Ronelle Claassen

Background

Claassen, Ronelle was born on January 14, 1965 in Despatch, South Africa. Daughter of Johannes and Heibrecht (Meyer) Friend.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Port Elizabeth, 1986. Bachelor of Science with honors, University Pretoria, 1987. Master of Science cum laude, University Pretoria, 1991.

Career

Scientist, Mintek, Randburg, 1987-1991; head EM unit and industrial services, Port Elizabeth Technikon, since 1991; consultant, Port Elizabeth Technikon.

Achievements

• Ronelle Claassen has been listed as a notable Multi-disciplinary scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Electron Microscopy Society of South Africa, Mineralogical Society South Africa, Eastern Cape Action Group for Corrosion Prevention (secretary).

Interests

• Avocations: birdwatching, mineral collecting, music, art, photography.

Connections

Married Louis Hendrik Claassen.

Father:

Johannes Friend

Mother:

Heibrecht (Meyer) Friend

Spouse:

Louis Hendrik Claassen.