Marc Claesen is the CEO and one of the founding members of Aspect Analytics. He obtained his PhD in machine learning at KU Leuven, focusing on scalable machine learning, modelling strategies for imperfect labelling and automation of data analysis pipelines.

Marc obtained his PhD in Engineering Science at the department of electrical engineering at KU Leuven in December 2015. While completing a postdoc in bioinformatics, Marc developed a passion for leveraging data science & software engineering to support life sciences research. As a result, he co-founded Aspect Analytics, a software company focused on making tools to uncover the mysteries of spatial multi omics data analysis for key applications in life sciences, pharmaceutical and biomarker research. 

In his spare time, Marc enjoys trying to replicate complex restaurant dishes for his wife and children, and possesses the ability to make Dad Jokes at will.