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.

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