Max is a microbiologist and geneticist interested in applying microbiology in climate science. He is a scientist at the Wyss Institute working with George Church. He received his PhD from Harvard University and his BS from UC Berkeley. Previously, he was on the Emerging Technologies team at Amyris, Inc. Max is a strong photosynthesis advocate and h4XX0r of basepairs.

Max advises the company on Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Product Strain Development and Chassis Strain Development.