After completing his undergraduate BSc in Genetics and Human Physiology from the UFS in 1998, Hanno completed an Honours degree in Genetics from the UFS in 1999. He worked as a senior scientist and quality and operations manager with the South African Doping Control Laboratory (SADoCoL) for 25 years. After completing a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) in 2017, he served as Director of SADoCoL from 2020 to 2026.

Hanno developed himself as an academic leader with substantial experience in applied analytical science, genetics and proteomics, laboratory governance and accreditation, and strategic leadership within a higher education environment. He conveys proven expertise in translating scientific methodology into internationally accredited services, sustainable business models, and industry-relevant applications. Extensive experience in laboratory governance, quality management systems, and international collaboration. Strong alignment with academic teaching in Genetics and Applied Sciences, as well as the commercialisation of scientific projects.

With his experience in accreditation, Hanno is also Project Coordinator for the new School for Veterinary Sciences, where his focus is on the translation of academic content to the facilities and accredited laboratories needed for the “day-one” skills of new Veterinarians to be trained.

His teaching philosophy is founded on the integration of strong theoretical grounding with applied scientific practice. With a background in genetics, analytical science, and highly regulated laboratory environments, I emphasize the importance of scientific rigor, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility in all commercial, teaching, and supervisory activities. 

Du Preez, J.L. et al. (2020). Proposed suppression of phentermine derivatization by concomitant medication. Manfred Donike Gesellschaft.

Du Preez, J.L. & Van Zyl, H. (2017). Risk Management Plan for the South African Doping Control Laboratory.

Du Preez, J.L. et al. (2009). Stability of blood baseline parameters. Recent Advances in Doping Analysis.

Du Preez, J.L. et al. (2002). Interspecific hybrids in Lachenalia. Acta Horticulturae

With experience spanning over 25 years in an internationally accredited laboratory, Hanno is highly skilled in the preparation of samples for analytical purposes, the handling of laboratory equipment, and the interpretation of data for the following laboratory systems:
- Gas Chromatography Mass spectrometry
- Gas Chromatography Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry
- Liquid Chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry
- Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
- ELISA
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Western Blotting
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Gene Sequencing

With his responsibilities as laboratory director and education in Business Administration, he also has significant skills in the following processes:
- Business Management
- Financial management
- Skills Transfer
- Commercialization of projects
- Human Resource management
- Project Management

GENE3764 - where third year students are presented the Genetics in Practice, with relevance to accreditation processes, such as GCP, GLP, GMO, Ethics etc.

FORC6804 - Honours module in Sports Doping and Analysis