Gaël Close

Gaël Close established the Melexis Innovation Lab in 2021, after 10 years in magnetic sensor product development. The lab develops novel sensors for emerging applications (robotics, wearable devices). It serves as a corporate incubator, maturing both the technology and the business model. In addition to hands-on electronics design, he has a keen interest in constantly refining his toolbox of engineering and management methods. He has published about 40 peer-reviewed publications in international journals and conferences and holds 15 patents. He graduated from Stanford University in 2008.