Founded in 2019 to accelerate the transition to a hydrogen future

Our team

Gary Ong

Founder and CEO

“Keep calm and Gary Ong.”

I have a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley in Materials Science and Engineering. After that, I got my start at the Sputnik Accelerator, and as a fellow at the Chain Reactions Innovations program at Argonne National Laboratory. I was born in Malaysia and was first inspired to tackle climate change having seen rapid deforestation of rainforest. I like puns.

Writings: www.garyong.com

Corey Staller

Chief Technology Officer

“Dog is literally god spelled backwards.”

I got my PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Chemical Engineering. After that, I was an engineer at Micron Technologies. I am a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree (energy), a hunter, a public lands advocate, and a big fan of mountains. I believe large scale decarbonization of energy doesn’t have to come at the cost of sacrificing the wilderness.

Erin Castele

Senior Engineer

“Why not?”

I graduated from Northwestern University with a Masters in Chemical Engineering. After that, I joined Celadyne for the opportunity to be a part of a founding team and help develop exciting technology. Now, I stay because I enjoy working with the people here.

Toru Hatsukade

Senior Engineer

“You do you.“

I got a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University and continued my work on energy conversion and storage technologies at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany) and Argonne National Laboratory. I joined Celadyne because I thought the technology was transformative, and I want to make it work.

Frank Correa

Associate Engineer

“Behind a cloudy day, the sun remains.“

I held a position at Rogers Corporation as a R and D Technician (an elastomeric materials company). I am proud to join a passionate and resilient team where I am confident that together, we can implement real change in global warming for generations to come. I enjoy fishing, camping and spending time with my 2 handsome dogs Maximums and Titan..

Ellis Douglas

Research and Engineering Technician

“When in doubt, look intelligent”

I am a born and raised Chicagoan and proud Ravens fan. I was previously a R n D technician at Imbibe working on formulations for the food and beverage industry. I am excited to be at Celadyne to help decarbonize the world and build Chicago into a Tier 1 industrial hub for the country.

Hitender Singh Saini

Electrolyzer Integration Engineer

“Seek truth”

I got my BS from RMIT University, Victoria, Australia. I was previously a fuel cells systems engineer at Hyzon Motors, a PHEV systems calibration engineer at Stellantis/Fiat Chrysler. I am excited to bring my skills to Celadyne and help make the hydrogen economy a reality.

Dana Kazerooni

Senior Engineer

“In it to win it.“

I got a PhD in Chemistry from Virginia Tech in polymer chemistry with emphasis on fuel cell and water desalination materials . I joined Celadyne because I am excited to fulfill the vision of my late advisor for a decarbonized world enabled by hydrogen.

Christy Koerner

Engineer

“Leave things better than you found them.”

I got my BS from the University of Pittsburgh in Environmental Science. I am excited for the work at Celadyne, for the impact we can have in the world, and the opportunity to grow and work with amazing people along the way.

Delia Milliron

Cofounder and CSO

“Just try it and see.”

Since graduate school, I've used materials chemistry to accelerate the clean energy transition. I was a researcher at IBM and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, and now I am a professor at the University of Texas at Austin in Chemical Engineering. I personally love the outdoors and am motivated to reduce the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities worldwide.

Grace Allen

Engineer

“Live the life you always imagined”

I have a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago. After graduating, I worked as a research associate at a small biotech startup. Now, I bring my passion for science to Celadyne. With Celadyne, I see the vision of a hydrogen powered future - and I am here to help make that vision a reality.