Stefan Gygax

Stefan Gygax is a Senior Materials Scientist at Saluda Medical, where responsibilities include bringing class III medical devices to market, conducting lifetime aging simulations and testing, coordinating biocompatibility tests, and ensuring compliance with various ISO standards. Prior experience includes serving as a Park Ranger at Tetiaroa Society, assisting marine biologists with data collection and environmental protection projects, and working as an assistant researcher at Sika focusing on adhesive properties. Stefan also held a research assistant position at Berkeley Lab, utilizing a Transmission Electron Microscope for data analysis on transistor devices. Early career involvement includes serving as a Sergeant in the Schweizer Armee, instructing and leading a team in various medical and tactical skills. Stefan holds a Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering from The University of Waikato and a Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Berkeley.