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DrShaun Peters

Senior Lecturer

Institute For Plant Biotechnology

Orcid identifier0000-0002-6913-8994
  • Senior Lecturer
    Institute For Plant Biotechnology
  • +27 76 423 3370 Ext.+27 21 808 3836 (Mobile)

OVERVIEW

EDUCATOR | INNOVATOR | DISRUPTOR
Shaun, a Swiss-qualified PhD in molecular plant physiology, joined Stellenbosch University in 2011. He is passionate about innovative thinking, science communication, and observing the natural world. Shaun engages in strategic leadership, having earned a post-graduate diploma in organization and management from the University of Cape Town and completed the HELM Foundations of Leadership program. He is committed to historical redress and diversity at Stellenbosch University, actively participating in transformation dialogues. Shaun mentors students and new staff, fostering leadership and inclusivity. His contributions extend to strategic committees within the university and national platforms like the National Research Foundation.

STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY GROUPS MEMBERSHIP

  1. Faculty of Agrisciences
    Group

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Deputy Director
    Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Genetics, Stellenbosch, South Africa1 Jan 2022 - 31 May 2023
  • Acting Director
    Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Genetics, Stellenbosch, South Africa1 Jun 2023

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Director (Non-Executive)
    BioSupport (Pty.) Ltd., Cape Town, South Africa1 Jan 2023

DEGREES

  • PhD
    University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland1 Oct 2005 - 30 Nov 2009
  • MSc
    University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa1 Jan 2002 - 30 Jun 2005
  • BSc (hons)
    University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa1 Jan 2001 - 31 Dec 2001
  • Pg. Dip. Organization & Management
    University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa1 Jan 1999 - 31 Dec 1999

AVAILABILITY

  • Career advice
  • Industry Projects
  • Masters Research or PhD student supervision
  • Media enquiries
  • Membership of an advisory committee
  • Mentoring (long-term)
  • Teaching provision
  • Technical support

AFRICAN UNION 2063 GOALS

  • 3 Healthy and well-nourished citizens
  • 5 Modern Agriculture for increased productivity and production

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

  • 3 Good Health and Well Being
  • 2 Zero Hunger
  • 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure