Michel is a neuroscientist with a Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Zurich and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from ETH Zurich. His doctoral research focused on EEG and sensory stimulation, with key contributions in human memory performance and VR environments.

Post-Ph.D., Michel worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Singapore-ETH Centre, where he led studies on the psychophysiological effects of urban environments using mobile EEG and EDA devices. He then became Lead Neuroscientist at IDUN Technologies, driving the development of in-ear EEG devices.

Currently, Michel is the Lead Scientist for Wearable Sensors at Dätwyler, specializing in the validation and application of neurotechnology in wearable health devices.