People

Catallowyst was founded in 2007 by Dr. Jerry Macala, at the time a graduate student in Chemistry at UC Santa Barbara. Dr. Macala has over ten years of experience in the environmental and pharmaceutical fields, and has managed research teams in the US and abroad. Professors Peter Ford and Alexei Iretski serve on the scientific advisory board, each with varied experience with energy and catalysis related technology startups. We are currently seeking an experienced CEO and Marketing Director.

Dr. Jerry Macala
Founder
B.S., Chemistry, UCLA
Ph.D, Chemistry, UCSB
gmacala@catallowyst.com

Prof. Peter Ford
Scientific Advisor
Professor of Chemistry, UCSB

Prof. Alexei Iretski
Scientific Advisor
Professor of Chemistry,
LSSU