Ali K. Raz

Ali K. Raz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research at George Mason University's College of Engineering and Computing. He previously served as a visiting assistant professor at Purdue University School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Raz holds a temporary faculty appointment with the U.S. Navy Naval Surface Warfare Center and collaborates with institutions like John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. He is a Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) and a senior member of AIAA and IEEE.

Education:

• PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University
• MS in Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University

Research Interests: Focuses on collaborative autonomy, systems engineering frameworks for autonomous systems, complexity in systems of systems, and AI/ML integration. His work applies complex adaptive systems theory to information fusion and aerospace systems, emphasizing high-speed/hypersonic applications and flight control system design.

Professional Roles:

• Co-chair, International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Complex Systems Working Group
• Industry Experience: Systems engineer at Honeywell Aerospace
• Research Partnerships: Active collaborations with defense and aerospace organizations

Labs & Teams: Engaged with JHU-APL and U.S. Missile Defense Agency on systems engineering and information fusion projects.