SynBioBeta Speaker
Samuel Jayakanthan
Principal Scientist
Vandstrom
Samuel Jayakanthan leads the Protein Sciences team at Vandstrom, a company revolutionizing water desalination by harnessing the unique filtration properties of proteins. With a background that spans biophysics, structural biology, and protein engineering, he seeks to leverage innovative technologies to help solve the world’s environmental crises and push humanity forward. He is passionate about integral membrane proteins and how harnessing their unrivaled capabilities can help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from water scarcity to the recovery of rare earth elements and critical minerals.
SynBioBeta 2025 - Session Speaker
Nature 2.0 - Using SynBio to Unlock the Next Level of Natural Systems
With a 4.5 billion year head start, it’s no surprise that nature has honed its systems to perfection. But what if we could take these systems to the next level and harness them for the modern age? SynBio holds the key to unlocking the next level of these natural systems. By leveraging advancement in biotechnology, we can enhance natural systems and accelerate our transition to a green future.
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