About Us
Our Company
eChemicles is a company created by seasoned chemists, engineers, and business developers with decades of experience in the electrochemical, catalysis, fine chemical, and manufacturing industries. Our area of expertise is to develop innovative & sustainable technologies that improve the sustainability of the chemical industry. We are focusing on developing and bringing groundbreaking electrolyser technologies to the market, that enable the chemical industry to profitably reduce its environmental impact. Our team's achievements include our high-pressure hydrogen generator (H-Genie), which won the R&D Top 100 Award in 2019. From 2022 the focus is profitable electrochemical CO2 conversion.
Mission Statement
Mission
“Our Mission is to develop innovative sustainable electrolyser solutions to drive the transition of the chemical industry to reduce its environmental impact in a profitable way.”
Vision
We strive to become pioneers as an electrolyser technology provider, transforming waste CO2 to valuable chemicals using green energy sources.
Values
Passion, integrity and honesty are our fundamental values. With strong commitment to high standards and innovation we deliver the best solutions to our partners.
Our Board
Dr. Csaba Janáky
Co-founder and Chairman of the Board
Dr. Csaba Janáky (Chairman of the Board) is a pioneer of the research and development of electrochemical CO2 and CO conversion technologies. He is also an associate professor at the University of Szeged, Hungary, where his research group develops energy-oriented electrolyser technologies. He has published over 110 articles in peer-reviewed journals filed four patent families.
Co-founder and Chairman of the Board
Dr. Csaba Janáky (Chairman of the Board) is a pioneer of the research and development of electrochemical CO2 and CO conversion technologies. He is also an associate professor at the University of Szeged, Hungary, where his research group develops energy-oriented electrolyser technologies. He has published over 110 articles in peer-reviewed journals filed four patent families.
Dr. Richard Jones
Co-founder and Board Member
Dr. Richard Jones was the CEO of ThalesNano between 2012 and 2016. Before holding this position, he was responsible for product direction and user experience for the entire line of ThalesNano instruments. He was product manager of the R&D 100 Award winning H-Cube® before becoming Director of Product Management and subsequently Head of Sales where he personally generated over 5M USD in equipment sales globally. He initiated the spin-out of ThalesNano Energy/eChemicles and became CEO. He has 15+ years of professional management experience.
Co-founder and Board Member
Dr. Richard Jones was the CEO of ThalesNano between 2012 and 2016. Before holding this position, he was responsible for product direction and user experience for the entire line of ThalesNano instruments. He was product manager of the R&D 100 Award winning H-Cube® before becoming Director of Product Management and subsequently Head of Sales where he personally generated over 5M USD in equipment sales globally. He initiated the spin-out of ThalesNano Energy/eChemicles and became CEO. He has 15+ years of professional management experience.
Alex Drijver
Co-founder and Board Member
Alex Drijver has extensive experience as CEO of highly innovative companies serving the chemical industry: ComInnex, a leader in small molecule drug discovery; and ChemAxon, a leader in providing chemical software development platforms for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Earlier he was Chief Financial Officer at ComGenex Inc. and a Vice President at ABN AMRO Bank.
Co-founder and Board Member
Alex Drijver has extensive experience as CEO of highly innovative companies serving the chemical industry: ComInnex, a leader in small molecule drug discovery; and ChemAxon, a leader in providing chemical software development platforms for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Earlier he was Chief Financial Officer at ComGenex Inc. and a Vice President at ABN AMRO Bank.
Advisory Board
Plamen Atanassov
Helge Holm-Larsen
Dominic Gallello
Meet The Team
Szilárd Gyurisits
Manufacturing Technologist
My main task is to assemble, operate and maintain our electrolyser systems, while I am also responsible for designing some of their subsystems.
Manufacturing Technologist
My main task is to assemble, operate and maintain our electrolyser systems, while I am also responsible for designing some of their subsystems.
Gréta Kondorosi
Mechatronic Engineer
My scope of activites is multifaceted; in addition to the planning and designing of the measurement data collection part of the system, I deal with the installation, calibration and troubleshooting of the sensors and interventing devices.
Mechatronic Engineer
My scope of activites is multifaceted; in addition to the planning and designing of the measurement data collection part of the system, I deal with the installation, calibration and troubleshooting of the sensors and interventing devices.
Dr. Tamás Fődi
Senior Chemical Engineer
Responsible for electrolyser system design and integration, being an expert in the field of instrumentation, chemistry, continuous reactors, and techno-economic assessment.
Senior Chemical Engineer
Responsible for electrolyser system design and integration, being an expert in the field of instrumentation, chemistry, continuous reactors, and techno-economic assessment.
Balázs M. Hepp
Product Manager & Market Analyst
I bridge business with technology ensuring the alignment of market trends and consumer preferences with our product development, meanwhile I am also supporting our brand building.
Product Manager & Market Analyst
I bridge business with technology ensuring the alignment of market trends and consumer preferences with our product development, meanwhile I am also supporting our brand building.
Róbert Buzás
Chief Operations Officer
I am responsible for the executive management and control of the organization's operational activities. My area ensures the smooth, compliant operation of the associated departments.
Chief Operations Officer
I am responsible for the executive management and control of the organization's operational activities. My area ensures the smooth, compliant operation of the associated departments.
Dávid Makra
Mechanical Engineer
Being an administrator of the data management system (PDM) of the CAD software, I am designing 3D models and creating 2D drawings of our systems and their components.
Mechanical Engineer
Being an administrator of the data management system (PDM) of the CAD software, I am designing 3D models and creating 2D drawings of our systems and their components.
Henrietta Bodó
Office Manager
I am responsible for managing the work of the Back Office, as well as creating a feel-good office to be in for everyone. „If there is something you need, ask Heni”😃
Office Manager
I am responsible for managing the work of the Back Office, as well as creating a feel-good office to be in for everyone. „If there is something you need, ask Heni”😃
Rita Piszmán
Chemist
My main duty is to carry out the laboratory activities, providing the parts needed to build a cell, taking and evaluating measurement data and optimizing processes.
Chemist
My main duty is to carry out the laboratory activities, providing the parts needed to build a cell, taking and evaluating measurement data and optimizing processes.
Dr. Egon Kecsenovity
Senior Materials Engineer
I am currently the Head of electrolyser stack development, responsible for scale-up of the electrochemical cell stack for CO2 reduction.
Senior Materials Engineer
I am currently the Head of electrolyser stack development, responsible for scale-up of the electrochemical cell stack for CO2 reduction.
Péter Farkas
Head of Engineering
I am leading the integration of our system with renewable power sources. I am also responsible for coordinating collaboration with external partners regarding the electrical aspects of our technology
Head of Engineering
I am leading the integration of our system with renewable power sources. I am also responsible for coordinating collaboration with external partners regarding the electrical aspects of our technology
Anita Kovács
Chemist
My tasks include participating in the assembling of electrolysing cells, preparing the cell parts, conducting and monitoring measurements, and evaluating the results.
Chemist
My tasks include participating in the assembling of electrolysing cells, preparing the cell parts, conducting and monitoring measurements, and evaluating the results.
Bíborka Dr. Janáky-Bohner
Head of IP
By conducting non patent- and patent literature searches, I ensure that the company’s intellectual property is up to date and protected.
Head of IP
By conducting non patent- and patent literature searches, I ensure that the company’s intellectual property is up to date and protected.
Angelika Anita Samu
Chemist
I am focusing on the effect of operational parameters and the main components of the electrolyser cell.
Chemist
I am focusing on the effect of operational parameters and the main components of the electrolyser cell.
Dr. Dorottya Hursán
Head of MEA Engineering
I am responsible for designing high performance MEAs for our CO2 electrolysers. I am also coordinating the activities in the chemical laboratory.
Head of MEA Engineering
I am responsible for designing high performance MEAs for our CO2 electrolysers. I am also coordinating the activities in the chemical laboratory.
István Burus
Senior Business Analyst
My role at eChemicles is to maximize the exploitation potential of the company’s European R&D&I projects.
Senior Business Analyst
My role at eChemicles is to maximize the exploitation potential of the company’s European R&D&I projects.
Dr. Attila Wootsch
Senior technology analyst
My role is to ensure high quality, smooth execution of R&D&I activities at eChemicles.
Senior technology analyst
My role is to ensure high quality, smooth execution of R&D&I activities at eChemicles.
Barna Kajla
Senior Automation Engineer
My area is to automate our technology by designing and programming control system. By building models and running simulations I make sure our processes are always well optimized.
Senior Automation Engineer
My area is to automate our technology by designing and programming control system. By building models and running simulations I make sure our processes are always well optimized.
Our Journey
2023
Oct
First 2500 cm2 cell ready
2023
Sept
Large scale test laboratory ready
2023
Feb
New test laboratory established, first successful experiments at the new
location
2022
Nov
EIC transition grant — SolarCO2ValueTM starts
2022
Oct
Seed VC investment from Blue Planet
2022
Sept
Relocation to our new office — We move into our new and innovative HQ
2022
May
Dynamic operation of the CO2 electrolyser technology presented
2022
Apr
Rebranding to eChemicles
2021
Nov
Stacking the 1000 cm2 sized cell
2021
Jun
Introducing the CO2 test cell to the market
2021
May
Nature Energy paper on sustainable operation
2021
Apr
Increase the scale of the CO2 cell to 1000 cm2
2020
Nov
World record CO2-to-CO conversion current density
2020
Mar
Hungarian Enviromental Grand Innovation Award
2020
Mar
Patent on the operation of electrochemical CO2 conversion
technology
2019
Dec
R&D Top100 Award (USA)
2019
Aug
Patent on electrochemical CO2 conversion cell stack
2018
Dec
First public demonstration of the H-Genie high pressure hydrogen generator
2018
Aug
Patent on high pressure electrolysis technology (for H2 and
O2)
2017
Nov
Corporate spin-out
2017
July
Won a major grant together with Univ Szeged to develop continuous-flow
electrolyser technologies
2014
July
Dr. Csaba Janáky starts his research group on CO2 conversion