Jeffrey Pieterse is a junior lecturer in the Division of Clinical Anatomy at Stellenbosch University. He holds a BSc in Human Life Science and a BSc (Hons) in Medical Science. With a deep passion for science, particularly human science, microscopy, and AI, his research interests encompass mitochondrial physiology, clinical anatomy, histology, and machine learning.

Currently, Jeffrey is involved in a collaborative project investigating the effects of olanzapine and high-sucrose diets on liver tissue in male Wistar rats. He is also developing a high-throughput method for identifying and localizing mitochondrial events using machine learning in an in vitro cardiomyoblast model. His aim is to integrate his diverse interests to produce research that benefits public health and to inspire curiosity, passion, and enthusiasm for learning among his students.