planetary exploration. Best known for his highly cited 2018 review on space drones (174 citations), Hassanalian has established himself as a leading authority on next-generation exploration platforms for extraterrestrial environments including Mars, the Moon, and Venus. His research is distinguished by its creative translation of nature's designs into functional engineering solutions. From dandelion-inspired micro-rovers and flying sensors to golden wheel spider-rolling robots and multi-modal machines capable of walking, rolling, and jumping, Hassanalian consistently challenges conventional rover and drone paradigms. His 2019 study on dolphin skin friction drag (56 citations) further demonstrates his breadth, connecting marine biology to aerospace fluid dynamics. Hassanalian has also advanced the practical deployment of autonomous systems in challenging environments, including subterranean spaces and harsh planetary surfaces, addressing critical power and dust challenges for solar-dependent space systems. With a body of work accumulating hundreds of citations across disciplines, his contributions are actively shaping how humanity will explore the most inhospitable corners of our solar system.
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Top Papers
- 1Evolution of space drones for planetary exploration: A review174 citations · 2018
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- 4Golden wheel spider-inspired rolling robots for planetary exploration21 citations · 2022
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