Biochemistry × Electrical Engineering
I’m Gerrit van Rensburg, a biochemist and licensed Professional Engineer. I design and prototype hardware: the electrical, embedded, control and monitoring systems that products, labs and biological work depend on.
Capabilities
Three focus areas, each shaped by working fluently in both biology and electrical engineering.
From concept to working prototype: electrical, embedded and power systems for new hardware products and one-off builds.
Electrical, control and monitoring systems for bioreactors, laboratory equipment and biotechnology applications.
Genetic engineering and molecular biology services for research and development programs.
Why both disciplines
Biochemistry
Deep understanding of biological systems, metabolic processes and biosafety requirements ensures solutions are scientifically sound and optimized for living systems.
Electrical engineering
Professional experience in power systems, control automation and energy optimization enables efficient, safe and code-compliant electrical solutions.
Writing
Essays on the molecules, circuits and systems that living things depend on, published in the ElectroBio newsletter.
How Four Simple Molecules Encode Everything You Are
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More Than Just Sugar: Understanding Nature's Most Versatile Molecules
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How genetic code, cellular blueprints, and molecular teamwork create every living organism on Earth
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Tell me what you’re building, the constraints you’re working under, and where biology and electrical systems meet. I’ll reply with a clear view of how I can help.