Rasmus Frandsen | Associate Professor, Head of DTU’s Arena for Life Science Automation (DALSA)
Technical University of Denmark

Rasmus Frandsen is the co-founder and head of DTU’s Arena for Life Science Automation (DALSA) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). DALSA is a newly established research center dedicated to addressing foundational technological and cultural barriers to the widespread adoption of automation in life science R&D. The center integrates a collaborative space for public-private technology development, a biofoundry for life scientist users, and an new educational program designed to bridge the fields of classical engineering and life science research. In addition to leading DALSA, Rasmus heads the Section for Synthetic Biology at DTU Bioengineering, where he leads multiple projects focused on automating experimental biology. His research emphasizes developing cell-based biosolutions for sustainable agriculture—such as biopesticides and biofertilizers—as well as microbial cell factories for sustainable production. His work sits at the intersection of synthetic biology, automation, and engineering, driving advancements in life science technology and innovation.