José Morel

Title: Aerospace Engineer – Space Mission Analysis Branch (SMAB)
Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate (SACD)
Technical Focus Area: Systems Analysis, Human Exploration, In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM)
Missions/Projects: Mars Architecture Team (MAT), Lunar Architecture Team (LAT), ISAM Working Group
Study Topics/Expertise: Aerospace Systems Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Conceptual Vehicle Sizing & Analysis 

José Morel is an Aerospace Engineer in the Space Mission Analysis Branch (SMAB) at NASA Langley, with experience spanning Systems Analysis, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Design. His current work focuses on modeling architectures for human missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as evaluating the capabilities and impacts of In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) technologies.

Prior to joining SMAB, José was the inaugural member of NASA Langley’s Early Career Cohort Program, a rotational program where he contributed to the development and testing of large-scale composite boom systems for solar sails and lunar infrastructure.

Awards

• Matthew Isakowitz Fellow, 2023

Education/Professional Experience

• Graduate Certificate in Astrobiology, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2023
• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Binghamton University, 2020

Publications

• Kosztowny, C., Dean, G., Long, D., Larson, R., Moore, J., Morel, J., Salazar, J., Mennu, M., Gardner, N. (2024). Experimental Setup for Mechanically Testing Subscale Triangular, Rollable, and Collapsible Deployable Composite Booms. Proceedings of the 39^th ASC Technical Conference, Volume: 5, San Diego, CA
• Delage, M., Parello, R., Morel, J. Carey, K., Williams, A. (2024). MARTIAN TILT-ROTOR DESIGN ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION. In: Sandnas, M., Spencer, D.B. (eds) Proceedings of the 44^th Annual American Astronautical Society Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, 2022. Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, vol 179. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51928-4_101

Hobbies/Interests
Running, triathlon, rock climbing, hiking, video games