Bobak Ferdowsi
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About
Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer on the Mars Curiosity mission. He is known as the "Mohawk Guy" and President Obama singled him out during a speech congratulating his team.
Before Fame
He earned an aerospace engineering degree from the University of Washington.
Trivia
His unique hair cut and style earned him the nickname the Mohawk Guy.
Family Life
He was raised by Iranian immigrant parents in San Francisco and Tokyo.
Associated With
He was a featured guest at Barack Obama 's 2013 State of the Union address.
