Antxon Arrizabalaga

Director of Applications

Semi Zabala

Dr. Antxon Arrizabalaga is the Director of Applications at Semi Zabala, bringing extensive experience in wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors and space power systems. Prior to joining Semi Zabala, he worked in both academia and at the European Space Agency (ESA) as a researcher, focusing on the application and integration of WBG devices in space power systems.

His work has centered on the system-level optimization and integration of high-power electronics for space applications using WBG technologies, contributing to their adoption within the industry. In 2025, he organized and chaired the Power Management sessions at the ESA Power Workshop, where the latest advancements in WBG devices for space were showcased.

Antxon holds a PhD in Applied Engineering from Mondragon Unibertsitatea in the Basque Country, Spain, where his research focused on the use of SiC devices in renewable energy systems.

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