About me

Welcome to my website. I’m Sebastian Feles, a scientist, inventor, and maker with a passion for space exploration and cutting-edge life science research. My work revolves around the intersection of biology, technology, and innovation, driven by a belief that knowledge and empirical research can shape a better future. I consider myself a technological and sociological utopian, navigating through the challenges of a post-utopian world. For me, the pursuit of knowledge and insight is the key to a brighter future, and with rationality, evidence, and a belief in progress, I believe this path can be forged.

Career Background
I began my career as a biological technical assistant, specializing in molecular biology, genetic engineering, and biomedicine. After studying biotechnology and genetic engineering at the Technical College Cologne, I worked in radiation and gravitational biology, focusing on the effects of microgravity, hypergravity, and radiation on neuronal cells.
Currently, I am the technical head and deputy group leader at the Aeromedical FabLab at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). My objective is to develop prototypes and custom solutions for life science research in space. I serve as the connecting link between biologists and engineers, overseeing every stage of research—from conceptualizing experiments to designing and building the necessary hardware, to managing the deployment of these systems in space environments.

Expertise and Achievements
I have had the privilege of contributing to several high-profile projects in space-related research, including the training of astronauts in gravitational biology as part of the ESA Astronaut Training Program. I’ve also led several scientific missions, including launching biological experiments aboard sounding rockets from ESRANGE, Sweden, and conducting multi-week campaigns at heavy-ion particle accelerators in Germany, France, and Japan.

In addition, my experience with parabolic flights, where I had the rare opportunity to experience weightlessness at first hand, has fueled my passion for space exploration and further solidified my commitment to advancing our understanding of biology and technology in extreme environments.

Assorted Scientific Services
As the founder of Sebastian Feles – Assorted Scientific Services, I offer 3D printing and rapid prototyping solutions aimed at facilitating scientific innovation. My goal is to make complex scientific technologies more accessible and support researchers in overcoming the challenges of an evolving technological landscape.

Sebastian Feles – Assorted Scientific Services
Köln
Germany
service@science-feles.de

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyse a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.

Robert Heinlein, Time Enough for Love