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Felix Seidel is a Scientist, Principal Investigator, and Discipline Program Manager working for NASA at Caltech’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). He holds a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences and a M.S. in Atmospheric & Climate Sciences. His goal is to advance the societal impact of NASA and JPL Earth science through the formulation of scientific and programmatic compelling science and mission concepts. His scientific interests are in climate research (e.g., aerosol, radiation, cloud dynamics, and radiation), wildland fires, air quality, and weather.
He excels at ’big picture’ thinking and strategic planning. He loves to create and work with diverse and collaborative teams with a vision for effective solutions. His skills and experiences span across early concept maturation, research program and project management, science and team leadership, remote sensing, airborne and satellite instrument concept development, as well as data analysis.