Tanaz Mozafari
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Tanaz Mozafari is a systems engineer whose research focuses on the application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to complex space exploration projects. Her most significant contributions center on demonstrating how MBSE can transform traditional systems engineering workflows, moving beyond conventional documentation-heavy approaches to more dynamic, integrated, and collaborative system modeling environments. Mozafari's most cited work examines the practical deployment of MBSE during the conceptual and preliminary design phases of NASA's Asteroid Redirect Robotic Mission (ARRM), earning 9 citations and establishing a compelling case for multi-user accessible system models in large-scale aerospace projects. Building on this foundation, her subsequent research extended MBSE's application into project programmatics management — a novel contribution showing that these methodologies can govern not just technical architecture, but also the organizational and scheduling dimensions of systems engineering activities. Her work is particularly valuable for students and practitioners seeking real-world examples of MBSE implementation within NASA mission contexts. By bridging theoretical frameworks with hands-on mission development, Mozafari's research helps advance the broader adoption of digital engineering practices across the aerospace industry, demonstrating measurable efficiency gains throughout a project's full life cycle.
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