Colm A. Kelleher

Colm A. Kelleher is a biochemist who earned his Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Dublin, Trinity College in 1983.

• Trained in biochemistry with a focus on cell and molecular biology.
• Ph.D. obtained in 1983 from Trinity College Dublin.

Kelleher has been deeply involved in UAP/UFO research through key organizations and programs.

• Served as Deputy Administrator and project manager for the National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDSci), founded by Robert Bigelow (1995-2004).
• Led investigations at Skinwalker Ranch in Utah beginning in 1996.
• Managed day-to-day operations of AAWSAP, a Defense Intelligence Agency-funded program ($22 million over 27 months) investigating UFO incidents and technology, overseeing 50 full-time employees.
• AAWSAP was the direct precursor to AATIP, the UAP Task Force, and AARO.

Kelleher is co-author of notable books and has focused his research on specific phenomena.

• Co-author of Hunt for the Skinwalker: Science Confronts the Unexplained at a Remote Ranch in Utah with George Knapp and James T. Lacatski.
• Co-author of Skinwalkers at the Pentagon: An Insiders Account of the Secret Government UFO Program with George Knapp and James T. Lacatski.
• Research focused on the intersection of UFO phenomena and paranormal occurrences.