Ariel Mobius
Master’s Student (Co-advised by Prof. Ellen Roche)
amobius@mit.edu
Research Interests
Ariel is passionate about designing novel solutions to critical global challenges. She has previously worked on technology to empower space exploration at MIT, SpaceX, and The Aerospace Corporation. In graduate school, she is currently designing medical devices for resource-constrained communities, primarily focusing on low-cost retinal imaging. Her research interests include machine design, product design, novel manufacturing methods, and optics.
Education
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, MIT, 2024
Honors and Awards
MIT Graduate Fellowship, 2025
Finalist, Marshall Scholarship, 2023
MIT designX Most Impactful Venture, 2024
Hobbies
Ariel enjoys hiking, climbing, skiing, biking, and reading.